Share Tweet Share Share Email The cryptocurrency market is brimming with groundbreaking projects, and two presale contenders — Crypto All-Stars (STARS) and BlockDAG (BDAG) — are capturing the attention of crypto enthusiasts. Crypto All-Stars is gaining momentum with its MemeVault protocol, a feature that allows users to stake multiple meme coins on a single platform. This innovative system simplifies portfolio management, catering to meme coin enthusiasts looking for convenience and efficiency. Meanwhile, BlockDAG has set a new benchmark by raising over $158.5 million during its presale. The project has made significant progress with its ecosystem, including the Mainnet audit phase and an upgraded Keccak-256 algorithm. With its strong growth potential, BlockDAG is poised to reshape the future of decentralized networks. As these two projects draw attention, one question remains: which will lead the charge in shaping the next era of crypto innovation? Crypto All-Stars: $6.4M and the MemeVault Protocol Crypto All-Stars, currently in its presale phase, has already gathered over $6.4 million, highlighting the growing interest in its concept. Its MemeVault protocol feature enables users to pool multiple meme coins into one staking platform. This approach simplifies portfolio management for meme coin enthusiasts and potentially enhances overall earnings. The platform offers high annual percentage yields (APY) for staking, appealing to those seeking a way to grow their holdings passively. Participants can access the presale through BNB, USDT, or even traditional bank cards, providing flexibility for all crypto holders. With less than 22 days remaining in the presale, the Crypto All-Stars community eagerly awaits further updates. However, the team’s anonymity behind the project has raised concerns regarding long-term plans and commitment. While details of future exchange listings remain undisclosed, the roadmap hints at a DEX launch soon after the presale concludes. The current demand suggests potential growth, but the lack of transparency about the team may temper broader enthusiasm. BlockDAG Hits $158.5M Milestone: A New Era for Decentralized Technology BlockDAG’s presale has proven to be one of the most remarkable success stories in the crypto world, raising over $158.5 million and selling more than 16.8 billion coins so far. Currently priced at $0.0234 per coin and in Batch 26, the presale’s performance reflects the strong confidence in BlockDAG’s vision and innovative ecosystem. The project is rapidly progressing through its roadmap. The Mainnet development has been completed and is now in the audit phase, signaling its commitment to building a secure and reliable network. Moreover, the team recently introduced an algorithmic upgrade, transitioning from the second-generation SHA-256 to the third-generation Keccak-256 algorithm. This enhancement boosts both security and efficiency, showcasing BlockDAG’s focus on technical excellence. BlockDAG is also making waves with its $30 million grant initiative, designed to support DeFi projects, stablecoins, infrastructure development, and community-driven technologies. This initiative underscores the project’s dedication to creating a decentralized, vibrant ecosystem. BlockDAG, led by CEO Antony Turner, has maintained a transparent and community-focused approach. Regular updates, including AMA sessions, have helped solidify trust among its growing user base. There is also speculation about upcoming top-tier exchange listings, which could further enhance BlockDAG’s liquidity and accessibility. The project also stands out with its 5-step bonus system, which adds excitement for new participants. Users receive a 150% bonus on their first purchase and a 170% bonus on the second, while later rewards are revealed through engaging “mystery boxes.” This unique approach, paired with BlockDAG’s technical advancements, has captured significant attention from crypto enthusiasts. With its impressive presale results, technical upgrades, and community-focused initiatives, BlockDAG is positioning itself as a game-changing project in decentralized networks. Its clear trajectory and ecosystem-driven approach make it a project to watch closely in the coming years. BlockDAG vs Crypto All-Stars: The Clear Leader When analyzing these two projects, BlockDAG emerges as the more solid choice. While Crypto All-Stars has gained attention for its innovative staking protocol, the lack of transparency about its team raises questions about long-term viability. In contrast, BlockDAG’s visible leadership and innovative roadmap, led by Antony Turner, reflect its commitment to success. The presale’s staggering $158.5 million achievement highlights its appeal and credibility. Technical upgrades, grant programs, and engaging bonus systems position BlockDAG as a reliable and forward-thinking contender in the crypto space. BlockDAG’s momentum and robust ecosystem make it a standout project for 2024 and beyond for those exploring opportunities in the crypto market. Presale: https://purchase.blockdag.network Website: https://blockdag.network Telegram: https://t.me/blockDAGnetworkOfficial Discord: https://discord.gg/Q7BxghMVyu Related Items: BlockDAG , press release Share Tweet Share Share Email Recommended for you BlockDAG Unveils 5 Exciting Bonuses – Sparks Trader Interest – Updates on SUI & Cardano As Ethereum Prices & Network Inflows Grow: Discover Why Plus Wallet Is the Top Pick for Ethereum Users Comparing Future Prospects: Avalanche’s Price Growth vs. BlockDAG’s Rally — Which Has More Potential? Comments
