George Orwell's 1984 Tech Predictions That Came True

Today we are leading a life revolving around technology products in all form — keeping data in cloud, call in smartphones, connecting via social network, talking via a watch or driving without a steering wheel. [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Let's go through Orwell’s pred


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Interesting and Lesser Known Facts About Amazon

Did you know that the e-commerce giant Amazon started in Jeff Bezos' garage? Or that Amazon's operation has become so massive that it's warehouses have more square footage than 700 Madison Square Gardens? Here are some mind-blowing and lesser known facts about the world's

Bitcoin Bull Run Rally Going Down

Bitcoin price rally cools down as fresh fallout from Ripple’s threatened lawsuit with the United States Security and Exchange Commission was felt throughout crypto markets. The price dropped below $26,000 on Dec. 29.

Prominent crypto strategist and trader Michaël van de Po


#Bitcoin, #Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin Passes $28K and Reaches All-time High on Sunday

Bitcoin price reached $28,365 on Sunday setting a new an all-time high. It is expected the price will continue the positive rally in the short run.

In 2020, Bitcoin price more than tripled amid a worsening global pandemic. The positive bitcoin price rally since mid of 2019


#Bitcoin, #Cryptocurrencies

Turkey to Pilot its Central Banc Digital Currency in 2H of 2021

The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT) will rolle out a pilot program of national digital currency (CBDC) in the second half of 2021.This was reported on Friday by Turkey’s central bank chief Naci Ağbal.

The details of Turkey CBDC project are not yet available. Tu


#CBDCs, #Cryptocurrencies, #Turkey

Bitcoin Hits $25,000 on Christmas Eve

Bitcoin price hit $25,000 in the middle of a hectic trading day in Asia, on December 26. After seting a new all-time high of $25,914.46 Saturday morning, the price has dropped a little.

At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at $25,725. Many experts say that the current


#Bitcoin, #BitcoinPrice, #Cryptocurrencies

Japan to Issue Digital Currency in Both Public and Private Sectors

Japan is increasing its preparation to issue digital currency in both the public and private sectors following and other countries' moves on this way.

The People’s Bank of China is currently planning to roll out the CBDC nationwide.

The central bank rolled out pilot p


#CBDCs, #Cryptocurrencies, #Japan

Mexico Prohibits Elon Musk to Name His Liquor Brand ‘Teslaquila’

Mexican Institute of Industrial Property prohibited Tesla CEO Elon Musk from naming his liquor brand ‘Teslaquila’ and thus, the SpaceX founder had to reportedly name it ‘Tesla Tequila’.

According to Tequila Regulatory Council (CRT), the problem with Musk branding his liquor ‘


#ElomMusk, #Mexico, #TeslaTequila, #Teslaquila

CBDCs Do Not Possess the Same Advantages as Bitcoin

Vasily Solodkov, a professor at the Higher School of Economics in Russia has told that central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) will not provide many of the advantages of a cryptoasset like bitcoin.

“The digital ruble will not have the indisputable advantages of existing c


#Bitcoin, #CBDCs, #Cryptocurrencies

Hackers Withdraw Crypto Stolen in Exmo via Poloniex

Hackers withdrew $4 million of crypto stolen in Exmo hack through the Poloniex crypto exchange, the exchange confirmed. Poloniex allowed hackers to withdraw $1 million in XRP and $2.8 million in ZEC.

Exmo executives announced that $4 million of stolen assets cannot be


#Bitcoin, #Cryptocurrencies, #Exmo, #Hacking, #Poloniex, #Security

FBI's Strategy for Darknet Investigations Needs Overhaul

Department of Justice's Office of Inspector General's audit revealed the FBI's strategy for dark web investigations is inadequate.

The audit found that the Federal Bureau of Investigation doesn’t have an agency-wide dark web strategy.Instead, the FBI relies on three units t


#Cryptocurrencies, #Darknet, #TheFBI

Flow of Money from Fiat into Crypto is a Chain Reaction — Michael Saylor

Michael Saylor, co-founded and chairman of MicroStrategy, believes that the flow of fiat money into Bitcoin is neither a bubble nor a rally but a chain reaction.

