No sooner had the crypto world started to settle down after the third Bitcoin halving event, when another wave of hype started to build around Ethereum 2.0, which was initially projected to be released this July. Ethereum 2.0 is the next level of the Ethereum platform which will be achieved by introducing sharding, proof-of-stake and […]
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Rockstar Games temporarily shuts down the servers of two of its online games, Grand Theft Auto Online and Red Dead Online, to honor the legacy of George Floyd. The games were unavailable for two hours Thursday at a time that coincided with George Floyd’s memorial. The decision drew ire from players who have criticized Rockstar […]
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While the S&P 500 is still down about 6% year-to-date, Zoom’s shares have tripled in value. Zoom’s popularity has exploded due to shelter-in-place orders. Zoom keeps soaring despite investors being optimistic about the economy. Zoom Video Communications’ (NASDAQ:ZM) stock price was on an uptrend before the pandemic started. But the outbreak pushed shares higher as […]
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Cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb is clamping down on suspicious transactions less than a week after South Korea, its home country, moved to enact tough new laws for the virtual asset space. Bithumb announced Tuesday it had deployed Chainalysis’ “Reactor” investigations tool to get ahead of illicit activity. Reactor, used in many cryptocurrency law enforcement actions, will […]
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Authorities are cracking down on sellers for “price gouging” as people panic-buy face masks. They’re also urging people not to panic-buy face masks as shortages threaten an effective coronavirus response. While companies appear guilty of “profiteering” from the crisis, raising prices could ration vital medical supplies. Authorities, governmental and otherwise, are cracking down on companies […]
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Today we’re breaking down SIM card attacks in a way even your grandpa can understand, presented in both audio and full-text format. For early access before our regular noon Eastern time releases, subscribe with Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocketcasts, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Stitcher, RadioPublica or RSS. In the pantheon of crypto hacks, “SIM jacking” is one of the worst. The hack, which is less a […]
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Quarterback Dak Prescott reportedly turned down a contract worth $33 million per year from the Cowboys. The Cowboys starter reportedly wants $40 million annually. Prescott is no Patrick Mahomes, but he could get paid like him. The Dak Prescott contract drama lives another day. Dallas Cowboys Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith is the latest personality […]
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Fortnite servers are down as Epic Games preps Chapter 2 Season 2 update. Dubbed ‘Top Secret’, the new season runs with a spy theme. Marvel’s Deadpool skin will be available as part of the Season 2 Battle Pass. Fortnite’s long-awaited Chapter 2 Season 2 is upon us. Or, it will be in a few hours. […]
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Today we’re breaking down the flash loan attacks that rocked the DeFi community in a way even your grandpa can understand, presented in both audio and full-text format below. For early access before our regular noon Eastern time releases, subscribe with Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocketcasts, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Stitcher, RadioPublica or RSS. Full transcript: John: […]
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An $8 million ICO project is shutting down, citing regulatory uncertainty and difficulties in onboarding new users. Content-sharing platform Contents Protocol announced Wednesday that following numerous attempts to turn its business into a success, the firm is closing down and refunding investors as much as $7.5 million-worth of the ether (ETH) raised in its initial […]
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