Quantum Computing: what it is and why everyone is looking for it
Quantum computing, a revolutionary technology that harnesses the principles of quantum physics, is poised to perform calculations that are beyond the reach of classical computers. By processing information in parallel…
Cryptoverse: Ether fettered by fate of spot ETF proposals
By Lisa Pauline Mattackal and Medha Singh (Reuters) – Cryptocurrency ether is struggling to keep pace with soaring big brother bitcoin. The no. 2 cryptocurrency, which commands less than a…
Bank of England sets out conditions for ‘digital sandbox’
By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s financial regulators on Wednesday launched a public consultation on their new “sandbox” for trading digital securities in “real world situations” to keep up…
Meet the talent: Kiki Paschalidou, Creative Web & Digital Solutions
Place of residence: Ireland Position: Creative Web & Digital Solutions Please describe a day in your life Each day is dynamic and filled with creativity. I start with reviewing project updates…
The British Library hack is a clear warning for all libraries
Recently, the British Library’s computer systems were the victims of an assault orchestrated by the infamous ransomware group Rhysida. This attack resulted in numerous essential systems of the Library being…
Can we still trust in Bitcoins?
It is a golden period for those invested in Bitcoins. The world’s best-known and most traded cryptocurrency is experiencing a new spring, setting records week by week, indeed hour by…
What is bitcoin’s ‘halving’, and does it matter?
By Elizabeth Howcroft and Tommy Reggiori Wilkes, LONDON (Reuters) – As bitcoin’s price reaches new heights, attention is turning to its upcoming “halving” and whether it is playing a role…
Hacker forum post claims UnitedHealth paid $22 million ransom in bid to recover data
By Raphael Satter WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A post on a hacker forum popular with cybercriminals has claimed UnitedHealth Group paid $22 million in a bid to recover access to data…
US EIA could request bitcoin power use survey under longer timeline
By Laila Kearney NEW YORK (Reuters) – The U.S. Department of Energy’s statistical arm may seek a new survey of bitcoin mining electricity use, which will include a longer approval…
‘Worldcoin’: eyes on the new crypto in Asia
In July 2023, OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman launched a new cryptocurrency named “Worldcoin” after three years of development. With the company introducing widely-known artificial intelligence-assisted products, such as ChatGPT, the…