The well-known Bitcoin advocate Michael Saylor stated this on Twitter, in his usual bid to advocate for the


#Bitcoin, #Cryptocurrencies, #MichaelSaylor, #MicroStrategy

Bitcoin is As Useless as Fiat Money — Elon Musk

SpaceX owner and Tesla CEO Elon Musk said that Bitcoin is as bad as fiat money. He also replaced his Twitter profile to “Former CEO of Dogecoin.”

"Bitcoin is almost as bs as fiat money' Elon Musk twitted on Dec 20.

In 2019, Musk completely denied rumors about Tesla get


#Bitcoin, #Cryptocurrencies, #ElonMusk

Venezuela to Increase Use of Bitcoin to Pay For Imports

Venezuela plans to increase use of Bitcoin to purchase imports and bypass financial sanctions from the United States. According to insiders from the country’s central bank, “payments to companies from Iran and Turkey have been made using Bitcoin.”

It is not clear yet, what Ve


#Bitcoin, #Cryptocurrencies, #NicolasMaduro, #Venezuela

Nexus Mutual CEO Hugh Karp Gets Hacked for $8M

Cybercriminal stole $8 million from the wallet of Hugh Karp, the founder and CEO of Nexus Mutual platform on Monday morning. The haccker's profit amounts to 370,000 NXM, worth $8.2 million.

The hacker managed to install a MetaMask compromissed version that tricked Karp to


#Cryptocurrencies, #Hacking, #HughKarp, #NexusMutual, #NXM, #Securaty

Jokowi Offers Elon Musk to Use Indonesia as SpaceX Launch Site

Indonesian president Joko Widodo is offering billionaire Elon Musk to use the country’s planned rocket launch site for his SpaceX venture.

The president had a telephone conversation with Mr Musk on Dec 11 to discuss a possible partnership with Tesla. During the conversation,


#ElonMusk, #Indonesia, #JokoWidodo, #SpaceX, #Tesla

Practical Ways to Save Money Fast

A penny saved is a penny earned. Saving money and assessing where you stand can benefit you today and down the road. Here is a step-by-step guide for how to develop a simple and realistic strategy to save money  for all your short- and long-term


#FinancialLiteracy, #MoneyMaking

Russian Officials Must Disclose Their Crypto Assets

Russian authorities have forced government officials to disclose their crypto holdings by June 2021. The disclosure process starts on January 1, 2021, the decree reads.

Declarations must include information about cryptocurrency and tokens belonging to officials as well as


#Cryptocurrencies, #Regulation, #Russia

STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE ON HOW TO BUILD A SUCCESSFUL STARTUP

To build a successful startup, you need to create and fine-tune a business plan, complete all the legal paperwork, assess your finances, pick your partners, research apps for startups growth and much more. There are two options: to develop everything from scratch or buy


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COMMON MISTAKES MADE BY ROOKIE ENTREPRENEURS

There are a million ways to kill even the most attractive and promising business, even the most interesting and anticipating idea. But most often the main reason is only one -- and this is the entrepreneur himself.[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Let’s look at the key m


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How Not to Ruin Your Business By Improving It

If you tried to do something new, and everything turned out better than ever, you need to keep it going, don’t you? Many managers share this point of view. And, at first glance, you cannot but agree with such an approach. But in reality, everything is not so si


#Business, #Startups

Augmented Reality Startup to Use Blockchain to Secure Personal Data

Augmented reality startup Magic Leap plans to use Blockchain technology to secure some of its user data, according to job listings the company posted this month. The company is hiring a senior Blockchain architect as well as multiple Blockchain

Media Alliance to Provide Blockchain-based Copyright Protection

The newly established Beijing-based media copyright protection alliance, involving more than 30 major financial media outlets, will use blockchain technology for providing "original authentication and copyright protection for original works.” [


#Blockchain, #China, #Media

Thailand Uses Blockchain to Improve Tax Collection

The Thailand government is turning to blockchain technology to improve its tax collection, according to a top tax official.

Thailand’s economy, like every other country globally, has been adversely affected by the global pandemic. However, instead of raising the taxes, the T


#Blockchain, #Cryptocurrencies, #Thailand

Financial Giants Are Buying Bitcoin -- Tyler Winklevoss

Gemini exchange co-founders Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss said that more than a handful of traditional financial giants have picked up stacks of Bitcoin throughout this year, including the likes of billionaire Paul Tudor Jones and business intelligence firm


#Bitcoin, #Cryptocurrencies, #Winklevoss

7 Effective Techniques to Become a Market Leader

Modern economic conditions accentuate the need for businesses to find opportunities to maintain and increase their profitability. By optimizing business processes in the company, you can achieve increased profits or reduced costs. Each step to improve the main processes brings


#Blockchain, #Business, #BusinessIdea, #Technology

Bad Guys Earn 18% More Money Than Good Guys

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In the 1960s, baseball coach Leo Durocher presented his famous statement ‘nice guys finish last’. This means that people who try to be pleasant and play fair cannot com


#Business, #MoneyMaking, #Psychology

South Korean Police Investigating Tesla Model X Fatal Crash

South Korean police are examining a Tesla Model X self-driving car after the car crashed into a wall killing a passenger. South Korea's forensic agency will investigate the car to identify the cause of the accident, police said.

The vehicle smashed into the wall and caught


#ElonMusk, #SouthKorea, #Tesla

German Bank Issues First-Ever Euro Stablecoin

German Bankhaus von der Heydt (BVDH), one of the oldest banks in Europe, has teamed up with blockchain technology provider Bitbond to issue the first-ever Euro stablecoin (EURB).

The Euro stablecoin is the first stablecoin launched directly by a bank on the Stellar Network


#CBDC, #Cryptocurrencies, #Dollar, #Euro, #Stablecoins

French Crypto Providers Ordered to Reveal Crypto Holders Identity

The Ministry of the Economy and Finance of France ordered to cryptocurrency providers to reveal the identity of crypto owners to stop and prevent terrorism financing.

The Finance Minister of France Bruno Le Maire mentioned an incident that occured in September 2019 when a


#Cryptocurrencies, #France, #Privacy

Mexican Сartels are Using Crypto for Money Laundering

Criminal syndicates in Latin America are using crypto assets to launder funds, according to by criminal syndicates in Latin America, according to the Reuters report.

Latin cartels would typically deposit their ill-gotten gains into various bank accounts as sums of less than


#Cryptocurrencies, #Mexico, #MoneyLaundering

7 Strategies Rich People Use to Keep Getting Richer

There are certain strategies of how the wealthy get richer, which can be used by anyone. Financier Thomas Corley have studied rich people for many years and shortlisted the habits that enabled them to make a fortune. He found out that self-made millionaires are divided into


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Ten Tips From Billionaire Investor Jim Rogers

The famous billionaire investor and co-founder of the Quantum fund, Jim Rogers, in his book Make Your Children Successful, gives good advice that is suitable not only for young but also for adult investors.[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="UNDERSTAND THE SITUATION


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TOP 10 Investment Tips For All Occasions

Creating wealth requires smart investing which is something you have to learn if you want to achieve financial freedom. These are several tried-and-true tips that will help investors boost their chances for long-term success.[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="Develop a


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Central Banks Need New Legal Definitions for CBDCs

New research from the International Monetary Fund suggests that need new legal definitions for them to issue digital currencies as current frameworks are inadequate for issuing CBDCs.

The researchers are particularly concerned about how existing definitions of money can


#CBDC, #Cryptocurrencies, #Legislation

Joe Biden Administration Will Be Supportive of Crypto

The CEO of the digital currency company Circle, Jeremy Allaire, believes that the incoming Biden administration will support cryptocurrencies.

