NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Prepares for Closest Sun Encounter on Christmas Eve
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe is about to set another historic milestone as it swoops closer to the sun than ever before, according to NASA’s blog. On December 24 at 6:53…
Botswana Central Bank Flags ‘Minimal’ Crypto Risks but Calls for Regulation
Botswana’s central bank has acknowledged that the country’s local cryptocurrency market remains underdeveloped, posing only “minimal” risks to the country’s financial stability. Despite this, the bank emphasized the importance of…
Google Responds to DOJ with Plan for Search Monopoly Fixes
Google has proposed alternative remedies to address its antitrust violations, responding to the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) push for drastic measures like selling Chrome and restricting its practices favoring…
Amazon to Introduce Ergonomic Improvements Across US Facilities
Amazon has agreed to adopt new safety measures across all U.S. facilities to resolve claims by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) that the company failed to prevent ergonomic…
Crypto Event Attendees’ Personal Data Being Sold, Raising Privacy and Phishing Concerns
Sensitive personal data from attendees of crypto industry events is being sold under the guise of “marketing, promotion, and client finding,” creating significant privacy risks and presenting a potential gold…
Trump Appoints Stephen Miran as Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisors
On December 22, President-elect Trump took to social media to announce the nomination of economist and former advisor Stephen Miran as the chairman of the Council of Economic Advisors. This…
Singapore’s Bolttech Raises Over $100 Million to Reach $2.1 Billion Valuation
Insurance technology company bolttech, headquartered in Singapore, has announced raising over $100 million in its Series C funding round. Led by Dragon Fund, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, and fintech direct…
Sony Acquires 10 Percent Stake in Kadokawa Amid Market Fallout
Japan’s Kadokawa Corporation, known for its popular game “Elden Ring,” faced a sharp sell-off in its stock on Friday following an announcement that dashed hopes of a full acquisition by…
Bitcoin Experiences First Major Weekly Decline Since Trump’s Election Victory
Since President Donald Trump’s election in November, Bitcoin has experienced a significant rally, propelling its value well into six figures. However, the week ending December 22 marked Bitcoin’s first considerable…
US Bitcoin Reserve Could Significantly Reduce National Debt by 2049
VanEck, an asset management firm, has put forward a striking financial strategy suggesting that the United States could diminish its national debt by 35% by 2049. This projection is based…
Brian Brooks Joins MicroStrategy’s Board of Directors
MicroStrategy, a prominent player in the tech and cryptocurrency sectors, has enhanced its leadership team by appointing former Binance.US CEO Brian Brooks, along with two other seasoned executives, to its…
Quantum Advances Bolster Bitcoin Security
The evolving field of quantum computing presents a complex landscape for Bitcoin’s security architecture. While fears persist that quantum capabilities might eventually break cryptographic protections due to their superior processing…
Trump Shows Interest in Retaining TikTok in the US
President-elect Donald Trump hinted at the possibility of TikTok staying in the United States, despite a looming ban set to take effect next month, Reuters reports. Speaking to conservative supporters…
OpenAI Announces o3 Model Launching Next Year
OpenAI is set to introduce its next-generation AI model, o3, early next year, with safety researchers gaining access to the technology. The announcement, made during OpenAI’s “12 Days of OpenAI”…
Interpol Issues Global Alert for Hex Founder Richard Heart
The world’s largest international police organization, Interpol, has issued a “Red Notice” for Richard Schueler, also known by his alias Richard Heart, the founder of Hex. This notice is a…
Trump Denies Musk’s Political Ambitions Amid Rising Influence
During a fiery speech at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest in Phoenix, President-elect Donald Trump dismissed rumors suggesting Elon Musk could usurp his role, asserting constitutional barriers prevent Musk, a South…
Tesla Recalls Nearly 700,000 Vehicles Over Tire Pressure Warning Light Issue
Tesla has issued a recall affecting close to 700,000 vehicles due to a problem with the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),…
US Prompts Nvidia Investigation into Chips Found in China
The U.S. Department of Commerce has urged Nvidia to investigate how its chips ended up in China over the past year, according to a report by The Information. The scrutiny…
Apple Reportedly Developing Smart Doorbell with Face ID
Apple is exploring a smart doorbell equipped with Face ID technology, according to a report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The device, currently in early development, aims to recognize residents and…
BrainTesting Announces That Its Online Free IQ Test Is Now Available In 40 Languages
Upon the request of many users whose English language difficulties impeded them from fully enjoying the experience, BrainTesting has recently launched its online Free IQ test in 40 languages. The…