Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin surprised the crash didn’t happen sooner

On September 1, Vitalik Buterin gave an interview to business writer Noah Smith and the Ethereum co-founder talked a lot about bitcoin and the long-term security of the network. Buterin also discussed the crash of the cryptoeconomy and insisted that …

Puerto Rico declares state of emergency due to increase in monkeypox cases

The governor of Puerto Rico, Pedro Pierluisi, has declared a state of emergency due to the spread of monkeypox in the country in order to allow the Ministry of Health to implement new public safety measures. The president has signed …

U.S. lawmaker says there’s “too much money and power” behind crypto-currencies to ban them

U.S. Representative Brad Sherman says Congress has not banned crypto-currencies because “there’s too much money and power behind them“. He elaborates, “Money for lobbying and money for campaign contributions works, otherwise people wouldn’t do it, and that’s why we haven’t …

Voting begins in the referendum on Chile’s new constitution

This Sunday at 8.00 a.m. (14.00 in peninsular Spain) has begun the vote on the draft Constitution drawn up by the Constitutional Convention after almost a year of work. The polls will close ten hours later, with the possibility of …

Sub Mini, Sonos’ first ‘affordable’ woofer, appears in first photos

Sonos products have never been “cheap”, including the company’s new more affordable soundbar, the Ray, being significantly more expensive than other companies’ entry-level models. However, one device that has always been available at a very high price, with no real …

Europe’s cheapest city for holidays: where to take a city break and come home with money

If you don’t have much money but still want to go on holiday, find out that Athens is the cheapest city in Europe for a city break. It has been ranked as the cheapest location on the continent for a …

Sturgeon calls plan to scuttle Scottish independence ‘desperate’

Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has branded as “desperate” the idea of new British legislation that would limit hopes of Scottish independence. “Only those who fear losing feel the need to change the democratic goalposts. This desperate suggestion is proof …

Billionaire David Rubenstein is optimistic about the future of crypto-currencies through regulation

Billionaire David Rubenstein, founder of Carlyle Group, believes that US lawmakers will not push to unduly regulate the crypto industry. Noting that he is bullish on crypto, the billionaire investor said, “the greatest fortunes are made when people go against …

Liz Truss falls in popularity polls with voting close

Sep. 4 () – The latest recent polls show that support for candidate Liz Truss is waning with the British electorate, ahead of whether she will win against Rishi Sunak in the Conservative Party primaries, results to be released this …

Ocean Viking’ disembarks 459 migrants rescued in the Mediterranean in Italy

The humanitarian ship ‘Ocean Viking’ has received permission to disembark 459 migrants rescued in Mediterranean waters at the Italian port of Taranto. The NGO SOS Mediterranée, owner of the ship, has reported that the vessel has arrived this Sunday morning …

Petro says FARC dissidents “very likely” to blame for attack on police officers

The President of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, has assured that it is very likely that those responsible for this Friday’s attack against a Colombian Police vehicle that left seven agents dead and one wounded in the east of the country are …

Costa Rican Police seize more than two tons of cocaine destined for Europe

Costa Rican police have seized 2.5 tons of cocaine at a cargo terminal in Moin, in the province of Limon, on the Caribbean coast. Public Security Minister Jorge Torres reported Saturday that agents discovered and seized a total of 2.5 …