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Cash-based crypto can enable financial inclusion for billions
Opinion by: Alexander Guseff, founder and CEO of TectumCrypto companies have spent years pushing digital wallets and exchange apps, convinced they’ll bring financial inclusion to the world. Here’s the reality: 1.4 billion people remain unbanked, and crypto adoption has barely exceeded 8%. For all the talk about decentralization and accessibility, the industry continues to overlook the billions of people who rely on...
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:
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How Meta’s antitrust case could dampen AI development
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger, is facing antitrust proceedings that could limit its ability to develop AI amid a field of competitors.First filed in 2021, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) alleges that Meta’s strategy of absorbing firms — rather than competing with them — violates antitrust laws. If the court rules against Meta, it could be forced to spin out its various...
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Sydney hospital where two children died recently is at risk of failure, scathing report finds
Report accusing Northern Beaches hospital of not taking sufficient actions to stop risks comes as parents of baby who died after waiting for caesarean speak outElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastA controversial hospital where two children have recently died is accused of failing to meet healthcare standards and is at risk of...
Published on: April 17, 2025 | Source:Trump press secretary attacks Maryland senator for traveling to El Salvador – live
US senator Chris Van Hollen traveled to see his wrongly deported constituent; Karoline Leavitt says ‘Kilmar Ábrego García will never live in the US again’US senator says El Salvador denied request to meet Kilmar Ábrego GarcíaUS attorney general Pam Bondi on Wednesday unveiled legal action against Maine, in an escalation of Donald Trump’s conflict with the state for refusing to ban transgender athletes from...
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Solana price is up 36% from its crypto market crash lows — Is $180 SOL the next stop?
Solana’s native token SOL (SOL) failed to maintain its bullish momentum after reaching the $134 level on April 14, but an assortment of data points suggest that the altcoin’s rally is not over. SOL price is currently 57% down from its all-time high, partially due to a sharp decline in its DApps activity, but some analysts cite the growth in deposits on the Solana network as a catalyst for sustained price upside in the...
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Samsung Odyssey 3D monitor hands-on: This should be the new baseline for glasses-free 3D
It seems like every few years, gadget makers try to come up with something that will make us care about seeing things in 3D again. Without going all the way back to the 1800s, the first Avatar movie brought millions to theaters to watch blue cat people dance around in stereoscopic vision. Then came the flop that was 3D TVs in the early 2010s before things heated up again with the arrival of VR headsets like the HTC...
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Here’s how to watch the Mario Kart-focused Nintendo Direct
There’s yet another Nintendo Direct coming our way, which is the third in less than a month. This one is entirely focused on the upcoming Switch 2 launch title Mario Kart World. It starts at 9AM ET and should last around 15 minutes. It’s livestreaming on Nintendo’s YouTube page, but mega-fans can also open up that recently-launched Nintendo Today! app to follow along. We are embedding the YouTube link, so feel free to...
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Panasonic S1R II review: An excellent hybrid camera that’s cheaper than rivals
With the A1, Sony was the first to introduce a high-resolution hybrid camera that was equally adept at stills and video — but boy was it expensive. Nikon and Canon followed that template with the R5 II and Z8 models that offered similar capabilities for less money, but those were still well north of $4,000. Enter the S1R II. It’s Panasonic’s first camera that can not only shoot up to 8K video at the company’s usual...
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Emerging markets need boutique market-making to reach their full potential
Opinion by: Mārtiņš Beņķītis, co-founder and CEO of Gravity TeamAs crypto adoption plateaus in some developed nations, emerging markets have led the charge for adoption. Southeast Asia, Africa and Latin America have become rapid growth centers, with new activity driven by limited banking options, local currency instability and growing smartphone use. The need for alternative finance in these regions is acute. While...
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Patreon is testing livestreaming with a major rollout planned for summer
Patreon has plenty of tools to help creators connect with audiences and grow those subscription numbers. However, it has never offered the ability to stream live video content. That’s changing soon. The platform is testing livestreaming with a general rollout planned for summer. It’s called Live Video and will be available to a "limited group of creators" starting next week as part of a testing phase. Patreon says this...
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:The best budget wireless earbuds for 2025
Wireless earbuds from Apple, Sony, Bose and other big-name brands may dominate the headlines, but these days you no longer need to spend triple digits to find a quality alternative. If you’re looking to upgrade without breaking the bank, we’ve spent countless hours digging through the bargain bin and reviewing top contenders over the past couple of years. Here are the best budget wireless earbuds we’ve tested thus far....
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:The 6 best Mint alternatives to replace the budgeting app that shut down
It's been over one year since Intuit shut down the popular budgeting app Mint. I was a Mint user for many years; millions of other users like me enjoyed how easily Mint allowed us to track all accounts in one place and monitor credit scores. I also used it regularly to help me track spending, set goals like pay my mortgage down faster and with general money management.Ahead of Mint’s demise, I gave Credit Karma, Intuit...
