Sir Clive Sinclair: Inventor behind the home computer and pocket calculator dies September 17, 2021 Inventor Sir Clive Sinclair – the man behind the home computer and the pocket calculator – has died at the age of 81. The computing pioneer passed away at his London home yesterday morning, according to his daughter Belinda Sinclair. Sinclair, known for his ZX models, received a tribute from Tesla and SpaceX boss [...]
A confusing catalogue of crypto curiosities – what a week that was! September 17, 2021 It's been a strange week in the world of crypto, writes Jason Bourne, as we reflect on a catalogue of curiosities.
Bitcoin edges closer to $50k as Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin makes Time September 16, 2021 Bitcoin is back above $48k again this morning, as bulls eye another chance to creep over the psychologically-important $50k mark.
Solana outage fixed as wider cryptocurrency market recovers September 15, 2021 Bitcoin continues its recovery after last week’s crash, currently sitting at more than $47,000 for the first time in five days.
Bitcoin and co calm the markets after yesterday’s news storm September 14, 2021 The crypto markets are looking a little more buoyant today, echoing a general uplift across the traditional markets after the S&P closed higher yesterday for the first time in six days.
As electric cars follow the trajectory of the smartphone, software will be the turf war September 13, 2021 When Steve Jobs launched Apple’s iPhone in January 2007, the mobile phone industry was turned on its head. At the time, Jobs described the iPhone as a “revolutionary product” and said that Apple was “reinventing the phone”. This was a rare occasion where a businessman’s hubris was justified. With the iPhone, Apple changed the way [...]
Michael Saylor buys up another 5,050 Bitcoin for MicroStrategy September 13, 2021 MicroStrategy – the world’s first PLC to hold Bitcoin – has bought more of the flagship cryptocurrency, taking its total holdings to a staggering 114,042 BTC worth almost $5.1bn.
Bitcoin steadies in the water as global markets continue to look fearful September 13, 2021 Bitcoin continues to hold steady around the $45k level this morning, where it traded for most of the weekend.
Bitcoin takes some giant steps towards mass adoption September 10, 2021 The world watches El Salvador, Cuba and Ukraine embrace Bitcoin as cryptocurrency adoption steps up a gear.
Which companies can help Europe achieve its “Fit for 55” plans? September 10, 2021 Last month, the European Commission released its “Fit for 55” proposals. These set out how the European Union should reach its legally-binding target to cut net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to 55% below 1990 levels by 2030. That target will be an important milestone on the road to reach net zero emissions by 2050. The [...]