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 Dogecoin explained: All you need to know about the meme currency

Dogecoin explained: All you need to know about the meme currency

May 16, 2021 12:16 AM AEST| By Aayush

Summary Dogecoin is a meme currency, initially created as a joke. It is significantly faster than its peers where it takes just a minute for completing one Dogecoin transaction. Dogecoin uses a proof-of-work algorithm which is similar to that .....

 Can inflation woes spark a firestorm in global markets?

Can inflation woes spark a firestorm in global markets?

May 14, 2021 07:47 PM CEST| By Furquan Moharkan

The global equity markets are witnessing a sizeable correction. The reason? The credit may become costlier for the companies. In the past seven days, two data sets on inflation came to light, and both presented a grim picture. The United States, the...

 Cyberattack hits Colonial Pipeline, chokes US East Coast fuel supply  

Cyberattack hits Colonial Pipeline, chokes US East Coast fuel supply  

May 14, 2021 07:35 PM CEST| By Nitish Kumar

Last week, the world witnessed a major cyberattack on a US fuel pipeline that stymied the supply of gasoline and diesel on the east coast of the mighty United States. Colonial Pipeline, the largest pipeline system for refined oil products in the U.....

 After 6.7% Job Decline In 2020, Where Does US Solar Industry Stand?

After 6.7% Job Decline In 2020, Where Does US Solar Industry Stand?

May 14, 2021 07:05 PM CEST| By Team Kalkine Media

Year 2020 saw significant workforce reductions in nearly all sectors due to COVID-triggered shutdowns, and the solar industry wasn’t an exception. Despite record installations of solar capacity last year, the United States recorded 6.7 per cen...

 What Are Some Less Energy-Intensive Alternatives to Bitcoin Crypto Mining?

What Are Some Less Energy-Intensive Alternatives to Bitcoin Crypto Mining?

May 14, 2021 11:02 PM AEST| By Suhita Poddar

Summary Tesla founder Elon Musk’s announced Tesla would stop accepting Bitcoin as a form of payment, over concerns about Bitcoin’s high energy demand and fossil fuel use Bitcoin’s energy demand comes more from mining over tran.....

 Are Bitcoin Chartists Picking Bearish Signals?

Are Bitcoin Chartists Picking Bearish Signals?

May 14, 2021 12:01 PM CEST| By Team Kalkine Media

Summary Bitcoin price has dropped by ~30.66 percent from its lifetime high. on the daily chart Bitcoin prices are trading in a rising channel formation and below its 100-Period Simple Moving Average (SMA). The price has broken a rising trendli.....

 Can Dogecoin Be A Bitcoin Alternative For Elon Musk’s Tesla?

Can Dogecoin Be A Bitcoin Alternative For Elon Musk’s Tesla?

May 14, 2021 07:38 PM AEST| By Anuj

Telsa Inc (US:TSLA, NASDAQ:TSLA) founder Elon Musk tweeted on Wednesday, May 12, that the electric vehicle (EV) company is suspending all purchases using Bitcoin. He also hinted that the company is exploring other environment-friendly cryptocurrenci...

 Is the Crypto Grass Greener? The Search for ‘Greener’ Cryptos

Is the Crypto Grass Greener? The Search for ‘Greener’ Cryptos

May 14, 2021 06:06 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine Media

Summary Elon Musk announced on Thursday that Tesla would no longer accept Bitcoin to purchase its vehicles. The decision has led to a heated debate over the amount of electricity required to mine bitcoins. Tesla’s move has resulted in at.....

 Restructure Of the KiwiSaver Signals Improved Benefits For The Default Members

Restructure Of the KiwiSaver Signals Improved Benefits For The Default Members

May 14, 2021 09:19 AM CEST| By Team Kalkine Media

Summary New Zealand Government announced a major revamp of its KiwiSaver, reducing it from nine to six. The new improved default providers setting would benefit around 381K Kiwis who are currently in the default schemes. The changed settings w.....

 Jacinda Ardern Takes TheTop Spot on Fortune List of World Leaders

Jacinda Ardern Takes TheTop Spot on Fortune List of World Leaders

May 14, 2021 08:24 AM CEST| By Roma

Summary Jacinda Ardern declared the world’s top leader on Fortune List. She beat  the likes of Dolly Parton and Melinda Gates This award is due to proactive work in the pandemic. In a recent update, it’s been announced th.....