"Joe Biden’s administration plan to focus on making the country more competitive by bringing in infrastructure changes. So, they (


#Cryptocurrencies, #JoeBiden, #TheUS

BBC Launches "Doctor Who" Crypto Collectables

The British Broadcasting Company (BBC) and Reality Gaming Group have launched a collection of "Doctor Who" trading cards.

The BBC’s first step into crypto-collectible space is a set of digital collectible trading cards featuring none other than Doctor Who, one of its b


#BBC, #Blockchain, #CryptoCollectibles, #Tokens

Audio Streaming Provider Spotify is Hiring Crypto Specialist

Spotify, a Swedish audio streaming and media services provider, is hiring specialists with a crypto background.

The new job listing was published on Wednesday. According to the job post, the company is looking for an outstanding associate director to join its payments


#CBDC, #Cryptocurrencies, #Libra, #Spotify

Bitcoin Launderer Alexander Vinnik Sentenced to Five Years in Prison

Years after his arrest, Bitcoin launderer Alexander Vinnik has been sentenced to five years in prison by a French court.

Vinnik, 41,  has been sentenced to five years in prison for "money laundering as part of an organized criminal group and providing false information about


#AlexanderVinnik, #BTCE, #PonziScheme

US Congress Introdices Bill to Regulate Stablecoins

A U.S. lawmaker has introduced a bill that will treat stablecoin issuers as banks. According to the STABLE Act, stablecoin issuers have to obtain a banking charter and abide by all the current banking regulations.

In a press release, the lawmakers said they were seeking to


#Libra, #STABLEAct, #Stablecoins, #TheUS

Venezuelan Hackers Who Stole Almost $2 Million Worth of Bitcoin Arrested

Venezuelan authorities have arrested two hackers who allegedly stole almost to $2 million worth of bitcoin from a local crypto exchange.

The Venezuelan Scientific, Criminal, and Criminalistic Investigations Corps (CICPC) recently apprehended the two cybercriminals. The


#Cryptocurrencies, #Hacking, #Security, #Venezuela

BitMEX Announces End of its KYC Program

The crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX has announced it is ending its accelerated user verification program on Dec. 4.

The crypto exchange required users to update their KYC verification following regulatory issues that the platform is facing. Positions will automatically be


#BitMEX, #Cryptocurrencies

101 Things to Know Before Launching a Startup

Developing your own business — it's all looking very promising. However running a business is not all sunshine and rainbows, and it’s worth hearing the reality of the entrepreneur lifestyle before diving into the fray. There are some realities you should be aware of before you d


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Best Pieces of Advice From "Delivering Happiness" by Tony Hsieh

How to build a successful business, become happy and make your employees and clients happy? Here are lessons from "Delivering Happiness" by Tony Hsieh, the multimillionaire CEO of Zappos.[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="Develop and support ideas
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Best Ad Strategies and Types of Promotions for HYIPs

In this article we will look at the factors that determine the HYIP advertising campaign, types and methods of project promotion, as well as tell you how to organize the HYIP project advertising.[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Competent HYIP promotion is one of the factors


#Advertising, #Hyip, #HyipInvestment

S&P Dow Jones to launch Crypto Indexes Next Year

S&P Dow Jones Indices, a global leader in providing benchmark indices to the financial markets, will add cryptocurrency indexes in 2021, according official press release of December 3.

To take this step the company has partnered with crypto tax services and data provider


#Bitcoin, #Cryptocurrencies, #DowJones, #WallStreet

American Rapper Logic Invests $6 Million in Bitcoin

American rapper Logic, real name Sir Robert Bryson Hall II, revealed that he invested $6 million in Bitcoin last month.

In his Instagram video, the songwriter bragged that he “bought six million in Bitcoin last month,” while making the collar pull gesture popularized by fel


#Bitcoin, #Cryptocurrencies, #Investment, #RapperLogic

Elon Musk Ranks Second Place After Jeff Bezos in Bloomberg Billionaire Index

Elon Musk is now the world’s second richest person after Amazon boss Jeff Bezos, according to the Bloomberg Billionaire Index 2020.

