Monday, 9 November 2020

Xbox boss Phil Spencer on launching a new console in a time of 'uncertainty for families'.

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Xbox Series X: 'When gamers are ready for next-gen consoles, we're here'

Weston-super-Mare MP John Penrose was alerted by the app overseen by his wife, Lady Dido Harding.

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Husband of Test and Trace chief gets app alert

The world's biggest 24-hour online shopping requires a huge effort to deliver all the goods on time.

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China's Singles Day: 3m people, 4,000 planes and cargo ships

Centralized crypto lending platform Celsius claims to have doubled its crypto holdings in just six months and now boasts $2.2 billion in assets under management.



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Celsius reports it's doubled its crypto holdings to $2.2B in six months

The United Kingdom has announced forthcoming regulatory proposals for stablecoins and ongoing research into CBDC.



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UK drafting stablecoin regulations and researching a CBDC

It appears many Chinese miners have completed their annual migration from Sichuan, with Bitcoin’s hash rate spiking more than 40% in two days.



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Big mining move: Bitcoin’s hash power increases 42% in two days


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No, Software Glitches Are Not Affecting Vote Counts


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Facebook Removes Pages Linked to Bannon for Pushing Misinformation

The cycling industry is coming up with innovative ways to deter a wave of bike crime.

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Detectives and noxious locks take on bike thieves

A Ukrainian national has been sentenced to nine years in prison in what the IRS is describing as the United States’ “first Bitcoin case [with] a tax component.”



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Microsoft employee sentenced to 9 years in first U.S. Bitcoin case involving tax fraud

Bitcoin’s market cap is rapidly surpassing the monetary base of multiple national currencies and it looks like the Canadian dollar is next.



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$18K Bitcoin price, eh? BTC market cap may pass Canada’s monetary base

The latest Xbox will spoil you for older consoles, but to get the most out of it you might need a new TV.

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The Xbox Series X Delivers Dazzling Visuals—on the Right TV

In non-election news, Microgaster godzilla dives to find a caterpillar, forces it to the surface, and injects it with a baby that eats the host from the inside out.

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‘Godzilla’ Wasp Swims—Then Its Young Erupt From Caterpillars

DragonEx is introducing a new withdrawal method in an effort to save its business.



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DragonEx resumes withdrawals with a temporary internal token mechanism

Students on a work-study programme at Pegatron were made to work overtime and night shifts, Apple says.

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Apple puts iPhone supplier on probation for labour violations

Better indoor ventilation systems could make people safer and healthier—and not just because they’d slow down the coronavirus.

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The Next Covid Dilemma: How to Make Buildings Breathe Better

On this week’s Get WIRED podcast, three WIRED writers talk about what's next for election security, tech policy, and online conspiracies.

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Joe Biden Will Be the Next President. Now What?

Trump’s aggressive policy scored only modest successes. Analysts say the US needs a more nuanced approach if it wants to out-compete Beijing.

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One Big Challenge for Biden? China’s Push for Tech Supremacy

The Google Trends interest is relatively low for the keyword “Bitcoin” while on-chain data shows smart money is accumulating BTC.



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Silicon Valley and ‘smart money’ are behind this Bitcoin rally, data suggests

Despite pullback, trading volumes on decentralized exchanges are still significantly higher than Q2.



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DEX volumes pumped over 1,000% in Q3 before October saw the DeFi craze cool

Sir Tim Berners-Lee's latest project explores patients' medical data storage and how it could be better shared.

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NHS data: Can web creator Sir Tim Berners-Lee fix it?

With a new Senate bill on the table, New Jersey is getting closer to introducing a state-level licensing framework for crypto firms.



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New Jersey follows in its neighbor state's footsteps with crypto license bill

The word “cryptocurrency” is a misnomer because it isn’t a currency, according to Roubini.



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CBDC revolution is coming in 3 years, says Bitcoin naysayer Roubini

Experts say the administration of President-elect Joe Biden is expected to be harder on the technology industry than the Obama White House and take a different approach than President Trump.

One thing Joe Biden and Donald Trump share: They have no love for Silicon Valley. The Biden administration is expected to be tougher on the tech industry than President Barack Obama was.

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How Will Tech Policy Change In The Biden White House? Here's What You Need To Know

PlanB, the creator of the stock-to-flow model, has little doubt Bitcoin price is on track to hit $100,000 by December 2021



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S2F creator has ‘no doubt’ Bitcoin will hit $100K by December 2021

Bitcoin prepares for battle at the start of a Democrat transition in the United States and spreading coronavirus lockdowns elsewhere.



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BTC supply squeeze and Biden: 5 Things to watch in Bitcoin this week

Gamers have completed 47 million mini-game tasks amounting to 36 years categorising cells.

