Both Dogecoin Creators are Now Criticizing Cryptocurrencies
This week Dogecoin co-creator Jackson Palmer addressed the question of whether he'd return to cryptocurrency. "My answer is a wholehearted 'no'," he confirmed, before launching into a scathing Tweet storm. "To avoid repeating myself I figure it mig.....»»
Russia May Use Cryptocurrencies To Evade US Sanctions
"The availability of non-bank financial trading in cryptocurrency may allow Russia to avoid the worst of the sanctions coming after their invasion of Ukraine this week," writes Slashdot reader 14erCleaner, sharing a non-paywalled link to the New York.....»»
YouTube rolls out rings so you can tell when creators are livestreaming
It's becoming easier than ever to find live streams on iOS and Android devices......»»
A Crypto Winter Would Be Welcomed by Top Developers, Says Vitalik Buterin
Ethereum cofounder Vitalik Buterin has said many crypto developers wouldn't be unhappy to see a continued slide in the price of digital currencies, as the slump could clear out less-viable projects. From a report: Cryptocurrencies have fallen in rece.....»»
"Crypto Ruined My Life": the Mental Health Crisis Hitting Bitcoin Investors
"Vice examines the toll on mental health experienced by people who invest a large portion of their net worth into volatile cryptocurrencies," writes long-time Slashdot reader leathered. Vice argues that "The stress and anxiety that goes with funnel.....»»
Biden Seen Issuing Crypto Oversight Exec Order Next Week
President Biden is expected to issue an executive order next week directing agencies across the government to study cryptocurrencies and a central bank digital currency (CBDC), and come up with a government-wide strategy to regulate digital assets. Y.....»»
NYSE Moves Closer To NFT Trading With Trademark Application
The New York Stock Exchange has filed an application to register the term "NYSE" for a marketplace for non-fungible tokens (NFTs), taking a step closer to setting up an online trading place for cryptocurrencies and NFTs. From a report: The hype aroun.....»»
The Boys get animated, and more twisted, in Diabolical trailer
If you thought that Amazon Prime Video's The Boys was wild, then wait until you see what the creators can do when they are unleashed in the realm of animation......»»
Divorcing Couples Fight Over the Kids, the House and Now the Crypto
As cryptocurrencies gain wider acceptance, the division of the family stash has turned into a major source of contention, with estranged couples trading accusations of deception and financial mismanagement. From a report: An ugly divorce tends to gen.....»»
Tumblr adds yet another way to pay creators
Tumblr is trying once again to keep creators on the platform — and encourage more bloggers to sign up — by launching its second monetization feature in eight months.The new tip jar feature allows users to tip their favorite creators on th.....»»
TikTok says it will strengthen policies in effort to prevent spread of hoaxes and dangerous challenges
TikTok announced Tuesday that it will strengthen efforts to regulate dangerous content, including harmful hoaxes and content that promotes eating disorders and hateful ideologies. The platform plans to use creators to spread awareness of negative hoa.....»»
Light, flexible bionic hand uses AI and muscle memory to refine its touch
A new prosthetic hand from Ukrainian startup Esper Bionics is among the lightest on the market yet. During tests, volunteers managed to easily perform tasks, like opening cans and bottles, cutting fruit, and using digital devices. The creators clai.....»»
India Proposes a 30% Tax on Crypto and NFTs Income
India on Tuesday announced plans to launch a digital currency by next year and tax cryptocurrencies and NFTs as the country moves closer to recognizing cryptocurrencies as legal tender in the world's second largest internet market. From a report: Inc.....»»
A new crop of shopping tools aims to help consumers beat the supply chain crunch
A small but dedicated community of programmers, journalists and social media content creators has sprung up to announce whenever a big retailer has restocked more product......»»
The Crypto Selloff Wiped $7 Billion Off Corporate Balance Sheets
At least 26 public corporations are holding bitcoin on their balance sheets, according to data compiled by cryptocurrency analytics firm CoinGecko. Since the price of cryptocurrencies began to plummet in November, they've collectively lost nearly $7.....»»
YouTube"s CEO Says the Company Will Explore NFT Features for Video Creators
YouTube is exploring adding nonfungible token features for its video creators, Chief Executive Officer Susan Wojcicki wrote to the siteâ(TM)s broadcasters on Tuesday. From a report: Although Wojcicki didn't say exactly what her team is planning,.....»»
GPU prices are trending downward as cryptocurrencies tumble
Last week, we learned Nvidia decided to increase the price of its Founders Edition GPUs in Europe. One possible reason for the change is the recent strengthening of the American dollar against the Euro, but since MSRPs have been rendered meaningless.....»»
Bitcoin drops to six-month low as investors dump speculative assets
Cryptocurrencies tumble in wake of global stock sell-off, proposed Russian crypto ban. Enlarge (credit: Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg via Getty Images) Bitcoin dropped to a six-month low on Saturday, extending a steep fall recorde.....»»
TikTok testing paid subscriptions, Instagram rolling out new Remix features
Instagram and TikTok continue to compete with each other in near-tandem. The same week that Instagram announced it has started to test a paid subscriptions feature with certain creators, TikTok has now confirmed that it, too, is testing a similar fe.....»»
Best app for buying cryptocurrencies
You've heard friends brag about their cryptocurrency winnings. You've seen prices go up (and down) by hundreds of percent. You're genuinely interested in the crypto space. No matter what your reason is, if you're thinking about getting into crypto, t.....»»
TikTok is reportedly testing paid subscriptions
TikTok is testing paid subscriptions, because the cogs of capitalism must continue to turn.As first reported by The Information, the popular video sharing platform is experimenting with allowing creators to charge a subscription fee for their videos......»»