Metaverse stocks Nvidia and Roblox fall as Facebook parent Meta’s Web3 business reports massive loss

A massive loss in Facebook-parent Meta’s Web3 division spurred a sell-off in metaverse stocks. Chipmaker Nvidia and gaming platform Roblox both fell in the aftermath of the earnings report. Meta wiped out more than $200 billion from its market value Thursday. Sign up here for our daily newsletter, 10 Things Before the Opening Bell. Metaverse… Continue reading Metaverse stocks Nvidia and Roblox fall as Facebook parent Meta’s Web3 business reports massive loss

The biggest bitcoin miner in Texas is shutting down ahead of blast of winter weather in the state

Bitcoin miner Riot Blockchain is voluntarily powering down its operations ahead of a new major winter storm. Riot Blockchain is the biggest bitcoin miner in Texas and among the biggest publicly traded crypto mining firms. It initiated preparation to shut down its Whinstone facility Tuesday and will remain powered down until the extreme weather moves… Continue reading The biggest bitcoin miner in Texas is shutting down ahead of blast of winter weather in the state

El Salvador’s Chivo bitcoin wallet gets a new software developer after complaints about ID theft and disappearing funds

El Salvador has signed up software developer AlphaPoint to improve its Chivo bitcoin wallet. People using the wallet have complained about issues like disappearing funds and identity theft. El Salvador issued the wallets to citizens after it adopted bitcoin as legal tender last year. El Salvador has enlisted a new crypto software provider for its… Continue reading El Salvador’s Chivo bitcoin wallet gets a new software developer after complaints about ID theft and disappearing funds

Best Outdoor Fire Pits of 2022

There really is something special about sitting outside by an open fire, telling stories, drinking hot chocolate, roasting marshmallows, or cooking hot dogs. Almost everyone has a great memory of time spent with loved ones around a campfire. Campfires are indeed magical places, but building one from scratch is difficult, tending it is a pain,… Continue reading Best Outdoor Fire Pits of 2022

Remote Working Benefited Bosses Over Workers: Survey

Remote working during the pandemic appeared to have benefited executives more while many employees expressed discontent about their work-life balance, according to a survey conducted by Economist Impact. Only 25% of employees said they felt a positive impact to their productivity levels as they worked from home during the first 18 months of the pandemic. Less… Continue reading Remote Working Benefited Bosses Over Workers: Survey

Alphabet stock split aims to bring Google shares to the masses

At $138, a share of the tech giant hasn’t been this cheap since 2005 Author of the article: Bloomberg News Jeran Wittenstein and Vivianne Rodrigues Alphabet Inc. said late Tuesday it will increase its outstanding shares by a 20-to-1 ratio, aiming to entice the numerous small investors who have flocked to the stock market during… Continue reading Alphabet stock split aims to bring Google shares to the masses

Darker market mood sets in one year after meme stock frenzy

Investors shift from speculation to safety as Fed prepares to press the brakes Author of the article: Financial Times Eric Platt and Nicholas Megaw in New York and Joshua Oliver in London Day traders on Reddit, some of whom amassed on the r/WallStreetBets message board, helped pump up so-called meme stocks, whose shares are now… Continue reading Darker market mood sets in one year after meme stock frenzy