A big battery will plug into the solar corridor to the south of Canberra, with the profits to go to the taxpayer in a revenue-sharing first. or signup to continue reading Located next to existing powerlines and solar farms, construction has begun on Eku Energy's $400 million project that will bring 200 jobs for local tradies. The 250 megawatt/500 MW hour Williamsdale battery energy storage system located 35km south of Canberra will store enough renewable energy to power one-third of the capital for two hours during peak demand periods when it comes online in 2026. A critical energy asset for greater energy security and a bulwark against future price spikes, it is also a crucial step in the fight against climate change, according to ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr. Importantly, a revenue-sharing deal means profits from the project will flow to the ACT and pay for more clean energy and other services for a growing population, he said in Williamsdale. "That is an important principle for our community, who want to see investment in renewable energy and battery storage not only supporting the effectiveness and reliability of our energy network but generating revenue." Recently re-elected and already the nation's longest-serving political leader, Mr Barr says the revenue-sharing model could be extended nationally as a good template for government procurement. Working with Evoenergy, Tesla Energy and the Australian Energy Market Operator, the Williamsdale battery will also be part of the NSW energy market and the broader east coast energy market. "The electrons flow in real time so what we would be replacing is the next most expensive form of generation when we dispatch," Eku Energy chief executive Daniel Burrows told AAP. It will provide additional supply when the market is tight, which should help lower wholesale prices and support making more clean energy available when it is required, he said. The battery will also provide more grid security by responding within milliseconds to demand and storing energy when it is abundant. "What we have in Australia is a prevalence of distributed energy - rooftop solar, large-scale wind and batteries - and a reasonably sophisticated grid," Mr Burrows said. "As we're doing business all around the world, other businesses, other governments, other industry players are looking to what happens here as to how we might manage the energy transition." Not a player in a nuclear energy future, he says Eku Energy focuses on projects that are "genuinely the most cost-effective and will stand the test of time". A $500 million set up by the company will be available to eligible local non-profit organisations for employment and education, social and environment initiatives. Another $500,000 will go to an Australian National University program that has been a testing ground for neighbourhood batteries and other technology. "Research funding in this area helps ensure we remain at the forefront of advancing technology for a clean energy future," Battery Storage and Grid Integration Program co-director Heather Logie says. Minister for Climate Change, Environment, Energy and Water Suzanne Orr donned high-vis gear to shovel dirt alongside Mr Barr in her first public engagement in her new portfolio. Simon Corbell, the architect of the ACT's clean energy transition as a Labor minister more than a decade ago, is one of her heroes, she told AAP. "Everyone has a different journey in coming to politics and mine has definitely been flavoured by the environmental movement," she said. Ms Orr, first elected in 2016, replaced former energy and emissions reduction minister Greens Leader Shane Rattenbury in the new government that has taken power without the ACT Greens as a partner. Canberra has already achieved a nation-leading 100 per cent renewable electricity supply and the ACT is aiming for net-zero emissions by 2045. The territory is phasing out household gas, with support for households to buy new appliances, electric vehicles, solar panels and batteries. But Ms Orr said the next stage of the transition will be more than "care and maintenance" of what has already been achieved. "I don't think anyone wants to rest on their laurels," she said. The Big Canberra Battery project that Mr Barr began as climate action minister will include the large-scale system in Williamsdale and neighbourhood-scale batteries at nine government sites. Advertisement Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. We care about the protection of your data. Read our . Advertisement
