Square’s recently announced $50 million investment in bitcoin (BTC) is a “strong vote of confidence for the future of bitcoin” and a signal the payments company sees “a lot of potential” for the cryptocurrency as an asset, JPMorgan analysts said in a report dated Tuesday. While Square’s $50 million investment pales next to MicroStrategy’s recent...
Day: <span>14 October 2020</span>
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Bolt Drivers Strikes Against the Company’s Introduction of its ‘Bolt Go product’
A strike by some South African drivers of the Bolt e-hailing service continued on Tuesday. There has been discontent among Bolt drivers since July, when the company first introduced its Bolt Go product, with fares that are 20% cheaper than standard rates. Drivers protested against the product, and launched a strike in response at the time. The...
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Finance Minister Tito Mboweni asked for Extension to table Medium Term Budget on 28 October
Finance Minister Tito Mboweni has requested an alternate date of Wednesday, 28 October to table the 2020 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement. The tabling of the budget is scheduled for 21 October. In his correspondence to the Speaker, Mboweni highlights the recent complex decisions taken by Cabinet in respect of the 2020/21 adjusted estimates. He...
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European Union Lawmakers are after Big Tech Companies to minimise their Power
EU lawmakers are writing a “hit list” of Big Tech companies to target with tougher regulations, sources familiar with the matter told the Financial Times. The sources did not say which names are on the list so far, but said it will feature up to 20 large tech companies, and that it is likely to include...
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Apple Unveils the Latest iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max
Alongside its vanilla iPhone 12 and its mini counterpart, Apple also introduced its high-end editions to the line-up: the iPhone 12 Pro and the iPhone 12 Pro Max. Both the 6.1-inch Pro and 6.7-inch Pro Max debut new premium materials like its “surgical-grade stainless steel band,” “precision-milled matte glass back,” and a new Ceramic Shield front cover that “dramatically improve...
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How To Get The Best Deals On Amazon Using Alexa: Here’s how
Since the original Amazon Echo release back in 2014, Amazon’s array of Alexa-enabled devices has grown exponentially and the voice-activated helpers have quickly become a staple in the modern home. Whether we’re rocking a Dot, a Show or even just the Alexa app on Android or iOS, we’ve come to rely on this virtual personal assistant for everything from checking the weather forecast...