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The National DigiFoundry shares a new Web3 guide to secure information sharing

The National DigiFoundry (NDF) Secure Information Sharing Workgroup has unveiled its Industry Guide on Secure Information Sharing Using Web3 Technologies, as reported to Finbold on Tuesday, January 28. Focusing on decentralization as the key component of secure communication, the guide introduces a number of strategies for dealing with information-sharing issues in sectors like healthcare, finance, and technology. Publication contributors include Art Seabolt of Constellation Network, Inc., Jaser Akuly of SIMBA Chain, Dr. Dragan Boscovic of Arizona State University, and many others. Picks for you If you put $1,000 in Bitcoin when FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried was sentenced, here's your return now 44 mins ago SONEX launches on Soneium’s mainne...

Amazon & Roku to Jump 400% in 5 Years? Why Experts Are All-In

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With Wall Street looking to repeat a positive performance last year, all eyes are on what stocks could have a monumental year. However, when it comes to investments, it is always important to have one eye strictly fixed on the long term. When it comes to that, Amazon (AMZN) and Roku (ROKU) have emerged as stocks that could bring a 400% return on investment (ROI) in five years, as experts look all in. The two companies represent some of the leaders in two very different spaces. Although Amazon has gotten in on the streaming wars in recent years, it has firmly stated itself as a prime technology, AI, and cloud computing stock. Moreover, Roku looks to continue establishing market share in what could be an exception run. So, could the companies skyrocket before 2030? Source: Amazon Also Read: Alphabet Stock: Why GOOGL is a Top NASDAQ Stock to Buy Now Amazon & Roku Emerge as Top Stocks to Watch Before 2030 When it comes to the stock market, ROI is among the most important statistics. In...

NVIDIA's RTX Blackwell Chip Unveiled: Will It Push NVDA Stock Beyond $160?

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The new Nvidia RTX Blackwell chip launched at CES 2025 could push Nvidia stock past $160. CEO Jensen Huang showed off the RTX Blackwell line at the event. The stock jumped 3.43% to $149.43 right after. “Blackwell is in full production, and the GPUs will be available for sale later in January,” Huang said at the event. Also Read: AI Predicts Ripple’s XRP To Breach $4: Here’s When NVIDIA’s RTX Blackwell Series: What the Latest Chip Means for Stock and Future Growth Source: Shacknews RTX Blackwell Lineup Details Source: Watcher Guru The RTX Blackwell chip powers the main RTX 5090, costing $2,000. Three other models round out the line: RTX 5080 ($999), 5070 Ti ($749), and 5070 ($549). Huang said the company had fixed its supply issues and could now make more chips. This new chip technology helps Nvidia meet the huge demand from gamers and AI users worldwide. Asian Market Response Asian chip stocks rose sharply after the RTX Blackwell news hit markets worldwide. “The...

Amazon (AMZN) Invests $4 Billion in AI Firm Anthropic

Amazon Inc (AMZN) is investing an additional $4 billion in AI startup Anthropic, a direct rival of AI powerhouse OpenAI. According to a Friday announcement, the two companies are continuing their partnership through funding after a previous $4B investment earlier this year by Amazon. Anthropic uses Amazon Web Services data centers for some of its computing needs, as well as AWS-designed AI chips. According to a press release Friday by Anthropic, the latest investment “establishes AWS as our primary cloud and training partner.” Additionally, the startup plans to use Amazon’s AI chips to develop its most advanced models. Amazon’s initial additional investment will be $1.3 billion, with the rest to follow in the form of convertible notes. Amazon’s total investment in Anthropic sits at $8 billion, making them a minority investor. What is Anthropic, Amazon’s Latest AI Venture? Anthropic was founded in 2021 by former employees of OpenAI, quickly becoming one of the ChatGPT d...

Crypto mass adoption is coming, but how fast?

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The latest Cointelegraph Report assesses the current growth rate of global cryptocurrency usage and tries to predict when crypto will reach mass adoption. Cryptocurrencies must reach mass adoption to unlock their maximum potential as a network technology and their value as financial assets.  As with other technologies, the adoption of crypto follows a classic bell curve: Starting from a small number of innovators, it grows as early adopters embrace it, moving into mass adoption as it expands to the early and late majority. Finally, it reaches those lagging behind in its final phase. Since its launch 14 years ago, Bitcoin’s (BTC) adoption has dramatically increased. The cryptocurrency has gone from being a fringe technology discussed by a small group of cypherpunks and nerds to being known worldwide, with some nation-states even adopting it as legal tender. According to most estimates, though, crypto’s global adoption rate is still in the single digits, which means it still remains...

How to send and receive payments on the Lightning Network

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Learn to use Lightning Network by setting up a wallet, funding it, and using it to make and receive payments. To send and receive payments on the Lightning Network, users must first set up a Lightning wallet and fund it with Bitcoin. From there, they can create payment channels and start transacting. This article will guide users through the process, from setting up their Lightning wallet to making their first Lightning payment. What is the Lightning Network The Lightning Network (LN for short, or simply “Lightning”) is a decentralized system for instant, high-volume micro payments that prevents users from delegating custody of funds to trusted third parties. It is a layer-2 protocol — a computer network built on top of the Bitcoin base layer (layer 1), the actual blockchain. The Lightning Network uses the Bitcoin base layer’s high protection standards to secure the network. Bitcoin is a payment system designed to be slow, and its transactions are finalized in as long as one hour; th...

EOS Network lands $60M investment and partnership from DWF Labs

DWF Labs invests over $60 million in a partnership with the EOS Network Foundation, providing a $45 million EOS token purchase agreement and a $15 million pledge for EOS-based projects to expedite growth and adoption. In its most substantial investment to date, DWF Labs, a digital asset market maker and investment firm, has announced an alliance with the EOS Network Foundation (ENF), entailing an investment deal worth over $60 million. EOS is a Layer-1 network for developers looking to build blockchain-based games (GameFi) and deploy decentralized applications (dApps). DWF is bolstering the EOS Network by means of a $45 million EOS token purchase agreement and a $15 million pledge to invest in businesses and projects based on EOS. This pledge is aimed at expediting the expansion and acceptance of the EOS Network. The ENF plays a pivotal role in the EOS network’s development by coordinating support, creating feedback loops for innovation, promoting community involvement, allocating...

9 essential finance terms you must know

Boost your financial literacy with nine essential terms. From interest to assets, improve your money management skills. Financial literacy is a critical life skill that can have a significant impact on an individual’s financial well-being and overall quality of life. It is important for individuals to continuously educate themselves on financial terms and concepts to make informed decisions and achieve their financial goals. Financial literacy is important for a variety of reasons: Making informed financial decisions: Those who are financially literate are able to make wise financial decisions that are consistent with their aims and values. This involves choices on how much to spend, save, invest and borrow. Avoiding financial pitfalls: Financial literacy can assist people in avoiding typical financial risks, such as high-interest debt, excessive spending and investment fraud. Creating long-term wealth: By knowing how to efficiently save and invest, people with financial literacy can ...