Jack Ma reportedly crisscrossed China during long public silence
By Manskar Jack Ma’s clash with Beijing may have pushed him out of the public spotlight – but it didn’t stop him from taking to the skies. The billionaire Alibaba …
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Mysterious crypto investor reportedly bought $69M Beeple artwork
By Manskar A mysterious crypto investor who goes by the pseudonym “Metakovan” is the acquirer who reportedly paid more than $69 million for “Everydays: The First 5000 Days,” a so-called …
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Bitcoin market value tops $1 trillion again as price tops $54,000
By Manskar Bitcoin’s market value crossed the trillion-dollar mark once again Tuesday as the cryptocurrency’s recent rally regained some momentum. The price of the world’s biggest digital coin climbed about …
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Hedge funds hit hard by Reddit Rally bounced back in February
By Mcenery Some of the hedge funds hardest hit by January’s populist short squeeze have already begun recovering from the pain inflicted by retail traders looking to topple Wall Street. …
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You can now be a ‘millionaire’ in Venezuela for 50 cents
By Froelich All it takes to be a millionaire in Venezuela is a few American pennies: the beleaguered South American country’s economy is so bad, they’re introducing a million bolivar …
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Cryptocurrency trading exploded last month after Tesla’s bitcoin buy
By Manskar Cryptocurrency trading surged to record levels in February as the price of bitcoin swung wildly following Tesla’s $1.5 billion investment, new data show. Crypto trading volumes soared 17 …
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Longtime Tesla investor Ron Baron dumps nearly 2 million shares
By Manskar Billionaire Tesla bull Ron Baron recently sold about a quarter of his company’s stake in the electric-car maker — but not, he claims, because he thinks the stock is …
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Volvo plans to make only electric vehicles by 2030
By Elina Volvo says it will make only electric vehicles by 2030. But if you want one, you’ll have to buy it online. The Swedish automaker said that it is …
Read More Jack Ma loses title as China’s richest man after coming under scrutiny
By Alec Alibaba and Ant Group founder Jack Ma has lost the title of China’s richest man, a list published showed, as his peers prospered while his empire was put …
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Apple says all 270 US stores open for first time since pandemic began
By Elisa Apple said all its 270 US stores have been opened, the first time in almost a year after it was forced to shutter several outlets because of the …
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McDonald’s CEO vows to crack down on sexual harassment in the workplace
By Lisa McDonald’s chief executive is vowing to crackdown on sexual harassment at the Golden Arches in the wake of a new report detailing disturbing allegations by female employees. “Sexual …
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Billionaire LVMH boss Bernard Arnault takes Birkenstock stake
By Lisa Birkenstock, the maker of comfortable but decidedly unfashionable sandals, is jumping into bed with the king of luxury goods Birkenstock on Friday said it will sell a majority …
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DirecTV to become standalone company through $16B AT&T, TPG deal
By Alexandra Telecom giant AT&T has inked a deal with private equity firm TPG that calls for struggling satellite TV provider DirecTV to become a standalone company. The deal calls …
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Australian lawmakers push ahead with news law after Facebook concessions
By Steigrad Australian lawmakers advanced a bill that effectively will force Google and Facebook to pay media companies for news content, clearing the last major hurdle for legislation that could …
Read More Bitcoin bounces back over $50K after Square, MicroStrategy buy more
By Manskar Bitcoin climbed back above the $50,000 mark after getting another vote of confidence from major companies not named Tesla. The world’s biggest cryptocurrency recovered from its steep Tuesday …
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Ripple cryptocurrency crashes as MoneyGram puts relationship on ice
By Manskar Ripple Labs’ cryptocurrency tumbled after MoneyGram said it paused its relationship with the tech firm while it battles the feds in court. The price of XRP — the …
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Disney slaps ‘The Muppet Show’ with ‘offensive content’ disclaimer
By Elizalde Anyone who streams “The Muppet Show” on Disney+ will see a declaimer first — warning of “offensive content.” Disney released five seasons of the iconic show for streaming …
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WhatsApp pushes controversial privacy policy forward despite backlash
By Manskar WhatsApp is pressing ahead with a privacy policy update that sparked a backlash last month — but it promised to give people plenty of time to review the changes. …
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Facebook blocks news-sharing in Australia
By Steigrad Facebook said it is banning Australian users from reading or sharing news on its platform. The stunning announcement, which came just hours after News Corp. and Google unveiled …
Read More Bitcoin trades above $50,000 for the first time ever
By Manskar Bitcoin surged above $50,000 for the first time ever early Tuesday as a growing number of major companies warmed up to the world’s largest cryptocurrency. The bitcoin price …
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