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Should Bitcoin investors worry about flat inflows to the spot BTC ETFs?
Spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fundssaw a total of $872 million in net outflows between April 3 and April 10, causing traders to wonder if overall interest in Bitcoin is fading. The strong selling pressure began on April 3, as global trade tensions increased and fears of an economic recession grew. This trend is especially concerning after two days of spot Bitcoin ETF net flows below $2 million on April 11 and...
Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source:Crypto podcasters should always assume their audience knows nothing
Opinion by: Blake Cassidy, CEO of BambooCrypto podcasts have been newcomers’ go-to source of information, helping bring crypto into the mainstream. Podcasters must remember, however, that fresh faces are constantly tuning in as they grow.While you may say, “FOMO, buy the dip, ignore the FUD because WAGMI,” your poor listener — tuning in for the first time just trying to learn crypto — might decide learning Spanish is...
Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source:Crypto’s debanking problem persists despite new regulations
The crypto industry’s inability to access banking services still concerns many industry observers despite recent policy victories.In past years, financial services firms and banks concerned about fiduciary risk, reporting liabilities and reputational risk often would refuse to offer service to crypto firms — i.e., “debanking” them.Legislative efforts in the United States and Australia are attempting to remove these...
Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source:The Morning After: Electronics got a temporary US tariff exemption
Just before the weekend, the US Customs and Border Protection published a list of products excluded from Trump’s tariffs, including smartphones, PCs, memory chips and let’s say 80 percent of everything we write about at Engadget. However, that’s more because they’ll be siloed into a specific product category. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said in an interview on Sunday: “Those products are going to be part of the...
Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source:The best Chromebook you can buy in 2025
Chromebooks have become a go-to choice for students, casual users and anyone who wants a simple, fast and affordable laptop. Powered by Google’s lightweight ChromeOS, these devices are great for web browsing, streaming, word processing and using popular apps like Google Docs or Zoom. Whether you need something for school, work or everyday use, the best Chromebook can offer solid performance, long battery life and a...
Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source:How the federal government is tracking changes in the supply of street drugs
In 2021, the Maryland Department of Health and the state police were confronting a crisis: Fatal drug overdoses in the state were at an all-time high, and authorities didn’t know why. There was a general sense that it had something to do with changes in the supply of illicit drugs—and specifically of the synthetic opioid…
Published on: April 15, 2025 | Source:Bitcoin bucks downtrend with rally to $85.8K — Are BTC bulls really back?
Bitcoin (BTC) reclaimed the $84,500 level on April 14, and the recovery appears partially fueled by the announcement of partial import tariff relief by US President Donald Trump. However, traders’ optimism faded on April 13 when it became apparent that the relaxation was temporary and that tariffs on the electronics supply chain could be revisited.Uncertainty surrounding the ongoing trade tensions between the US and...
Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source:Bitcoin surge to $137K by Q3 possible if US Treasury continues liquidity injections — Analysts
The US Treasury has injected $500 billion into financial markets since February by drawing liquidity from its Treasury General Account (TGA), funding government operations after a $36 trillion debt ceiling was hit on Jan. 2, 2025.Macroeconomic financial analyst Tomas said that this liquidity surge boosted the net Federal Reserve liquidity to $6.3 trillion, and it may support Bitcoin’s (BTC) price in the future, even...
Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source:From dashboards to deeper data: Improve app quality and performance with new Play Console insights
Posted by Dan Brown, Dina Gandal and Hadar Yanos – Product Managers, Google Play At Google Play, we partner with developers like you to help your app or game business reach its full potential, providing powerful tools and insights every step of the way. In Google Play Console, you’ll find the features needed to test, publish, improve, and grow your apps — and today, we're excited to share several enhancements to give...
Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source:Boost app performance and battery life: New Android Vitals Metrics are here
Posted by Karan Jhavar - Product Manager, Android Frameworks, and Dan Brown - Product Manager, Google Play Android has long championed performance, continuously evolving to deliver exceptional user experiences. Building upon years of refinement, we're now focusing on pinpointing resource-intensive use cases and developing platform-level solutions that benefit all users, across the vast Android ecosystem. Since the...
Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source:Bots are killing social media, but decentralization can save it
Opinion by: Leroy Hofer, co-founder and CEO at Teneo ProtocolAs the old wisdom goes, nobody knows you’re a dog on the internet. Often enough, nobody knows if you’re a bot either, to the point where the dead internet theory sometimes feels disturbingly tangible.Bot traffic share hit its highest level in 2024, up 2% on the year before, according to the 2024 Imperva Bad Bot Report. The bot pandemic is ravaging the Web....
Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source:UI Design with ChatGPT 4o
Is it possible to use ChatGPT to generate UI design?Yes!Will it be a well-crafted design? This article will answer this question. And offer some practical tips on how to make the most of UI design with ChatGPT4o.https://medium.com/media/3f38a0f517ea177caf76e52c26a7e037/hrefBrief evolution of ChatGPT UI generatorIt’s not the first time when I have tried to use ChatGPT to generate UI design. My first attempt to use the...
Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source:Web Design vs Web Development: Key Differences
Written by MaryMooreYou’re on the verge of building or unveiling your very first website, and suddenly, you’re bombarded with phrases like “web design” and “web development.” You smile and nod during discussions, but inside, you’re wondering, What’s the distinction? It’s a bit overwhelming atfirst.Although many people use the terms web design and web development interchangeably, they’re not actually the same thing. In...
Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source:How to Ensure Election of the First Woman Secretary-General: A Daunting Challenge Before the United Nations
NEW YORK, Apr 14 (IPS) - On 21 March 2025, the 69th session of the Commission for the Status of Women, popularly referred to as the CSW69, concluded its two-week-long annual meet which commenced on 10 March.Read the full story, “How to Ensure Election of the First Woman Secretary-General: A Daunting Challenge Before the United Nations”, on globalissues.org
Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source:Google to enforce MiCA rules for crypto ads in Europe starting April 23
Google will begin enforcing stricter advertising policies for cryptocurrency services in Europe under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework, the company said in a recent policy update.The move could be a “double-edged sword” for regulation that may prevent initial coin offering (ICO) frauds, but risks further enforcement gaps, according to legal advisers.Starting April 23, cryptocurrency exchanges and crypto...
Published on: April 14, 2025 | Source:NSW’s sole women’s-only clinic dedicated to trauma ends ‘gamechanging’ focus
Specialists at Ramsay Clinic Thirroul have reportedly resigned against backdrop of larger shortage of psychiatrists across stateElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastIn 2022 Ramsay Healthcare opened Australia’s first women’s-only hospital “dedicated” to trauma-related mental health issues in Wollongong.Ramsay Clinic Thirroul was...
Published on: April 13, 2025 | Source:Web3 needs to be more human, and emotional AI is the answer
Opinion by: Max Giammario, founder and CEO of KindredThe interfaces and user experience in Web3 tools are terrible, even more so when compared to their Web2 counterparts. This lackluster experience for Web3 is losing the attention of as many users as desired, and with how fast the ecosystem moves, these shortcomings are rarely paid attention to.AI agents can be an excellent tool to overcome these weaknesses. Their...
Published on: April 13, 2025 | Source:NFT trader faces prison for $13M tax fraud on CryptoPunk profits
A non-fungible token (NFT) trader could face up to six years in prison after pleading guilty to underreporting nearly $13 million in profits from trading CryptoPunks, according to the US Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.Waylon Wilcox, 45, admitted to filing false income tax returns for the 2021 and 2022 tax years. The former CryptoPunk investor pleaded guilty on April 9 to two counts of filing...
Published on: April 13, 2025 | Source:Asia holds crypto liquidity, but US Treasurys will unlock institutional funds
Opinion by: Jack Lu, CEO of BounceBitFor years, crypto has promised a more open and efficient financial system. A fundamental inefficiency remains: the disconnect between US capital markets and Asia’s liquidity hubs.The United States dominates capital formation, and its recent embrace of tokenized treasuries and real-world assets signals a significant step toward blockchain-based finance. Meanwhile, Asia has...
Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source:IDF unit involved in Gaza paramedics’ killing was under command of brigade led by notorious Israeli general
Golani troops were under command of reservist Armoured 14th Brigade, part of division led by Brig Gen Yehuda VachThe Israel Defense Forces (IDF) unit involved in the killings of 15 Palestinian paramedics and rescue workers in the Gaza Strip last month was under the command of a brigade led by a notorious Israeli general previously accused by some of his own troops of having “contempt for human life”.The IDF has...
Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source:Nintendo Switch 2 recent updates: Release date, price, new games and everything else you need to know
With Nintendo's April 2 Direct showcase over and done, we now know more about the Switch 2 than ever before, including its release date (June 5) and price ($450!). We're also keeping a close eye on how the recently-announced tariffs in the United States are affecting Nintendo's launch plans — the company has already paused pre-orders in the US that were set to take place on April 9. Thanks to Nintendo's January 16...
Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source:US Fed 'absolutely' ready to step in if liquidity dries up — Voting member
The US Federal Reserve is prepared to use its vast arsenal of monetary policy tools to prevent financial and economic conditions from deteriorating rapidly but will do so only if liquidity dries up or markets become disorderly, a top central banker said.In an interview with the Financial Times, Boston Fed President Susan Collins said the central bank “would absolutely be prepared” to backstop markets if needed.Source:...
Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source:Now it’s TikTok parent ByteDance’s turn for a reasoning AI: enter Seed-Thinking-v1.5!
It achieved an 8.0% higher win rate over DeepSeek R1, suggesting that its strengths generalize beyond just logic or math-heavy challenges.
Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source: