technology
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Bernstein Research analysts project that Bitcoin could reach $200,000 by the end of 2025, a figure they consider “conservative” given the cryptocurrency’s anticipated growth trajectory. This target builds on Bitcoin’s increasing institutional adoption, which is significantly fueled by U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs approved earlier in the year. These ETFs have already attracted over $60 billion…
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Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) are set to vote in the upcoming U.S. elections by casting their ballots from space. This initiative ensures that even those in orbit can exercise their voting rights. The process begins with astronauts completing a Federal Post Card Application before their mission, indicating their intent to vote from…
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The Central Bank of Argentina (BCRA) made history by becoming the first central bank globally to host a live Bitcoin mining exhibit as part of an art display. The exhibition, titled Art, Artificial Intelligence, and the Future of the Economy, features real crypto mining rigs and installations by artist Alberto Echegaray, including the notable “Moneyballs”—spheres…
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Brave and Microsoft Edge have sparked a humorous social media rivalry, as seen in Brave’s playful response to a recent post from the Microsoft Edge account. The exchange began when Microsoft Edge posted an image, depicting a familiar pop culture character looking surprised, captioned, “When users come back after trying a new browser.” In an…
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General Motors (GM) is committing $625 million to expand its lithium production capacity through a joint venture with Lithium Americas Corp., aiming to secure domestic lithium supplies critical to electric vehicle (EV) battery production. The investment focuses on the Thacker Pass project in Nevada, which holds North America’s largest known lithium deposit, targeting an annual…
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SpaceX to Bring NASA Astronauts Home in 2025
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Boston Dynamics recently released a video showcasing their advanced humanoid robot, Atlas, performing a workout session as a quick warm-up before work. In the video, Atlas executes multiple push-ups, demonstrating enhanced agility and motor control. These updates underscore Boston Dynamics‘ ongoing commitment to advancing humanoid robotics technology, which includes refining the robot’s control algorithms and…
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Michael Saylor’s recent comments on Bitcoin self-custody have sparked considerable debate within the cryptocurrency community. In an interview, Saylor suggested that relying on large financial institutions—often referred to as “too big to fail” banks—could be a safer option than individual self-custody, which he argued increases seizure risks, particularly when managed by non-regulated entities. He referred…
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Clone Robotics has introduced a revolutionary android torso that mirrors human biomechanics, featuring a fully actuated bimanual design powered by artificial muscles. The torso’s structure includes a rigid cervical spine, functional elbow joints, and a complex array of joints in the shoulders, enabling lifelike movements and superior adaptability across a range of tasks. With 124…
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To remotely monitor and control individual sockets on a Power Distribution Unit (PDU) using Modbus communication, Modbus-TCP can be employed to access and modify specific registers over a network. Each socket (or outlet) on the PDU is associated with unique register addresses that allow users to read the status (on/off) or control the power state.…
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Changpeng Zhao, widely known as CZ and the former CEO of Binance, reportedly experienced a significant increase in his wealth during his four-month incarceration. An analysis by Forbes suggests CZ’s net worth surged by $3 billion, equating to approximately $25 million gained per day while in prison. This surprising financial growth is attributed to CZ’s…
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The U.S. Treasury has identified a notable trend in which the rising use of stablecoins is significantly increasing the demand for U.S. Treasury bills. Treasury reports reveal that stablecoin assets now leverage approximately $120 billion in collateral tied up in T-bills and Treasury-backed repo transactions. This shift has resulted from stablecoins’ reliance on liquid, short-term…
