Digital users are just users that can be distinguished by an Instagram photo or a Facebook profile. However, blockchain technology can be used to create a unique digital identity that…
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Weekly Jobless Claims Drop To 199,000, The Lowest Since 1969
Weekly jobless claims in the U.S. reached 199,000 last week, the lowest number since November 1969, according to the Labor Department on Wednesday. Along with the historical drop, the number…
Amazon, Apple, Fined $225 Million Over Antitrust Allegations In Italy
Big tech giants Amazon Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) and Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) were fined $225 million for establishing a “restrictive agreement” to prevent Apple products distributors in Italy from operating on the…
High Energy Prices Trigger U.S. Emergency Oil Release
High energy prices have prompted the Biden administration to announce a crude oil loan from the U.S. emergency stockpile, in an attempt to curve the phenomenon ahead of the Christmas…
Meta: Facebook And Instagram Messages Will Not Be Encrypted Until 2023
Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:FB) will delay the encryption of Facebook and Instagram messages until 2023, as child safety campaigners say the move would protect abusers from online detection. Meta’s encryption…
“The Biggest User Base for NFTs Is Outside Crypto”, Interview With Ioconic’s CEO
In 2021, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) appear to have captured the holy grail of crypto: Attention and mainstream adoption. From Beeple’s $69 million digital art auction to the Filipino community riding…
Authentic Brands To Postpone IPO Plans Over Stakes Deal
Authentic Brands Group (ABG), the clothing retail firm whose portfolio includes brands such as Nautica, Forever 21, and Nine West, has announced it will postpone its initial public offering plans….
Tesla Sued By Employee Over Sexual Harassment Allegations
Former production associate Jessica Barraza filed a lawsuit against Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) over sexual harassment she allegedly was subjected to at the automaker’s Fremont factory in California. She claims that…
Sierra Space Valuation Shots To $4.5 Billion After Juicy Raise
Sierra Space, a subsidiary of aerospace company Sierra Nevada Corporation has reached a $4.5 billion valuation after raising $1.4 billion in new capital. The company is working on the Dream…
Unemployment Claims Fall To New Pandemic Low As Job Market Recovers
Unemployment claims in the U.S. decreased last week, hitting the lowest number since the start of the pandemic. The labor market is seeing a slow recovery, as millions of Americans…