Beem Credit Union gives grants to Interior community organizationsEvolv, the company behind a controversial “artificial intelligence” system used to detect guns on New York subways and in schools across the country, has been accused by the Federal Trade Commission of misleading customers, according to a new press release from the FTC. The agency alleges the Evolv Express scanners, which are used in about 800 schools in 40 states, aren’t as accurate at detecting weapons as the company claims. And the FTC wants Evolv to stop overstating what its AI can do. “In the proposed FTC settlement order , Evolv would be banned from making unsupported claims about its products’ ability to detect weapons by using artificial intelligence and would also have to give certain K-12 school customers the option to cancel their contracts, which generally lock customers into multi-year deals,” the FTC said in a press release Tuesday. The Evolv weapons detector gained widespread notice in the national press earlier this year when the system was installed in the New York subway system. But even the CEO at the time noted the subway system wasn’t a good use case. The FTC says Evolv has falsely implied that users can avoid having to make the trade-offs necessary for having a highly secure weapon-detection system and a “seamless experience” for people entering a building. At the heart of the problem, setting the scanners to a lower sensitivity level allows too many weapons to get through undetected, and setting it to a higher sensitivity sets off too many false alarms. Evolv says that its system is superior to regular metal detectors because it utilizes AI, but the FTC argues that’s little more than marketing hype. “The FTC has been clear that claims about technology—including artificial intelligence—need to be backed up, and that is especially important when these claims involve the safety of children,” said Samuel Levine, the director of the Bureau of Consumer Protection, according to a press release . “If you make those claims without adequate support, you can expect to hear from the FTC.” The FTC notes in a court filing that in Oct. 2022 a student at a New York school brought a 7-inch knife that passed through an Evolv Express scanner. And other times, Evolv scanners have failed to detect an off-duty cop’s weapon while setting off an alarm for a student’s lunchbox. The school raised the sensitivity levels after the stabbing incident, but that just doubled the false alarm rate to 50%, according to the FTC. Evolv didn’t respond to emailed questions Tuesday morning. Gizmodo will update this post if we hear back.The US Believes Journalist Austin Tice Is Alive After Disappearing in Syria in 2012, Biden Says
NoneApple Sued for Knowingly Hosting Child Sexual Abuse Material on Its Products, Failing to Protect SurvivorsNone
Zona scores 15 as Fordham beats Albany (NY) 87-83World News | Biden Says US Believes Journalist Austin Tice Alive After Disappearing in Syria in 2012
MUMBAI: The combined market valuation of six of the top-10 most valued firms surged Rs 2.03 lakh crore last week as the Indian stock market ended with gains. In the trading session from December 2 to December 6, Nifty closed at 24,677 with a gain of 2.27 per cent or 546 points and Sensex closed at 81,709 with a gain of 2.39 per cent or 1,906 points. This was the third consecutive week when the stock market closed in the green. Among the top 10, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Infosys, Reliance Industries, and State Bank of India (SBI) were gainers, while Bharti Airtel, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), ITC, and Hindustan Unilever were laggards. The market capitalisation of TCS surged by Rs 62,574 crore to Rs 16,08,782 crore. The market valuation of HDFC Bank jumped Rs 45,338 crore to Rs 14,19,270 crore. Infosys added Rs 26,885 crore taking its market cap to Rs 7,98,560 crore and the market capitalisation of Reliance Industries surged by Rs 26,185 crore to Rs 17,75,176 crore. The market capitalisation of SBI soared by Rs 22,311 crore to Rs 7,71,087 crore. ICICI Bank added Rs 19,821 crore to its market capitalisation to Rs 9,37,545 crore. On the other hand, the market capitalisation of Bharti Airtel declined by Rs 16,720 crore to Rs 9,10,005 crore. The market valuation of ITC went lower by Rs 7,256 crore to Rs 5,89,572 crore and the market capitalisation of Hindustan Unilever declined by Rs 2,843.01 crore to Rs 5,83,673.71 crore. LIC's market cap declined by Rs 1,265 crore to Rs 6,21,937.02 crore. On Friday, the stock market ended with a marginal loss. Sensex and Nifty declined by 56 points and 30 points, respectively.Eating Pasta to Spread Joy: Barilla Is Giving Back by Bringing Connection to Those Who Need It Most
