Block Earnings Report: Dorsey’s Bitcoin Blueprint The Announcement With the launch of Square’s Bitcoin Conversions product, which allows sellers to automatically convert a portion of their sales into bitcoin holdings, we are announcing our new corporate balance sheet dollar cost average (“DCA”) program. Under this program, each month we will be investing 10% of Block’s…
The Consequences of Refusing to Accept Election Results Donald Trump’s Controversial Stance Donald Trump was facing a backlash Thursday after declining to pledge he will accept the results of the 2024 presidential election if he loses, as he repeated his false claims that he was cheated in the 2020 vote. This controversial stance has sparked…
Ethereum and Arbitrum: A Closer Look at the Cryptocurrency Market Ethereum and Arbitrum tokens have established a name for themselves in the cryptocurrency market. Recently, Ethereum’s price surged to over $3,300 before facing a sharp decline. Meanwhile, Arbitrum is attracting attention with its plan to unlock 3.5% of its circulating tokens, which could significantly influence…
Standing Tall: President Museveni’s Fight Against Youth Unemployment in Bukedi The Impact of Skilling Initiatives Leaders in the Bukedi sub-region have lauded President Museveni for fighting unemployment among the youth through skilling. They say the skills acquired through the Presidential Zonal Industrial Hub initiative usher them into the money economy. According to the Minister of…
If you were to consult conspiracy theorists about who they believe “runs the world,” they’d likely mention global banking behemoths like Citigroup, Bank of America, and JPMorgan Chase, alongside oil titans such as Exxon Mobil and Shell. Consumer goods giants like Apple, McDonald’s, and Nestle might also make their list. Yet, in a surprising twist……
What Happened to Gazprom? A Tale of Red Numbers Once upon a time in Russia… Once upon a time, in the land of vodka and matryoshka dolls, there was a state-controlled energy giant called Gazprom. For almost a quarter of a century, Gazprom had been the golden child of the Russian economy, raking in profits…
Student Protests Escalate Over Gaza War Violence Erupts as Police Move In Recent student protests at more than 25 universities across the US have taken a turn for the worse as tensions rise over the ongoing conflict in Gaza. What started as peaceful demonstrations have now become violent clashes between protesters and law enforcement, with…
Making Waves in Blockchain Innovation The Rise of MicroStrategy Orange MicroStrategy, known for being the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, continues to make headlines with its latest venture into blockchain innovation. The company has recently announced the launch of a decentralized identity service named “MicroStrategy Orange.” This new initiative utilizes the Bitcoin network’s Ordinals protocol…
