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David Hamilton is a full-time journalist and a long-time bitcoinist. He specializes in writing articles on the blockchain. His articles have been published in multiple bitcoin publications including Bitcoinlightning.com
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Additive Manufacturing·Ghost Guns: The Legal Battle Over 3D-Printed Weapons
Recent advancements in 3D printing have pushed the technology to new heights. These machines have evolved from producing trinkets to printing working engines, human bones, and everything in between. When the 3D printing industry expanded, no one imagined just how…
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Investing 101·How Prediction Markets Could Enable Insider Trading
Insider trading continues to be a main concern for regulators across the globe. Originally, the problem was with traditional markets. However, the emergence of blockchain-powered prediction markets has renewed focus on how insider information can benefit those who possess the…
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Digital Assets·Why Canada’s Big Banks Are Turning to Blockchain Again
This month saw several major Canadian banking institutions announce initiatives or updates to their current blockchain projects, signalling further institutional adoption and support. These projects range from launching exchanges, all the way to the introduction of experimental pilot programs. Here’s…
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Additive Manufacturing·Laser-Printed Bone Grafts Could Transform Bone Healing
A team of engineers from ETH Zurich unveiled a more efficient and practical way to create bone grafts. Their approach uses new materials and laser printing to enable faster recovery with less risk. Here’s what you need to know. Summary:…
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Fintech·NASDAQ Eyes Prediction Markets with New SEC Filing
This NASDAQ MRX exchange surprised investors with its recent filing with the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) to host prediction market products. The filing has caused a stir for several reasons, ranging from the possibility of parallel markets emerging, all…
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Bitcoin·Will the US Eliminate Capital Gains Tax on Bitcoin?
Crypto enthusiasts continue to rally around the recent push to eliminate capital gains tax on Bitcoin . The move, which was first announced as a possibility for US residents by Trump in mid-February, could open the door for mass adoption…
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Artificial Intelligence·The Clash Between AI Power and Democratic Norms
As AI technology becomes more prevalent and powerful, it has become increasingly difficult to find a balance between democratic values and technological progress. On the one hand, it has never been easier for people to share their visions with the…
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Investing 101·ISM PMI Report: How Investors Read the 50 Line
There are several metrics that savvy investors follow to gauge the economy and potential trends. Of these, the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) report is one of the most valuable tools, providing high accuracy and deep insight into the current…
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Computing & Semiconductors·Harvest Now Decrypt Later: The Quantum Threat Explained
The “Harvest Now, Decrypt Later” hacking strategy relies on the belief that the world is only a few years away from affordable quantum computing. These computers are thousands of times more powerful than traditional options. As such, they will be…
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Artificial Intelligence·Anthropic’s Claude Code vs COBOL: IBM Investors React
COBOL, or Common Business-Oriented Language, is a core component of today’s finance sector. This 60-year-old code is the backbone of nearly 80% of global business transactions. Here’s how this coding slowly became the standard amongst the financial sector, why it’s…
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Transportation·Did Scout Motors Delay Its 2026 Production Schedule?
Scout Motors enthusiasts and investors have been on the edge of their seats following reports of delays surrounding the company’s Terra pickup and Traveler SUV deliveries. In response to the reports, the company has denied any delays and said it…
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Market News·Trump’s New 15% Import Surcharge: Market & Sector Impacts
President Donald Trump and the US Supreme Court continue to joust over his second-term tariff policies. This week, the court ruled that he lacked the authority to pass such sweeping economic measures. In response, he initiated the dropped tariffs under…
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Investing 101·How Bitcoin-Backed ABS Are Reshaping Wall Street
The emergence of securitized bonds backed by Bitcoin has opened the door for more crypto integration within the centralized financial system. This unique investment vehicle leverages the growing popularity of the world’s first cryptocurrency, alongside institutional investors’ desire to gain…
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Computing & Semiconductors·Majorana Qubits Breakthrough: What It Means for Quantum Computing
A team of researchers from Delft University of Technology and other prestigious institutions just unlocked a key milestone in quantum computing. Their work centers on Majorana Qubits and how to integrate them effectively into future computer designs. Here’s what you…
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Investing 101·CPI Decoded: Measuring the Purchasing Power of the Dollar
Understanding the Consumer Price Index and the role it plays in determining the Fed’s market decision will go a long way toward improving your forecasting abilities. The modern Consumer Price Index (CPI) was first published in 1913 by the U.S.…
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