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Eve Online video game helps scientists understand Covid-19

Sunday, 8 November 2020

A collection of items belonging to the Bletchley Park code-breaker were stolen from Dorset in 1984.

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Alan Turing: Stolen items to be returned to UK from US after decades

A widow lost her life savings after being used as a "money mule" by a man she fell in love with.

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Covid: Romance fraudsters 'target lonely' in lockdown

How Jack Ma's clash with the Chinese authorities stopped the biggest-ever share market debut.

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Jack Ma's terrible week

The "sci-fi" travel concept involves travelling in pods inside vacuum tubes at very high speeds.

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Virgin Hyperloop pod transport tests first passenger journeys

Traders and analysts across the Twittersphere and beyond chime in on crypto's future



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As US election dust settles, crypto traders and analysts eye new administration

Retailers are increasingly using AI to try to predict and encourage what customers purchase.

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How artificial intelligence may be making you buy things

“We just want to know that our funds are safe,” said one Cred user



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Cred customers demand answers after platform files for bankruptcy

The best (and worst) quotes, adoption and regulation highlights, leading coins, predictions and much more — one week on Cointelegraph in one link!



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Bitcoin special! New 2020 high, election fallout, DeFi suffers: Hodler’s Digest, Nov. 2–8

Select altcoins are moving higher as Bitcoin prepares for a renewed push to $16,000



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Top 5 cryptocurrencies to watch this week: BTC, ETH, LINK, LEO, XEM

The financial center in one of Dubai’s free-trade zones acts as an independent regulator with its own judicial system



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Ripple opens regional office in Dubai following volatile Q3 for XRP

The new system will bring blockchain security and immutability to local elections as well as reinforce Tsukuba City’s "smart city" initiative



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Japanese firm Layer X Labs develops blockchain-based e-voting protocol

An unknown mining group currently controls more than half of the Grin blockchain’s hashing power.



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Grin network hit with 51% attack while GRIN token remains resilient

Traders are making massive gains from perpetual futures contracts but there are three risks to be aware of before trading.



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3 factors to consider before trading crypto perpetual futures contracts

Paxos CEO Charles Cascarilla sees a bright future for tokenized assets — possibly through PayPal



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As PayPal integration looms, Paxos CEO sees mass adoption for tokenized assets

Experts in blockchain technology and crypto take on the question: Could PayPal’s crypto integration help mass adoption?



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Will PayPal’s crypto integration bring crypto to the masses? Experts answer

New machines are now coming online at a rate of nearly 1 per hour



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Crypto ATMs continue to boom globally in 2020

Given the $250 billion worth of Bitcoin in existence today, it’s hard to imagine a future where BTC is not used in DeFi products.



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DeFi won’t last long without unlocking Bitcoin’s $250B treasure chest

Unlike most domestic animals, the goldfish is purely decorative.

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The Genome of Your Pet Fish Is Extremely Weird

Whether you’re shredding the slopes or diving the seas, these cameras are made for danger.

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Capture Your Daring Feats With Our Favorite Action Cameras

Scammers are listing other people's driveways in an attempt to make money from the parking app and website, Just Park.

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Just Park sorry for renting spaces behind owners' backs

We’ve spent several years riding and testing extra large ebikes for hauling little ones and getting around town.

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The Best Electric Cargo Bikes for Families

In a landmark series of calculations, physicists have proved that black holes can shed information, which seems impossible by definition.

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The Black Hole Information Paradox Comes to an End

Each of the big three offers a wealth of options to limit screen time, find lost devices, and more.

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How to Use Apple, Google, and Microsoft's Parental Controls

Bitcoin surged from $190 billion to around $280 billion in recent months, surpassing some big-name companies, including banks, by market capitalization.



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Bitcoin at $15K is now bigger than PayPal, Coca-Cola, Netflix, Disney

Traditional real estate processes are being disrupted by blockchain as the world starts to rebuild amid a pandemic.



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Real estate markets look to blockchain as COVID-19 pressures industry

Blockchain technology is just a tool that solves a problem, it cannot be the goal of the entire project.



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The cryptocurrency sector is overflowing with dead projects

Saturday, 7 November 2020

The record-breaking sale is a cherry on top of Axie Infinity's strong week and even stronger year



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300 ETH sale caps wild week for Axie Infinity

Check out this week’s Bad Crypto podcast



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Amid election throes, Bitcoin goes: Bad Crypto news of the week

Major media outlets have declared Joe Biden the winner of the 2020 election, leading analysts to speculate how a Biden presidency may impact Bitcoin price in 2021.



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3 ways Bitcoin price and stocks may react to a Biden presidency

YieldWars used Associated Press data to settle their prediction market, but some question the validity of using their call as an oracle



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Critics grumble as YieldWars uses AP election call as an oracle

A crypto fund is buying up Bitcoin at a major discount in a high-risk, high-return game. What are the odds of outperforming BTC itself?



