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 Elon Musk’s net worth now tops Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg’s combined

Elon Musk’s net worth now tops Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg’s combined

November 03, 2021 08:11 AM AEDT| By Sanjeeb Baruah

With a staggering US$335.1 billion, Tesla chief Elon Musk's net worth now tops the combined wealth of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Meta Platforms, Inc., formerly Facebook, CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Musk, the world's richest person, got a lot richer on.....

 What is Burger King’s crypto reward program and how to join it?

What is Burger King’s crypto reward program and how to join it?

November 03, 2021 05:52 AM AEDT| By Ipsita Sarkar

Burger King’s popular Royal Perks program, which gives away cryptocurrencies as a reward to its loyal customers, will continue till November 21, the company said. The leading fast-food chain had launched the loyalty program in partnership wi.....

 Would Bitcoin Cash (BCH) see a turnaround anytime soon?

Would Bitcoin Cash (BCH) see a turnaround anytime soon?

November 02, 2021 04:04 PM AEDT| By Jasmine Anand

Created in 2017, Bitcoin Cash is a famous altcoin or a spin-off of the world's largest cryptocurrency, Bitcoin. Of late, the crypto has not been performing well, and is now looking at bullish forces for its revival. Though at times, it tends to sh.....

 Do crypto wallets like BitPrime work in NZ?

Do crypto wallets like BitPrime work in NZ?

November 01, 2021 05:11 PM AEDT| By Jasmine Anand

Cryptocurrencies continue to sell like hotcakes and are not just about Bitcoin alone. Hundreds of other cryptos with distinct features have emerged and crypto investors are now investing their money in newer currencies like Doge, Ripple, Litecoin, .....

 Where to travel as COVID-19 continues

Where to travel as COVID-19 continues

November 01, 2021 03:36 PM AEDT| By Sukriti Nair

Highlights International tourism is seeing signs of a rebound. The uptick in new COVID-19 variant infections is worrisome. Vaccines and economic resilience are dividing the world into best and worst. The pandemic is far from over, and new.....

 Trump-era steel & aluminum tariffs on Europe set to end

Trump-era steel & aluminum tariffs on Europe set to end

October 31, 2021 05:58 PM AEDT| By Ankit Sethi

Highlights The US and Europe reach a deal to end tariffs and give the industry a breather Tariffs on steel and aluminium were imposed by former President Trump Europe had levied retaliatory tariffs on US goods like bourbon whiskey .....

 G20 leaders support global minimum tax to curb tax avoidance

G20 leaders support global minimum tax to curb tax avoidance

October 31, 2021 05:55 PM AEDT| By Ankit Sethi

G20 leaders, who are meeting in-person for the first time after the outbreak of the Covid pandemic, have endorsed the global minimum tax. 15% minimum levy This paves the way ahead for a minimum 15 per cent tax on companies. It is aimed at corpora.....

 Here Are The Top 10 Richest Women Of 2021

Here Are The Top 10 Richest Women Of 2021

October 30, 2021 12:59 AM AEDT| By Samta

Highlights  Approximately 328 women have made to the Forbes billionaires list from last year. As per various media reports, there were no women positioned in the top 10 richest people in the world. However, Francoise Bettencourt Meyers ha.....

 SafeMoon continues its smooth run, prices expected to rise further

SafeMoon continues its smooth run, prices expected to rise further

October 29, 2021 05:04 PM AEDT| By Jasmine Anand

SafeMoon is all prepped up to hit new highs as its price saw a massive gain of 111% in just over seven days. Broadly speaking, meme currency SafeMoon has made remarkable progress throughout October as its prices saw an upward trend and have been r.....

 Stripe bets big on carbon-capture, offers US$1 mn reward for achievers

Stripe bets big on carbon-capture, offers US$1 mn reward for achievers

October 29, 2021 07:10 AM AEDT| By Sanjeeb Baruah

Highlights Stripe Inc. is partnering with Deep Science Ventures (DSV) to fund up to US$500,000 for each carbon-capture startup of DSV scientists. Stripe has committed US$9.0 million to various carbon-removal projects.  The fintech company.....

