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Abu Dhabi Unveils Blockchain Center to Drive Blockchain Innovation
Bitcoin.com - 4 Aug 2024 13:30
A center aiming to drive blockchain innovation and establish Abu Dhabi as a hub for top global events and workshops, connecting industry leaders, has officially opened. Additionally, the blockchain center will incorporat...
Chevrolet dealership's The Office-inspired TikTok series goes viral
The Guardian - 4 Aug 2024 13:00
Led by a gen Z employee, weekly series shows skits like leaving ducks around the office to promote the business A mysterious person leaving miniature ducks around the office. An employee who eats the food at a potluck lu...
Takeaways From Our Investigation Into Banned A.I. Chips in China
The New York Times - 4 Aug 2024 06:01
The Times found an active trade in Nvidia chips in China despite U.S. national security restrictions, as well as unreported incidents of how the technology had been used to further defense research.
India's Crypto Raid Uncovers Massive Fraud in Ladakh
Bitcoin.com - 4 Aug 2024 03:30
India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) has executed its inaugural raid in the Leh Ladakh region to investigate fraudulent cryptocurrency activities under the Public Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The operation targeted six...
Trump Suggests Paying off $35 Trillion National Debt With Bitcoin -- Wants US to Be Leader in Crypto
Bitcoin.com - 4 Aug 2024 02:30
Former U.S. President Donald Trump emphasized the importance of the U.S. leading in cryptocurrency, suggesting that the government could pay off its $35 trillion national debt with bitcoin. He described crypto as “a di...
BRICS Advances Toward Independent Digital Payment Platform, Russian Official Says
Bitcoin.com - 4 Aug 2024 00:16
The BRICS economic bloc is progressing towards a digital payment platform, Russia’s Federation Council Speaker Valentina Matviyenko has revealed. The initiative, named BRICS Bridge, aims to establish an independent fin...
Latam Insights: El Salvador Proposes Using Crypto for International Settlements; First Bitcoin-Funded Company Registered in Argentina
Bitcoin.com - 4 Aug 2024 23:05
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: El Salvador proposes using crypto as a tool to complete international settlements w...
Nvidia chips used to power advanced AI are finding their way to the Chinese military despite US blockade
Business Insider - 4 Aug 2024 22:51NYC hotels launching $20 million blitz against 'nuclear bomb' council bill that could boost room costs
New York Post - 4 Aug 2024 22:28
"This job-killer bill has done the near impossible -- galvanized the diverse interests of New York City's hotel owners,'' said a rep for the new Hotel Owners of New York group.
Century-old NYC office building signs two deals to buck trend toward newer towers
New York Post - 4 Aug 2024 22:14
While some older buildings atrophy, others thrive. Two new deals totaling 104,000 square feet have brought George Comfort & Sons' 960,000 square-foot 498 Seventh Ave. to 95% occupied.
StubHub expands footprint at WTC, scoops up shrinking Spotify's space
New York Post - 4 Aug 2024 22:04
Spotify needed less space at the World Trade Center, but StubHub needed more. In a deal that should make everyone happy -- including landlord Larry Silverstein -- the online live-event marketplace has subleased a whoppin...
Georgia was fading from the presidential battleground map. But Kamala Harris has put the state back in play.
Business Insider - 4 Aug 2024 22:04
For months, Trump thought Georgia would be an easy win for him in November. Then came Vice President Harris, who has upended his plans.
ZKX Shutdown: Amber Group Slams the Protocol's Lack of Transparency
Bitcoin.com - 4 Aug 2024 21:45
Amber Group has criticized ZKX protocol's abrupt decision to cease operations, stating that it sets a concerning precedent. Hashkey Capital, another market participant, has also expressed dissatisfaction with ZKX's lack ...
Snapchat+ Reaches 11 Million Subscribers
Small Business Trends - 4 Aug 2024 21:00
Snap just announced that its premium subscription platform Snapchat+ has reached 11 million subscribers.
Bitcoin falls into demand zone -- Will SOL, XRP, KAS and AAVE follow?
Coin Telegraph - 4 Aug 2024 20:56
Bitcoin may find buyers close to $56,000, benefitting select altcoins such as SOL, XRP, KAS, and AAVE.
Bitcoin falls into demand zone -- Will SOL, XRP, KAS and AAVE follow?
Coin Telegraph - 4 Aug 2024 20:56
Bitcoin may find buyers close to $56,000, benefitting select altcoins such as SOL, XRP, KAS, and AAVE.
Meta is often looking for product managers. Here's what you can do to land the job.
Business Insider - 4 Aug 2024 20:43
Are you seeking a job as a product manager at Meta? The company shared how to land the prized gig.
Trump says he has 'no choice' but to support electric vehicles because Elon Musk 'endorsed me very strongly'
Business Insider - 4 Aug 2024 20:35Macroeconomics Expert Predicts Hard Landing for US Economy
Bitcoin.com - 4 Aug 2024 20:30
Despite recent positive economic indicators, investor and macroeconomics expert George Gammon foresees a hard landing for the U.S. economy. In an interview with Michelle Makori of Kitco News, Gammon pointed to several wa...
Error and fraud in business tax schemes cost the UK £4.1bn
BBC - 4 Aug 2024 19:49
HMRC says billions have been lost through tax schemes designed to encourage research and development.