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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
EU Lawmakers Vote in Favor of Payment Limits on Anonymous Crypto Wallets
Crypto rules form part of a money-laundering overhaul supported by the European Parliament Committees
Fortnite’s generous new creator economy has an Epic catch
Image: Epic Games Epic’s new system to pay Fortnite creators could have a transformative effect on the game’s ecosystem, but the company that makes the game is competing for those dollars, too. Continue reading…
CFTC-Binance Lawsuit Could Worsen Crypto Market Liquidity, Pull Bitcoin Down to $25K: Observers
Low liquidity means wave of buy or sell orders can have an outsized impact on bitcoin’s market price.
Newly Formed ZeroSync Association Brings Zero-Knowledge Proofs to Bitcoin
The association has received sponsorship from crypto investment firm Geometry Research and StarkWare Industries – the software company behind StarkNet, a layer 2 Ethereum zero-knowledge rollup scaling solution.
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EU Money Laundering Law Won’t Prevent Crypto Payments, Lead Lawmaker Says
The new legislation, which will be put to vote on Tuesday, is set to impose new restrictions on transactions from self-hosted wallets.
Disney reportedly eliminates metaverse division in first round of layoffs
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Disney’s next generation storytelling and consumer experiences division, which had been exploring how the company could enter the so-called metaverse, has been eliminated according to The Wall Street Journal. The team is thought to have been made up of around 50 employees, and was exploring how Disney could … Read more
Sam Bankman-Fried’s Lawyers, Prosecutors Agree on Proposed Bail Conditions
The FTX founder will be given a new phone without internet access and a laptop with limited functionality.
EOS Ethereum Virtual Machine Testnet Goes Live Ahead of April Mainnet Deployment
The network is the final testnet before a mainnet deployment in April as part of a broader revival plan for EOS.
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CFTC Could Force Binance to Cease U.S. Operations as Part of Settlement: Bernstein
The crypto exchange will look to safeguard its dominant international business, which is its cash cow, the report said.
Hacker Behind $200M Euler Attack Apologizes, Returns Millions in Ether, Dai to Protocol
The attacker sent over 7,000 ether to Euler Tuesday and seemingly apologized for their actions in a transaction message.
XRP Surges to Five-Month High as Some Point to Bitcoin Commodities Mention
The U.S. Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) accuses XRP of being an unregistered security in a court case that’s expected to be completed soon.