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Finland Sells 1,889 Seized Bitcoins for $47 Million -- Proceeds Going to Ukraine
Bitcoin.com - 24 Jul 2022 07:00
Finland has sold 1,889 bitcoins seized in narcotic cases for 46.5 million euros ($47.4 million). The country’s finance minister previously said that the bitcoin sale proceeds will go to Ukraine for humanitarian aid and...
Tax Collector Wants $55 Million From Collapsed Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme MTI -- Liquidators Accused of Failing Their Duty
Bitcoin.com - 24 Jul 2022 13:00
In a fresh twist to the collapsed bitcoin Ponzi scheme Mirror Trading International (MTI) saga, revenue collector South African Revenue Services (SARS) has demanded $55.3 million from the scheme’s liquidators. The reve...
Augmented & Virtual Reality In Healthcare Is Poised To Become A Nearly $10 Billion Dollar Market
Forbes - 24 Jul 2022 06:56
This market will likely grow nearly 3.5 times over the next 5 years.
Climate activists in Italy were dragged away by museum staff after they glued their hands to Botticelli's iconic 'Primavera' painting, video shows
Business Insider - 24 Jul 2022 18:54
Activists said the demonstration "is nothing compared to 1 billion climate migrants and to the many deaths that the climate crisis is causing."
Huobi Becomes Latest Crypto Exchange to Receive Provisional Approval From Dubai Regulator
Bitcoin.com - 24 Jul 2022 14:30
Huobi recently became the latest cryptocurrency exchange platform to be granted provisional approval by the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority, a statement from the company has said. The provisional approval allow...
Finder's $675 ETH Prediction, India Calls on G20 Re: Crypto Taxes, Peterffy Concerned BTC Could 'Become Worthless or Outlawed' -- Bitcoin.com News Week in Review
Bitcoin.com - 24 Jul 2022 16:00
In this week’s bite-sized digest of the hottest stories from Bitcoin.com News, a new Finder survey knocks down previous forecasts for ethereum’s price a notch, with crypto experts predicting lower long-term prices fo...
Netflix's 'The Gray Man' Is Better Than Critics Say, And Worth Your Time
Forbes - 24 Jul 2022 18:08
While I have generally been underwhelmed at Netflix's attempts at blockbuster movies in the past, I really did think that the Gray Man had too much going for it between its cast and the Russos directing to be bad.
How the plastic industry turned the pandemic to its advantage
The Guardian - 24 Jul 2022 14:00
With its products proving indispensable to combatting Covid-19, the plastics business is reinvigorated. What will it take to bring this major polluter to heel? There are only two reasons that the plastics industry will c...
'Pink Sauce' Goes Viral On TikTok, Here Are The Concerns With This Condiment
Forbes - 24 Jul 2022 09:48
Chef Pii has been selling bottles of Pink Sauce. But what's actually in this concoction?
Sunday Heat Wave Scorches These U.S. Cities From St. Louis To New York
Forbes - 24 Jul 2022 19:18
More than 85 million Americans are under excessive heat warnings.
Meet the 'chief taco officer' of Texas, who was paid $10,000 by a delivery app to criss-cross the Lone Star State for the best tacos
Business Insider - 24 Jul 2022 16:35Ties Between Alex Jones and Radio Network Show Economics of Misinformation
The New York Times - 24 Jul 2022 13:00
The Genesis Communications Network built a lucrative business alongside the radio host, whose show the company has syndicated for more than two decades.
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has piled about $27 billion into Chevron and Occidental Petroleum this year. Here are 8 of Buffett's best quotes about investing in the oil business
Business Insider - 24 Jul 2022 12:00
Buffett sees investing in an oil producer as betting on the commodity's price over time, and predicts oil will be usurped within a century.
Attrition now hits banks, as rivals woo frontline staff
livemint.com - 24 Jul 2022 23:17
While HDFC Bank, India's largest private lender, has seen over 43% attrition among frontline and sales officers, IndusInd Bank has attrition at the junior level, in line with what is being seen in the industry
How term loans from BNPL firms now work
livemint.com - 24 Jul 2022 20:28
Under the term loan lending model, only the amount that the consumer actually borrows will appear in their credit bureau
Axie Infinity is painting a giant bearish pattern -- will AXS price crash another 95%?
Coin Telegraph - 24 Jul 2022 18:01
Axie's monthly revenue has dropped over 98% from its August 2021 peak of $364.4 million.
VW's Diess Goes, As Flawed Governance Foils Another Leader
Forbes - 24 Jul 2022 16:31
A software spat probably triggered the demise of VW's Diess but he was probably the victim of the structure which allows politicians and unions a veto over strategic decisions. Big tasks for his replacement include how t...
4 Ways To Crush Your Growth Marketing Goals
Forbes - 24 Jul 2022 16:00
When it comes to growth marketing, experimentation is the name of the game. Yet embracing these four trusty tactics will make your chances of success far more certain.
Gold Prices Hit by Renewed Bets on Higher Yields and Stronger Dollar
Wall Street Journal - 24 Jul 2022 15:30
The precious metal is on track for its fourth-consecutive monthly decline.
Why Is Your Company Software Failing? Bad Budgeting Might Be The Culprit
Forbes - 24 Jul 2022 15:00
Too often, new businesses create tight budgets for software development, limiting the project's scope and leading to bigger issues down the road. Instead, you should allocate a big enough budget at the beginning of the p...
What's Striking About Wolfspeed's New Silicon Carbide Fab In Marcy, New York
Forbes - 24 Jul 2022 15:00
Wolfspeed's new silicon carbide fab in Marcy, New York will make power semiconductors that are critical to future EVs and electrifiication. It also has some striking features.
: Here are the biggest trailers from Comic-Con 2022, including 'Wakanda Forever'
Market Watch - 25 Jul 2022 01:44
Phases 5 and 6 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe were revealed over the weekend, as well as first looks at DC's 'Black Adam,' the next 'John Wick' movie and much more