Renault’s Hybrid Strategy Pays Off Amid EV Struggles
Renault’s focus on low-cost hybrid technology is helping the French automaker gain a foothold in Europe’s growing hybrid market as the company navigates the challenging shift towards electric vehicles (EVs),…
Vitalik Buterin Reflects on Ethereum’s Future After the Merge
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin recently took to social media to share his reflections on the state of the protocol and its potential evolution following the historic Merge. In a detailed…
Vitalik Buterin Sells Additional $1.6 Million in Memecoins Designated for Charity
Ethereum co-creator Vitalik Buterin has converted another $1.6 million worth of memecoins into Ether, a portion of which he previously pledged to donate to various charitable organizations. This recent sale…
Growth Returns to Online Shopping in Europe as Cheap Marketplaces Expand
Consumer confidence is bouncing back in Europe, driving the revival of online shopping this year, according to a report by industry group Ecommerce Europe. This recovery comes as low-cost platforms…
Bitcoin Drops to $59K as Altcoins Struggle with Regulatory Hurdles
Bitcoin has fallen below the $60,000 mark for the first time since September 18, leading market participants to speculate about the possibility of further declines. As of October 10, Bitcoin’s…
HSBC exec warns of excessive AI hype in financial industry
Edward J. Achtner, head of generative AI at HSBC, expressed concerns over the effectiveness of artificial intelligence within the financial sector, labeling much of what is being presented by companies…
Nintendo Seeks 10,000 Testers for New Switch Online Feature
Nintendo has launched a search for 10,000 testers, offering them first access to a mysterious new Switch Online feature. While the announcement provides few details and offers no concrete hints…
Bison Debuts Insured Ethereum Staking Service Under Börse Stuttgart Group
Bison, the cryptocurrency trading platform operated by Börse Stuttgart Group, has recently unveiled a groundbreaking insured staking service tailored for Ethereum users. This innovative feature empowers customers to engage in…
Archax and Assetera Join Forces to Provide Tokenized Real-World Assets in the UK and Europe
A strategic partnership between digital securities distribution platform Assetera and the Financial Conduct Authority-regulated digital securities exchange Archax is set to revolutionize access to tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) for investors…
Crypto Adoption on Track to Hit 8% by 2025
Global cryptocurrency adoption is nearing a significant milestone, with 7.51% of the world’s population currently utilizing digital currencies, according to a recent report by MatrixPort. This trend indicates a shift…
Europe Not a Top Priority for Sam Altman’s Worldcoin, Exec Says
Worldcoin, the digital identity project co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, is shifting its focus away from Europe and toward Asia and other regions, according to an executive. Fabian Bodensteiner,…
China Faces EU Tariffs on Electric Vehicles as Trade Dispute Grows
The European Union has initiated a significant economic measure against China by imposing tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs), escalating the risk of retaliatory actions and potential repercussions for domestic businesses…
Telegram to Enable NFT Conversion for New Gifts Feature
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has teased an exciting new feature that will allow for the conversion of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) amid the launch of the platform’s latest feature, Gifts. This…
New Robotic Hand Crawls Like a Spider While Picking Up Items
Researchers at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) have unveiled a robotic hand capable of both crawling and picking up objects simultaneously. Designed to detach from its arm and…
Mark Zuckerberg Surpasses Jeff Bezos as World’s Second Richest Person
Mark Zuckerberg has ascended to become the world’s second-richest person, surpassing Jeff Bezos according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. On Thursday, Zuckerberg’s net worth reached an impressive $206.2 billion, eclipsing…
Banks to Join SWIFT Digital Asset Trials in 2025
Banks across North America, Europe, and Asia are gearing up to participate in upcoming trials involving digital assets organized by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT). On October…
UK City Minister Advocates for Blockchain-Based Gilts Despite Government Concerns
Tulip Siddiq, the United Kingdom’s city minister, is advocating for the introduction of blockchain-based gilts, a form of government bond issued using blockchain technology. This initiative aims to modernize the…
Tesla and Chinese Automakers Face Increased EU Tariffs on EV Imports
The European Commission plans to impose additional tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs) imported from China, in response to an anti-subsidy investigation. These tariffs, set to supplement the EU’s standard 10%…
US Trading App Robinhood Introduces ‘Crypto Transfers’ Feature in Europe
Robinhood, the popular trading app in the United States, is expanding its cryptocurrency services in Europe by enabling customers to deposit and withdraw crypto through external platforms. This new feature…