A tough year for bitcoin miners, as fewer BTC mining devices are profitable at current prices

Currently, with an electricity cost of $0.07 per kilowatt hour (kWh), only 18 application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) bitcoin mining devices are able to turn a profit at current prices. Current SHA256 ASIC models are not profitable at $0.12 per kWh, …

NFT sales continue to fall, with ETH-based NFTs experiencing a 20% drop last week – Bitcoin News Markets and Prices

Non-fungible token (NFT) sales over the past seven days end the year 13.97% lower than the previous week. Over the past week, statistics show that $147,054,554 in NFT sales were recorded by 334,668 NFT buyers. NFT sales continue to decline: …

LG announces a photo module capable of delivering 4X-9X optical zoom in a camera-less camera-bump phone format

LG Innotek announces a new camera design capable of delivering between 4X and 9X optical zoom from the format of a module thin enough to be slipped into the case of a camera-bump-free smartphone. Even with innovations such as periscope …

Bankrupt crypto-currency exchange FTX to start allowing customers in Japan to withdraw funds

FTX customers in Japan will soon be able to withdraw their funds that are currently frozen due to the bankruptcy process. Two FTX-owned crypto-currency exchanges, FTX Japan and Liquid, are developing a system to allow withdrawals by mid-February. FTX’s Japanese …

Samsung hires former Mercedes designer to model future Galaxy phones

Hubert H. Lee takes over as head of the MX Design Team, the division responsible for selecting designs for Samsung tablets and phones. “I am excited to join a company at the forefront of mobile innovation and lead the team …

Robert Kiyosaki buys even more bitcoin – He warns that SEC regulations will crush most crypto-currencies

Best-selling author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki, has revealed why he is buying more bitcoins. He warned that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulations “Will crush” most other crypto-currencies. Robert Kiyosaki buys more bitcoin and warns against …

The best gaming devices of 2022

The year 2022 was a very good year for gaming devices of all kinds. Many companies tried to innovate in this field, but only a few are easy to recommend or really stood out in the market. Without a new …

Developing global regulation of crypto-currencies is a priority for the G20 under India’s presidency

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) says that one of the priorities of the G20 under India’s presidency is to “develop a framework for global regulation, including the possibility of a ban, of unbacked crypto assets, stablecoins and defi.“India’s central …

China’s digital yuan is little used, says former central bank official

Trials of the digital yuan have produced disappointing results, according to a report citing the former head of research at China’s central bank. The new form of national currency has brought no benefits to banks and should expand beyond its …

FTX: US authorities to investigate Sam Bankman-Fried’s crypto wallets

According to the latest reports, federal prosecutors are investigating a series of crypto-currency transactions that online analysts have linked to digital wallets associated with crypto-currency mogul Sam Bankman-Fried. The amount of these funds has been estimated at more than $1 …

Treasury yields climb as investors anticipate a better market in 2023

U.S. Treasury yields rose Friday, Dec. 30, as investors anticipated potential developments and headwinds in 2023. The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield rose nearly 2 basis points to 3.8520% in early trading. In addition, the 2-year Treasury yield climbed more than …

Waze to display additional warnings for road sections with accident history

Adding to alerts for ice, fog and other hazards, Waze will display additional warnings for dangerous road sections known for numerous accidents. Soon, Waze will warn drivers traveling on documented road sections with an increased risk of road accidents, in …