Getting To Know The Bitcoin Currency
Bitcoin as a currency is not a new concept. This is a tool that has been in use since the invention of paper. In fact, it can be credited with creating the first completely decentralized online transaction. When you hear about people making transacti.....»»
Fake ‘Trezor Wallet’ Bitcoin app reaches the top of iOS App Store search results [U]
One of Apple’s key arguments in favor of making the App Store the only way to download apps on iOS is the app review process, which ensures that users are not exposed to scams. Even so, some of these apps bypass the App Store guidelines without be.....»»
Fake ‘Trezor Wallet’ Bitcoin app reaches the top of iOS App Store search results
One of Apple’s key arguments in favor of making the App Store the only way to download apps on iOS is the app review process, which ensures that users are not exposed to scams. Even so, some of these apps bypass the App Store guidelines without be.....»»
Apple threatened to remove Damus from App Store for letting users tip each other with Bitcoin
Damus is the first iPhone app for the Nostr social network, which is based on a decentralized platform and is supported by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey. After being removed from the Chinese App Store earlier this year, Damus was almost banned worl.....»»
How to get Murmuring Obols in Diablo 4
What in the world are Murmuring Obols? Here's everything you need to know about this oddball currency in Diablo 4 and what you can loot you can buy with it......»»
Researchers unveil key predictors of bitcoin returns
Blockchain technology, investor sentiment, and economic stress levels are significant predictors of bitcoin returns, according to a groundbreaking paper from Illinois Institute of Technology researchers that provides empirical evidence to help guide.....»»
Nigeria and digital banking: A revolution still waiting to happen
At the end of 2022 the Central Bank of Nigeria launched new banknotes. At the same time it also capped withdrawal of the new banknotes. The rollout of the currency change was shambolic. But it also led people to turn to digital financial services suc.....»»
Mining Bitcoin in the US might soon no longer be worth it
The US government has recently proposed a massive tax on cryptocurrency miners, potentially making the activity less worth it. There is a reason why mining for cryptocurrency is so popular. This is because of the value of cryptocurrencies.....»»
The people turning time into a currency
So-called "time-banking" schemes are letting people get paid in time credits for the work they do......»»
Apple removes original Bitcoin whitepaper from the latest macOS Ventura beta
A few weeks ago, users discovered that every copy of macOS has the original Bitcoin whitepaper hidden in its internal files. Apple never discussed the reason for this, although we believe that the existence of the file there was just a joke among Ap.....»»
Bitcoin whitepaper removed in macOS Ventura 13.4 beta 3
Apple quietly removed the Virtual Scanner II app and, with it, the Bitcoin whitepaper in the latest macOS Ventura 13.4 beta.Apple removed the Bitcoin whitepaperThere are numerous Easter eggs and hidden files in macOS that won't appear without some ki.....»»
IT and business services market shows resilience with positive growth outlook
Worldwide IT and business services revenue is expected to grow (in constant currency) from $1.13 trillion in 2022 to $1.2 trillion in 2023, or 5.7% year-over-year growth, according to IDC. In nominal dollar-denominated revenue based on today’s.....»»
Intel unceremoniously dumps its year-old Blockscale chips for bitcoin mining
ASICs were meant to mine "without compromising the supply of new CPUs or GPUs." Enlarge (credit: Intel) In April 2022, Intel announced a new Blockscale series of application-specific integrated circuits (ASIC) meant for.....»»
Update: TSMC 1Q23 sales fail to meet guidance as a result of order cuts by major customers
Update: Market upservers and TSMC both attribute the company's lower-than-expected first-quarter revenue to currency exchange fluctuations. TSMC's revenue in US dollar terms actually met the low end of its guidance range of US$16.7-17.5 billion......»»
Man who claims to be Bitcoin creator eyes lawsuit against Apple
The Bitcoin whitepaper was recently discovered to be embedded in several versions of macOS, and now a person who claims to be the creator of Bitcoin is accusing Apple of copyright violation.Latest Bitcoin controversyJust two days ago, on April 5, a M.....»»
Gruesome cache of severed hands is evidence of trophy-taking in ancient Egypt
Study: The practice may have served as "symbolic currency for status acquisition." Enlarge / Archaeologists have discovered the first physical evidence of the so-called "gold of honor" ceremony in Ancient Egypt, in which the seve.....»»
Here’s why macOS has the Bitcoin whitepaper hidden in its files
It’s not unusual to have a few easter eggs hidden in operating systems, and it’s no different with Apple’s. However, some users recently discovered something intriguing. Every copy of macOS has the original Bitcoin whitepaper hidden in its int.....»»
Bitcoin white paper is hidden away in macOS’s system folder for some reason
184KB PDF appears to be a sample document for macOS's "Virtual Scanner." Enlarge (credit: Apple/Andrew Cunningham) If you're using a Mac and want a refresher on the basics of Bitcoin, good news—blogger Andy Baio has di.....»»
Bitcoin whitepaper found hidden in macOS with unknown "Virtual Scanner II" app
Satoshi Nakamoto's Bitcoin whitepaper can be found in any Mac running macOS Catalina or newer, but no one knows why.The Bitcoin whitepaper his hidden within macOSThere are a lot of hidden files on macOS that won't appear unless the user is performing.....»»
DoJ cracks down on cryptocurrency fraud, seizes $112 million in linked funds
The Department of Justice (DoJ) declared the confiscation of digital currency valued at approximately $112 million connected to fraudulent cryptocurrency investments. Laundering money from cryptocurrency confidence scams According to court documents,.....»»
My Currency Converter and Rates 7.5 review: calculate money exchange when offline
Whether buying a croissant in Paris or haggling over souvenirs in Bali, you must know if you are getting a fair price. Here's an app that helps you convert currencies when traveling abroad, even without Wi-Fi.My Currency Converter and Rates app revie.....»»