US Dollar Reaches Thirteen-year High Amid Interest Rate Hike Expectations
It is safe to say the that US Dollar has been on a tear throughout 2016. Throughout the entire year, the currency has shown a bullish tendency, and that …
After Banning Several Bitcoin Sites, Russia Now Blacklists LinkedIn
November 17, 2016
News, Technology
The Russian government has made a fair few unusual decisions in recent years. Several websites and platforms have been blocked by ISPs, with some decisions eventually overturned by local …
European Commission Establishes Internal Fintech Task Force
Virtually every nation, country, city, and overarching governmental body is looking closely at the fintech sector right now. The European Commission has set up an internal fintech task force …
SpaceX Wants To Create A Global Satellite-based High-Speed Internet Network
November 17, 2016
News, Technology
Internet access can come in many forms. The vast majority of people receive internet connectivity through their mobile data plan, whereas others use a finger or DSL connection. But …
Nearly Every Top 500 Supercomputer Runs On Linux
November 16, 2016
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Supercomputers are one of those topics that keep a large part of the world guessing as to their meaning. One thing everyone can agree on, however, is how Linux …
Leaked Documents Indicate FBI Spied On Every TorMail User in 2013
A lot of important news hardly ever gets picked up by mainstream media these days. About a week ago, several documents were leaked indicating how the FBI received permission …
Close to 77% Of Payment Terminals Will Be NFC-Ready By 2020
Mobile and contactless payments are slowly becoming the new norm all over the world. Unfortunately, not every point of sale terminal accepts these payment options, as they do not …
UK Fintech Investment Numbers Decline By 26% in Q3 2016
There has been a lot of financial talk regarding what the Brexit means, and how it will affect Britain’s economy. Some experts warn that this “depression” spells disaster for …
Taiwan Wants Uber Apps Gone From Google Play And Apple App Store
November 16, 2016
News, Technology
Uber is a brilliant company that is praised as often as criticised. In Taiwan the current plan is to have Uber apps removed from the Apple and Google Play …