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Crypto fund's unlikely strategy: Taking on Bitcoin and S&P 500 returns

From privacy to big tech monopolies, here's an early look at what might actually happen in tech policy under a divided government.

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Trump Broke the Internet. Can Joe Biden Fix It?

Donald Trump has not yet conceded the presidential race, and may not any time soon. But there's no evidence whatsoever of a “stolen” election.

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Joe Biden Won—and Not Because of Voter Fraud

Regulation can add value by strengthening the reputation of a marketplace and creating the conditions to unlock innovation and enhance it.



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A minister’s look at what regulators expect from the industry

High yields and frequent interest payments on Circle’s business accounts may be designed to compete with DeFi protocols



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Circle’s high-yield USDC business accounts take aim at DeFi

Bitcoin price is defending the $15,000 support and on-chain data signal that the rally may continue beyond $16,000.



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4 on-chain metrics suggest Bitcoin price rally may not stop at $16,000

From growing hybrid flowers to catching pesky wasps, these tricks will turn you into a pro.

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27 Animal Crossing Tips to Up Your Island Game

Plus: Ransomware hits Capcom, the US seizes Iranian domains, and more of the week's top security news.

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Update iOS Right Now to Fix Some Bad Security Bugs


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No, 21,000 Dead People in Pennsylvania Did Not Vote

Hear us out: Paying with a smartphone is actually more secure and more efficient than using a credit card.

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Yes, You Should Be Using Apple Pay or Google Pay

American ginseng is imperiled by overharvesting. Locals are racing to preserve the plant—and its economic potential, through “forest farming.”

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A Plan to Save Appalachia's Wild Ginseng

The satellite was launched to trial the new technology, which is expected to be 100 times faster than 5G.

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China sends world's first 6G test satellite into orbit

Take your mind off cable news and plunk down with a new, discounted gaming mouse or tablet.

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13 Best Weekend Deals on Gaming, Home, and Audio Gear

Xero's Z-Trail sandals are the shoes I've been seeking—literally—for my entire life.

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The Best Shoes I've Ever Worn Are Hardly Shoes at All

Bitcoin on-chain analyst Willy Woo sees three reasons why a blow-off top is unlikely to happen anytime soon for BTC price.



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Most 'organic' Bitcoin pump in years — trader explains why a blow-off top is unlikely

Crypto and DeFi remain mostly a subculture in the world of global finance. What does the industry need to do to achieve real, mass adoption?



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DeFi needs real-world adoption, not just disruptive pioneering

BBC Click's Marc Cieslak goes hands-on with the next-generation PlayStation 5 console.

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PS5: Hands-on with the next-gen console and games

Optimistic blockchain predictions for next year may be accurate, but a lot of factors will have to fall into place.



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Blockchain adoption 2021: Going mainstream through enterprise use

Friday, 6 November 2020


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No, 21,000 Dead People in Pennsylvania Did Not Vote

Newsbeat's gaming reporter Steffan Powell previews the upcoming new gaming consoles.

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PS5 v Xbox Series X: Who will win the next-gen console race?

There’s a renaissance underway in structural battery research, which aims to build energy storage into the very devices and vehicles they power.

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The Batteries of the Future Are Weightless and Invisible

The price of Bitcoin may see a correction in the short term as one last barrier remains before new all-time highs.



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Bitcoin price gets closer to the last big hurdle before $20,000

Blockchain tech is handy for complying with NATO standards in aerospace and defense.



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Aerospace giant Thales uses blockchain to comply with NATO standards

Sure it's gross, but human mastery over its chemistry allowed the success of agriculture—and the rise of civilization.

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The History of Poop Is Really the History of Technology

It's taken years, but we finally have a streaming TV interface that makes things easier instead of more siloed and difficult.

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How to Organize Everything You Want to Watch With Google TV

Binance’s DeFi Composite Index has been hit hard by the abrupt drop of the DeFi sector, down around 60% since early September.



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Binance’s DeFi index crashes 60% as Bitcoin overshadows altcoins

With election ballots still being counted in many states, misinformation about the tally is percolating on social media. Tech companies are working furiously to stop it.



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Unverified Election Claims Are Running Wild On Social Media

The luxury carmaker will scrap petrol engines within a decade and become carbon neutral.

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Bentley reveals plan to go fully electric by 2030

Bitcoin’s new highs come amid lots of new money pouring in via stablecoins.



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Tether market cap surpasses $17 billion, fueling Bitcoin price rally

Jerome Powell says Congress should agree further fiscal stimulus as U.S. public debt tops $27.2 trillion.



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Fed calling for more stimulus is 'code for buy Bitcoin,' says Winklevoss