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The crypto lending market has become more transparent than ever — led by the likes of Tether, Nexo and Galaxy — and has just hit an aggregate loan book of nearly $25 billion outstanding in the third quarter. The size of the crypto lending market has increased by more than 200% since the beginning of 2024, according to Galaxy Research. Its latest quarter puts it at its highest since its peak in Q1 2022. However, it has yet to return to its peak of $37 billion then. The main difference between then and now is the number of new centralized…
Now that Cyber Monday is here, it’s a great time to get your hands on quality tech at a discount. And if you’re searching for the really affordable stuff, you’ve come to the correct corner of the web. This list is all the best electronics deals that cost less than $50 from multiple retailers. Snap up accessories like chargers, hubs, cables and drives; go for small gadgets like smart speakers, portable speakers, smart plugs and Bluetooth trackers; or snag some stocking stuffers with Lego sets, streaming sticks and more. It’s all stuff Engadget has tested and recommend in our guides…
HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. (AP) — U.S. and Ukrainian officials completed roughly four hours of talks Sunday aimed at finding an endgame to the war between Russia and Ukraine. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters afterward that the session was productive but work remains in the search for a peace deal.“It’s not just about the terms that ends fighting,” Rubio said. “It’s about also the terms that set up Ukraine for long-term prosperity. … I think we build on that today, but there’s more work to be done.THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below.HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla.…
Black Friday is done, but the sales still roll on, and Cyber Monday remains a decent chance to pick up any storage gear you’ve been eyeing. If you have a PC, PS5, gaming handheld or any other gadget that could use some extra space, we’re weeding out the junk and rounding up the best Cyber Monday SSD deals and other storage discounts you can still get right now. It’s not the most plentiful time for SSD deals more generally these days, but we’re still seeing a handful of discounts on well-reviewed internal drives, portable SSDs and microSD cards. We’ll update…
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao’s blunt reminder about buying low and selling high landed at a tense time for crypto traders. His line — “Sell when there is maximum greed, and buy when there is maximum fear” — was posted as markets showed fresh signs of strain and debate over whether now is a buying moment or another stall. Related Reading CZ’s Message Meets Extreme Fear According to the Crypto Fear & Greed Index, sentiment recently climbed to 20, moving out of “Extreme Fear” after a streak of low readings. The index had hit a yearly low of 10 on Nov.…
The massive growth in AI data centers is causing the price of RAM to skyrocket, a significant issues for consumers wanting powerful computers for everything from video editing and programming to high-end gaming. According to Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney, this problem is here to stay for several years. Tom’s Hardware reports that in a recent tweet, Tim Sweeney, the CEO of Epic Games, known for the megapopular game Fortnite, expressed his concerns about the ongoing RAM pricing crisis and its long-term impact on high-end PC gaming. Sweeney’s comments came in response to a post highlighting the shocking price increase…
Nintendo gear is always sought after during the holiday shopping season, but this year likely more so than others. The Nintendo Switch 2 is the console launch of 2025 and it will undoubtedly be at the top of many wish lists for both kids and adults alike. If you were hoping to save a bit on the console on Cyber Monday, you may be disappointed. The Nintendo Cyber Monday sale was announced a few weeks ago, and unsurprisingly, there aren’t a lot of true “deals” to be had. This is typical of Nintendo — legit Nintendo Cyber Monday deals are…
Michelle Ritter, a 31-year-old tech entrepreneur and former mistress of Democrat mega-donor and ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt, has accused the billionaire of rape, surveillance, and other abuses in a Los Angeles County Superior Court filing. The New York Post reports that Michelle Ritter, the former mistress of ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt, has leveled serious accusations against the tech titan in a Los Angeles County Superior Court filing. The 31-year-old tech entrepreneur alleges that the 70-year-old Schmidt subjected her to sexual battery, harassment, domestic violence, and violations of computer hacking and wiretapping laws during their relationship, which began in 2020.https://twitter.com/TrueCrimeUpdat/status/1994293762743468354?s=20 According to…
The Layer 1 blockchain Monad has grabbed the headlines in the past few days following its successful launch earlier last week. MON, its native token, enjoyed a significant 80% surge on the back of the launch, hitting an all-time high of 0.048 on Wednesday, November 26. While the Monad protocol has enjoyed significant attention since going live, it appears that not everyone is confident in its potential adoption. Most notably, BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes has put forward a pessimistic outlook for the project, saying its token value could fall as much as 99%. Monad Has No Real Use Case: Hayes…
I love locking in a cheap subscription deal during Cyber Monday. It always feels like I’ve gotten away with something — for the rest of the year, I can relax in my Scrooge McDuck money pit while all the other losers are paying full price. On this list, I’ve gathered the top subscriptions of all sorts you can enjoy this Cyber Monday, from streaming savings on your favorite shows to VPNs that keep you anonymous online to MasterClass deals that continue your education with thrilling celebrity-led courses. Grab your favorites and join me in the money pit (actual swimming not…