Day: October 13, 2023

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Bet builders have gained popularity among sports enthusiasts in recent years. This article aims to provide information, helping readers identify some of the leading bet builder sites. Three bookies offering bet builder experiences have been chosen: MyStake – With its user-friendly layout, extensive sports coverage, and cashback incentives for “high rollers,” MyStake can be an alternative. Goldenbet – Despite being a newbie, Goldenbet offers some of the best odds in its Sportsbook. At the same time, it supports multiple sports disciplines, making it an option for sports fans. JackBit –…

Cardano, Solana, Under Heat, Data Points To Trouble For Altcoins

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Bulls pushed back and momentarily halted the increasing selling pressure impacting Cardano, Solana, and Ethereum. The altcoin market has been stabilizing over the last day, but fresh data points to potential issues in the short term. As of this writing, Cardano (ADA) trades at $0.23 with sideways movement in the past day. Solana and Ethereum recorded similar price action over this period, but these assets have been slowly bleeding into support on the weekly chart. ADA’s price trends to the downside on the daily chart. Source: ADAUSDT on Tradingview Cardano,…

Madeira announces creation of Bitcoin business hub for innovation

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President of the Regional Government of Madeira, Miguel Albuquerque, has announced plans to create a Bitcoin (BTC) business hub to drive regional innovation. The statement was made during a fireside chat with Prince Filip Karađorđević of Serbia on the second day of Bitcoin Amsterdam 2023. Karađorđević expressed interest in the new Bitcoin business hub, emphasizing its role in technology development and partnerships, with Albuquerque noting the hub’s origins in Madeira and its inclusive collaboration opportunities. According to Albuquerque, the idea for the Bitcoin business hub started with a group of…

THORswap back online 6 days after halt over detecting FTX funds

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Decentralized exchange (DEX) THORSwap has resumed operations after briefly going into maintenance mode due to detecting illicit funds on its platform. THORSwap took to X (formerly Twitter) on Oct. 12 to announce that the platform is back online. The platform asked users to resume their regularly scheduled swapping of over 5,500 assets across 10 blockchains from their own self-custody wallets. The protocol initially halted swaps on its platform on Oct. 6 as an immediate measure to counter the potential movement of illicit funds. THORSwap acknowledged that its DEX platform encountered…

Stock markets across Asia and Europe bleed red as interest rate woes return

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Asian and European stock markets faced sharp declines on Friday, with China spearheading the downturn as its September Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed no growth. Markets pundits say weak economic indicators from China could cause concern for the global economy. European stocks also traded lower on Friday due to problems stemming from United States inflation data suggesting a potential hike in interest rates. The elevated inflation figures may prompt the Federal Reserve to maintain its primary interest rate at a higher level for an extended period to curb inflation in…

Oil Prices Surge 4% as US Tightens Sanctions on Russian Crude Exports

The US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced sanctions on Thursday targeting two tanker owners involved in shipping Russian oil that exceeded the established price cap.  In a recent development, oil prices saw a remarkable surge, rising by 4% earlier today, following the United States’ decision to intensify sanctions against Russian crude exports. According to reports, International benchmark Brent crude futures, set to expire in December, traded 3.9% higher, reaching $89.34 per barrel, while the front-month November US West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose 4.1%…

Blockchain gaming sees $2.3B in investments year-to-date: Report

Blockchain gaming projects have seen $2.3 billion in investments in 2023, with the third quarter getting $600 million despite crypto market prices seemingly being in a bearish mood all year.  According to a report from the decentralized applications (DApp) tracking platform DappRadar, the first quarter of 2023 netted $739 million in investments, while the second and third quarters saw $973 million and $600 million, respectively. This shows that the blockchain gaming sector attracted a total of $2.3 billion in investments in the first three quarters of 2023. Investments in blockchain…

JPMorgan Chase Exceeds Expectations in Earnings Report for Q3 2023

JPMorgan figures for Q3 2023 exceeded expectations like it did in Q2. However, figures like revenue and EPS were higher last quarter. JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM) has published an earnings report for the year’s third quarter. The reported figures show that JPMorgan scaled analysts expectations for profit in Q3 2023. JPMorgan Q3 2023 JPMorgan reported earnings per share (EPS) at $4.33 for the quarter, higher than the estimated $3.86. The bank also said its profit jumped to $13.15 billion, 35% higher than figures reported the year before. Company revenue also hit…

Stablecoin issuer Tether appoints Paolo Ardoino as new CEO

The firm behind the USDT stablecoin says its current boss Jean-Louis van der Velde will transition to an advisory role for Tether. The issuer of the largest stablecoin by market capitalization USDT, Tether Limited, has appointed Paolo Ardoino as the firm’s new head. In a blog announcement on Friday, Oct. 13, the Virgin Islands-based firm said Ardoino will take the new position in December 2023, succeeding Jean-Louis van der Velde, who will “transition to an advisory role for Tether while retaining his position as CEO for Bitfinex.” In this role,…

AI Revives Deceased Actor’s Voice in Cyberpunk 2077

The developers elaborated on their decision, stating that cloning Reczek’s voice was a tribute to the legendary voice actor, recognizing him as “one of the best Polish voice talents.” CD Projekt RED, the developer of Cyberpunk 2077, has embarked on a groundbreaking creative endeavor by bringing a deceased actor’s voice back to life. The Polish video game developer has ventured into the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) to preserve the legacy of the late Polish voice actor Miłogost Reczek, who sadly passed away in 2021. Reczek portrayed the role of…