Malaysia ponders regulating management of IP addresses
Malaysia is considering establishing a National Internet Registry to manage IP addresses, a function previously held but since deprecated by APNIC. The country wants to revive direct control over IP address allocation rather than relying on the regional registry's current distribution methods.
Morocco and the Netherlands look to move mountains in Monterrey matchup
Morocco and the Netherlands will play each other in the World Cup Round of 32 at Estadio Monterrey. The match takes place at a venue overlooked by Cerro de la Silla, a claw-shaped double peak formation.
NBA rumors: Warriors interested in signing LeBron James, trading for Anthony Davis to join Stephen Curry
The Warriors are pursuing LeBron James as a free agent signing and exploring trades to acquire Anthony Davis, both to pair with Stephen Curry for a championship contender. Golden State is attempting to construct a final competitive roster around their future Hall of Famer Curry.
Pioneering zk-rollup Loopring closes DEX, citing lack of adoption
Loopring is shutting down its decentralized exchange due to insufficient user adoption and technical limitations. The platform lacked a virtual machine and composability features, which prevented ecosystem growth and real-world payment use cases.
Oil prices, stock futures inch higher as U.S. and Iran reportedly agree to halt attacks
Oil prices and U.S. stock futures increased following reported agreement between the U.S. and Iran to stop attacks after exchanging fire in the Persian Gulf over the weekend. The agreement aimed to de-escalate tensions between the two countries following their recent military exchanges in the region.
Brain activity under anesthesia challenges what we know about consciousness
Patients under general anesthesia demonstrated sophisticated language processing, distinguishing nouns, verbs, and adjectives while hearing stories. Neural activity in unconscious brains showed signs of predicting upcoming words before they were heard.
Ether treasury Sharplink bought $62.4M ETH last week
Sharplink purchased 40,000 ETH worth $62.4 million last week, ending an eight-month pause in Ether buying. The purchase signals the company has resumed its strategy of accumulating Ether for its treasury.
Bullish Bitcoin RSI divergence has analysts calling for 2022-style bear market bottom
Bitcoin's relative strength index shows bullish divergences that some analysts interpret as signaling a market bottom similar to 2022 levels. However, other market observers contend that bitcoin prices could still decline further before any sustained recovery begins.
Aging Millennials proudly admit their Boomer parents were right about 15 things
Aging millennials have acknowledged that their Baby Boomer parents were correct about fifteen different things. The article includes parental wisdom such as the existence of food already available at home.
Ontario teen says he’ll live in ‘modular home’ invention for a year to prove it can end homelessness
An Ontario teenager designed a modular home meant to address homelessness and plans to live in it for a year. The teen, who previously invented a wooden car, aims to demonstrate the invention's viability through his year-long residency.
Australia investigating five social media giants for not enforcing ban on kids
Australia is investigating five social media companies for failing to enforce a ban on users under 16 years old. The investigation examines whether Meta, TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat, and Discord are complying with the country's recently implemented age restriction law.
These tiny soil microbes could rescue crops from salty farmland
Soil bacteria stimulate lignin production in plant roots, making crops more resilient in salty soils. Greenhouse and field tests demonstrated healthier plants and higher yields when these beneficial microbes were present in salt-affected conditions.
The oldest evidence of mourning rituals reveals Paleolithic communities grieved like we do
A 15-year-old boy mauled by a bear roughly 27,500 years ago in Liguria, Italy, was attended by others during his final moments, as evidenced by archaeological findings at Arene Candide. The skeletal remains show injuries to his jaw, neck, and left shoulder, with evidence suggesting his community performed mourning rituals similar to modern grief practices.
Lost megalodon vertebrae resurface, confirming 80-foot size estimate
A set of megalodon vertebrae missing since the 1980s was rediscovered, confirming the extinct shark reached 80 feet in length. Researchers from Danish and international institutions analyzed the specimen to learn about the megatooth shark's lifestyle and behavior patterns.
'You are Canadian heroes' - the forgotten hosts making World Cup history
Canada is competing at a World Cup for the first time in 36 years, reaching the tournament after a lengthy absence from international competition. The team's participation marks a significant moment for Canadian football and is expected to have lasting effects on the sport's development within the country.
