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Why Isn"t Bitcoin Booming?

"Bitcoin was seen by many of its libertarian-leaning fans as a kind of doomsday insurance," argues a columnist in the New York Times, "a form of 'digital gold' that would be a source of stability as the world grew more chaotic and unpredictable.........»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotMar 12th, 2022

The staff shortage slowing down air cargo and bags

A lack of skilled cargo handlers is now hampering the booming air freight business too......»»

Category: hdrSource:  bbcRelated NewsJun 23rd, 2022

Coinbase Shares Fall After Rival Binance.US Drops Spot Bitcoin Trading Fees

Coinbase shares fell almost 10% on Wednesday after rival crypto exchange Binance.US said it's dropping certain trading fees for customers. CNBC reports: Binance.US, the U.S. affiliate of the largest crypto exchange in the world by trading volume, sai.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsJun 23rd, 2022

First Short Bitcoin ETF To List On NYSE

An anonymous reader quotes a report from CoinDesk: Investment product provider ProShares is set to list the U.S.'s first exchange-traded fund (ETF) allowing investors to bet against the price of bitcoin (BTC). The ProShares Short Bitcoin Strategy (BI.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsJun 21st, 2022

Bitcoin Drops Below $20,000 as Crypto Meltdown Continues

CNN reports: "The price of bitcoin breached $19,000," reports CNN, "and ethereum fell below $1,000 Saturday morning, extending the brutal crypto bear market to new lows." Bitcoin plunged nearly 10% in less than 24 hours, adding to a series of sustai.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsJun 18th, 2022

As cryptocurrency tumbles, prices for new and used GPUs continue to fall

AMD's Radeon RX 6000 series GPUs, in particular, are easy to find below MSRP. Enlarge / AMD's Radeon RX 6800 and 6800 XT. (credit: Sam Machkovech) Cryptocurrency has had a rough year. Bitcoin has fallen by more than 50 percen.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 17th, 2022

Bitcoin: Will El Salvador"s big crypto gamble pay off?

The cryptocurrency crash is hurting many investors, including one country that has bet big on Bitcoin......»»

Category: hdrSource:  bbcRelated NewsJun 16th, 2022

El Salvador: The country where you can buy anything with Bitcoin

The cryptocurrency crash is hurting many investors, including one country that has bet big on Bitcoin......»»

Category: hdrSource:  bbcRelated NewsJun 16th, 2022

El Salvador"s Bitcoin pet hospital

The Chivo Pets animal hospital, which opened in El Salvador in February, provides whatever care an animal needs for just 25 cents - as long as payment is made with a Bitcoin app......»»

Category: hdrSource:  bbcRelated NewsJun 16th, 2022

Apple ad business could reach $6B by 2025, with $4.1B from Search Ads

Apple's nascent advertising business is in a good place to take advantage of the booming mobile advertising market, though the opportunity is limited because of its privacy focus, JP Morgan says.Apple Search AdsIn a note to investors seen by AppleIns.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsJun 15th, 2022

Bitcoin: Why is the largest cryptocurrency crashing?

The value of Bitcoin is at an 18-month low, as the cryptocurrency market continues to tumble......»»

Category: hdrSource:  bbcRelated NewsJun 14th, 2022

What"s happening to Bitcoin?

The value of Bitcoin is at an 18-month low, as the cryptocurrency market continues to tumble......»»

Category: hdrSource:  bbcRelated NewsJun 14th, 2022

Cryptocurrency plunges as crypto “bank” Celsius suspends withdrawals

Celsius says "extreme market conditions" forced it to suspend withdrawals. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Major cryptocurrencies suffered big losses on Monday. As I write this, bitcoin is down 14 percent over t.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 13th, 2022

Apple Arcade is well positioned to take a slice of booming gaming market, analyst says

Apple Arcade is a unique offering among gaming services and is well-positioned to take advantage of the booming market, according to JP Morgan.Credit: AppleIn a note to investors seen by AppleInsider, JP Morgan analyst Samik Chatterjee gives a few th.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJun 13th, 2022

Crypto Market Sinks Below $1 Trillion

Bitcoin plunged to the lowest in about 18 months after the freezing of withdrawals by the Celsius lending platform added to concern that systemic risk in the crypto ecosystem will accelerate the digital-asset market meltdown. From a report: The world.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsJun 13th, 2022

YouTube accused of not tackling Musk Bitcoin scam streams

YouTube is being criticised for failing to tackle a network of scammers streaming fake Elon Musk videos......»»

Category: hdrSource:  bbcRelated NewsJun 10th, 2022

Bitcoin Miners Will See 29% Rate Hike On Hydroelectric Power In Washington

A 29% rate hike for hydroelectric power in Chelan County, created specifically for cryptocurrency miners, went into effect on June 1. Decrypt reports: The miners used to pay a lower, high-density load rate for their electricity. Now they'll pay a new.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsJun 10th, 2022

How One Paper Just Blew Up Bitcoin"s Claim To Anonymity

An anonymous reader quotes a report from ZDNet: Lead researcher Alyssa Blackburn of Baylor and Rice, along with team-mates Christoph Huber, Yossi Eliaz, Muhammad S. Shamim, David Weisz, Goutham Seshadri, Kevin Kim, Shengqi Hang, and Erez Lieberman Ai.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsJun 9th, 2022

China miniLED-backlight industry booming

The miniLED-backlight industry in China is heading for robust growth as more Chinese TV brands, including TCL, Huawei and Hisense, have rolled out miniLED-backlit TV models for the high-end market segment, according to industry sources......»»

Category: itSource:  digitimesRelated NewsJun 8th, 2022

PayPal Lets Users Transfer Bitcoin and Ethereum To External Wallets

PayPal announced on Tuesday that the service now "supports the native transfer of cryptocurrencies between PayPal and other wallets and exchanges." Decrypt reports: The ability to conduct external transfers on PayPal's crypto platform, an image of wh.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsJun 8th, 2022

Crypto 101: The difference between hot and cold wallets

There are different kinds of cryptocurrency wallets, and the four terms to keep in mind when purchasing one are hot, cold, custodial, and non-custodial. Here's what they all mean.Bitcoin transfer on iPhoneA cryptocurrency wallet is an app or device u.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJun 4th, 2022