For just ₱2,500, numerous Filipinos lined up in Bulacan to have their irises scanned by Worldcoin—a project promising a digital identity for the future. But is it just hype, or should they be worried? The local magazine show “Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho” (KMJS) investigated the allure, the skepticism, and the story behind the controversial biometric…
Ben Gagnon, Bitfarms’ Chief Executive Officer, shared his thoughts on how new geopolitical challenges from the Trump administration would impact the Bitcoin mining industry. Gagnon said during a Bloomberg TV interview on March 11 that both the US and Canada have been energy-driven economies for more than 200 years. Blessed with easy access to affordable…
Meta is reportedly testing an in-house chip for training AI systems, a part of a strategy to reduce its reliance on hardware makers like Nvidia. According to Reuters, Meta’s chip, which is designed to handle AI-specific workloads, was manufactured in partnership with Taiwan-based firm TSMC. The company is piloting a “small deployment” of the chip…
The American securities regulatory body is currently considering a new proposal to change the definition of “exchange”. The new definition would affect businesses dealing with cryptocurrency trading. Summary Mark Uyeda proposed changes in the previously proposed changes in the “Exchange” definition. Proposal aimed to cover digital assets service providers and DeFi protocols Ark CEO Wood…
Key Takeaways Nasdaq has filed with the SEC to list Grayscale Hedera Trust holding HBAR tokens. HBAR is the 16th largest crypto asset by market capitalization. Share this article The US SEC has acknowledged a proposed rule change that would allow Nasdaq to list and trade shares of the Grayscale Hedera Trust. Upon acknowledging the…
The tech sector faced a significant setback on Monday, March 10, 2025, as the so-called “Magnificent 7” – Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Tesla, NVIDIA, Meta, and Amazon – contributed to a sweeping stock market decline. Stock prices overview: A Monday washout for tech According to an article from Yahoo Finance, shares of NVIDIA, Tesla, Alphabet, Amazon,…
QCP Capital highlights a stark reversal in post-election market optimism as U.S. equities and crypto face historic sell-offs amid shifting fiscal and risk sentiments. Bitcoin Tests Key Support Level Amid Market Turmoil QCP Capital reported that U.S. stock markets extended declines following former President Donald Trump’s recent remarks, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq dropping…
Most inexperienced investors make the mistake of believing they’re late to the game with Bitcoin. Nope. Wrong! Although Bitcoin is the top dog, there’s still plenty of room for it to grow and dethrone gold’s market cap (that’s a 10x gain when that happens by the way). Let’s discuss two reasons why you’re still an…
Many interactive installations at the annual XR Experience at SXSW offer a mix of the experimental and the emotional. But in 2025, few offer a wilder ride on these two tracks than Traces: The Grief Processor, an interactive VR installation from Vali Fugulin and Couzin Films. Unlike many XR Experience projects that lean into spectacle,…
Broader economic concerns, including recession fears and stubborn inflation, have rattled the crypto market, leading to a sharp downturn. Bitcoin has struggled under these conditions, which, in turn, has forced miners to sell more BTC to sustain operations. As a result, increased selling pressure from miners has compounded market instability. Miners Offload BTC to Cover…
