Archive for June 2022
Why EU plans to make common charger mandatory for Apple iPhones and other devices
The European Commission and lawmakers plan to enforce a law on device manufacturers like Apple and other electronics companies. This law makes it mandatory for all electronics companies, including Apple, to create devices that have a common charging port. On Tuesday, the commission agreed to a common charger, the USB Type-C, for all devices, including […]
How Metaverse can change Cryptocurrency, may be worth $13 trillion by 2030
In a recent report released by Citi, the US investment bank says the Metaverse economy may be valued at $13 trillion by 2030. Citi examined all the possibilities of the Metaverse, including fiat money, Crypto, stablecoins, and in-game tokens. According to the global banking giant, to create a smooth user experience, interoperability and seamless trade […]
Why businesses should beware as Smart contracts can reshape legal arrangements
As an employee, it’s almost a rite of passage to have your employer be late on your paycheck. This inconvenience occurs at least once a year. In fact, according to a recent payroll survey, 44% of employees had experienced late payments. The frustration of a late paycheck is a domino effect that affects every area […]
New York lawmakers enact a new prohibition on Bitcoin mining
The New York State Senate has passed a ban that will stop issuing new licenses for Bitcoin mining projects that rely on electricity generated by fossil-fuel power plants. This law will cut back the recent growth in the Bitcoin mining sector in New York. The bill was enacted by the state Assembly earlier this year. […]
China-linked hackers exploit a fresh vulnerability in Microsoft Office
China-linked hackers are remotely executing malicious code on Windows systems by exploiting a new Microsoft Office vulnerability known as “Follina.” According to a threat analysis study by security firm Proofpoint, the unpatched Microsoft zero-day vulnerability has already been exploited by hackers associated with the Chinese government. The security firm announced this week that a hacking […]
Code Intelligence raises $12M Series A Funding.
In an announcement made by application security testing platform Code Intelligence, the company stated it had raised $12 million in Series A funding. The funding round was led by Tola Capital. The startup was founded in 2018 and is located in Bonn, Germany. The co-founders are Sergej Dechand, Khaled Yakdan, and Matthew Smith. Dechand and […]