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Is UST stablecoin extending to 5 different Defi protocols on Terra proposal?
January 11, 2022 04:19 PM AEDT| By Jasmine AnandHighlights Terra has announced its intentions to widen the outreach of the deployment of its stablecoin, TerraUSD (UST), across various Defi protocols. The ambitious plan is intended to cover various projects on blockchains like Ethereum, Polyg.....
Australian govt announces upto $40M funding for ultra-low-cost solar
January 11, 2022 04:05 PM AEDT| By Sonal GoyalHighlights Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has declared that the Australian Government to extend funding of up to $40 million. The funding will support research and development that adds to the government’s goal to achieve ultr.....
Aussie stars ‘shine’ at Golden Globes 2022
January 11, 2022 03:28 PM AEDT| By RitwikaHighlights Three Australians manage to bag Golden Globes awards which have taken place in LA, USA. Nicole Kidman, Sarah Snook and Kodi Smit-McPhee won awards for best actress, best supporting actress in TV series, best supporting actor in motio.....
Domestic retail trade soars, international trade takes a backseat
January 11, 2022 03:16 PM AEDT| By Akanksha VashishtThe Australian economy seems to be locked in between favourable and challenging conditions ever since the Omicron variant started to spread within the country. This has led to a series of highs and lows for major economic indicators. While retail t.....
Crypto Catch: Billionaire Fund Manager Bullish on Bitcoin
January 11, 2022 02:10 PM AEDT| By Daniel Paul JohnsHighlights Fund manager and billionaire Bill Miller has claimed he is so bullish on bitcoin that 50 percent of his personal assets are now tied to Bitcoin Bitcoin has moved to just below US$42,000 This morning saw almost every single altcoin i.....
Local farmers buy back land owned by Chinese miner Shenhua in NSW
January 11, 2022 01:36 PM AEDT| By SamtaHighlights Local Australian farmers have bought back a rich NSW based farmland owned by a Chinese miner Shenhua in NSW food bowl. NSW government had paid AU$100 million to the Chinese miner to halt its coal mine plans in 2021. The farmland is .....
US stocks edge lower as tech stock slips
January 11, 2022 08:10 AM AEDT| By Rupam RoyBenchmark US indices drifted on Monday, January 10, on concerns over sooner than anticipated interest rate hikes, that have pushed the US treasury yields higher. The US treasury yields hit the highest level in two years on Monday. The S&P 500 wa...
What is Alchemy Pay (ACH) crypto & why is it skyrocketing?
January 11, 2022 06:35 AM AEDT| By Rupam RoyHighlights The price of ACH token was up over 44% It gave a return of over 2,645% over the past 12 months Binance announced that it would list the ACH token on its platform The Alchemy Pay (ACH) token was in the limelight on Monday, follo.....
FTSE 100 remains rangebound; US markets likely to extend weakness with a soft start
January 11, 2022 02:12 AM AEDT| By Sreenivas D AjankarUS Markets: The US markets are likely to extend their weakness and open in red, as indicated by the future index’s movement. S&P 500 future was down by 28 points or 0.60% at 4,640, while the Dow Jones 30 futures was down by 0.24% or 88 poin...
Will Brexit continue to bother UK businesses in 2022?
January 11, 2022 01:01 AM AEDT| By Priya BhandariIt’s been more than a year since the UK left the European Union but its impact on the economy has been a double-edged sword for businesses as trading across the European Union has become very difficult due to various reasons. Before Brexit, .....
5 golden rules to being a successful ecopreneur
January 11, 2022 12:54 AM AEDT| By Ankit SethiStarting a commercially viable business is not easy, and starting a commercially viable business that addresses ecological issues is even more demanding. Source: Pixabay.com Is there a way to be a successful ‘ecopreneur’? The term r.....
NinjaFloki crypto rallies again, up 1,200%. What’s next for NJF token?
January 11, 2022 12:46 AM AEDT| By Versha JainThe NinjaFloki (NJF) token is skyrocketing with the game’s demo version launch on its website. It traded at 3:29 am ET, Monday, with a whopping 1,212.56% rise at US$0.0000684. The NinjaFloki cryptocurrency was launched in 2021 and runs on th.....
What is Syn City crypto? All you need to know
January 10, 2022 09:52 PM AEDT| By Raza NaqviWorld's first mafia metaverse- Syn City (SYN), is becoming popular among crypto enthusiasts as it recently announced the initial dex offering (IDO) of its native token. Syn City decided to launch its upcoming token through Copper Launch, an open a.....
What does 2022 have in store for commodity market?
January 10, 2022 09:16 PM AEDT| By Akanksha VashishtAfter a surprisingly phenomenal run in 2021, commodities have entered another year, albeit with a slowdown. Commodity prices have skyrocketed throughout the previous year owing to an incessant demand as the result of recovering industrial sector. H.....
How is Omicron variant emerging as a threat for Australian economy?
January 10, 2022 08:42 PM AEDT| By Akanksha VashishtHighlights Consumer spending dropped to its lowest level since the Delta variant outbreak during the week ended 5 January. Consumers have taken a cautious approach without many restrictions being imposed from the government’s side. A sho.....
Rapid Antigen Tests for COVID-19: Savior in times of need
January 10, 2022 07:57 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaHighlights Rapid antigen tests are relatively easier to use and less time consuming than PCR tests. 15 different rapid antigen testing kits have been allowed for use by The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) of Australia The National Cabin.....
What is Samsung’s metaverse store all about?
January 10, 2022 06:21 PM AEDT| By Jasmine AnandIn a recent development, Samsung, the South Korean tech giant, is the latest company to jump on the bandwagon of the metaverse. It has officially launched its metaventure project on the Decentraland metaverse. Do Read: Why is Decentraland gaining .....
The World Bank calls 2021 the year of “Inequality Pandemic”
January 10, 2022 05:30 PM AEDT| By Toshiva JainHighlights The unequal recovery in 2021 and unequal distribution of vaccines were top areas of concern in various geographies. The World Bank in its recent report has called 2021 to be the year of the Inequality Pandemic. The effects of the pa.....
Tritium to get listed on NASDAQ this month, ASX-listing uncertain
January 10, 2022 05:18 PM AEDT| By Priyanka PayalHighlights Tritium is likely to get listed on NASDAQ soon. There are no indications of the EV charging player to appear on ASX despite the Company’s headquarters Australia. The last step for Tritium’s public debut involves a .....
Novak Djokovic fighting to defend Australian Open legacy
January 10, 2022 05:15 PM AEDT| By Daniel Paul JohnsHighlights The Novak Djokovic situation has frankly been an embarrassment for Australia who had perhaps been determined to display their tough stance on Covid vaccinations Judge Kelly admitted his own agitation this morning, telling the c.....