Santander bank trials blockchain platform for used cars in Brazil
Santander Brasil is also reportedly planning to launch crypto trading services to its customers, CEO Mario Leao announced in July.
NFTs Can Be Considered Property, According to Singapore High Court Ruling
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) can be considered property, the Singapore High Court has said.
Don’t expect your car’s safety technology to save you
Thomas Hedger / The Verge Automakers tout advanced driver-assistance systems like adaptive cruise control and emergency braking as a solution to the epidemic of traffic fatalities. But what if they’re just convenience features? Continue reading…
Netflix’s Cabinet of Curiosities is much more than a del Toro anthology
Rupert Grint in “Dreams in the Witch House.” | Image: Neflix An eclectic mix of eight short stories from some of the best directors in horror Continue reading…
Australia to toughen privacy laws with huge hike in penalties for breaches
Australia has confirmed an incoming legislative change will significant strengthen its online privacy laws following a spate of data breaches in recent weeks — such as the Optus telco breach last month. “Unfortunately, significant privacy breaches in recent weeks have shown existing safeguards are inadequate. It’s not enough for a penalty for a major data … Read more
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The End of Windows Software
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Global VC Flourish launches Madica, an Africa-focused program to back pre-seed stage startups
Access to funding and lack of support systems are some of the greatest challenges faced by startup founders in sub-Saharan Africa. And while venture capital and founder support programs within the continent are growing, a lot still remains to be done to meet the financing, technology and social capital needs of the especially marginalized groups … Read more
Crypto Exchange Bit2Me Acquires Software Development Company Dekalabs
Spanish cryptocurrency exchange Bit2Me has acquired blockchain and crypto-focused software development company Dekalabs for an undisclosed amount.
Japan’s International Payments System will test plastic cards for CBDC
Japan Credit Bureau will develop its CBDC infrastructure in collaboration with IDEMIA and Softspace.
Lost co-creator Damon Lindelof is latest filmmaker said to be developing new Star Wars film
Lindelof at the 2020 Writers Guild Awards. | Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for WGAW You can add another name to your list of filmmakers attempting to develop the next Star Wars film: Damon Lindelof. Deadline reports that Lindelof, who rose to prominence as the co-creator of Lost and more recently won multiple Emmys for … Read more
Web3 grows in online searches as interest in Bitcoin declines: Google Trends
Online searches for the term “Bitcoin dead” reached an all-time high owing to peak anxiety among investors amid ongoing selloffs at the time.
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Exclusive: Ikea’s new Dirigera hub and Home smart app deliver big improvements
Easier to use and stable. But let’s check in again after a few months. Continue reading…
Least volatile ‘Uptober’ ever — 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
October 2022 has yet to prove itself as analysts predict “wild” Bitcoin price volatility for November.
Ripple’s Director of Engineering Leaves Firm as XRP Turns 10
Nik Bougalis says he’s not joining another blockchain or Web3 company.
A singular scientist: James Lovelock
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The Rise of Discmaster
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The Original Lego Patent (2015)
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