Joseph Lubin, co-founder of Ethereum and CEO of blockchain firm ConsenSys. Riccardo Savi | Getty Images for Concordia Summit The co-founder of Ethereum, Joseph Lubin, hit out at regulators likening the ether cryptocurrency to a security Wednesday, saying it was more akin to a commodity like oil. In an interview with CNBC’s Arjun Kharpal at
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Tesla told employees that it expects to lose the full $7,500 federal tax credit on its cheapest electric car because the batteries come from China. Since January, some electric automakers have been enjoying a surge in demand thanks to the new federal tax credit program for electric vehicles coming into place. Tesla has been the
COVID-19 vaccines do not cause disruptions to women’s periods, a new study suggests. Research led by the University of Edinburgh found that catching the virus can lead to some changes, such as missed or heavier periods, or bleeding between periods. Around one in five vaccinated women have reported changes to their periods after a COVID
Ziglu, a British cryptocurrency business, is exploring a cut-price sale nearly a year after agreeing an ultimately aborted takeover by Robinhood, the American fintech giant. Sky News has learnt that Ziglu, which offers crypto trading to thousands of customers, is in the process of hiring investment bankers to oversee a sale. City sources said the
Whisper it, but could the Brexit and Boris bandwagons be gradually trundling off into the distance? Let’s start with Brexit. The most politically important development of a packed Westminster Wednesday was arguably what didn’t happen. Boris Johnson, the European Research Group of Brexiteers and the DUP all objected to the government’s EU deal and yet
Fresh off its recent unveiling of a futuristic electric bicycle, Acer is now demonstrating two more wheeled contraptions. The first is a funky-looking electric scooter known as the Predator Extreme, while the second is a bike that looks much faster than it is: the eKinekt BD 3 exercise bike work desk. Both devices, launched under
The world’s first 3D-printed rocket made its launch debut on Wednesday night – but failed just three minutes into the flight. Made almost entirely of 3D-printed parts, the Terran 1 booster by California-based aerospace startup Relativity Space lifted off at 11.25pm local time from Florida’s Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. There was nothing aboard the
A national strike is taking place in France after President Emmanuel Macron’s circumvention of parliament to pass the divisive pension bill which would raise the retirement age by two years. The co-ordinated strikes are expected to cause widespread national chaos, as well as travel disruption to and from France. French airports will be hit, with
In this article BTC.BS=-USS BTC.CB= BTC.CM= Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Cryptocurrency industry insiders predict bitcoin could hit a new all-time high in 2023 and possibly reach $100,000. It comes after a noted investor bet that the digital currency could go to $1 million in 90 days. Chris Ratcliffe | Bloomberg | Getty Images
In this article COIN Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT In this photo illustration, the Coinbase logo is displayed on a smartphone screen. Rafael Henrique | SOPA Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images The Securities and Exchange Commission issued crypto exchange Coinbase a Wells notice, warning the company that it identified potential violations of U.S.
Tesla Model 3 used prices are now down 21.5% since last year’s peak. On average, the used price of Tesla’s cheapest vehicle is down by more than $11,000. Due to the high demand and short supply of new EVs, used EV prices went up at an impressive rate last year. At one point last year, used
3:31 PM ET Utah has officially renamed its spring game the 22 Forever Game in honor of late players Ty Jordan and Aaron Lowe, who both wore No. 22 for the Utes, the school announced on Wednesday. The game, which will be held on April 22, also serves as a fundraiser for the school’s 22
The deadline for the second bids on Manchester United has been extended as the top two contenders prepare to submit their offers, Sky News understands. Qatar‘s Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad submitted a new improved bid for Manchester United ahead of the original deadline but it is believed he is now fine-tuning the submission. It was
12:56 PM ET Associated Press ZURICH — Russia and Belarus teams were excluded by the International Ice Hockey Federation on Wednesday from all its world championships next season, including the women’s event in the United States. The IIHF cited security concerns for players, competition staff and fans — because of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine —
Cenkos Securities and finnCap Group, the London-listed brokers, are in advanced talks to merge in an all-share deal that will create the City’s biggest dedicated investment bank serving small-cap growth companies. Sky News has learnt that Cenkos and finnCap are close to agreeing a tie-up. An announcement from both companies is likely as soon as
Tesla has promised to plant double the number of trees that it will remove as part of the deforestation effort to build Gigafactory Mexico. There are a lot of eyes on a piece of land spanning 4,200 acres just outside of Monterrey since Tesla confirmed its plan to build a gigafactory there. Not much is
11:43 AM BST England fullback Freddie Steward has had his controversial red card from Saturday’s Six Nations game against Ireland rescinded by an independent disciplinary committee, the Six Nations said on Wednesday. Steward was sent off just before half-time of the game in Dublin after his elbow made contact with opposite number Hugo Keenan’s head,
According to a recent update from Volkswagen Passenger Cars CEO Thomas Schaefer, the Group intends to build at least four of its incoming EVs across its sub-brand’s current and upcoming facilities in Spain, including the VW ID.2, whose concept version, the ID.2all, was unveiled last week. Volkswagen Group currently has several footprints throughout Spain and
World Athletics has decided to exclude transgender women who have gone through male puberty from female events. The body’s president, Lord Coe, said “decisive action” had been taken to “protect the female category in our sport”. Lord Coe told a news conference in Monaco: “The council has agreed to exclude male-to-female transgender athletes, who have
In this article AAPL Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Texas Rangers first baseman Derek Dietrich (32) tags San Diego Padres catcher Austin Hedges (18) out at during the MLB game between the San Diego Padres and Texas Rangers on August 17, 2020 at Globe Life Field in Arlington, TX. Andrew Dieb | Icon Sportswire