Trump Crypto Agenda Could Speed Up Digital Euro: ECB Board Member
Donald Trump’s dedication to “legitimate dollar-backed stablecoins” could speed up the ECB’s progress on a digital euro, a board member said.
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IMI becomes the latest British engineering firm to be hacked
British engineering company IMI has disclosed a cybersecurity incident just days after rival firm Smiths reported it was targeted by hackers. IMI, a Birmingham-based firm that designs and manufactures products for industrial automation, transport, and climate control, said in a filing with the London Stock Exchange on Thursday that it is “currently responding to a … Read more
4 reasons why Bitcoin remains bullish with BTC price above $98K
Bitcoin price has recovered from the crash earlier this week to reclaim the $98,000 level, and data suggests that new all-time highs may be around the corner.
Shein gets more questions from EU about DSA compliance
A day after the European Union dialled up its scrutiny of fast-fashion giant Shein, the bloc’s executive branch said that it has sent a fresh request for information (RFI) to the e-commerce platform under the Digital Services Act (DSA). The European Commission oversees larger platforms’ compliance with a subset of DSA rules in areas like … Read more
AT&T customers can now see why a business is calling
A new way for a business to state its business. Customers on AT&T’s network are getting one more tool to help them decide when to pick up the phone: an indication of why a business is calling you, right from the incoming call screen. It’s a continuation of the branded calling feature that AT&T and … Read more
DeFi to Enter ‘New Growth Phase’ Says BitMEX—Here’s Why
DeFi markets are facing a resurgence as the Trump administration embraces pro-crypto policies, derivatives exchange BitMEX says.
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Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto may be wealthier than Bill Gates
Satoshi Nakamoto’s Bitcoin holdings may be worth over $108 billion, potentially making the Bitcoin creator wealthier than Bill Gates, according to new onchain research.
Shiba Inu Partners With UAE Ministry of Energy, Boosting SHIB Appeal
Earlier this week, Shiba Inu partnered with the UAE’s Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) to use its blockchain applications in various public sector services. Such partnerships bolster SHIB’s appeal, which sits at a $9 billion market capitalization as of Thursday. MoEI is set to use Shiba Inu’s Operating System (ShibOS) — on their layer-2 … Read more
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Telegram mandates TON Connect for all crypto wallets, sparking backlash
Telegram now requires third-party crypto wallets to use TON Connect, restricting Mini Apps to the TON blockchain and prompting concerns about decentralization and exclusivity.
Could this startup’s compact nuclear reactors revolutionize cancer detection?
As cancer rates in the West, and globally, tack upwards due to lifestyle and environmental pollution, so does the need for the nuclear isotopes used in detecting those cancers in a medical setting. But with many reactors built in the 70s and the 80s scheduled for shut down, the materials used are becoming rarer and … Read more
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Crypto Daybook Americas: Bitcoin Bull Postings Lift Spirits
By Omkar Godbole (All times ET unless indicated otherwise) The past 24 hours have been marked by bullish postings on social media, with notable figures voicing positive outlooks on the cryptocurrency market that have worked their way into prices. Bitcoin has bounced to over $98,000 from $96,900, with President Donald Trump’s son Eric encouraging family-linked … Read more
India’s Zomato to rebrand as Eternal
Indian food delivery group Zomato plans to rename itself as Eternal, a strategic shift as its quick commerce unit Blinkit becomes a significant driver of future growth. The Gurugram-based company, which joined India’s benchmark BSE Sensex in December, said on Tuesday the name change would better reflect its expanding business portfolio that includes quick commerce … Read more
Warner Bros. is streaming full movies for free on YouTube
If you want to watch Eddie Murphy’s dreadful Pluto Nash movie you can now do so on YouTube. Warner Bros. has made it easier to watch some of its movies online for once, bucking a trend of wiping them from existence. As spotted by Gizmodo, the official Warner Bros. Entertainment YouTube channel has quietly added … Read more
Presto is building Stripe for EV charging
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World’s first lab-grown meat for pets goes on sale
Murphy here seems to be a fan of the lab-grown chicken treats. | Image: Pets at Home / Meatly / The Pack Dog treats made from lab-grown meat have gone on sale in the UK, in what the manufacturers say is a world-first. Chick Bites are getting a limited release at a single pet store … Read more
Canadian regulator excludes crypto funds from reduced margin eligibility
Canada’s equities regulator has excluded crypto funds from reduced margin eligibility, citing volatility, liquidity risks and regulatory concerns, making leveraged trading more expensive.
Bitcoin Worth $1.6B Leave Exchanges in Biggest Bullish Outflow Since April: Research Analyst
On Wednesday, centralized exchanges registered a net outflow of over 17,000 BTC, worth more than $1.6 billion at the going market price of $98,600, according to Glassnode data shared by Andrew Dragosch, head of research Bitwise. That’s the biggest single-day exodus of coins since April 2024. “Whales are buying this dip,” Dragosch said on X, … Read more
Ditch the Phone Line and Try These 5 Free and Open-Source Platforms for Voice Calls Instead
VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) software lets you make phone calls over the Internet instead of traditional phone lines, which can save money and improve flexibility. It enables features like video calls, messaging, and file sharing, making communication more versatile. As with many other applications, there are also open-source and free VoIP software alternatives, available … Read more
First lab-grown meat treats go on sale in the UK — for dogs
Cultivated chicken doggie snacks have gone on sale at a U.K. pet food retailer, Pets at Home. The retailer also happens to be a major investor in Meatly, the startup producing the meat ingredient contained in dog food brand The Pack’s Chick Bites, as the slaughter-free, low carbon treats are billed. (Other ingredients in the … Read more