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Tether has announced its plans to launch a new stablecoin pegged to the United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED). The development of this stablecoin will involve a partnership with Phoenix Group PLC, a technology company based in the UAE, and will also be supported by Green Acorn Investments Ltd. The Dirham-pegged
In a significant advancement in medical technology, a patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) has regained the ability to communicate using a text-to-speech brain implant developed by Blackrock Neurotech. This milestone highlights the potential of brain-computer interface (BCI) technology to transform the lives of individuals affected by severe neurological conditions.
TALLINN, August 22, 2024—Ark Labs, a pioneer in innovative digital payments solutions, has today announced the successful completion of a $2.5 million pre-seed funding round led by visionary tech investor Tim Draper and his firm, Draper Associates. With participation from industry leaders Fulgur Ventures, Axiom Capital, and prominent
Press Release • Technology • Aug 22, 2024TALLINN, August 22, 2024—Ark Labs, a pioneer in innovative digital payments solutions, has today announced the successful completion of a $2.5 million pre-seed funding round led by visionary tech investor Tim Draper and his firm, Draper Associates. With participation from industry leaders Fulgur Ventures, Axiom Capital, and prominent
Press Release • Technology • Aug 22, 2024
Tether has announced its plans to launch a new stablecoin pegged to the United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED). The development of this stablecoin will involve a partnership with Phoenix Group PLC, a technology company based in the UAE, and will also be supported by Green Acorn Investments Ltd. The Dirham-pegged
Business • News • Aug 21, 2024
In a significant advancement in medical technology, a patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) has regained the ability to communicate using a text-to-speech brain implant developed by Blackrock Neurotech. This milestone highlights the potential of brain-computer interface (BCI) technology to transform the lives of individuals affected by severe neurological conditions.
Bitcoin • Business • Aug 16, 2024
Marathon Digital Holdings, a leading publicly traded Bitcoin mining company, recently expanded its Bitcoin holdings with a $249 million purchase, bringing the total to over 25,000 Bitcoin, valued at approximately $1.5 billion. On August 12th, the company announced a $250 million convertible note offering, which was increased to
Bitcoin • Business • Aug 15, 2024
Semler Scientific, a publicly traded medical technology firm, has announced the purchase of an additional $6 million in Bitcoin, increasing its total holdings to 929 Bitcoin, valued at $63 million. In May 2024, Semler implemented a Bitcoin treasury strategy, similar to other public companies like MicroStrategy. Since then, the company
Bitcoin • Business • Aug 06, 2024
The University of Wyoming (UW) has launched the UW Bitcoin Research Institute, the first academic institution devoted solely to Bitcoin studies. Dr. Bradley Rettler, an Associate Professor of Philosophy and author of "Resistance Money: A Philosophical Case for Bitcoin," has been named the inaugural director. Rettler made the
Bitcoin • News • Jul 31, 2024
Marathon Digital Holdings (MARA), a company that harnesses digital asset computing for energy transformation, has purchased $100 million worth of Bitcoin, boosting its total holdings to more than 20,000 Bitcoin. The company also revealed a new treasury strategy by retaining all mined Bitcoin and making strategic acquisitions periodically. Fred
Bitcoin • Business • Jul 25, 2024
Blockstream and Luxembourg-based digital asset marketplace STOKR are launching the Blockstream Mining Note 2 (BMN2), an EU-compliant hashrate-backed security token on the Liquid Network. Today, we’re launching the next generation of Bitcoin mining investments: the Blockstream Mining Note 2 (BMN2). It offers investors direct exposure to hashrate generated at
Bitcoin • Business • Jul 23, 2024