Author: James Wilson
As traditional cable television continues to decline in popularity, Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) has emerged as a modern solution for accessing a vast array of content over the internet. Offering greater flexibility, a wider selection of channels, and often more cost-effective packages, IPTV services are transforming how we consume television. In 2024, the landscape of IPTV service providers is more competitive and diverse than ever, catering to various preferences and needs. This article explores the 11 best IPTV service providers in 2024, highlighting their features, content offerings, and unique advantages to help you choose the right service for your viewing…
National UBI sends $800 a year to Marshall Islands citizens, with an optional stablecoin wallet to reach remote atolls and test on-chain social safety nets. Summary Marshall Islands now pays residents roughly $200 per quarter in UBI, funded by a US-backed trust tied to past nuclear testing. Citizens can choose bank transfers, checks, or a government digital wallet using a dollar-pegged stablecoin on blockchain rails. World (ex-Worldcoin) positions its WLD token and World Chain as a separate model for biometric-gated, network-native UBI-style distributions. The Marshall Islands has implemented a nationwide universal basic income program offering citizens the option to receive…
Ethereum price is struggling to reclaim the $3,000 level as sustained exchange-traded fund outflows and weakening derivatives activity reinforce a risk-off market backdrop. Summary Ethereum trades below $3,000 amid falling volume and declining derivatives participation. Spot ETH ETFs posted $224M in daily outflows, led by BlackRock’s ETHA. Bearish technical structure keeps downside risk elevated unless key resistance breaks. Ethereum was trading at $2,919 at press time, down 0.5% over the past 24 hours. The second-largest cryptocurrency has slid 12% over the past week and is now trading about 41% below its August all-time high of $4,946. At the same time,…
Securitize will introduce a new onchain trading experience for public stocks in early 2026, blending traditional market access with blockchain-based settlement and trading. Summary Securitize will launch natively tokenized public stocks in Q1 2026, giving investors legal ownership onchain. Shares provide full shareholder rights, including dividends and voting, and are recorded directly on the issuer’s cap table. Trading will operate 24×7 with regulatory compliance, using Securitize Markets in the U.S. and Europe. Securitize is preparing to offer the first fully compliant, onchain trading of natively tokenized public stocks in early 2026. According to a Dec. 16 announcement, the product will…
The Hyper Foundation has proposed treating all HYPE held in its Hyperliquid Assistance Fund as permanently burned, removing the tokens from supply via validator vote. Summary Hyper Foundation proposed a validator vote to treat all HYPE in the Assistance Fund as permanently burned. The tokens are already locked in a system address with no private key, requiring no onchain action. The vote runs through Dec. 24 and could remove over 10% of HYPE from circulating and total supply. A governance proposal released by the Hyper Foundation would exclude all HYPE held in the Hyperliquid Assistance Fund from circulating supply, pending…
Exodus Wallet is preparing to roll out its own dollar-backed stablecoin as it moves deeper into payments and everyday financial use inside its self-custodial app. Summary Exodus plans to introduce a fully reserved USD stablecoin with MoonPay and M0, tied to its upcoming Exodus Pay feature. MoonPay will issue, manage, and distribute the asset through its global payments network. The stablecoin is expected to launch in early 2026, pending regulatory approval, with more details to follow. Exodus is preparing a USD-backed stablecoin with MoonPay and M0, targeting everyday payments and self-custody inside its Exodus Pay app The plan was announced…
Quality is something that no one wants to compromise with. Developing high-quality software is an issue of great importance to companies all over the world. Quality software products not only fulfil requirements with accuracy but also provide a seamless user experience. Software development is a long-term process that involves multiple stages like designing, developing, testing, and maintenance. There is a large scope of errors in various stages of the software development life cycle which can lower the overall quality of the product and hence, it is important to ensure that the quality standards are maintained throughout the stages of development.…
Data structures are the most essential tools when we talk of computer programming. They are used to store and organise data in a way that makes their retrieval, manipulation and deletion easier. There is a plethora of data structures used while solving complex problems. In this article, we will cover basic data structures like Arrays, linked lists and stacks as well as more complex and advanced data structures like Graphs and tries. Note: C++ is the language used for reference in this article. ARRAYS An array is a linear and static data structure which is used to store elements in…
Cryptocurrency wallet platform MetaMask has announced the addition of native Bitcoin support, according to a company statement. Summary MetaMask has introduced native Bitcoin support, allowing users to manage Bitcoin alongside Ethereum, Solana, and Sei within a single wallet, enhancing its multichain capabilities. The wallet supports Bitcoin’s SegWit derivation path with plans for Taproot support in a future update. Users can buy, swap, and send Bitcoin through various methods, though transaction confirmation times are longer than other cryptocurrencies. MetaMask also launched in-wallet prediction markets with Polymarket and a USD stablecoin (MetaMask USD) pegged 1:1 to short-term U.S. Treasury bills, available on…
Dogecoin has had its share of ups and downs. As of December 16, the meme coin sector is sluggish, while DOGE continues to face downward pressure. With viral pumps largely gone, investors are left watching and wondering if a meaningful rebound is possible. This Dogecoin (DOGE) price prediction gives a realistic view of where DOGE stands today and if 2026 might finally bring some positive momentum. Summary Doge’s steady slide underscores persistent selling pressure, especially as the wider crypto market remains subdued. The token is roughly 82% below its May 2021 all-time high, and every rebound attempt has failed to…