Blockfi Review: BTC & Cryptocurrency Asset-Backed Loans Table of Contents As blockchain technology and its associated economy continue to mature, a growing number of projects are aiming to provide services that have been the mainstay of more established, and traditional entities.Nowhere is this more evident than in the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector, and BlockFi is…
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As blockchain technology and its associated economy continue to mature, a growing number of projects are aiming to provide services that have been the mainstay of more established, and traditional entities.Nowhere is this more evident than in the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector, and BlockFi is a wealth management platform that enables users to earn interest…
Electricity blackouts spark protests in Iranian cities
Electricity blackouts spark protests in Iranian cities Published 3 hours ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing image copyright Twitter image caption One video posted online purportedly showed a protest in the northern city of Amol There have been protests in a number of cities in Iran amid rising public anger over widespread…
Bitcoin mining is turning a New York lake into a ‘hot tub,’ says a resident. Here’s how.
Summer on Seneca Lake, the largest of the Finger Lakes in upstate New York, is usually a time of boating, fishing, swimming and wine tasting.But for many residents of this bucolic region, there’s a new activity this season — protesting a gas-fired power plant that they say is polluting the air and heating the lake.…
Bitcoin mining is turning a New York lake into a ‘hot tub,’ says a local. Here’s how.
Summer on Seneca Lake, the largest of the Finger Lakes in upstate New York, is usually a time of boating, fishing, swimming, and winetasting.But for many residents of this bucolic region there’s a new activity this season — protesting a gas-fired power plant they say is polluting the air and heating the lake. “The lake…
Cryptocurrencies’ dream of escaping the global financial system is crumbling | Quinn Slobodian
S ince a mysterious figure named Satoshi Nakamoto first created bitcoin after the 2008 financial crash, cryptocurrencies have multiplied.There are now thousands of coins in circulation, with names that sound like jettisoned intergalactic missions: Libra, Ethereum , Stellar, Auroracoin.Though they differ in branding, almost all cryptocurrencies share a common fantasy: to remove the money supply…
Cryptocurrencies’ dream of escaping the global financial system is crumbling | Quinn Slobodian | The Guardian
Since a mysterious figure named Satoshi Nakamoto first created bitcoin after the 2008 financial crash, cryptocurrencies have multiplied.There are now thousands of coins in circulation, with names that sound like jettisoned intergalactic missions: Libra, Ethereum , Stellar, Auroracoin.Though they differ in branding, almost all cryptocurrencies share a common fantasy: to remove the money supply from…
Australia is paying hundreds of millions to AstraZeneca for COVID-19 vaccines. But the deal is a ‘national security’ secret
These 5 cryptos outperformed Bitcoin in FY21, delivering more than 2500% 2 exciting ASX tech shares tipped as buys © (Reuters: Gareth Fuller) Most of the details about the deal the federal government struck with AstraZeneca for COVID-19 vaccines is still unknown. The Australian government’s entire vaccine supply agreement with AstraZeneca is being withheld from…
‘Rich Dad Poor Dad’ author Robert Kiyosaki warned a historic market crash is coming, trumpeted bitcoin, and championed Warren Buffett’s love of brands in a recent interview. Here are the 10 best quotes
Robert Kiyosaki expects financial markets to suffer their most devastating crash ever.The “Rich Dad Poor Dad” author said he bought bitcoin at $9,000 and wants it to get cheaper again.Kiyosaki dislikes stocks, and encourages young people to become entrepreneurs instead of employees.Robert Kiyosaki warned financial markets are careening towards their worst crash ever, celebrated the…
Hackers demand $70 million to unlock businesses hit by sprawling ransomware attack
The group wants the funds in bitcoin, a popular cryptocurrency, and said if it receives the money it will publish a “decryptor key,” or a computer code that will unlock the victims’ files.The attack was carried out through software that helps businesses manage their computer systems, made by Miami-based firm Kaseya.Kaseya sells its tool to…