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Shiba Inu coin buzzes again: Can it reach $1 in 2022?
February 07, 2022 10:08 PM AEDT| By Raza NaqviThe cryptocurrency market was trading in the green on Monday, February 7, as investors seem to have regained their confidence in virtual assets. Bitcoin, the world's oldest cryptocurrency, was about 15 per cent to US$ 42,591.7 per token at the tim.....
Top 5 Web 3.0 crypto projects to watch
February 07, 2022 10:08 PM AEDT| By Ankit SethiHighlights Web 3.0 is all about a decentralized internet where users are more powerful than tech entities Dozens of projects are working on Web 3.0, but ones with high market cap and a defined utility make an interesting watch Crypto p.....
Three green shoots gleaming in the Australian travel industry
February 07, 2022 09:53 PM AEDT| By Akanksha VashishtHighlights The Australian travel industry is yet to return to its pre-pandemic state. Australia has now planned to reopen its international border to tourists starting 21 February 2022. Aussies can now plan a trip to Bali as Indonesia opens it.....
Can Tectonic crypto hit $1 by 2025? TONIC token’s price prediction
February 07, 2022 08:22 PM AEDT| By Ankit SethiHighlights Tectonic, a DeFi protocol, has been gaining value over the past few weeks The TONIC token of the project is used for staking, but as of now, it has a very low market cap The price movement of other cryptos and the performance of the.....
Why are first-time homebuyers fuming at Australia’s property boom?
February 07, 2022 07:38 PM AEDT| By Akanksha VashishtHousing demand remained at an all-time high throughout the previous year, backed by record-low interest rates. The rebounding demand has been fuelling property prices, leaving behind a large section of buyers struggling to enter the market. In fact.....
Mines of Dalarnia (DAR) crypto: How long will the rally sustain?
February 07, 2022 07:01 PM AEDT| By Manu ShankarHighlights Developed by Workinman Interactive, Mines of Dalarnia (DAR) coin is primarily an action-packed blockchain-based game that is powered on Ethereum and Binance Smart Chain protocol. On 7 February, the Mines of Dalarnia's saw a.....
Crypto Catch: North Korean hackers reportedly use stolen crypto to fund missile programme
February 07, 2022 04:04 PM AEDT| By Daniel Paul JohnsNorth Korean cyber criminals have robbed cryptocurrency worth millions of dollars to finance North Korea’s missile programme. According to a UN report, between 2020 and mid-2021 cyber-attackers stole more than US$50 million of digital assets.....
Thanks to lockdown recovery, Australia records robust retail sales in Dec 2021 quarter
February 07, 2022 03:14 PM AEDT| By Akanksha VashishtHighlights Australians utilised their savings to ease their pent-up demand during the December 2021 quarter. Clothing, footwear, and accessories recorded the largest jump in retail sales during the quarter. The December quarter fared well as c.....
Oil rises on supply disruptions amid icy weather in the US
February 07, 2022 01:49 PM AEDT| By Arpit VermaHighlights Crude oil prices rose on Monday. The prices of both the benchmarks surpassed US$90 per barrel. Icy weather conditions in the US have created concerns related to oil supply disruptions. Crude oil prices further rose on Monday af.....
3 NZX green stocks on investors’ radar- CEN, MEL, GNE
February 07, 2022 06:00 AM AEDT| By SonalHighlights NZ is not on track to fulfil its 2030 and 2050 climate commitments as per the OECD report. Genesis designated its 2047 Capital Bond as a Green capital bond on 28 January 2022. Trustpower reported that it would maintain its EBITDAF i.....
US employers add 467,000 jobs in January, jobless rate steady at 4%
February 06, 2022 03:36 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights While hirings and steady wage gains boosted consumer spending, inflation remained a concern. The strong January hirings showed employers are keen to employ even as the pandemic raged. The Fed is considering raising the interest rate.....
Amazon (AMZN), Meta (FB) epic gain, loss – case of want and necessity?
February 06, 2022 02:40 PM AEDT| By Sanjeeb BaruahHighlights Amazon Inc (AMZN) closed the week with its biggest single-day gain of US$191 billion. Meta Inc’s (FB) stock rout wiped out more than US$250 billion in market value. PetroChina Co holds the record for daily gain at US$597 bill.....
Can Fed rate hikes impact emerging markets?
February 06, 2022 12:52 AM AEDT| By AshishHighlights Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the IMF, recently said interest rate hikes by the Fed could have an impact on global recovery. She feared that escalated interest rates in the US could make repayment costlier for econom.....
What is UFO Gaming (UFO) and why was it in news this week?
February 06, 2022 12:39 AM AEDT| By Aditi SahaHighlights Metaverse-themed projects are getting attention in the gaming world. A metaverse gaming platform that is currently hitting the headlines is UFO Gaming. UFO Gaming is a decentralised gaming platform that permits a player to earn more.....
What impact is the crypto market having on the economy?
February 06, 2022 12:36 AM AEDT| By Daniel Paul JohnsHighlights At a time when the the global economy is dealing with the fallout of the pandemic, never has the determination of crypto’s impact on the wider economy been more important Just recently, the Russian media reported the Deputy.....
How miners can use microbes to cut their carbon footprint
February 06, 2022 12:33 AM AEDT| By Arpit VermaHighlights The rising demand for energy transition metals has put an extra burden on the mining sector. The industry is looking for measures to limit environmental footprint while ramping up production. Biotechnology can help the mining indust.....
What’s next for Star Atlas after its recent rally?
February 05, 2022 09:28 PM AEDT| By Manu ShankarStar Atlas crypto (ATLAS) is one of the prominent names that one can’t afford to miss if you are in the metaverse space. The astral-themed metaverse project, which is powered by the Solana blockchain has seen significant growth ever since the.....
Chip firms see supply tension even with production boost in 2022
February 05, 2022 06:49 PM AEDT| By Versha JainHighlights Automakers like Ford Motor Co and General Motors anticipate the semiconductor shortage to improve in the second half of 2022. But the supply tension is expected to persist even with a production boost this year. The House on.....
Protests, diplomatic boycotts overshadow Beijing Winter Olympics
February 05, 2022 06:43 PM AEDT| By Versha JainHighlights According to BBC, China has issued no tickets to the common public, but only to the members of the Communist Party and the state-run company officials. Diplomats from around a dozen countries, including the US, the UK.....
Shiba Inu (SHIB) takes plunge into metaverse: 6 facts about meme token
February 05, 2022 12:00 PM AEDT| By Versha JainHighlights Shiba Inu (SHIB) takes the plunge into metaverse with the Shiberse project. Shiba Inu (SHIB) token soared 3.46% at 7:37 am ET on Friday after the recent decline. The token gained 206800% in one year. Shiba Inu (SH.....
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