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Porsche is finally unveiling the all-electric Macan EV this month – Here's what to expect

January 16, 2024
Porsche is finally unveiling its Macan EV, the electric SUV we’ve been waiting for. The all-electric Macan will show its face for the first time this month. Here’s what you can expect. After sales of its first EV, the Porsche Taycan, rebounded in the last three months of 2023, the automaker is preparing to enter a new segment. Porsche handed over 40,600 EVs last year, but that number is…
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No, e-bike fires are not a 'leading cause of death' in NYC

January 16, 2024
It’s a new year, and yet we’re facing the same old problem as last year: electric bike fear-mongering from irresponsible journalists painting an overblown risk of e-bike fires. This time, we’ve got a doozie of a headline from Men’s Journal: “E-bike Batteries: A Leading Cause Of Death In NYC”. The only problem is it’s wrong. As in, completely wrong. The premise is not even close to…
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CryptoNews

Altcoins Thrive While Bitcoin Dips in a Dramatic Week of Crypto Trading

January 16, 2024
This past week in the crypto economy proved intriguing, as bitcoin’s value declined by 5.7% while ethereum enjoyed a 10.8% uptick against the U.S. dollar. Leading the pack in market gains, SUI experienced a remarkable surge, escalating over 74% in just seven days. Concurrently, the token ethereum name service (ENS) also witnessed a significant ascent, jumping 71% in the same timeframe. Seven…
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CryptoNews

Circle Completes USDC Upgrade to Version 2.2

January 16, 2024
Circle, the stablecoin company, has completed the upgrade of its USDC stablecoin to the 2.2 version. The update brings a slew of changes, including gas efficiency improvements, support for account abstraction and smart contract wallets, and enhancements in the resiliency of…
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IMF Chief Sees Crypto as Asset Class — Says Bitcoin Won't Dethrone US Dollar as Dominant Currency

January 16, 2024
International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Kristalina Georgieva sees crypto as an asset class, not money. She dismissed concerns of bitcoin potentially displacing the U.S. dollar as the world’s dominant currency, citing the size of the U.S. economy and the depth and sophistication of its capital markets as key factors. IMF Chief on Crypto and US Dollar Dominance The managing director of the…
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