According to blockchain analytics firm Elliptic, a defect in the largest marketplace for non-fungible tokens (NFTs), OpenSea, allowing customers to purchase at least $1.1 million worth of NFTs for substantially less than market pricing. An NFT is a type of… Read More ›
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WHO’s Tedros Says Conditions Globally Are Ideal For More Covid Variants To Emerge
The conditions are just right for the Covid-19 coronavirus to mutate into new versions, and it’s dangerous to think the pandemic is nearing its end, according to the WHO’s senior official. Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told the WHO’s executive board… Read More ›
Race To Quickly Deliver Groceries Among Indian Grocery Startups Puts Riders At Road Safety Risks
Indian grocery startups are enticing tech-savvy consumers with the guarantee of 10-minute deliveries, igniting a surge in “quick commerce” while also raising concerns about road safety as bike riders rush to meet tight deadlines. Amazon, Walmart’s Flipkart, and Indian billionaire… Read More ›
ECB’s Lagarde Says Nothing Like ‘The Great Resignation’ Being Seen In Europe
According to European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde, inflation in the euro region is unlikely to reach the levels witnessed in the United States. The ECB’s monetary policy has been questioned due to the euro zone’s high inflation, with the… Read More ›
Complete Ban On Crypto Mining And Trading Proposed By Russia’s Central Bank
Russia’s central bank advocated a total ban on the use and mining of all cryptocurrencies, citing threats to the country’s financial system and ecology. Cryptocurrency has all the signs of a pyramid scheme and threatens monetary policy sovereignty, according to a… Read More ›
Amazon Will Launch Fashion Store With Algorithms Suggesting What Shoppers Should Try
The vision of Amazon.com Inc. for the departmental stores of the future comprises algorithmic recommendations and a “magic closet” in the fitting room, according to one corporate director of the company. The online retailer has announced that it will build… Read More ›
US Mobile Companies Agree To Implement A Further Deal In 5G Deployment At Airports
AT&T and Verizon, two major US wireless carriers, have agreed to delay the launch of their new 5G service at some airports. The C-band service, which provides faster speeds and more coverage, was supposed to go live tomorrow. However, airlines… Read More ›
India’s Near Term Growth Expected To Be Hit By Third Wave Of Covid-19 Infections
Even though the overall economic impact of the third wave of Covid-19 infections is expected to be less disruptive than prior waves, some economists foresee weaker growth in the short term for the Indian economy. In a January 9 note, Citi economists Samiran Chakraborty… Read More ›
A.I. Chip Start-Up Gets Investment From Meituan As More Investments From Tech Firms Flows Into Semiconductors
A Chinese start-up is developing artificial intelligence chips. As China’s leading tech businesses continue to make more investments into semiconductors, Axera has secured 800 million yuan ($126 million) from investors including meal delivery giant Meituan. Qiming Venture Partners was one of… Read More ›
US Judge Orders Jailed ‘Pharma Bro’ Martin Shkreli To Repay $64m
Martin Shkreli, a former executive of a drug company who is accused of having ordered an astronomical surge in the price of a life-saving medicine, has been ordered to be excluded from the industry for the rest of his career and is… Read More ›