CoronaVirus Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Technology Amid COVID-19, U.S. Senate Talks Bitcoin, Ethereum, Stablecoins And Digital Dollars On June 30, the U.S. Senate Banking Committee held a hearing that covered a whole host of policy topics on the digitization of money and payments. In what was described as a move closer to the U.S. Digital Dollar, the hearing also covered a broad swathe of issues that impact the crypto and blockchain space. […] Written by July 5, 2020July 5, 2020
IT Technology Why AI Continues To Deliver Results In A Pandemic istock 53% of enterprises have now moved beyond AI pilots, a marked increase from 36% in 2017 based on Capgemini’s previous study of AI adoption. U.S., Chinese and South Korean governments have stepped up the use of AI technologies to contain the spread of Covid-19 and to handle citizens’ concerns. Life Sciences, Retail, automotive, consumer […] Written by imesocial July 5, 2020July 5, 2020
Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Technology Tesla Market Cap Eclipses Bitcoin On July 2, 2020, Tesla TSLA shares soared after it reported that 90,650 vehicles were delivered in the second quarter, surpassing Wall Street expectations. Elon Musk appears to be undefeated by current economic conditions, unlike his competitors. Tesla CEO Elon Musk speaks during the unveiling of the new Tesla Model Y in Hawthorne, California on […] Written by July 3, 2020July 3, 2020
IT Technology The Do’s and Don’ts of Bringing Broadband to Unserved and Underserved America In rural America, such as Jackson County in Appalachian Ohio, only 70 percent of households had… [+] access to broadband connections at 25 megabits per second (Mbps) download in 2019, compared to 98 percent of non-rural households. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato) ASSOCIATED PRESS In response to a pandemic that is trapping many indoors and upending the […] Written by imesocial July 3, 2020July 3, 2020
IT Technology 7 Amazing Everyday Examples Of Nanotechnology In Action Nanotechnology essentially means controlling matter on a tiny scale, at the atomic and molecular level. This sounds truly sci-fi, but can, in fact, be put to some very ordinary uses in surprisingly everyday products. In this article, we’ll explore common products that make use of nanotechnology – but first, let’s get a quick overview of […] Written by imesocial July 3, 2020July 3, 2020
Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Technology U.S. Senate Debates Digital Dollar; New Mystery Bitcoin Fund Disclosed Get Forbes’ top crypto and blockchain stories delivered to your inbox every week for the latest news on bitcoin, other major cryptocurrencies and enterprise blockchain adoption. Senator Tom Cotton advocated for the digital dollar as a means to get ahead of China. Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images CRYPTO MARKETS Bitcoin flatlined into the end of 2020’s second quarter with […] Written by July 2, 2020July 2, 2020
IT Technology Lyric, Short-Term Rental Startup Backed By Airbnb, Shuts Most Locations As Co-Founder Departs Startup Lyric is shutting down most of its business travel rental locations as its cofounder and … [+] president steps down. Getty Lyric, a short-term rental startup that raised $180 million from Airbnb and other investors, has shuttered all but one of its locations, making it the latest travel company to be defeated by the […] Written by imesocial July 2, 2020July 2, 2020
Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Technology Fix Issued For ‘Serious’ Bitcoin Wallet Security Threat Bitcoin hacks and thefts have exploded since bitcoin’s epic 2017 bull run saw the price balloon to around $20,000. The bitcoin price has fallen by more than half since its late-2017 all-time high but bitcoin users remain a popular target for hackers. Now, researchers have warned “millions” of bitcoin users might have been exposed by […] Written by July 2, 2020July 2, 2020
Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Technology Crypto Bull Anthony Pompliano Just Convinced Comedian Bill Burr To Buy Bitcoin Bitcoin and cryptocurrency interest has boomed over recent months—pushed on by an unprecedented global central bank stimulus response to the coronavirus crisis. Bitcoin advocates have criticized government and Federal Reserve-led central bank measures, with some high profile investors turning to bitcoin as an inflation hedge. Now, comedian Bill Burr, one of the world’s biggest comics […] Written by July 2, 2020July 2, 2020
CoronaVirus IT Technology Covid-19 Vaccine Safety And Effectiveness Should Be Known ‘By Early Winter’ Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, told … [+] JAMA’s editor Thursday, July 2, that the safety and effectiveness of a Covid-19 vaccine should be known by “early winter” with 200 hundred million doses available for U.S. use by early 2021. In this photo, Fauci speaks during a […] Written by imesocial July 2, 2020July 2, 2020