Musk’s net worth has risen by $100.3 billion in 2020, marking the largest increase among those on the Bloomberg Billionaire Index. In January, M

Swiss National Bank Tests Using of Digital Currency in Large Transactions

The Swiss National Bank (SNB) has successfully completed trials of using digital money to carry on wholesale transactions between financial institutions, according to thr Reuters recent report. Issue of SNB's own digital currency remains an open question.

The trial, dubbed


#CBDC, #Cryptocurrencies, #SNB

10 Young Crypto Leaders Are in New Forbes’ 30 Under 30 List

Forbes new list of up-and-coming entrepreneurs aged below 30 features 10 representatives from the crypto and blockchain sectors.

Ten of entrepreneurs aged below 30 included in this year’s Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list are involved in blockchain and cryptocurrency sphere. This hig


#Blockchain, #Cryptocurrencies, #Forbes

Bitcoin to Hit $300K in a Year’s Time — Willy Woo

Bitcoin more likely to hitt $300,000 in one year’s term, popular statistician Willy Woo states.

In his tweets on Dec. 1, Woo said that he has “never been so bullish” on Bitcoin’s prospects for 2021.The analist confirmed that he's expecting $200K or even $300K for bitcoin by D


#Bitcoin, #BitcoinPrice, #Cryptocurrencies, #WillyWoo

Russia's Sberbank to Release Own Crypto Token

Sberbank, a state-owned largest Russian bank, is planning to launch a new blockchain-based trading platform with native token, 'Sbercoin'.

This was reported by Herman Gref, the CEO and chairman of Sberbank on Monday during the Investor Day. The bank is planning to svitch to


#Banks, #CryptocurrencyRegulations, #Russia, #Sberbank, #Stablecoin

Electricity Producers Сut Power to Crypto Miners in Yunnan Province

Authorities of Baoshan’s city in Yunnan province in China have ordered to local electricity producers to cut power to the crypto miners.

Several miners had informed about the issue local crypto journalist Colin Wu, sharing scanned copies of official order given to power p


#China, #Cryptocurrencies, #Mining

Facebook's Libra Rebrands to Diem

The Libra Association announced this morning that it has a new name — the Diem Association — and made some key hires ahead of its launch.

The new name is an attempt to distance the group from Facebook, and from its earlier controversies, according to statement of Stuart Lev


#CryptocurrencyRegulation, #Facebook, #Libra, #Stablecoin

Facebook’s Libra to Be Launched in January 2021

Facebook's Libra stablecoin could finally see the light of day as soon as January 2021, according to the recent Financial Times report. The exact launch date of Libra is still not known.

Citing three insiders, the Financial Times reported that the Libra Association plans to


#Cryptocurrencies, #Facebook, #Libra, #Stablecoins

Facebook Fined $6.1M by South Korean Information Watchdog

The Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) of South Korea has imposed a $6.1 million fine on Facebook for sharing personal information of millions of users without consent.

The fine was awarded by the PIPC after the probe revealed that the company shared


#Facebook, #Privacy, #SouthKorea

Russia May Recognize Bitcoin as Property

Russia's Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has unveiled the government's plans to amend the current laws for recognizing cryptocurrency as property.

Mikhail Mishustin has shared plans for cryptocurrency regulation in a recent government meeting. There have been discussions


#Bitcoin, #Cryptocurrencies, #CryptocurrencyRegulations, #Russia

Pizza Hut Venezuela Now Accepts Crypto

Pizza Hut Venezuela, one of the oldest restaurant chain, is now accepting bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as payment.

Accepting сrypto has been possible thanks to a partnership with Cryptobuyer crypto exchange. Customers can pat for orders with bitcoin, dash and XPT, a


#Bitcoin, #Cryptocurrencies, #Venezuela