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Goldman Sachs might launch its own ‘cryptocurrency’ – just like JP Morgan

Jun28
by on June 28, 2019 at 1:09 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, cryptocurrency, Hard Fork


American banking giant Goldman Sachs might be following in the footsteps of its competitor JP Morgan. The bank is considering launching its own cryptocurrency. In an interview with French financial newspaper Les Echos today, Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon said that they are doing extensive research on the concept of “tokenization.” Solomon expressed his belief in the potential of blockchain-based digital currency in enabling frictionless cross-border payments. Similar to JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs believes such a currency will need to be backed by actual fiat currencies. According to Solomon, cryptocurrency regulations are likely to see a change in near future. I think regulators around…

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How to simplify your shopping routine with these handy apps

Jun28
by on June 28, 2019 at 12:43 pm
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Basics


Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. I hate shopping. I hate the aisles. I hate the noise and the random tannoy announcements. I hate the chaotic changes in smells and temperature as I drag myself from the deli counter to the cold section. I hate unexpected items in the bagging area. But most of all, I hate remembering what I need to buy. When I go shopping I like to operate with military precision. I like to start out with a…

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Here’s why your Slack messages are double-posting. Here’s why your Slack messages are double-posting.

Jun28
by on June 28, 2019 at 12:17 pm
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Insider


Users of Slack, the hugely popular messaging platform, are reporting a weird glitch that’s resulting in messages being duplicated multiple times, or simply refusing to send. To give you a sense of what that looks like, check out this screenshot from TNW’s own internal Slack team. The @thenextweb newsroom is currently overrun with double-posts, seemingly due to a random glitch with @SlackHQ. Anyone else seeing this? pic.twitter.com/NueY6jISkN — Matthew Hughes (@matthewhughes) June 28, 2019 So far, it looks like the issue isn’t confined to one geographic area. We’ve confirmed reports that the issue is appearing to users based in Europe,…

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CHEAP: Stabilize your life with $80 off DJI’s Osmo pocket handheld

Jun28
by on June 28, 2019 at 12:14 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Plugged


Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! When I travel, I snap a lot of pictures with my phone. But, I am not a big fan of phones’ video capabilities. I’ve always wanted a handy device that can shoot high-quality videos and truncate any shakiness of my hands. Recently, I found out that a lot of my journalist friends use gimbals with built-in video recording capabilities to shoot at events. So, I began searching for a nice product, and voila! I came across DJI’s Osmo Pocket Handheld 3 Axis Gimbal Stabilizer which is…

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CNBC-shilled cryptocurrency exchange Bitsane pulls exit scam on 246K users

Jun28
by on June 28, 2019 at 10:16 am
Posted In: Around the Web, blockchain, cryptocurrency, Hard Fork


Irish cryptocurrency exchange Bitsane has reportedly pulled an exit scam and disappeared with hundreds of thousands of dollars in cryptocurrency belonging to its users, reports Forbes. Bitsane’s website, which reportedly boasted 246,000 registered users, has been offline since (at least) June 17, when its Facebook and Twitter accounts noted to be offline. LinkedIn accounts for key employees have also been scrubbed. The company itself filed for dissolution on May 16, but curious circumstances – including a separate company (Bitsane Limited) incorporated in the UK in 2017 – have attracted doubt. According to Forbes, affected users have been comparing in a…

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