3 reasons why Bitcoin’s drop to K and the market-wide sell-off could be worse than you think

3 reasons why Bitcoin’s drop to $21K and the market-wide sell-off could be worse than you think

On Friday, August 19, the total crypto market capitalization dropped by 9.1%, but more importantly, the all-important $1 trillion psychological support was tapped. The market’s latest venture below this just three weeks ago, meaning investors were pretty confident that the $780 billion total market-cap low on June 18 was a…

Squirrel with a Gun Is Inspired by Yakuza and Shadow of the Colossus

Squirrel with a Gun Is Inspired by Yakuza and Shadow of the Colossus

When footage of the upcoming indie game Squirrel with a Gun went viral last weekend, games like Untitled Goose Game and Goat Simulator immediately came to mind. But, behind the scenes, Squirrel with a Gun’s creator is drawing inspiration from two unlikely places: the Yakuza franchise and Shadow of the…

United Texas Bank CEO wants to ‘limit the issuance of US dollar-backed stablecoins to banks’

United Texas Bank CEO wants to ‘limit the issuance of US dollar-backed stablecoins to banks’

Scott Beck, chief executive officer of United Texas Bank, called on members of the state’s blockchain working group to recommend policy for leaving stablecoins to banks rather than crypto firms. Speaking before the Texas Work Group on Blockchain Matters in Austin on Friday, Beck suggested limiting the issuance of U.S….

Kathy Hochul says shooting contests staying despite new gun law
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Kathy Hochul says shooting contests staying despite new gun law

Residents of upstate New York are fearing another legislative misfire by Albany Democrats who restricted concealed weapons earlier this year in response to a controversial decision by the Supreme Court. Rural residents have been up in arms since lawmakers passed legislation at the end of June banning firearms at a…

FTX blocks Aztec Network privacy DApp, calling it a ‘high risk’ mixer

FTX blocks Aztec Network privacy DApp, calling it a ‘high risk’ mixer

FTX has reportedly begun blocking accounts that have sent coins through Zk.money, a private layer 2 chain provided by the Aztec Network on Ethereum. According to Twitter users, FTX has identified the DApp as a mixer — a service it deems a “high-risk activity” prohibited by the exchange. Reports of…

Britney Spears & Elton John’s Collab Is Coming Sooner Than You Think

Britney Spears & Elton John’s Collab Is Coming Sooner Than You Think

Hold on just a little longer, tiny dancer: Britney Spears and Elton John are dropping their new music very soon. Their highly-anticipated collaborative remake of Elton’s “Tiny Dancer” will be released on Aug. 26, according to the “Rocket Man” singer. On Aug. 19, Elton tweeted a snap of himself and Britney…

Apple Reveals Serious Security Flaws Affecting iPhone, iPad, Mac Models; Experts Urge Users to Update Devices

Apple Reveals Serious Security Flaws Affecting iPhone, iPad, Mac Models; Experts Urge Users to Update Devices

Apple disclosed serious security vulnerabilities for iPhone, iPad and Mac models that could potentially allow attackers to take complete control of these devices. Apple released two security reports about the issue on Wednesday, although they didn’t receive wide attention outside of tech publications. Apple’s explanation of the vulnerability means a hacker could get…

FTX US among 5 companies to receive cease and desist letters from FDIC

FTX US among 5 companies to receive cease and desist letters from FDIC

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has issued cease and desist letters to five companies for allegedly making false representations about deposit insurance related to cryptocurrencies. FDIC issued a Friday press release disclosing cease and desist letters for cryptocurrency exchange FTX US and websites SmartAssets, FDICCrypto, Cryptonews and Cryptosec. In…

Smartphone Display Assembly With Parts Fitted to Attract 15 Percent Import Duty, CBIC Says

Smartphone Display Assembly With Parts Fitted to Attract 15 Percent Import Duty, CBIC Says

Import of mobile phone display assembly, which are fitted with items like speakers, SIM tray and power key, will attract a 15 percent basic customs duty (BCD), the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has said. The CBIC said there have been instances of mis-declaration while importing display…

WFP scales up support for millions who ‘cannot wait’ for food aid amid Horn of Africa drought — Global Issues

WFP scales up support for millions who ‘cannot wait’ for food aid amid Horn of Africa drought — Global Issues

The region is in the grip of a historic drought, brought on by four consecutive failed rains.  The crisis has left some 22 million people across Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia struggling to find enough to eat, with numbers expected to rise.  🆘#HornofAfrica Drought🆘 2️⃣2️⃣ million: The number of people projected…