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Source: Bitcoinist Bitcoin has surged above the $100K mark, signaling strength and fueling optimism among traders as the market enters 2025. This breakout has bolstered a bullish outlook for BTC in the first quarter, with many anticipating further gains. However, amid this enthusiasm, a cautious undertone persists. Analysts and investors are debating the trajectory of…
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Source: The Verge A Samsung smart home software update released this week put some users’ Galaxy S10 and Note 10 (including e, Lite, Plus, and 5G versions) and A90 and M51 smartphones in an infinite boot loop, rendering their devices useless. After some sleuthing, Reddit users narrowed it down to a Samsung SmartThings framework app…
Source: Coin Tegraph Cryptocurrency traders in Hong Kong now have a choice of seven platforms for buying and selling four cryptocurrencies. Read Full Article
Source: Coin Tegraph 1inch claims that the feature has built-in security against maximal extractable value (MEV) attacks. Read Full Article
/cdn.vox-cdn.com/assets/3212351/RSG_GTAV_Screenshot_344.jpg?w=600&resize=600,400&ssl=1 "GTA V, one of the most popular Steam Deck games, is now ‘unsupported’")
Source: The Verge Grand Theft Auto V was one of the top ten most played games on Valve’s Steam Deck handheld this past week. It’s been in the top twenty for at least two years. But as of today, Valve now lists the game as “unsupported” — because developer Rockstar mysteriously broke compatibility with Valve’s…
Source: Live Mint If you are planning to raise a personal loan then the bank would invariably ask you to submit several documents (unless it is a pre-approved loan) such as your salary slips, your bank statement and Aadhaar card, PAN, among others. Notably, if your documents indicate financial liquidity, the bank may even offer…
Source: Live Mint While strategies like using multiple Permanent Account Numbers (PANs) or shareholder quotas might slightly improve allotment chances, the odds still remain slim. Bajaj Housing’s recent blockbuster IPO, for example, saw prices double, but few managed to secure the shares. So much so, that X (formerly Twitter) was flooded with memes highlighting the…
Source: Coin Tegraph Other top messaging apps like WhatsApp and Meta’s Messenger are also sharing user data with authorities, on valid legal requests. Read Full Article
Source: Venture Beat Women-Led Games and the Latin American Games Showcase are bringing two showcases to The Game Awards this December. Read Full Article
Source: Bitcoinist Bitcoin mining, while a largely profitable venture for mining companies and individuals, can cause plenty of problems. The rise of crypto mining can raise rates, weaken grids, and even cause power blackouts in certain countries like Thailand, Venezuela, and Kazakhstan. Iran’s capital and its nearby provinces are also reporting rolling power blackouts in…
