Author: Donald Munn
Designed in 2017 by the founder of messaging service Telegram, Pavel Durov, the Ton blockchain has had several problems, which have stalled its rise, following its successful launch in 2018, along with its cryptocurrency Gram. What happened to the TON blockchain Designed with the mischievous aim of being by far the most widely used blockchain due to its low costs and speed of transactions, TON had a very promising start by managing to raise almost $1.7 billion from investors, through an initial coin offering. But then came the cold shower from the US Securities and Exchange Commission, which blocked the…
In the US, President Joe Biden signs an executive order on cryptocurrencies, to establish the first federal strategy on digital assets in the country. The announcement comes from Brian Deese, director of the NEC, and Jake Sullivan, national security adviser. Biden’s executive order on cryptocurrencies According to a statement by Brian Deese, director of the NEC, and Jack Sullivan, national security advisor, a new executive order on cryptocurrencies and digital assets was signed today by Joe Biden, President of the United States. The first goal of this executive order is to establish the first comprehensive federal digital asset strategy in…
When Russia invaded Ukraine, a so-called hybrid war began, i.e. a war based not only on conventional military confrontations, but based much more on a mix of conventional military strategy and digital or cyber warfare, which has seen groups of cyber experts and hackers take sides. Cyber warfare Microsoft claimed that its Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC) detected “destructive cyber attacks directed against Ukraine’s digital infrastructure” just hours before the first missile launch or tank movement on 24 February. In other words, the first attacks of what is known as cyber warfare had already taken place before the invasion was even…
Fast Company has published its list of 528 of the most revolutionary companies in 2022, where innovation and Web 3.0 push the boundaries. Among them, Fanatics, Dapper Labs and Roblox, but also Step, the financial literacy startup, received their international innovation recognition. The 528 most revolutionary companies of 2022 Fast Company has published its list of the 528 most revolutionary companies in 2022, which involve innovation and Web 3.0 to develop ideas and projects that go beyond the already known boundaries. Fast Company's March/April issue, featuring our definitive annual showcase of the best in business— the Most Innovative Companies list—is…
Google is buying cybersecurity company Mandiant in a deal worth $23 per share, in an all-cash transaction valued at about $5.4 billion. The deal aims to improve the cloud computing business and strengthen security operations and consulting services. Google buys cybersecurity company Mandiant Google announced that, through Alphabet Inc, it is buying the Mandiant cybersecurity company for a total of $5.4 billion. The deal is intended to strengthen Google Cloud’s existing strengths in security. Mandiant also made the announcement on its Twitter channel: Together with Google Cloud, we will deliver an end-to-end security operations suite and advisory services that address…
Tech magazine “The Information” has carried out a survey in recent days to measure the effects of the war on tech workers in Russia and Ukraine. It interviewed 16 people to get first-hand accounts of the feelings and fears of those directly involved in the conflict. Russia-Ukraine war, what is happening to the tech sector The war is clearly also having a major impact on the technology sector, both because of the importance of the sector in Ukraine, where it accounts for almost 4% of the total GDP, and because of the Vice-President and Minister of Innovation, Mykhailo Fedorov, 32,…
Sorare has released the list of the most expensive NFT cards of Italian Serie A players. Most expensive NFT cards in Serie A At the top of the list is Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, whose 2.0 card has reached a value of €30,000. In second place is Roma midfielder Nicolò Zaniolo, with over €22,000, while Inter defender Alessandro Bastoni completes the podium with €18,872. He is followed by Inter striker Lautaro Martínez (€13,659) and another Inter striker Ivan Perišić (over €9,000). Most popular players on Sorare Sorare also published the ranking of the most liked players, based on the number…
A few days ago, Brazil’s central bank, Banco Central do Brasil (BCdB), published the list of nine projects selected to be monitored as part of the initiative related to the development of the Real Digital, i.e. its CBDC. Among these projects, Aave stands out. It is flanked by a handful of other crypto projects and a number of traditional finance projects such as Banco Santander Brasil and Visa do Brasil. The other two crypto projects are Bitcoin Market and VERT. Aave for a CBDC project in Brazil BCdB’s initiative is called Lift Challenge Real Digital, and was launched by LIFT,…
Bitcoin rally Bitcoin’s price reversed slightly to the upside during Tuesday’s daily session and concluded the day +$718. The first chart we’re analyzing today is the BTC/USD 1D chart below from Cryptobegginer. BTC’s price is trading between 0.786 [$37,521.54] and 0.618 [$44,202.74], at the time of writing. Traders that are anticipating upside next for BTC are seeking a first target of the 0.618 fib level with a secondary target of 0.5 [$49,048.70] and a third target of 0.382 [$53,804.55]. Bearish market participants are conversely taking aim at snapping the 0.786 to the downside with a secondary target of 1 [$28,896.32]. …
Research by digital bank N26 confirms that the main motivation for women to invest is to increase their long-term savings. The range of female investors is increasing between the ages of 35 and 44, and Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies are among the most popular assets for women with 26%. Women and Bitcoin: N26 research numbers Women investors are reportedly increasing in number over the years, with 41% wanting to increase their long-term savings, 40% looking for financial security for their families and 29% wanting to increase their capital quickly. With these motivations, women are increasingly opening up to capital markets and…