Circle, the institution behind the issuance of USDC, the second-largest stablecoin in the cryptocurrency market, has donated $ 1 million to the inaugural fund of President Trump. Circle joins other tech giants like Microsoft and Google, which have also recently announced donations. Circle Pledges $ 1 Million to President-Elect Trump’s Inaugural Fund Big …
Coin Metrics: New Tech Reshapes Bitcoin Mining Landscape Amid Post-Halving Hangover
The 2024 bitcoin halving event sparked major changes in the mining scene, according to the latest “State of the Network” report by Coin Metrics and analyst Matías Andrade. Battle for Hashrate Dominance The April 2024 halving, which slashed block rewards from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC, severely impacted miner earnings. Coin Metrics’ new report reveals […]
Web2 Wake-up Call: 71% of Users Feel Entitled to Share of Big Tech Profits
A recent survey by Consensys and Yougov reveals that many people are concerned about the power of big tech companies and the potential misuse of artificial intelligence (AI). Big Tech’s Power Raises Concerns According to a recent survey conducted by Consensys and Yougov, respondents expressed concern that big tech companies like Meta wield too much […]
Nigeria’s Blockchain Boost: SEC Explores Tech to Revolutionize Capital Markets
The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission is exploring the use of blockchain technology to build trust in capital markets. Bridging the Trust Gap The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is exploring the use of blockchain technology to build trust in capital markets. According to Director-General Emomotimi Agama, harnessing this technology is key “to bridging […]
VTIS 2024: Unlocking the Gateway to Emerging Tech Markets
PRESS RELEASE. VTIS 2024, co-hosted by FPT Corporation and SSI Securities Corporation, is Vietnam’s premier tech summit. It is set to illuminate how innovations like Artificial Intelligence (AI), blockchain, big data, and virtual reality are reshaping industries-healthcare, education, retail, finance, and more. A recent Forrester report estimates the global technology market has surpassed $ …