As per data, 129 startups in the blockchain space raised roughly $2.6 billion in Q1 alone. This is bigger than the $2.3 billion raised by 341 startups in the whole of 2020. Investors gaining confidence 2020 was one of the most bullish years in the history of cryptocurrency. The price of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies rose sharply towards the end of the year, breaking several new highs. At the time, though, it seems the VCs were waiting on the sidelines to see what happens....

Finbold.com spoke exclusively with Mr. Pierce on various subjects like technology and specifically the blockchain. The presidential candidate highlighted the importance of using the blockchain technology to enhance financial inclusivity and why the US leadership should focus on such technologies. Mr. Pierce also explained how the existing cryptocurrency uncertainty is making the United States lose out to other regions like Europe and Asia. With the United States in debt, the candidate warned about the negative implications of the current situation on the dollar....

The company has consumed $108M during the first half of this year. Cash and equivalents at the end of June stood around $360M. Virgin Galactic announced to offer 23.6 million shares of its common stock at $19.50/share to generate cash for growth activities. The company expects gross proceeds to come in around $460.2 million. On the other hand, almost 700 customers have already submitted applications and prepayments for flights aboard SpaceShipTwo at $225K per ticket....

In a blog post, Virgin Money indicated that the move follows a steady drop in the number of customers using bank branches across the United Kingdom. The lender noted that the pandemic accelerated the drop, with customers preferring to conduct day-to-day transactions through digital platforms. Virgin Money relied on assessment around location, usage, proximity to alternative stores, and lease arrangements in selecting the branches to close. The branches that will close in early 2022 will see 112 employees rendered jobless....

This new move by Buffet nets him an indirect ownership of roughly 153 million shares or 16.4% ownership of the U.S. energy company, with a total estimated value of $9 billion. According to the filing, the bulk share purchase was made at the price of $55.39 per share. On average, it seems that Berkshire has paid $53 for OXY shares, and with the current trading price of $61.71, Buffett could have netted a $1 billion profit on his investment so far....

Your visibility plays an important role. People can only reach you if they find your profile and view it. It is only natural that you will gain more benefits from LinkedIn if you are more visible to people. There are many ways people can bump into your profile and view it. But what does “Found you via LinkedIn Profile” mean? So, let’s learn more about ‘Found You via LinkedIn Profile’ and other ways people can visit your LinkedIn profiles....

In such a case, you may fear touching them to avoid doing an action you never intended. If you opened iMessage and saw a green button indicating join and have never seen it, read the post to know what it means. If you opened iMessage, saw the Join message, and wondered what it means, this guide has explained everything you need to know. What Does Join Mean in iMessage? “Join” is usually indicated as a green button on iMessage....

You don’t have to be friends with the Facebook user if you want to see the friends that you have in common. In fact, going through your mutual friends can help you decide whether to accept and send a friend request from and to someone who you aren’t close with or a complete stranger. If you have 100 mutual friends and those friends are your friends in real life, you will start to think that maybe you have met them before and you just forgot about them....

The term has been used by many on social media platforms such as Twitter and Instagram. Users primarily use it at the beginning of a sentence. This implies what the user is about to say is the truth. Yet you have to understand what comes next after the slang. Perhaps the user is only describing anything that isn’t very exciting or interesting. In this blog post, we will discuss the abbreviation “NGL” on Snapchat....

These traders are not discouraged by a rising share price but rather motivated by it. They pin their hopes that this upward trajectory will continue for some time and give them a chance to sell at an even higher price. The following guide will examine momentum investing, how it works, the tools you need to apply for a successful strategy, and the pros and cons of this method. Momentum investing definition Momentum investing is a trading strategy in which investors buy assets with an upward price trend and sell them once they seem to have peaked....

The consumer rights and protection acquired from the EU law will remain active. However, the move by the UK to leave the EU has brought uncertainties for the financial services sector looking at the long-term. A recent report showed that over 1,400 EU-based firms have already applied for permission to remain in the UK after Brexit. At least 1,000 of them now plan to set up their first UK office....

It also has a built-in voice and text chat server for online games. Discord bot is a tool that may automate tasks on your Discord server. These bots help to make your work easier. You may use these bots to engage the community and moderate the server. Moreover, they help send automated messages welcoming new members or banning someone unwanted. This article will discuss Airhorn Solutions, Discord’s first bot. Also, learn how to make your own bot in no time to automate your community....

It can also be a way to keep tabs on what your ex is up to. If you’re wondering why your ex is looking at your Instagram stories, there could be a few reasons. Let us explore some of the most common reasons your ex is watching your Instagram stories. Reason #1: They Want to Get Back Together With You One of the most common reasons for the question, “why is my ex looking at my stories” is that they want to get back together....

It not only serves the purpose of entertainment but for most (if not all) influencers, it has become the primary means of earning their livelihood through social media marketing. Unfortunately, like other apps, TikTok has its share of issues and downtime. However, you need not worry! You have come to the right place. You’ve put in the time and effort; we are here to ensure that your content reaches your followers timely....

The flash issue might result from a glitch on the app, or an update rolled out by Snapchat’s team. However, unless your phone recently encountered mechanical damage, you have no reason to take it to a phone repair shop. However, you have to be sure the fault is only on Snapchat before you set about these solutions. In this article, we’ll see how you can fix the problem of your flash not working on Snapchat....

Often, the actions of ‘whales’, or those who hold vast amounts of a particular cryptocurrency, may be used as a basis for making evaluations. In terms of the XRP whales – those holding between one and ten million of the coin – one thing has been clear. Whales have collectively been accumulating the coin and currently hold their highest percentage of the asset’s supply in the last two months, as published by the on-chain and social metrics platform Santiment on May 25....

Analyzing its overall performance in the stock market it has been below average, and recent developments have not been particularly encouraging, with both the medium and short-term outlooks indicating a downward trend. ZOM has been trading in a $0.27 – $0.38 range for the last month, and it is presently trading towards the lows of this range. Notably, the penny stock is trading below its 20-day, 50-day, and 200-day simple moving averages (SMA), which stock trading investors typically use to identify an uptrend or downtrend, suggesting bearish momentum....

Bitcoin (BTC) is currently trading close to the psychologically significant threshold of $50,000. Using the daily charts, if BTC breaks over $50,000, traders will find the next major resistance at $61,000 on the daily charts. However, the first level of support goes down to $45,000, and the second level of support appears to be at $41,000. Currently, the worlds flagship digital asset is trading at $47,929, down 1.51% in the last 24 hours and down 4....

Speaking to Kitco News, Ammous said that previous crackdowns on Bitcoin from Chinese authorities have had little effect because the cryptocurrency has always rebounded amid such adversity. However, he acknowledged that the recent crackdown seems serious because 90% of the mining operations have been halted. Notably, the government has also waged war on crypto transactions. According to Ammous, Bitcoin will make a comeback because of its economic properties. The author notes that it is possible to ban aspects such as mining, but it becomes difficult to stop people from transacting in Bitcoin mainly due to the decentralized nature....

Even though this may sound discouraging, there are ways not to fall for them, firstly, by acknowledging them. In the following guide, we will go through each of these common investing mistakes that beginners tend to make, explain what they are, and give tips on how to avoid them. Starting investing without a strategy or a plan can cost a lot of money, and even a single simple mistake could undo the previous decisions and hard work....