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Bitcoin underrated by more than $200 according to Investment Bank Needham & Co

The report released by Needham & Company, an investment bank and asset management company, showed that bitcoin has been undervalued by more than $200, nearly 58% based on the current price.

Mar 30, 2016 7:58 AM EDT


Nevada Waves $9.2 Million Sales Tax To Allure Hyperloop’s $121 Million Project

Hyperloop Technologies Inc. has been implementing an innovative idea of Tesla CEO Elon Musk through developing a new concept of transportation platform. The Los Angeles tech giant considers for spending $121 million to develop the full track at Apex Industrial Park. To allure the investment, Nevada state officials have waved $9.2 million sales tax applicable on the capital expenditure.

Mar 29, 2016 9:33 AM EDT


EMV Credit Card Increase Security But Slow Implementation Will Make Consumers Vulnerable

Experts said the new chip-enabled or EMV credit and debit cards can help reducing fraud. However, incomplete adoption of chip cards and readers will make consumers and merchants vulnerable.

Mar 09, 2016 8:50 AM EST


WhatsApp Will Stop Its Services for BlackBerry, Nokia, Older Androids and Windows

Facebook’s WhatsApp announced that they will stop supporting older mobile platforms, including BlackBerry, Nokia, as well as older Android and Windows operating systems. The decision would allow the app to further improve its features beyond older smartphones’ capabilities.

Mar 01, 2016 8:55 AM EST


Japan Finance Ministry Recruits Fashion Editor to Encourage Women to be More Involved in The Country's Economy

The Japan Finance Ministry is organizing a seminar for women covering the topics on the country’s fiscal policy. Women’s fashion magazine editor-in-chief Hiromi Sogo will serve as one of the six female speakers encouraging women to take a more active role in the country’s economy.

Feb 29, 2016 9:32 AM EST


Zoopla sets new record as 58mln homebuyers visits in January 2016

British property website Zoopla has set a new record in attracting more number of visitors to its webpage. About 58 million visits to Zoopla website and app by homebuyers was recorded in January 2016. Zoopla has announced better than forecast results for 2015.

Feb 26, 2016 8:45 AM EST


UberMOTO Now Service Bangkok, Rivals GrabTaxi's GrabBike

UberMOTO is now made available in Bangkok competing GrabTaxi's GrabBike. Due to the staggering loss it incurred in China, Uber finds Bangkok as a fit location to pilot its motorcycle service program that will give two free rides to first-time riders until March 15 as its celebratory offer.

Feb 25, 2016 8:15 AM EST


McDonald's Introduces Chobani-yoghurt Parfaits and Smoothies, Breakfast Bowls

McDonald's partners with Chobani, a Greek yoghurt-maker company and tests how the yoghurt will come along being incorporated to some of its menu. The fast food chain is adapting to the change to make itself a 'modern and progressive company' as it adapts to the changing tastes of its customers.

Feb 24, 2016 9:20 AM EST


Failing to Pay Student Loans Can Indirectly Lead Up To an Arrest

An arrest of Paul Aker, a Houston man with more than $1,500 student loan granted almost 30 years ago, received a lot of attention from the U.S citizens and media. Typically, someone can’t get arrested simply for failing to pay the student loan, but an arrest of someone with a student debt could happen under one condition when the person failed to obey a court order to show up regarding the matter.

Feb 23, 2016 9:36 AM EST


Puma Says Future is Female as Rihanna Draws More Sales

Puma is making a huge come back as sales grew more than anticipated. Rihanna's line of premium designed shoes along with the Fenty collection is drawing more customers boosting the company's once meager sales.

Feb 19, 2016 9:33 AM EST


Apple News: Apple Sponsors 2016 Met Gala, Making Its Name In The Fashion World

Apple is sponsoring one of fashion’s biggest and most prestigious event, the Met Gala. This year’s exhibition will feature works that highlight the dynamics of human craftsmanship and technology in creating high-end fashion. Apple will also be involved in the exhibition’s music department using its Apple Music.

Feb 16, 2016 7:07 AM EST


London rental apartments see buying binge ahead of new tax

The London property market is witnessing soaring buying activity for rental apartments ahead of new tax on home coming into effect from April 2016. The latest rush for buying is also pushing prices up.

Feb 12, 2016 8:01 AM EST