MEDIA ADVISORY: CanadaHelps, Co-Founders of GivingTuesday in Canada, Encourages Generosity on December 3rdNew Mexico man awarded $412 million medical malpractice payout for botched injectionsEmi Martinez began the night by walking onto the field with his children and parading a pair of trophies for being the world’s best goalkeeper for the last two years. He finished it by producing an astonishing save that vindicated those awards. The Argentina international illuminated a 0-0 draw between his Aston Villa team and Juventus in the Champions League on Wednesday by and scooping it off the goal line to deny Francisco Conceição what could have been the winner. Replays showed the ball was almost entirely over the line before Martinez hooked it clear, and the goalkeeper was quickly congratulated by his teammates. No save by Martinez will ever beat the one he pulled off for Argentina in the last seconds of extra time in the , denying France striker Randal Kolo Muani and keeping teammate Lionel Messi’s dream alive of finally winning soccer’s biggest prize. He might just have run it close. It was fitting he produced his wonder save against Juve on the night the two Yashin Trophies he claimed at the Ballon d’Or awards ceremony in each of the past two years. The most recent one came last month. As for Juventus goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio, he finished the game relieved that what appeared to be a mistake in the final seconds of stoppage time didn’t cost his team. Di Gregorio spilled a cross under pressure from Villa defender Diego Carlos and Morgan Rogers was there to poke the ball into the net. A goal was awarded by the on-field referee but after a two-minute check, it was ruled out for a foul on Di Gregorio by Carlos. ___ AP soccer:
1 Stock to Buy, 1 Stock to Sell This Week: Oracle, AutoZone
As hundreds of millions of Americans get ready to celebrate Thanksgiving with a huge feast, park managers are warning budding chefs not to brine their turkey in Great Salt Lake. The admonition came after workers in the Utah park found someone's bird that had floated off, apparently while they were trying to tenderize it ahead of Thursday's festivities. "Just your annual reminder not to use Great Salt Lake to brine your turkey," Great Salt Lake state park wrote on its social media feed this week. "Not only is the salinity too high for a proper brine, the waves can be very strong and there's a good chance you could lose the entire turkey as this person did." The post was accompanied by a photo of a bird's carcass -- still bafflingly wrapped in its store-bought packaging -- and covered with bits of grass and muck. Great Salt Lake is one of the largest landlocked bodies of salt water in the world. Human activity is putting an enormous stress on the lake, which is a vital tourist draw for the region. In 2022, water levels in Great Salt Lake plummeted to their lowest on record due to a combination of overconsumption by the farming and mining sectors, and a two-decade drought. The water became so salty that brine shrimp, a major source of income for the local economy, began to die. hg/amz/stTV hosts Emma and Matt Willis have been left "worried and scared" and want to see more safeguards in place for children around smartphones - after taking part in a pioneering social experiment. In their new Channel 4 documentary Swiped they tackle the timely issue of the impact of smartphones on children’s behaviour. Matt and Emma join forces with The Stanway School in Colchester and challenge a group of Year 8 pupils – and themselves – to give up their smartphones completely for 21 days. The children, some of whom spent five hours a day on their mobiles, initially struggle without their devices that they are addicted to. But they sleep better and are seen on screen more alert in class with some also having less anxiety. Emma and Matt also investigate just what young children have access to on their phones including scenes of violence and hardcore pornography which shocks them. They speak to Peter Kyle, Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology , about trying to bring about change, including a possible ban on smart phones for under 14s and now want the series to spark a nationwide conversation. Emma told the Mirror : "You only go into something like this if it speaks to you and you want to help shift the needle. All you ever really want is to keep kids safe and I hope this can make a little change in some way, a small part in a bigger thing that keeps them safe online." Posing as 13 year olds on TikTok with new phones they got sent