The creators of a cryptocurrency inspired by Netflix series Squid Game have reportedly pulled the plug on the project and made off with more than $2million.The SQUID cryptocurrency was marketed as a play-to-earn token, giving players the opportunity to win prize money through six online games based on the viral television series.’The more people join,…
‘Squid Game’ cryptocurrency abandoned in ‘rug pull’ | Daily Mail Online
The creators of a cryptocurrency inspired by Netflix series Squid Game have reportedly pulled the plug on the project and made off with more than $2million.The SQUID cryptocurrency was marketed as a play-to-earn token, giving players the opportunity to win prize money through six online games based on the viral television series.’The more people join,…
Mike Novogratz says Mark Cuban is making a ‘mistake’ by backing Dogecoin – and says banks piling into bitcoin could send it to $500,000
Mike Novogratz says Mark Cuban is making a ‘mistake’ by backing Dogecoin – and says banks piling into bitcoin could send it to $500,000 Advertisement Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images Mike Novogratz said Mark Cuban ‘s plan for the Dallas Mavericks to accept Dogecoin is a “mistake.” – He said the focus should be on bitcoin -…
DEXs come to the rescue after China bans crypto
Over the past few months, there have been some major developments coming out of China that have rocked the cryptocurrency market and the global financial markets.China’s Evergrande debt repayment crisis sent shockwaves throughout global equities markets, as well as the United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC’s) consistent signaling of upcoming regulation for stablecoins and…
DeFi picks up the pace as alternate blockchains and NFTs boom
As September ended, the cryptocurrency markets recovered from the so-called “September curse” handsomely to hit a market capitalization of $2.32 trillion.The decentralized finance (DeFi) market has been an integral part of this growth.The total value locked (TVL) in DeFi protocols grew more than 20%, from $113.5 billion on Sept.28 to hit $137 billion on Oct.6,…
Former Google CEO says Facebook’s metaverse is ‘not necessarily the best thing for human society’ and expresses concerns about safety of artificial intelligence technology
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt said the metaverse is “not necessarily the best thing for human society.” Schmidt spoke with the New York Times about his concerns about the future of artificial intelligence technology.The former executive said he believes AI technology like the metaverse will eventually replace human relationships.Get the latest tech trends & innovations…
Pay increases for low-wage workers are staying ahead of rising costs, and that’s helping them catch up with the rest of the workforce
Average employee compensation is up 4.2% in the last 12 months, but costs are rising faster.Workers in lower-wage sectors like hotels and restaurants are seeing above-average pay gains.The combination is squeezing employers now, but could actually lead to a better deal long term.Get a daily selection of our top stories based on your reading preferences.Loading…
‘Harassed’ by aggressive customers, Idaho liquor stores set new, ‘fair’ rules
When a man was relaxing in a chair outside a Ketchum liquor store before it opened one recent morning, the manager knew something was up.The guy even brought a blanket. Hearing that anecdote 155 miles away in Boise, Tony Faraca knew exactly what was up. Already strong, the lust for whiskey has rocketed to a…
Reasons to be hopeful: the climate solutions available now
T he climate emergency is the biggest threat to civilisation we have ever faced.But there is good news: we already have every tool we need to beat it.The challenge is not identifying the solutions, but rolling them out with great speed. Some key sectors are already racing ahead, such as electric cars.They are already cheaper…
How much is Big Pharma making from COVID-19 vaccines? We’re about to find out – MarketWatch
U.S.pharmaceutical companies are expected to collect more revenue from COVID-19 vaccines in the third quarter than they did in the entire first half of the year, and that money should continue to grow. In the first half of the year, Pfizer Inc.PFE, -0.26% and Moderna Inc.MRNA, -5.30% reported collective sales of $17.2 billion for their…