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Worst cryptocurrency? Here are some prominent losers in crypto space
January 05, 2022 09:03 PM AEDT| By Ankit SethiHighlights Cryptos are volatile, and hence calling any crypto ‘best’ or ‘worst’ may be like looking at some aspects while ignoring some As of now, only the top hundred crypto assets by market cap seem to be making any si.....
Will Bans Hurt Crypto? Countries Banning Crypto Doubles in Three Years
January 05, 2022 08:32 PM AEDT| By Daniel Paul JohnsHighlights According to a report by the Library of Congress (LOC), the number of countries that have banned crypto has more than doubled since 2018 The countries with current absolute bans are Egypt, Iraq, Qatar, Oman, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia.....
Google acquires Israeli start up Siemplify to boost security
January 05, 2022 07:17 PM AEDT| By Sonal GoyalHighlights Google has bought Siemplify to boost its security operations. The acquisition follows the pledge taken by Alphabet Inc-owned Google in the presence of US president Joe Biden. Alphabet Inc will invest $10 billion in cybersecurity ove.....
Will Australia and Japan’s military treaty emerge as a threat to China?
January 05, 2022 06:40 PM AEDT| By Aditi SahaHighlights Australia's military fortunes are expected to shine brighter following the signing of a significant defence treaty between Australia and Japan. According to Tokyo's top diplomat in Canberra, both Australia and Japan are ready to send.....
Australia in dire need of skilled, unskilled workers: NAB Report
January 05, 2022 05:16 PM AEDT| By Priyanka PayalHighlights Australia is facing the problem of acute labour shortage. Research by the banking giant National Australia Bank (NAB) indicates that around 4 in 10 Australian businesses are witnessing significant impacts from scarce labour. As per .....
Job ads tumble as Omicron fears lurk in the background
January 05, 2022 05:16 PM AEDT| By Akanksha VashishtRising job advertisements were hailed as one of the key forces behind buoyant expectations for the economy in 2022. After rising for two consecutive months, job advertisements fell in December, as fears surrounding the Omicron strain consumed inves.....
Australia loses ‘unprecedented’ number of foreign diplomats in pandemic
January 05, 2022 05:04 PM AEDT| By Sukriti NairA 51-page incoming operational transient for Dfat’s (Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade) new secretary, Kathryn Campbell, reveals a fall in the number of positions at Australian embassies and diplomats on overseas postings, during the pa.....
Crude oil hits US$80/bbl as OPEC+ decides to increase February output
January 05, 2022 04:12 PM AEDT| By Arpit VermaHighlights Crude oil prices rose on Tuesday. OPEC+ agrees to stick to its planned increase of 400,000 bpd of oil output in the coming month. The sudden rise in the spread of the Omicron variant of coronavirus has dented the charm of Christmas .....
Crypto enthusiasts, add these books to your reading list in 2022
January 05, 2022 03:50 PM AEDT| By Akanksha VashishtWhile the power of the internet is undeniable, the vast expanse of information available over it can be hard to comprehend, especially if the user is a beginner. But to learn something fully, one should explore all gateways of information and knowl.....
5 Cryptos Making Headlines
January 05, 2022 02:52 PM AEDT| By Daniel Paul JohnsHighlights LumosMetaverse launched on December 29 and saw a steep climb in price on Tuesday to US$0.17 Magnet DAO claims to reward its token holders by using its treasury reserves to invest in innovative projects ApeBoys launched on Tuesday an.....
Cryptos Catch: OpenSea Big Sales Day
January 05, 2022 01:31 PM AEDT| By Daniel Paul JohnsHighlights NFT marketplace OpenSea had one of its most profitable days on Monday with the popular Bored Ape Yacht Club collection crossing US$1 billion in sales A local Brisbane café has become the first of its kind to accept cryptocurre.....
What to expect from rare earth elements space in 2022?
January 05, 2022 01:25 PM AEDT| By Nitish KumarHighlights Rare earth elements are a group of 17 metals that have numerous industrial applications. China controls nearly 85% of the supply market for rare earth elements, posing risks to the supply chain of other countries. The US and many ot.....
Which are 5 NZX renewable stocks to look at in 2022?
January 05, 2022 12:45 PM AEDT| By Jasmine AnandHighlights NZ aims to generate all its energy from renewable sources by 2030. Meridian Energy enters into a Swaption Deal with Nova Energy. NZ Windfarms aims to reward its shareholders by paying them sustainable quarterly dividends. New Z.....
Melania Trump, others pay rich tribute on Bitcoin’s 13th anniversary
January 05, 2022 09:32 AM AEDT| By Sanjeeb BaruahHighlights Bitcoin (BTC) was up 0.79% to US$46,287.06 on Tuesday evening, a day after its anniversary celebrations. Melania used the Twitter hashtag: "Happy Anniversary, #SatoshiNakamoto #MelaniaNFT" to celebrate the occasion on Monday. El S.....
Here’s why Kosovo banned cryptocurrency mining
January 05, 2022 09:30 AM AEDT| By AshishAmid a rising energy crisis, Kosovo’s government has introduced a ban on cryptocurrency mining in the country. With this ban, the country seeks to curb the consumption of electricity as it battles the worst energy crisis in a decade due to pr.....
US indices close mixed, dragged down by technology, healthcare stocks
January 04, 2022 02:05 PM PST| By Versha JainBenchmark US indices closed mixed on Tuesday, January 3, weighed down by technology, healthcare, and consumer discretionary segments after a solid start to the first trading week of 2022. The S&P 500 declined 0.06% to 4,793.54. The Dow Jones ros...
Bill Gates’ TerraPower teams up with Japan to build N-reactor in US
January 05, 2022 08:18 AM AEDT| By Sanjeeb BaruahHighlights Bill Gates co-founded the startup to revolutionize nuclear reactor designs. The US government would bear half the cost of the plant set to open by 2028. TerraPower was soon expected to sign a formal agreement with the Japan Atomic.....
Why is Splintershards (SPS) crypto gaining popularity?
January 05, 2022 07:14 AM AEDT| By Rupam RoyThe Splintershards (SPS) crypto has been gaining traction in the market after experts gave a bullish view on the token. On Tuesday morning, it was trading flat at US$0.2195. What is Splintershards (SPS)? Splintershards (SPS) tokens are governance.....
Why is Ribbon Finance (RBN) crypto in focus?
January 05, 2022 06:54 AM AEDT| By Versha JainThe Ribbon Finance (RBN) crypto token has gained traction on Tuesday after it announced organizing a townhall at 4 pm UTC on Thursday, Jan 13, 2022. The townhall is expected to discuss a roadmap for 2022. The event will also be available on i.....
What is Helium (HNT) token? HNT crypto gains 2645% in 12 months
January 05, 2022 05:57 AM AEDT| By Rupam RoyThe Helium (HNT) token has been gaining traction lately following its incredible run in 2021, gaining around 2645% in 12 months. On Tuesday morning, it was trading flat at US$40.12. What is Helium (HNT) token? Helium is a decentralized network po.....
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