Business IT Technology 3 Steps Business Leaders Should Take Now As businesses consider reopening during the pandemic, leaders are working on three phases—protect, stabilize, and recover. The first crucial step is to protect employees and operations from immediate health threats. Next, companies assess and stabilize available resources to meet shifting demands. And, executives must plan for the longer term, reestablishing their business where and when […] Written by imesocial July 2, 2020July 2, 2020
Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Technology $5.3 Billion Hedge Fund Expands Bitcoin Mining Investment Bitcoin cryptocurrency representation is seen in this illustration photo taken in Poland on June 18, … [+] 2020 (Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images) NurPhoto via Getty Images Core Scientific announced yesterday that the hedge fund and investment manager Horizon Kinetics increased its partnership with the U.S. based blockchain hosting provider. Horizon upgraded its cryptocurrency […] Written by July 2, 2020July 2, 2020
Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Technology Estonian Crypto Exchange Will Provide Mined Twitter Sentiment Data For Its Traders Business woman and her collegues sitting front laptop computer with financial graphs and statistics … [+] on monitor. Double exposure Getty What if crypto exchange users were able to get their hands on meaningful market sentiment data free of charge? It appears that this is now possible and would give traders a competitive edge as […] Written by July 2, 2020July 2, 2020
Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Technology Bitcoin As A Payment System — Crypto Cards And The Rocky Road They Travel (Photo Illustration by Igor Golovniov/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images The financial space was rocked by the news that German fintech group Wirecard filed for insolvency owing €3.5bn. Not only a financial failure but also a seemingly “elaborate and sophisticated fraud,” according to EY, the company’s auditor for more than a […] Written by July 2, 2020July 2, 2020
IT Technology When These Entrepreneurs First Pitched Podium, A VC Analyst Walked Out On Them. Now, Their Company Does Over $100 Million In Annual Revenue Podium co-founders Eric Rea and Dennis Steele Kiln Coworking Space Before Eric Rea and Dennis Steele co-founded Podium, they were just two guys with a mission to help small businesses have meaningful interactions with their customers. Just six years later, Podium has become a company that does over $100 million in annual revenue, reaches 1 […] Written by imesocial July 2, 2020July 2, 2020
News Technology 5 Ways Technology Is Transforming Our Cities How smart is your home? If it’s anything like mine, it’s a heck of a lot smarter than it was 10 or even five years ago. That’s because our homes are now stocked with intelligent devices, like smart thermostats, smart speakers, and smart lightbulbs. But the trend for intelligent spaces extends far beyond our homes. […] Written by imesocial July 2, 2020July 2, 2020
Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Technology Bitcoin Demand Drives $1.4 Billion Ransomware Industry In The U.S. dpa/picture alliance via Getty Images Imagine going to your car, and finding that you are unable to unlock the doors or start the engine. Then you notice a message on your phone. It’s a ransom note indicating that your automobile has been locked down and taken hostage. You are required to send bitcoin to an […] Written by July 1, 2020July 1, 2020
Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Technology Equities Buoy Bitcoin, But Price Headwinds Are Unchanged Data analyzing in trading market. Working set for analyzing financial statistics and analyzing a … [+] market data. Data analyzing from charts and graph to find out the result. Getty Earlier today, Pfizer PFE reported that its early stage Covid-19 vaccine trials have produced optimistic results. The news sent equities and bitcoin higher, while dropping […] Written by July 1, 2020July 1, 2020
Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Technology Equities Buoy Bitcoin, But Price Headwinds Are Unchanged Data analyzing in trading market. Working set for analyzing financial statistics and analyzing a … [+] market data. Data analyzing from charts and graph to find out the result. Getty Earlier today, Pfizer PFE reported that its early stage Covid-19 vaccine trials have produced optimistic results. The news sent equities and bitcoin higher, while dropping […] Written by July 1, 2020July 1, 2020
CoronaVirus IT Technology Video Crestron Outfits Offices And Remote Workers With Innovative Video Conferencing Tools For Covid-19 And The New Normal There’s no denying that COVID-19 has changed the corporate landscape dramatically. With many employees forced to work from home, video conferencing platforms have become essential alternatives to face-to-face meetings. Vendors across the technology spectrum have responded to the predicament by offering their cloud conferencing solutions for free, or by expanding the functionality of their existing […] Written by imesocial July 1, 2020July 1, 2020
Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Technology Has Blockchain Hit The Wall? Has Blockchain hit the Wall?For investors, fintechs and enterprises thinking about using blockchain, … [+] there are a number of issues to consider, in addition to return on investment BLOOMBERG NEWS It was 4 o’clock in the morning and I had just spent another sleepless hour with a vital business challenge going round and round […] Written by July 1, 2020July 1, 2020
Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Technology Crypto Custody Firm Curv Raises $23 Million In Series A Crypto custody firm closed a Series A funding round that raised $23 million. (Photo Illustration by … [+] Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Images) NurPhoto via Getty Images Curv, a startup that provides crypto custody services to institutions, recently brought in $23 million during a Series A funding round, drawing investment from industry players such as […] Written by July 1, 2020July 1, 2020
IT Technology Low-Key Investor Who Turned Bets On Flipkart And Peloton Into Billions —And Has A $1.3 Billion Fund To Do It Again Addition founder Lee Fixel has a $1.3 billion fund to look for the next Eventbrite, Flipkart or … [+] Peloton. Via LinkedIn Peloton CEO John Foley was used to hearing “no” by the time he met with investor Lee Fixel in early 2014. Hundreds of venture capitalists and investment firms had passed on his fitness […] Written by imesocial July 1, 2020July 1, 2020
Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Technology 1,600 ICOs Give Insight Into Future Of Capital Raises Michał Dzieliński, Assistant Professor at Stockholm Business School and Program Chair of the Future … [+] of Financial Information Conference, where the paper was recently presented. PlutaGRAPHY by Marcin Pluta While reviewing more than 1600 English speaking Whitepapers on Initial Coin Offering (ICO) campaigns that took place between January 2017 and December 2018, researchers from […] Written by July 1, 2020July 1, 2020
IT Technology Rebekah Neumann Buys Back WeGrow, WeWork’s Defunct $42,000-A-Year School, With Plans To Relaunch Rebekah Neumann has bought back WeGrow, with plans to relaunch the school. Corbis via Getty Images While her husband prepares for a drawn-out legal battle with investors in the company he co-founded, Rebekah Neumann is attempting to salvage what’s left of her own legacy at WeWork: WeGrow, the $42,000-a-year school that shut down as the […] Written by imesocial July 1, 2020July 1, 2020
Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Technology U.S. Moves Closer To Digital Dollar On June 30th, 2020, the Senate Banking Committee held a hearing on the future of the digital dollar. The pressures to create a digital USD are mounting as China recently began testing its own digital currency – the DCEP, which will be included in popular applications like WeChat and AliPay. Of particular concern is widespread […] Written by July 1, 2020July 1, 2020
CoronaVirus IT Technology Covid-19 Accelerates Banks’ Move To Digitalization Covid-19 might be just what financial organizations needed to move beyond talking about going digital to implementing digital capabilities broadly across their organization. A new report, The Future of Work in Banking, from Digital Banking Report takes an optimistic view of the future, at least for those organizations who are prepared. The Future of Workd […] Written by imesocial July 1, 2020July 1, 2020
Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Technology $190 Million Bitcoin Fund Tied To Former ‘Sheriff Of Wall Street’ Solidifies Role As Institutional Leader Benjamin Lawsky, then-superintendent of the New York State Department of Financial Services, speaks … [+] during a Senate hearing in April 2015. Lawsky now works at a company with ties to what appears to be a new leader in institutional cryptocurrency investing. AP Photo/Mike Groll New York Digital Investment Group (NYDIG) today disclosed, in an […] Written by June 30, 2020June 30, 2020
IT Technology Artificial Intelligence Is Experiencing Growing Pains AI works great in the labs, but is it ready for prime time? Getty Is artificial intelligence ready to move out of the labs and proofs of concept and into the mainstreams of enterprises? Leading industry observers say yes, it’s ready — but organizations may still need some preparation. “We’ve moved beyond the phase of […] Written by imesocial June 30, 2020June 30, 2020
IT Technology Datadog Shares Leap 130% YTD As More Businesses Adopt Cloud Monitoring In Q1, Datadog added 1,000 net new customers for the second consecutive quarter. There are now … [+] 11,500 total customers, up 40% year over year. (Photo Illustration by Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images In the first half of 2020, investors scooped up Datadog (DDOG), sending the shares surging […] Written by imesocial June 30, 2020June 30, 2020
