L ast year, many people got many things wrong about how the pandemic might change our lives.No, cities did not die; yes, people still blow out birthday candles and risk spreading their germs.But few 2020 forecasts missed their mark so spectacularly as the oft-repeated claim that, as the world reopened, we’d return to it in…
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Inflation hits highest in level in nearly a decade as cost of living soars to 4.2%
The cost of living increased to 4.2% in October from 3.1% in September, the Office for National Statistics has said.The figure is more than double the Bank of England’s target rate of 2%, and is based on the consumer Prices Index (CPI) measure of inflation . The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the rise…
‘New world order’: Asia’s virtual influencers offer metaverse glimpse…
‘New world order’: Asia’s virtual influencers offer metaverse glimpse ‘New world order’: Asia’s virtual influencers offer metaverse glimpse Sporting neon hair and flawless skin, Bangkok Naughty Boo is one of a new generation of influencers in Asia promising to stay forever young, on-trend, and scandal-free — because they are computer generated. Blurring the lines between…
Gemini Raises $400 Million To Build A Metaverse Outside Facebook’s Walled Garden
After seven years of funding their Gemini cryptocurrency empire out of pocket, Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss are in the process of signing the last documents on their first round of capital, a $400 million investment that values the New York parent company, Gemini Space Station, LLC, at $7.1 billion.If the epic competition between the twins…
Parliamentary Panel meeting: Regulate crypto, don’t ban, say House members | Business Standard News
Within days of Prime Minister Narendra Modi chairing a meeting on the future of cryptocurrency, a parliamentary panel on Monday favoured regulation rather than imposing an outright ban.The winter session of Parliament starting on November 29 is expected to take up the draft bill on regulating cryptocurrency. This is the first meeting on the subject…
ZIM, Star Bulk Earnings Due As Supply Chain Crunch Fuels Shipping Stocks | Investor’s Business Daily
Seaborne shipping liners Star Bulk Carriers ( SBLK ) and ZIM Integrated Shipping ( ZIM ) report quarterly earnings on Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively, as high shipping costs from an ongoing supply chain crunch lift shipping stocks to record profits. X Both companies will release results while ports and warehouses remain jammed as the holiday…
Goodbye, Staples Center. Hello, Crypto.com Arena
Staples Center is getting a new name for Christmas: Crypto.com Arena. The downtown Los Angeles venue — home of the Lakers, Clippers, Kings and Sparks — will wear the new name for 20 years under a deal between the Singapore cryptocurrency exchange and AEG, the owner and operator of the arena, both parties announced Tuesday.Crypto.com…
Picking the best web browser in 2021 | TechRadar
When you’re looking for the best web browser for your device, privacy and speed are two of the biggest factors when deciding.Some demand more of your system resources, while others are relatively lightweight. Some anonymous browsers offer full suites of security tools to protect your online identity and shield against malware , while others allow…
The Crypto Daily – Movers and Shakers – November 15th, 2021
Bitcoin , BTC to USD, rose by 1.68% on Sunday.Following a 0.41% gain on Saturday, Bitcoin ended the week up by 3.49% to $65,474. A bullish start to the day saw Bitcoin rise to an early morning high $65,311.0 before hitting reverse. Bitcoin broke through the first major resistance level at $65,123 before falling to…
Bitcoin and Ethereum – Weekly Technical Analysis – November 15th, 2021
Bitcoin Bitcoin , BTC to USD, rose by 3.47% in the week ending 14 th November.Following a 3.16% gain from the week prior, Bitcoin ended the week at $65474.0. A bullish start to the week saw Bitcoin rise to Wednesday intraweek high and a new ATH $68,958.0 b before hitting reverse. Bitcoin broke through the…