 APAC markets open mostly in green on Wall Street cues

APAC markets open mostly in green on Wall Street cues

May 14, 2021 07:36 AM CEST| By Furquan Moharkan

The Asia Pacific (APAC) markets opened mostly in green on Friday, following the Wall Street rally overnight. The Japanese shares were the biggest gainers in the region, with Nikkei225 up 2.3%, having wiped most of the losses it made in the Thursda.....

 NZ Manufacturing Drops In April, But Still in An Expansionary Mode

NZ Manufacturing Drops In April, But Still in An Expansionary Mode

May 14, 2021 07:30 AM CEST| By Manika

Manufacturing in New Zealand’s is lower than in March but is still expanding, said a report by BusinessNZ.  Manufacturing activity dropped by 5.2 points in April as compared to March. According to a report by BusinessNZ. The Performance .....

 Will Chevron Corp. (NYSE: CVX) Prices Cross the Hurdle on Charts?

Will Chevron Corp. (NYSE: CVX) Prices Cross the Hurdle on Charts?

May 14, 2021 07:25 AM CEST| By Team Kalkine Media

Summary Chevron Corp. (NYSE: CVX) has outperformed the index and generated ~16.01 percent returns in the last 3 months. On the daily chart, CVX’s prices are moving in a horizontal channel pattern and taking support from the 100-period Sim.....

 US tax sleuths, justice dept set to probe Binance: Reports

US tax sleuths, justice dept set to probe Binance: Reports

May 14, 2021 06:43 AM CEST| By Furquan Moharkan

One of world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, Binance is facing investigation from the US Internal Revenue Service and the Justice Department, reports said. The probing officials have asked for detailed information from individuals with insight.....

 Coinbase rides the crypto boom to hit over US$1 billion in revenue

Coinbase rides the crypto boom to hit over US$1 billion in revenue

May 14, 2021 05:47 AM CEST| By Furquan Moharkan

Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ:COIN), a US-based holding company for an cryptocurrency exchange platform by the same name, has reported 9.45 times jump in its revenue as it surged past the $US1 billion-mark in quarterly revenue. The company reported .....

 Immigrant Protestors Question Kris Faafoi Regarding Their Plight

Immigrant Protestors Question Kris Faafoi Regarding Their Plight

May 14, 2021 04:43 AM CEST| By Roma

Summary Immigrant protests outside the Parliament Immigration Minister facing fire over border restrictions. Several families and friends have been stranded on each side of the border. While New Zealand as well as several other countries .....

 Why has IEA slashed 2021 oil demand forecast?

Why has IEA slashed 2021 oil demand forecast?

May 14, 2021 02:09 AM CEST| By Team Kalkine Media

The oil industry has been on a roller coaster ride since last year. Experiencing gloomy days, the prices of WTI crude oil dipped to negative levels in April 2020 due to supply glut and nearly no buyers. However, a robust vaccination program couple.....

 Jacinda Ardern Optimistic About NZ’s Growth With Possible FTAs With UK And EU In Future

Jacinda Ardern Optimistic About NZ’s Growth With Possible FTAs With UK And EU In Future

May 13, 2021 10:00 PM CEST| By Team Kalkine Media

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern gave valuable insights and spoke on a variety of issues faced by the country during the current year as the nation awaits Budget for this year. Ardern’s speech came almost after a week after Grant Ro.....

 Doge Vs Shiba: A Meme War Is Underway In Crypto Space

Doge Vs Shiba: A Meme War Is Underway In Crypto Space

May 14, 2021 03:39 AM AEST| By Anuj

While Dogecoin investors, aka Dogearmy, stand divided on Elon Musk describing the token as a “hustle” during his performance in the Saturday Night Live show, a new meme-coin is creating a buzz in the crypto world. Shiba Inu has been tren...

 How could the red-hot iron ore rally benefit investors?

How could the red-hot iron ore rally benefit investors?

May 13, 2021 09:00 AM CEST| By Team Kalkine Media

Summary Iron ore prices have registered a record rally in recent weeks, with prices surging to record high levels. A robust economic recovery in the US and China, coupled with generous stimulus packages, have fueled the rally. The price surge .....

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