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China’s crackdown on crypto hasn’t stopped its tech giants from flirting with blockchain
byChina’s big three internet giants, Baidu, Tencent, and Alibaba, are battling for supremacy in almost every front of the country’s tech space. It’s no wonder that the trio, together known as the BAT, have all begun placing bets on blockchain—while making sure to steer clear of ventures that could fall afoul for the country’s cryptocurrency […]
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Crypto trading tumbles as investment scramble unwinds
byLONDON – Trading activity on cryptocurrency exchanges has halved from its December peak, industry data shows, as retail interest in the virtual coins declines and the prices of many remain far below their recent highs. Average daily traded volumes across cryptocurrency exchanges fell to $9.1 billion in March and to $7.4 billion in the first […]
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Putin & Trump will not allow armed confrontation between Russia, US – Lavrov
byVladimir Putin and Donald Trump will absolutely not allow armed confrontation between Russia and the US, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told RIA Novosti in an interview. “Speaking about risks of a military confrontation, I am 100 percent sure that [both the US and Russian] militaries won’t allow this, and of course neither will President […]
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Dubai Tourism launches blockchain-enabled marketplace
byThe business to business market will allow hotels and tour operators to connect directly. The Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) has launched Tourism 2.0, a blockchain-enabled marketplace that connects potential buyers directly to hotels and tour operators. Essentially, a blockchain is like a record that is accessible to anyone; it is a […]
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Daily Horoscope Friday, April 20, 2018
byMoon Alert Avoid shopping or big decisions from 7:30 AM to 11 AM EDT today (4:30 AM to 8 AM PDT). The Moon is in Cancer. Aries (March 21-April 19) Because your focus is on money, earnings and financial deals, be aware of the limitations of the Moon Alert above. (It’s in the morning.) Do […]
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Apple’s 2018 iPhone Could Have Significant Design Changes
byApple could be working on a new feature for an upcoming low-cost iPhone later this year, according to a new report. Famed analyst and Apple forcaster, Ming-Chi Kuo, from KGI securities (via MacRumours) has issued an investor’s note predicting that Apple will launch a low-cost iPhone with dual-sim capabilities later this year. Kuo thinks that […]
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Barbara Bush was a transitional figure in America’s culture wars
byIt was 1994 and former first lady Barbara Bush was holding court with David Brudnoy, one of Boston’s most popular radio talk show hosts, as the switchboard lit up. One caller was running for U.S. Senate against Ted Kennedy and Mitt Romney that year as the Libertarian Party nominee. She wanted some advice. “I’m a […]
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BOLLYWOOD ACTOR MALLIKA SHERAWAT TO PROMOTE VEGANISM AS A ‘LIFESTYLE CHOICE’ ACROSS INDIA
byBollywood actor, Mallika Sherawat, who is best-known for her role as Naagin in “Hisss,” is on a mission to use her celebrity platform to promote the vegan lifestyle across India. “Veganism is not a fad, it’s a healthy, lifestyle choice,” Sherawat explained, according to Simply Cinema. “I have a lot of plans to promote veganism in India. […]
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What Are The Promo Codes For Sephora’s Spring 2018 Beauty Insider Sale? Lipsticks Are Seriously Less Than $10
byOne of the biggest beauty sales of the year has arrived, and it’s a doozy for makeup fans. If you’re one of them, you need to know how to shop it. Sephora’s Spring 2018 Beauty Insider sale promo codes are integral to getting your deal. As in, you actually shop the sale without them. Don’t think having […]
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President Erdogan Surprises Turkey With a Snap Election Slated for June
by(ANKARA) — President Recep Tayyip Erdogan caught Turkey off guard on Wednesday by calling early elections for June, in a move that could cement his grip on power a year ahead of schedule. Erdogan announced that parliamentary and presidential elections, originally scheduled for November 2019 will now be held June 24, meaning that a new […]
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