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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 .....

Why unrest in Kazakhstan is hitting crypto miners worldwide
January 10, 2022 02:13 PM AEDT| By Priya BhandariHighlights The global bitcoin network power slumped sharply after Kazakhstan’s internet was shut down due to ongoing political unrest. Kazakhstan is the second-largest centre for bitcoin mining in the world after the US. Mining process i.....

Crude oil drops on rising coronavirus cases
January 10, 2022 12:57 PM AEDT| By Arpit VermaHighlights Crude oil prices tumbled on Monday. Rising cases of coronavirus dented the global economic activity. Kazakhstan's turmoil and Libyan oil supply disruptions have partially offset the drop in oil prices. Crude oil prices tumbled .....

5 tips to avoid crypto scams
January 10, 2022 11:31 AM AEDT| By Daniel Paul JohnsHighlights Some of the most trusted and most popular crypto exchanges include Binance, Tether and eToro One of the main things to look out for is the URL address and whether or not it has a lock icon next to it We’ve lived long enough wi.....

Now, El Salvador plans to issue Bitcoin bonds to build city infra
January 10, 2022 09:11 AM AEDT| By AshishHighlights El Salvador is planning to issue Bitcoin bonds. The Central American country would soon introduce 20 bills in this regard. The government aims to issue the US$1 billion bond to build an entire city along the Gulf of Fonseca near a v.....

Covid-19 jabs: Citigroup to terminate unvaccinated employees
January 09, 2022 09:52 PM AEDT| By Priya BhandariHighlights Citigroup Inc recently announced that it would terminate its US-based employees who are not fully vaccinated as of January 14. The ‘No Jab, No Job’ policy was first disclosed in October 2021. If employees do not submit v.....

MetaGods crypto launches single staking pool for MGOD – Know more
January 09, 2022 04:57 PM AEDT| By Versha JainHighlights MetaGods is a blockchain-based play-to-earn online action RPG. MetaGods’ single staking pool went live on Friday. One can earn profit by staking the MGOD token in the single asset pool. Blockchain firm MetaGods (M.....

What is a Decentralised Crypto Exchange?
January 09, 2022 02:10 AM AEDT| By Daniel Paul JohnsHighlights When you read about crypto, a couple of adjectives that will often precede it will be “peer-to-peer” and “decentralised” A decentralised exchange is a peer-to-peer marketplace where transactions are peer-to-pe.....

Is Australia staring at stagflation in 2022?
January 09, 2022 02:04 AM AEDT| By Akanksha VashishtAmid changing headwinds, the inflation forecast for Australia remains convoluted as the country enters another year marked with uncertainty. While inflation anxiety is dominant among some economists, other experts believe that inflationary expectat.....

How is Omicron likely to impact Australian property prices?
January 09, 2022 01:44 AM AEDT| By AshishWhile the COVID-19 pandemic caused significant economic distress last year, Australian property prices still managed to rise by 22%, the sharpest rise in three decades. But what should now be expected as the Omicron variant has started to pose anot.....

Weekly roundup of FTSE 100 risers and fallers (January – 4-7)
January 08, 2022 11:36 AM AEDT| By Sreenivas D AjankarFTSE 100 index made a positive close of the first trading week of the year. The benchmark index performed well during the week, up by nearly 1%. Here we are giving the roundup of the top gainers and top losers of the passing week. Top risers of th...

Why is Dash (DASH) crypto trending?
January 08, 2022 08:18 AM AEDT| By Rupam RoyHighlights Dash (DASH) crypto price was up over 4% on Friday. Its trading volume was up over 5% in the last 24 hours to Friday morning. DASH coin gave over 32% return in the past 12 months. The Dash (DASH) crypto was gaining traction on F.....

FTSE 100 heads for a positive close, Wall Street to make a soft start
January 08, 2022 01:58 AM AEDT| By Sreenivas D AjankarUS Markets: The US market is likely to make a soft start, as indicated by the future market. S&P 500 futures were down by 10 points or 0.21% at 4,677, while the Dow Jones 30 futures was down by 0.15% or 61 points at 36,069. The technology-heavy i...

Will Ethereum dethrone Bitcoin?
January 08, 2022 01:03 AM AEDT| By Aditi SahaHighlights ETH has delivered excellent returns in the last year. ETH’s blockchain allows the use of smart contracts, which can be employed in various applications. Bitcoin has been underperforming periodically, a loss of crypto car.....

Why Kosovo Banned Crypto?
January 08, 2022 12:55 AM AEDT| By Daniel Paul JohnsA growing number of countries around the world are in talks to ban cryptocurrency or at least heavily restrict either the mining or trading of crypto. And now Kosovo’s energy crisis has forced the government to ban cryptocurrency mining due .....

Where Will Crypto Go in 2022?
January 08, 2022 12:47 AM AEDT| By Daniel Paul JohnsHighlights The metaverse has been around for a while now but it was really kicked into the public consciousness in the latter months of 2022 Many countries have been more embracing of crypto, like Australia. But even Australia I are about.....

After a disruptive 2021, what are the economic factors to look at in 2022?
January 08, 2022 12:14 AM AEDT| By Toshiva JainHighlights 2021 was the year of economic disruptions. Economic factors like inflation and interest rate changes can play a crucial role in shaping the world economic status in 2022. While there are hopes of recovery, with Omicron cases o.....

What is Crypto Royale & why ROY coin is up?
January 07, 2022 11:19 PM AEDT| By Raza NaqviHighlights: Crypto Royale is a cryptocurrency that can be earned by playing blockchain-based games. Crypto Royale allows users to enter a game by entering a battlefield, and whoever is the last person standing gets a little profit by winning a .....

How did Australian crypto entrepreneur Craig Sproule defraud investors?
January 07, 2022 09:26 PM AEDT| By Aditi SahaHighlights Crypto-scamming has accelerated in tandem with the rise in the popularity of cryptos. In Australia, investors has faced a significant loss after crypto businessman Craig Sproule defrauded them of their funds. Crypto -scamm.....
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