Canadian fintech Float raises C$85m
Float Financial raised C$85 million in Series C funding led by Inovia Capital with Goldman Sachs participating. The Canadian business finance platform will use the capital to expand its operations and product offerings.
XRP, Shiba Inu (SHIB), Bitcoin (BTC) and Solana (SOL) Price Analysis for June 29: Bottom Is Established
The cryptocurrency market is unclear whether it will recover from recent losses. Bitcoin, Solana, XRP, and Shiba Inu are being analyzed for potential price movements as analysts assess whether a market bottom has been established.
Kawhi Leonard trade rumors: Raptors and Clippers have held 'real' talks, Mavericks have 'registered interest'
The Toronto Raptors and Los Angeles Clippers have held substantive discussions regarding acquiring Kawhi Leonard. Leonard is only willing to extend his contract with his former teams, while the Dallas Mavericks have expressed interest in acquiring him.
Samsung, SK reportedly to invest $1.3 trillion over 10 years
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix plan to invest 1.3 trillion dollars combined over 10 years to build four to five semiconductor fabs each in the Gwangju area. The investment represents a major expansion of chip manufacturing capacity in South Korea's semiconductor sector.
Mel Sunquist, field biologist and mentor to generations of conservationists
Mel Sunquist conducted tiger field research in the 1970s without modern technology like camera traps or GPS collars, requiring direct observation through forests and grasslands. Biologists had to physically track tigers to understand their movement patterns, prey, and territorial behavior.
Injured Raducanu pulls out of Wimbledon in latest bitter setback
Emma Raducanu withdrew from Wimbledon due to a leg injury the day before the tournament began. This marks another injury setback for the player at her home Grand Slam event.
Samsung, SK to Spend $880 Billion to Drive Korea’s AI Lead
South Korea is directing at least 1,350 trillion won into chips and data centers through investments from Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. The companies view this 880 billion dollar infrastructure spending as essential to competing during the artificial intelligence era.
Human activity has driven retreat of Antarctica's fastest melting glacier
Human-driven climate change intensified the retreat of Pine Island Glacier during the 20th century. The glacier drains a large part of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet into the Amundsen Sea and is one of the biggest contributors to global sea level rise.
Binance booted from EU, EthLabs rises up to save Ethereum: Hodler's Digest June 14-28
Ethlabs, a nonprofit backed by BitMine and Joe Lubin, launched to promote Ethereum adoption. Binance ceased European operations after failing to obtain required licensing.
Chinese Spies, Smuggled Drugs Fuel Takaichi’s Security Push
Chinese intelligence operatives have been stealing Japanese industrial secrets in business settings while smugglers have been transporting Nvidia's AI semiconductors through Japan. Fentanyl trafficking by drug gangs has been crossing Japanese borders to fuel the US opioid crisis.
Here’s How CoinEx Became a Critical Gateway for Iran’s Crypto Economy
CoinEx processed over $2.7 billion in transactions with OFAC-sanctioned Iranian exchange Nobitex from 2018 onward. The cryptocurrency exchange served as a critical conduit for Iran's crypto economy through its processing of billions in transfers with Iranian exchanges.
Conspiracy or chaos? Algeria & Austria defend 'unexpected' draw
Algeria and Austria played to a 3-3 draw on Sunday, with both nations defending the unexpected result against accusations of conspiracy. The match recalled the 1982 World Cup's "Disgrace of Gijon," an infamous game that has shadowed these teams for 44 years.
The solar gravitational lens could map white dwarfs and black holes
A solar gravitational lens could map white dwarfs and black holes by bending light around the sun. The technique enables imaging of distant celestial objects beyond exoplanets using the sun's gravitational field.
Kane and Bellingham produce the goods but England need others to step up
England defeated Panama 2-0 with goals from Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham to top Group L. England faces the Democratic Republic of the Congo in a last-32 match on Wednesday while dealing with defensive injuries and midfield fatigue.
Cardano Upgrade Approaches Testnet Phase Through Intersect Release
Cardano's upcoming upgrade will enter testnet phase through an Intersect release. The upgrade includes changes to the blockchain's core functionality and consensus mechanisms.