The world in 2022: a map to global politics January 19, 2022 In 2022 the fault lines of global politics will be tested again. Morning Wire and the British Foreign Policy Group chart the year ahead. If the pandemic taught us anything, it is the deep ramifications that one country’s domestic politics have globally. From the future of the French President to continual Chinese aggression, here we [...]
Intel hints at low voltage Bitcoin mining chip January 19, 2022 Intel - one of the world's most recognisable microchip manufacturers - has suggested it may be about to release a Bitcoin mining chip.
Remembering the birth of the the metaverse January 18, 2022 Dr Chris Kacher looks back on the foundation days of the metaverse - a time when he was known as Damien the Dreaded and Redrum.
Could Bitcoin be powered by volcanoes? January 18, 2022 | City Talk One topic at the forefront of crypto conversions in 2021 has been energy consumption. Due to record blockchain growth, coupled with the copious amounts of electricity needed to mine bitcoin and other assets, the quest for more renewable energy sources has become a top priority for an industry looking to lower its carbon footprint. For [...]
Virgin Galactic distances itself from chairman after controversial Uyghur comments January 18, 2022 Virgin Galactic has distanced itself from comments made by its chairman yesterday, urging that his views do not reflect that of the company’s. Chairman Chamath Palihapitiya told the All-In Podcast audience that “nobody cares about what’s happening to the Uyghur Muslims.” Venture capitalist Palihapitiya, amidst a discussion of human rights, said “of all the things [...]
Global Britain goes on £11bn Brexit spending spree in Ireland as UK imports jump by a fifth January 18, 2022 Goods imported from Ireland to Great Britain in the first 11 months of last year hit £11.2bn, an increase of more than 20 per cent, according to new figures released in Dublin. Ireland’s Central Statistics Office (CSO) said the main changes were increases in the exports of chemicals and related products and machinery and transport [...]
Industry experts welcome UK crackdown on crypto adverts January 18, 2022 Crypto companies and legal experts have welcomed news that the UK government will crackdown on advertisements for digital assets.
Kampay to deploy blockchain to areas of Africa without internet access January 18, 2022 Utility token Kampay is set to open up internet access to the huge populations across the continent without a connection.
Bitcoin and co drift sideways in tandem with global stock markets January 18, 2022 Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalisation, is down about 2.5 per cent since this time yesterday to just below $42k
Crypto.com funds laundered on Tornado Cash after $15m stolen January 18, 2022 Around 4.6k Ether (£10.6m) has been stolen from Crypto.com with the money laundered through Tornado Cash according to a security firm.