Kieran Smith
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Video games and conference tools: the tech benefiting from COVID-19
While global markets fall, some tech sectors are switching on. From critical business software to entertainment for quarantined citizens, these 'stay-at-home' technologies are surging as the coronavirus spreads.
Analysts weigh in on Bitcoin’s Black Thursday
In the wake of Bitcoin's near fifty percent price plunge on Black Thursday — analysts are split on the causes of the vicious sell-off.
Crash of a Generation
Italy is in a nationwide lockdown and the World Health Organization (WHO) has finally declared COVID-19 a pandemic. In response, investors panicked and the crypto and stock markets have crashed as investors flee to cash.
5G on brink of widespread adoption says GSMA report
The rollout of 5G promises to boost broadband speeds and reduce latency, ushering in a new era for next-generation technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT), autonomous vehicles, and cryptocurrency.
Steemit takes control as exchanges reject a hostile takeover
The Valentine's Day sale of Steemit to Justin Sun has already turned sour with several high profile crypto entrepreneurs having to learn a lesson about decentralization.
Coinbase tests controversial facial recognition app Clearview AI
In the latest embarrassing episode for Coinbase, the exchange has reportedly been testing controversial facial recognition tech by Clearview AI — sparking fresh social media outrage.
Avanti promises to bring Bitcoin ethos to banking
As the famous inscription on the genesis block foretold, Bitcoin has come to represent an existential threat to banks. Now Wall Street veteran Caitlin Long is promising to reinvent banking in the image of cryptocurrency.
Brave browser tops privacy charts
As the world wakes up to the importance of online data privacy, criticism of tech giants and social media companies has intensified. Are web browsers next?
EU lays out a new vision of the digital future
The European Union has unveiled a new strategy to get ahead in the global battle for digital supremacy.
Layer1 opens Texas Bitcoin Mining Operation
While China has long dominated Bitcoin mining, new operations in the U.S. are poised to pull the industry further West.
