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Crypto Exchange Mango Markets Considers Raising Interest Rates for Popular Tokens
Only the pool for borrowing and lending SOL tokens would be impacted by the proposed changes.
ConsenSys Launches zkEVM Public Testnet, Renames It ‘Linea’
The release comes in the days after competitors, Polygon and Matter Labs, came out with their own zkEVMs.
Alibaba to Split into Six Units
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Sam Bankman-Fried Faces New U.S. Indictment Over Chinese Bribery Charge
A superseeding indictment was unveiled on Wednesday.
Amazon’s fourth-gen Echo is the cheapest it’s been since the holidays
Amazon’s fourth-gen Echo smart speaker sounds better than the new fifth-gen Echo Dot and is currently only $15 more. | Image: Dan Seifert / The Verge My favorite thing about deals on smart speakers like Amazon’s fourth-gen Echo? They double as so many things — alarms, speakers, and more — that you’re getting a lot … Read more
Lenovo targets the MacBook with updated Slim Pro laptop line
You can tell that the Slim 7i is an Intel-powered model because it has an “i” in its name. | Image: Lenovo Today in “Windows laptops vying to become the M2 MacBook alternative,” Lenovo has announced its new Slim line, the most premium consumer laptops it will sell in 2023. This batch includes a refreshed … Read more
AllianceBlock Strikes Deal With Crunchbase to Bring Traditional Business Data to DeFi
AllianceBlock, a blockchain-agnostic platform, has signed a deal with business data provider Crunchbase to import traditional finance data into the DeFi ecosystem.
DJI’s feels-like-flying Avata drone gets comfier and cheaper with Integra goggles
The DJI Avata is my favorite beginner drone. I can’t think of anything easier or more fun to fly, even if it can’t dodge obstacles like a Skydio. But the configuration you probably want to feel like you’re flying costs $1,388 — and requires you to plug a belt clip battery pack into a pair … Read more
Zero Hash Taps Former Stripe, Coinbase Exec as President and COO
Cyril Mathew previously led business development teams at Stripe and Coinbase.
Binance’s BUSD Stablecoin Sees $500M Outflows After CFTC Lawsuit
Some analysts say Binance’s recent decision to include other stablecoins in its zero-fee trading program could have contributed to lesser dependence on BUSD.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Drops on CFTC’s Suit vs. Binance
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for March 28, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
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HP’s new Omen gaming monitors leave you spoiled for choice
Ranging from 24 inches to a 34-inch curved ultrawide, HP’s new Omen gaming monitors offer a variety of features to suit working from home, gaming, and creative work. | Image: HP HP has unveiled a new range of Omen gaming monitors, designed for switching between work, gaming, and content creation. Announced today at HP’s Amplify … Read more
Chromebooks are popular with students — but Google wants teachers using them, too
Big news for Chromebook users. | Image: Google Google has announced a laundry list of classroom-focused updates to its services across ChromeOS, Google Classroom, Docs, and more. Many of the tools center around teachers — in particular, using AI to save teachers time. It’s safe to say that Chromebooks are a classroom staple, with many … Read more
HP’s new Victus gaming laptop might be the cheapest way to get an RTX 4070
Say hello to the new HP family. | Image: HP For those (like myself) who get a little pit in their stomachs every time they see how much any given year’s best gaming laptops cost, the HP Victus series — a budget line that has become one of Best Buy’s most popular products in the … Read more