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US govt’s cryptocurrency auctions: All you need to know
December 21, 2021 05:22 AM AEDT| By Rupam RoyThe US government has been auctioning Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies seized from illegal coin miners from time to time. These assets are confiscated from criminals in sting operations. The gov.....

What is special about NASA’s new James Webb telescope?
December 21, 2021 02:50 AM AEDT| By Versha JainHighlights NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is an orbiting observatory set to launch at 07:20 am EST on Dec 24, 2021. The telescope will be used to learn about cosmic events dating back to around 13.8 billion years, just after the Big B.....

Is Crypto SuperStar legit or a scam? All you need to know
December 20, 2021 11:50 PM AEDT| By Raza NaqviCryptocurrencies and blockchain technology have gained prominence over the years and have become almost mainstream in the modern age. Entering the crypto world can bring attractive prospects, and some investors made a fortune through crypto invest.....

Swyftx is having a big December
December 20, 2021 09:52 PM AEDT| By Daniel Paul JohnsIt’s been a stellar December for crypto trading platform, Swyftx, with the Aussie company releasing 16 new coins in December. Furthermore, Swyftx signed a deal with The Brisbane Lions to become a major sponsor of the legendary AFL team. What.....

Best crypto exchange in Canada: Here are the top contenders
December 20, 2021 09:44 PM AEDT| By Ankit SethiHighlights Cryptos are volatile, but at the same time they reward users that invest in them at the opportune time A few exchanges are headquartered in Canada, while others have global operations Not all crypto assets are listed on all exchange.....

Is the crypto market staring at pullbacks in 2022?
December 20, 2021 08:34 PM AEDT| By Daniel Paul JohnsHighlights History suggests that with every major upswing in the crypto market, a fall in the market usually follows Although crypto has previously been seen as a hedge against the wider market, the digital asset hasn’t done well when the.....

Is it Worth Selling Your Property For Crypto?
December 20, 2021 06:45 PM AEDT| By Daniel Paul JohnsHighlights A rural Queensland property was put up for sale at 30 bitcoins, which at the beginning of December was equivalent to about AU$2,040,013 In fact in 2021 alone, Bitcoin has appreciated by around 80 percent. The Australian dollar,.....

TikTok partners with Virtual Dining Concepts to start food business
December 20, 2021 05:45 PM AEDT| By Priyanka PayalHighlights TikTok has unveiled its plans to get into the restaurant business. Last week, TikTok partnered with Virtual Dining Concepts to kick-off delivery only TikTok Kitchen. Virtual Dining Concepts has successfully encouraged celebrit.....

What are "Pepsi Mic Drop" NFTs?
December 20, 2021 05:32 PM AEDT| By Aditi SahaHighlights Pepsi recently made its first foray into the distinct and ever-changing world of non-fungible tokens. With 1,893 Generative NFTs, Pepsi set out on a meta journey. According to data from market tracker DappRadar, NFT sales volu.....

What is XYO crypto project? A peek at price prediction
December 20, 2021 05:06 PM AEDT| By Ankit SethiHighlights XYO crypto is a geospatial data project, which adds blockchain abilities to data collection and validation In 2021, more than Bitcoin, promising blockchain projects like gaming have gained immensely The XYO token has yet to reach it.....
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Why is Ethereum price going up?
December 20, 2021 04:48 PM AEDT| By Jasmine AnandOf late, the world’s second most popular cryptocurrency, Ethereum, had pushed below the US$4K mark and had touched US$3,780.13 on 13 December. A Quick Read: Why is Ethereum’s price declining in crypto market? Since then, the token has.....

Crypto Catch: Russia repeats anti-crypto stance
December 20, 2021 02:47 PM AEDT| By Daniel Paul JohnsHighlights The Central Bank of Russia (CBR) has once again taken an antagonistic stance against cryptocurrency The Bank of England plans to intensify international talks on establishing a regulatory framework for the assets A Dogecoin (DOGE) w.....

Commodity prices climbed the wall of worries in 2021
December 20, 2021 01:28 PM AEDT| By Nitish KumarThe year 2021 has been a great one for many commodity players, with several commodities seeing a sharp surge in the prices. Be it metals or energy commodities, many of them reached their all-time high or multiyear high. For instance, lumber prices .....

Most millennial millionaires have at least 50% of their wealth in crypto: survey
December 20, 2021 12:29 PM AEDT| By AshishHighlights A majority of millennial millionaires have their significant amount of wealth stored in virtual currencies. They are even planning to add more wealth in cryptocurrencies in coming year. However, the older generations of millionaires.....

What’s on offer in Biden’s US$2-trillion Green Energy Investment Bill?
December 19, 2021 04:22 PM AEDT| By Jasmine AnandHighlights Global warming and worldwide extreme weather events have sparked the nations to rise to the occasion and take action against climate change Joe Biden-led US Government is planning to introduce a US$2-trillion budget bill for fighting.....

Any ray of hope amid the contagious Omicron spread?
December 19, 2021 03:37 PM AEDT| By Jasmine AnandHighlights Omicron, the more contagious Covid-19 variant than any of its earlier versions, poses a lower risk to most individuals, reveal preliminary studies Chances of the need for hospitalisation if one ever gets infected by this variant, is .....
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Why did the global crypto market slump again during the weekend?
December 19, 2021 03:31 PM AEDT| By Jasmine AnandHighlights The crypto market has plunged again over the weekend, as the prices of major cryptocurrencies recorded a fall Popular tokens like Bitcoin, Ethereum and Cardano continue their downward price trend Analysts believe that national gover.....

How about gifting cryptos for Christmas?
December 19, 2021 01:18 PM AEDT| By Priya BhandariHighlights Many experts believe that cryptocurrencies are the future, and you may consider gifting cryptocurrency in Christmas. The major cryptocurrency app and exchange allow buying a fraction of a digital coin in which you want to invest. B.....

Look at 5 NZX energy stocks amid government’s update on biofuels
December 19, 2021 09:00 AM AEDT| By Jasmine AnandHighlights The Kiwi nation would soon see a mandate on Sustainable Biofuels, which would help in reducing its toxic greenhouse gas emissions to help meet its climate commitments. The New Zealand Refining Company signs an MOU for a feasibility s.....

Are Sodium-ion batteries ready to takeover lithium-ion batteries' boom?
December 19, 2021 01:10 AM AEDT| By Arpit VermaHighlights The increased utilisation of portable gadgets and advancement in technology has stimulated the use of batteries. The industry is looking for alternatives that can be utilised in the manufacturing of batteries to minimise shortcomings.....