suicide content and violence against women within 4 hours of starting scrolling on a new account. Shocked Emma says: "It’s just not what I thought it would was. I know you hear stories about what can be found on there but finding and searching for something is very different from it being served to you the first time you go on there as a 13 year old." Matt later says some of the things kids have access to on their phones is "terrifying". Matt added ahead of the experiment: "it’s how much time our kids spend on their smart phones that got us worried. I think we’ve signed up to this experiment because we’re living it. We’re going through it with our kids and we have no idea how to navigate this. We’re worried, we’re scared, everything we’re seeing is negative, but we don’t know how to stop it. "Our daughter was 11 when she got a smart phone, it’s been the biggest disruptor between us and her, I feel like I lose her to it quite a bit. I miss her. I remember sitting on the couch once, the TV was playing and we were all on our phone. I was like, ‘This is not good’." The experiment has now brought about change in their own home where they are parents to three children; Isabelle, 15, Ace , 13, and Trixie, 8. Now, mobiles are charged downstairs, not in bedrooms, and their children hand them over so they spend some family time together from 8pm. The Voice host Emma, 48, has deleted instagram from her phone and only looks at it on an iPad. Their youngest child does not yet have a phone and is now unlikely to get a smart phone for a number of years. Emma said: "Our kids first had a phone when they were at secondary school, it feels like everyone has one and they want one. There are times when I definitely feel like I’ve lost them. Personally for me, I wished I’d never given them a smart phone. Our eldest, even now, and we’re a bit scared of her on this subject, which is terrible really because she’s a lovely kid. We never allow them to have social media. Then when she was 14 she had been begging for a long time and we were like, you can have Snapchat. And she’s literally on it all the time. "The one thing that we really want to get out of this experiment is that we really hope that it will get the ball rolling and change will begin. Because I think what we all want is that for our kids to be able to be in the tech world from the right age, but be absolutely safe within it. If we can all kind of put that pressure on, hopefully we can make positive change." Musician Matt, 41, is a recovering drug addict and so has fought addiction before. He said: "I used to belittle it in my head. But when I think about it, I am addicted to my phone. When I'm without it I crave it. I act the same way about this device as I have about substances in the past." He added: "When I think about the idea of a smartphone ban to the age of 14, I think that's a very wise decision. We are exposing them to so much stuff that they can't process or they shouldn't be seeing, and we are allowing that to happen. The Government can't turn a blind eye to this anymore. You've got to look at this and go, this is a massive problem." Further results from the landmark tests, conducted in conjunction with The University of York, will be released later this week. MP Kyle said changes were coming in regarding online safety next Summer but tells the programme a ban on smart phones for under 14s was not the "right way forward" at the moment. However, several doctors speaking on the programme say from what they have witnesses in clinics, giving young children phones has been a disaster in recent years. * Swiped: The School That Banned Smartphones starts on Channel 4 on Wednesday at 8pm and will be available to stream from Wednesday. Follow Mirror Celebs on TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads .
NEW YORK (AP) — Matt Zona's 15 points off the bench led Fordham to an 87-83 victory over Albany (NY) on Saturday. Zona shot 5 for 7, including 3 for 4 from beyond the arc for the Rams (8-5). Jahmere Tripp added 14 points while shooting 5 of 7 from the field and 3 for 3 from the line while they also had six rebounds and three steals. Jackie Johnson III shot 4 for 14 (1 for 5 from 3-point range) and 4 of 6 from the free-throw line to finish with 13 points. The Great Danes (7-7) were led by Amar'e Marshall, who recorded 24 points, six rebounds, four assists and two steals. Albany (NY) also got 19 points, eight rebounds and two steals from Justin Neely. Byron Joshua finished with 16 points and five assists. Josh Rivera scored 11 points in the first half for Fordham, who led 46-35 at halftime. Fordham took the lead for good with 12:53 left in the second half on a 3-pointer from Zona to make it a 57-54 game. Fordham's next game is Tuesday against Saint Louis at home. Albany (NY) hosts Stony Brook on Sunday. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .