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Bitcoin crosses $60,000 for first time
Bitcoin, which was launched in 2009, hit the headlines in 2017 after soaring from less than $1,000 in January to almost $20,000 in December of the same year
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Twitter mulls charging users for special content
The globally popular social media platform announced the potential new Super Follows service at its annual investor meeting, as it searches for new revenue streams beyond targeted advertising
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Bitcoin hits $1.0 trillion market cap
The total value of all bitcoin topped $1.0 trillion on February 19, capping a spectacular record-breaking week for the world’s most popular cryptocurrency. At about 1930 GMT, bitcoin zoomed to its latest all-time pinnacle at $55.155 after a string of corporate giants embraced the digital unit. With more than 18.6 million bitcoins created since the […]
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Facebook inflated its advertising audiences: Lawsuit
The social networking giant has been facing a class action lawsuit since 2018
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Escaping coronavirus lockdowns, tourists flock to Dubai
As much of the world tightens lockdowns to stem coronavirus, Dubai has flung its doors open, branding itself as a sunny, quarantine-free escape — despite a sharp rise in cases. While mask-wearing and social distancing are strictly enforced, life in the tourism-reliant emirate looks much like normal, with its restaurants, hotels and mega-malls open for […]
