Tag: Bitcoin
Tech Digest daily roundup: Boeing and Airbus call for 5G delay
Bosses from the world's two biggest plane makers have called on the US government to delay the rollout of new 5G phone services. In a letter, top executives at Boeing and Airbus warned that the technology could have "an enormous negative impact on the aviation industry." Concerns have previously been raised that C-Band spectrum 5G…
The Recent Boom in Bitcoin Millionaires and What the Future Holds for Them
If you’ve been following cryptocurrencies to any degree, you’ve likely heard plenty of stories about people netting massive returns on small investments. With Bitcoin only having first breached $1,000 in 2017 and now hovering between $50,000 and $60,000, it isn’t hard to see how even modest investments can make millionaires. While there are major investors…
Tech Digest daily roundup: Android 10 remains most popular Google OS
Google has unveiled new figures on how many people use different versions of Android, and surprisingly, the most popular version is from 2019. Published by Google's Android Studio platform for app developers, these figures show a breakdown of how many people are currently using each version of Android. According to the figures, 24.3% of users are…
BTC vs BCH in Crypto Casinos
What is Bitcoin Cash? Bitcoin Cash (BCH) is a hard fork of Bitcoin (BTC), created on August 1, 2017. The split has been called the Bitcoin Cash Hard Fork or BCH for short. Since then, the coin has become the fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market cap. It can be mined and traded like Bitcoin. There are…
Tech Digest daily roundup: El Salvador becomes first country to make Bitcoin legal tender
El Salvador's move to become the first country in the world to make Bitcoin legal tender was marred on launch day when the government's digital wallet system crashed. President Nayib Bukele confirmed that the Chivo Wallet had been taken offline following complaints about installation problems. No time has been given for when it will be…
Tech Digest daily roundup: China tells banks to stop supporting cryptocurrency
China has expanded its clampdown on cryptocurrencies, telling banks and payments platforms to stop supporting digital currency transactions. That follows an order on Friday to shut down Bitcoin mining operations in Sichuan province. The price of Bitcoin slumped by more 10% on Monday but stabilised in Asian trading on Tuesday. The value of the cryptocurrency…
Tech Digest daily round up: Tesla fined for slowing down battery charging
A court in Norway has fined Tesla after a software update issued in 2019 slowed down battery charging speeds and affected the number of miles some of its vehicles could travel between charges. The case was brought by 30 customers, reports Norwegian news platform Nettavisen. The fine amounts to 136,000 Norwegian Krone (£11,500) for each complainant.…
Global Spending on Blockchain Solutions to Soar by 188% and Hit $19B by 2024
As one of the most important innovations to come out of the cryptocurrency boom, blockchain technology has completely changed the way companies across various industries operate, manage their assets, and make transactions. According to data gathered by AksjeBloggen.com, the global spending on blockchain solutions is expected to soar by 188% and hit $19bn by 2024. Cross-Border…
Tech Digest daily round up: Tesla profits boosted by Bitcoin, Spotify raises prices
Elon Musk's Tesla made a strong start to the year with profits up and record deliveries of its electric cars. It came despite production hurdles due to a global shortage of computer chips that has also hit other carmakers. Mr Musk said the chip shortage caused "supply chain challenges", although that "particular problem" had eased.…
The Different Payment Method for Online Casinos
Online casinos are upping their game and starting to take into account the user experience more than ever before. Visiting a physical casino has always been a real occasion – people get dressed up, enjoy a few drinks and perhaps a few nibbles and while online casinos can’t offer the same, they do want to…
