Early investors of the cryptocurrency Bitcoin continue to see unprecedented returns on their initial investments this year and, as some experts predict, on into 2021. The price of online currency Bitcoin has exceeded expectations throughout November 2020, with its price rising above $19,000 USD again – the highest it has been since its terminal peak… Continue reading Bitcoin price likely to rise more in 2021
You are no longer allowed to ‘deny or distort’ the Holocaust on Facebook
Facebook announced today that it will ban content that “denies or distorts the Holocaust.” In a blog post titled “Removing Holocaust Denial,” VP of Content Policy Monika Bickert explains the company’s decision to bar such content, though she does not say what constitutes a “distortion” of the Holocaust. After reminding us that Facebook has recently banned… Continue reading You are no longer allowed to ‘deny or distort’ the Holocaust on Facebook
Covid-19 can linger on your mobile phone for 4 weeks, study says
The novel coronavirus can survive on mobile phone screens (as well as stainless steel and banknotes) for as much as 28 days, according to new research from our very own Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO). Previously it was believed that Covid-19 only lived for a few days on surfaces. As the authors of the study… Continue reading Covid-19 can linger on your mobile phone for 4 weeks, study says
Coronavirus lines pockets of Tech elite with extra billions
Since the start of the global pandemic in early January 2020, the effects and consequences of the COVID-19 virus have been widespread and extremely unpredictable. The outbreak is said to have started in a wet market, in Wuhan, the large, modern capital of Central China’s Hubei province. Yet, by late 2020 the virus has spread… Continue reading Coronavirus lines pockets of Tech elite with extra billions
QAnon banned from Facebook across all its platforms
In a bold move, the online tech giant Facebook has banned the controversial conspiracy theorist group QAnon. The ruling comes in one of Facebook’s broadest rules to be put in place yet, and a dramatic escalation in the scale of controls previously in place. The announcement came on August 19th, 2020 via a post on… Continue reading QAnon banned from Facebook across all its platforms
Neo Banks
Pic Creds : FMD Financial Everything You Need to Know About Neobanks It is no secret that throughout centuries, the banking industry evolved. It started when empires needed to find a way to conveniently pay for goods and services. From the idea of keeping assets in temples, banks evolved to what it is today. But… Continue reading Neo Banks
Fintech Start Ups That Made The Cut
7 Fintech Startups That Are Worth Mentioning in 2020 Fintech startups can be considered trendy these days. In 2018 alone, capital funding for such startups in the US reached $13 billion. The following year, this amount increased to $18 billion. Globally, fintech startups were able to generate $34.5 billion in funding. However, before you even start… Continue reading Fintech Start Ups That Made The Cut
All About Secure Payments
Ways to Offer Secure Payment To Your Customers Now that more businesses are transitioning towards online transactions, it is crucial to find ways on how to also offer protection to your customers. Credit and debit card fraud has been rampant worldwide given the number of people using their cards for payments both online and offline.… Continue reading All About Secure Payments
Embracing The Digital Way
Digital Payment Strategies To Make it Easy for Customers Businesses have no other choice but to embrace changes and go digital. It is something that small business owners shouldn’t be afraid of. Since the pandemic happened, 76% of small businesses have relied on digital technologies more than ever. In another survey, one-third of businesses believed that they… Continue reading Embracing The Digital Way
Paypal Case Study : How to Grow well During a Pandemic
Pic Credits: Business Insider PayPal’s Growth During the Pandemic A lot has changed over the past six months. Now that people are staying at home, more people are relying on digital transactions. Could it be that the future is now? Now that we are highly encouraged by health agencies to stay at home to prevent… Continue reading Paypal Case Study : How to Grow well During a Pandemic