 Shiba Inu continues its astronomical surge despite the snub by Musk

Shiba Inu continues its astronomical surge despite the snub by Musk

October 28, 2021 04:48 PM AEDT| By Jasmine Anand

Highlightd  Meme crypto Shiba Inu soars to an all-time high in spite of a recent snub by renowned Dogecoin lover, Elon Musk. The token further reached new heights with an online petition being signed asking Robinhood to offer trading of th.....

 Will Tesla resume cryptocurrency transactions?

Will Tesla resume cryptocurrency transactions?

October 28, 2021 01:28 PM AEDT| By Toshiva Jain

Elon musk is the ultimate influencer in the cryptocurrency market. The company’s decisions, Musk’s tweets have had some significant impact on the cryptocurrency world. However, with all the ups and downs, there is latest indication that.....

 China is going broke!

China is going broke!

October 27, 2021 08:57 PM AEDT| By Kiara Khanna

Panic is a buzzword in the Chinese markets these days. It all started with Evergrande and seemed to have no end sight. Major Chinese real estate players have reported being unable to pay back their debts. Sinic Holdings, Modern Land, China Properties...

 Which are the top cryptocurrency performers during mid-week?

Which are the top cryptocurrency performers during mid-week?

October 27, 2021 04:49 PM AEDT| By Jasmine Anand

Highlights The global crypto market has been a witness to strong rallies among major cryptocurrencies. While on Monday, almost all the popular cryptos soared high. at mid-week, the excitement has eased out but not vanished. Solana, Shiba Inu, .....

 Meet 2021’s richest women in the world

Meet 2021’s richest women in the world

October 27, 2021 02:53 PM AEDT| By Toshiva Jain

Every year Forbes releases its exclusive list of the world’s richest women in the world. This year’s list is all the more remarkable due to multiple reasons. 2021 is celebrating about 36% more women than the previous year: so the curren.....

 Biden orders lifting covid travel restrictions, clamps new rules

Biden orders lifting covid travel restrictions, clamps new rules

October 27, 2021 02:21 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine Media

Highlights Biden said the earlier rules for country-by-country restrictions are no longer needed. The US imposed extraordinary travel restrictions in 2020 to stop the spread of Covid-19. The decree further states that travellers from some 50 s.....

 What are GMR Finance cryptocurrency tokens?

What are GMR Finance cryptocurrency tokens?

October 26, 2021 05:01 PM AEDT| By Jasmine Anand

Highlights GMR crypto was developed as a gaming crypto, with an idea to bring the global gaming community together with its in-house token. Its token holders are rewarded with royalty for staking the token for longer periods. Owing to bearish .....

 To the moon and back: NASA shares an update on the launch of Artemis I

To the moon and back: NASA shares an update on the launch of Artemis I

October 26, 2021 04:45 PM AEDT| By Sonal Goyal

Highlights  NASA’s plan to launch the test flight of Artemis I has been shifted to February 2022. Artemis I aims at sending humans to the moon to establish a sustainable and long-term presence of humans in their nearest neighbour. I.....

 Tesla’s market value surpasses US$1 Tr on Hertz EV orders

Tesla’s market value surpasses US$1 Tr on Hertz EV orders

October 26, 2021 11:42 AM AEDT| By Sanjeeb Baruah

Highlights Hertz Global Holdings (OTCPK: HTZZ) stock jumped after it announced plans to order 100,000 Tesla electric vehicles to expand its rental car fleet. According to Dow Jones Market Data, it took less than two years for Tesla to grow.....

 Facebook to fuel more unrest, lionized startup culture: Whistleblower

Facebook to fuel more unrest, lionized startup culture: Whistleblower

October 26, 2021 05:59 AM AEDT| By Sanjeeb Baruah

Highlights Appearing before a UK parliamentary committee, whistleblower Frances Haugen said that Facebook saw safety as a cost center and made hate "unquestionably" worse. Haugen cited the examples of Myanmar and Ethiopia to underscore her clai.....

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