The FinTech Hub
Source: Coin Tegraph Cryptocurrency mining firm Hut 8 increased its hashrate by 79% during the first quarter of the year. According to Hut8’s latest quarterly report released on May 8, the firm saw a net loss of $134.3 million despite revenue of $21.8 million. The firm’s CEO, Asher Genoot, explained that this was a result…
Source: The Verge Bill Gates took aim at President Donald Trump and Elon Musk during an interview with The New York Times, saying funding cuts to USAID will cause childhood deaths to increase. “On childhood deaths, which over the next few years should have gone from five million to four million — now, unless there’s…
Source: Bitcoinist Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Bitcoin just surpassed the $99K price point as a new bull run promises to break all records. Let’s see what’s happening with Bitcoin, why it’s rallying now, and which new crypto you should buy to stay ahead of the pack….
Source: Live Mint Wall Street’s key stock indices opened higher on Thursday on hopes of a trade agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom. US President Donald Trump said he was set to announce a trade deal with the UK. At the opening bell, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 198.6 points, or…
Source: The Verge Meta is developing what’s described as “super-sensing” vision software that can recognize people by name, according to The Information. The company is reportedly working on two pairs of smart glasses for next year, internally called Aperol and Bellini, and has recently reworked its processes for assessing privacy and safety risks to release…
Source: Coin Tegraph Bitcoin (BTC) has long been branded as “digital gold,” a store of value for believers in scarcity, decentralization and self-sovereignty. As institutional interest grows, geopolitics shift, and new layers emerge on Bitcoin’s stack, is it time for the narrative to evolve? In this episode of The Clear Crypto Podcast, hosts Nathan Jeffay…
Source: Bitcoinist Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure In a landmark fusion of traditional education and cutting-edge digital finance, Scotland’s Lomond School has unveiled the Satoshi Scholarships, establishing the world’s first Bitcoin-powered scholarship program. Partnering with renowned economist Dr Saifedean Ammous, author of The Bitcoin Standard, this pioneering…
Source: The Verge Alienware is introducing a pair of new, more affordable gaming laptops: the Aurora 16 and 16X, starting at $1,149 and $1,949, respectively. Unlike the flagship Area-51 laptops announced back at CES, the Auroras are meant to be a little more versatile, portable, and comfortable for general laptop use. They replace the older…
Source: Venture Beat Don’t miss the ESA is hosting the Accessibility in Gaming Lunch at GamesBeat Summit 2025 in Los Angeles, on Tuesday, May 20. Read Full Article
Source: Coin Tegraph Smart contract platform Rootstock, the home of decentralized finance (DeFi) on Bitcoin, saw a sharp increase in network security and mining engagement in the first quarter of 2025, even as activity cooled. Merged mining participation surged to an all-time high of 81%, up from 56.4% in Q4 2024, driven by the integration…
