Tag: cryptocurrency
Can Meme Coins Transition From Internet Jokes To Legitimate Assets?
The crypto industry, for as long as it has existed, has been a source of controversy. Much of this controversy stems from the fact that lovers of more ‘traditional’ investments don’t take it seriously. But even within the industry, meme coins face a unique type of pushback, even from crypto investors. Meme coins, at their…
Smart meters in north/south divide, Bitcoin breaks through $82,000 barrier
The way smart energy meters work in northern England and Scotland is causing issues for customers, BBC Panorama has been told. The body that represents energy companies, Energy UK, has confirmed for the first time there is a regional divide - because of the way meters send usage data back to suppliers...In the Midlands, Wales…
Bitcoin Uncovered: Currency of the Future
Are you new to Bitcoin and wondering about the hype surrounding this cryptocurrency? This article will answer your questions about its origin and the future of digital assets. Since its inception, Bitcoin has revolutionized the financial world. As the first decentralized digital currency, Bitcoin offers a new way to think about money, transactions, and trust.…
The Most Convenient Payment Options for Mobile Casino Players
As consumers, we want convenient payment options. It may be for shopping online, sending money abroad or playing at mobile online casinos. Why? If you ask me, I want to deposit and withdraw my money as seamlessly as possible. I don't want to wait for my money and I don't want to wait to use…
Turkey had highest proportion of crypto owners in 2023, claims report
Turkey, Thailand, and Argentina had the highest crypto ownership rate in 2023, almost twice as high as the United States or European countries. Cryptocurrency adoption continues growing on a global scale. In 2024, around 160 million people are expected to flock to crypto, causing the total number of users in the market to jump over…
Crypto Crossroads: Pondering the Paths Ahead as 2023 Concludes
The crypto ecosystem is at a crossroads as 2023 approaches its second half. The crypto market has had a very up and down year. It had significant expansion, rule revisions, and technological advancements. With only a few months left in the year, now is a good moment to evaluate how crypto prices might alter as the year…
Cybercriminals loot over $600 million from crypto projects in first half 2023
According to analysis from the Atlas VPN team, various crypto projects and their clients lost a whopping $666,354,302 to 125 cyberattacks in the first half of 2023. Nevertheless, compared to the same period last year, crypto-related cyber incidents and losses are declining. The Binance Smart Chain (BSC) ecosystem experienced the highest number of incidents, totaling 30,…
Tech Digest daily roundup: Meta plans text-based Twitter rival
Meta has shown staff plans for a text-based social network designed to compete with Twitter, sources have told the BBC. It could allow users to follow accounts they already follow on Instagram, Meta's image-sharing app. And it could potentially allow them to bring over followers from decentralised platforms such as Mastodon. A Meta spokesperson confirmed…
Tech Digest daily roundup: Cryptocurrency should be regulated as type of gambling, UK government told
UK authorities should regulate cryptocurrency trading as a form of gambling rather than a financial service, parliament’s Treasury committee has said after a fresh inquiry into the industry. The government must avoid wasting more taxpayer funds promoting tech innovations such as digital tokens, without demonstrating the clear benefits to the public, MPs said in a report…
Americans lost nearly $4 billion to investment scams in 2022
Over the past few years, investment scams have become increasingly sophisticated and widespread, taking advantage of the rise of digital technologies. According to data analyzed by the Atlas VPN team, Americans were scammed out of $3.8 billion through fraudulent investment opportunities. Compared to 2021, the amount of losses has grown by 116%. Many of these scams…
