Leonid Volkov, a key strategist for imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, was brutally attacked outside his home in Vilnius, Lithuania, on Tuesday night. The motive behind the assault and the identity of the attacker remain unclear. A History of Dissent Silenced This violent incident comes just a month after Navalny’s unexpected death in a … Read more
The Democratic nominee for the impending 2024 presidential election is Joe Biden, the 46th President of the United States. Biden had a big advantage due to his tenure, despite age concerns, and he had no real competition from members of his own party. His triumph in multiple states throughout the primary season cemented his status … Read more
Ethereum, the leading blockchain platform known for its smart contract functionality and decentralized applications, is gearing up for a significant upgrade known as Dencun. This upgrade holds the promise of revolutionizing transaction fees on the Ethereum network, particularly for layer-2 solutions. The Significance of Layer-2 Blockchains Layer-2 blockchains have emerged as crucial scaling solutions for … Read more
Nigerian Crypto Investors’ Reaction to Binance’s Departure: The Nigerian government banned Binance naira operations, raising concerns among experts and crypto enthusiasts. Experts worry about its impact on the economy, especially youth unemployment. Economist’s Perspective Economist Shedrach Israel likened the Binance ban to using paracetamol for malaria, stating it won’t solve the naira’s issues. He … Read more
Bitcoin hits even another high, and Ether surpasses $4,000: As it climbs to $72,750.16, Bitcoin keeps rising and sets yet another record high. The price increase of the leading cryptocurrency, coupled with erratic trading, represents an important turning point in its history. The quiet trading of the previous week gave way to fresh energy, driven … Read more
Crypto Investors in Nigeria React to Binance’s Exit: The recent announcement by Binance to suspend naira-to-dollar exchange services has sent shockwaves through the Nigerian cryptocurrency community. Investors are now faced with the prospect of trapped funds as Binance halts withdrawals and delists spot trading pairs against the naira. This move, initiated following a dispute with … Read more
Ukraine war: Russian vessels are being repelled by sea drones: Group 13, the Ukrainian military intelligence organization, has employed sea drones to contest Russian naval dominance in the Black Sea. These drones, created and run by a covert unit, have changed the face of naval warfare in the area by successfully locating and neutralizing Russian ships. The Rise of Sea Drones In recent years, Ukrainian sea drones have emerged as a formidable … Read more
Trump claims that banning TikTok would only benefit “the enemy of the people” Facebook: Former US President Donald Trump has criticized a congressional bill aiming to force TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, to sell the app or face a ban in the United States. Trump, who attempted to ban TikTok during his presidency, argues that such … Read more
Russia detains South Korean man on espionage charges: A South Korean man, Baek Won-soon, has been detained in Russia on suspicion of espionage. The arrest took place in the far-eastern city of Vladivostok at the beginning of the year. Baek Won-soon is currently held in a Moscow jail, with little information available regarding his case. … Read more
Reason why phone companies makes phone repair from third parties service hard: In the busy streets of New York City, Dara Weinstein, a 24-year-old actor, writer, and producer, experienced a series of unfortunate events with her iPhone 11. From somersault mishaps to comedy sketch slip-ups, her phone’s screen bore the brunt of her adventures, leaving … Read more