Bitcoin’s price has surged to nearly $100,000, driven by institutional investors and increased regulatory certainty in the US. The stablecoins market has also grown, with a cumulative market capitalization of over $190 billion, led by Tether (USDT). Some experts predict that Bitcoin’s price could reach $120,000 by early 2025. The surge is attributed to institutional … Read more
A search warrant was executed at the Queens home of Pastor Al Cockfield II, who led a political action committee for Mayor Eric Adams, earlier this month. The probe, conducted by the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York, is investigating Cockfield and his dealings with developer Weihong Hu. Hu has been … Read more
The Dark Academia style has taken the world of interior design by storm, with its moody, nostalgic atmosphere and vintage furnishings evoking a sense of elite historic educational institutions. Born from the idealistic idea of 20th-century collegiate life, this maximalist scholarly aesthetic combines elements of art history, classic literature, and intellectual curiosity. Designers like E. … Read more
Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s record-breaking pay package, worth around $101 billion based on the company’s closing share price Monday, was rejected by a Delaware court despite being approved by Tesla shareholders at a June meeting. The 303 million stock options were previously thrown out in January but were re-approved by 84% of shares not held … Read more
President Joe Biden has granted a full pardon to his son Hunter Biden, sparking controversy over the president’s use of his powers. The sweeping pardon covers not only Hunter Biden’s convictions in two cases in Delaware and California but also any other “offenses against the United States” committed or may have committed during the specified … Read more
ASML, a leading manufacturer of semiconductor equipment, has released a new Lego set based on its high-end lithography systems. The ASML TWINSCAN EXE:5000 Lego set is priced at $227.95 and features 851 individual parts, including projection optics with a 0.55 numerical aperture (High-NA). This technology is used in the production of advanced semiconductors. The set … Read more
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is a platform that aims to provide enhanced visuals and immersion in flight simulation. However, achieving this balance between graphical fidelity and optimal performance can be daunting due to the extensive graphical settings. Fortunately, YouTube channel Dwindling FPS has created a comprehensive guide to help users make informed decisions. The video … Read more
MicroStrategy, a leading developer of bitcoin software, has become one of the largest owners of the digital currency after purchasing nearly 15,400 bitcoins for $15.4 billion. The company now holds approximately 402,100 tokens, equivalent to more than 1.9% of all future bitcoins that will be created. This latest buy brings MicroStrategy’s total bitcoin holdings to … Read more
MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) shares soared 58% in November following Bitcoin’s price surge and Donald Trump’s electoral victory. Despite a 20% pullback since then, MSTR has still skyrocketed an impressive 502% in 2024. The company is doubling down on its Bitcoin strategy, announcing a $21 billion plan to finance the purchase of more cryptocurrency. However, one investor, … Read more
Researchers at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging have made a groundbreaking discovery about ketone bodies, which are produced by the liver when glucose is scarce. Instead of just providing energy for brain cells, ketones also play a crucial role in clearing away misfolded proteins that can accumulate and cause damage in aging and … Read more