Tag: Bitcoin
BTC vs BCH in Crypto Casinos
What is Bitcoin Cash? Bitcoin Cash (BCH) is a hard fork of Bitcoin (BTC), created on August 1, 2017. The split has been called the Bitcoin Cash Hard Fork or BCH for short. Since then, the coin has become the fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market cap. It can be mined and traded like Bitcoin. There are…
Tech Digest daily roundup: El Salvador becomes first country to make Bitcoin legal tender
El Salvador's move to become the first country in the world to make Bitcoin legal tender was marred on launch day when the government's digital wallet system crashed. President Nayib Bukele confirmed that the Chivo Wallet had been taken offline following complaints about installation problems. No time has been given for when it will be…
Tech Digest daily roundup: China tells banks to stop supporting cryptocurrency
China has expanded its clampdown on cryptocurrencies, telling banks and payments platforms to stop supporting digital currency transactions. That follows an order on Friday to shut down Bitcoin mining operations in Sichuan province. The price of Bitcoin slumped by more 10% on Monday but stabilised in Asian trading on Tuesday. The value of the cryptocurrency…
Tech Digest daily round up: Tesla fined for slowing down battery charging
A court in Norway has fined Tesla after a software update issued in 2019 slowed down battery charging speeds and affected the number of miles some of its vehicles could travel between charges. The case was brought by 30 customers, reports Norwegian news platform Nettavisen. The fine amounts to 136,000 Norwegian Krone (£11,500) for each complainant.…
Global Spending on Blockchain Solutions to Soar by 188% and Hit $19B by 2024
As one of the most important innovations to come out of the cryptocurrency boom, blockchain technology has completely changed the way companies across various industries operate, manage their assets, and make transactions. According to data gathered by AksjeBloggen.com, the global spending on blockchain solutions is expected to soar by 188% and hit $19bn by 2024. Cross-Border…
Tech Digest daily round up: Tesla profits boosted by Bitcoin, Spotify raises prices
Elon Musk's Tesla made a strong start to the year with profits up and record deliveries of its electric cars. It came despite production hurdles due to a global shortage of computer chips that has also hit other carmakers. Mr Musk said the chip shortage caused "supply chain challenges", although that "particular problem" had eased.…
The Different Payment Method for Online Casinos
Online casinos are upping their game and starting to take into account the user experience more than ever before. Visiting a physical casino has always been a real occasion – people get dressed up, enjoy a few drinks and perhaps a few nibbles and while online casinos can’t offer the same, they do want to…
Tech Digest daily round up: Virgin and O2 merger approved
A £31bn merger between mobile networks Virgin Media and O2 has been provisionally approved by the UK's competition watchdog. It will create one of the UK's largest entertainment and telecoms firms, which could become a major rival to BT. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) launched an investigation into the proposals last December. Analysts said…
5 Disruptive Technologies Consumers Embraced in 2021
The events of the past year created a confluence of factors that changed the fields of commerce and technology – perhaps forever. People are spending more time at home than ever; many are even working at home. Almost everyone now thinks twice before going out, and people are increasingly deciding that those weekly trips to…
Tech Digest daily round up: Facebook to allow you to turn off algorithm
Facebook is to allow users to turn off the algorithm powering its News Feed and control the order in which items appear amid growing calls for algorithmic transparency. The company will also provide more context on suggested content by expanding the "Why am I seeing this?" tab, as well as letting users control who can…
