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AUSTIN, Texas — The manager of the Commerce Department’s program to develop a civil space traffic coordination system is back on the job after being swept up in layoffs, but questions remain about the future of that effort.Dmitry Poisik, program manager for the Traffic Coordination System for Space (TraCSS) in the Office of Space Commerce, was among so-called probationary civil servants — new to their positions — at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration who were fired Feb. 27 as part of efforts across the federal government to terminate such employees. The Office of Space Commerce is part of NOAA.Two…
Este artículo también está disponible en español. A few weeks ago, Hong Kong welcomed Web3 enthusiasts and members of the fintech community to Consensus Hong Kong, one of the year’s most significant crypto events. The event brought together leaders and investors to discuss the future of crypto, blockchain technology, and the Web3 ecosystem. Among notable speakers was Hong Kong’s financial secretary, Paul Chan Mo-po, who took center stage to reaffirm the city’s commitment to staying at the forefront of developments in the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem. As the Web3 space in Hong Kong continues to grow, this expansion mirrors the…
Your support helps us to tell the storyFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.The…
Este artículo también está disponible en español. Bitcoin has regained momentum following a period of decline, with its price now trading at $87,992, reflecting a 6.9% increase in the past 24 hours. The recent price movement has drawn attention to shifting supply dynamics, particularly between short-term holders (STH) and long-term holders (LTH). This trend, analyzed by CryptoQuant contributor XBTManager, provides insights into Bitcoin’s current market cycle and what could come next. Related Reading Short-Term vs. Long-Term Holders: A Market Balancing Act According to XBTManager, Bitcoin’s all-time high (ATH) has triggered an increase in STH supply while LTH supply declines. This…
Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls (L) eyes the basket as he is guarded by Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers.Vince Bucci | AFP | Getty ImagesRare pieces of memorabilia from two of the National Basketball Association’s biggest icons are hitting the auction block and are expected to sell for a combined $20 million.Sotheby’s announced on Thursday that it is putting up for auction Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant rookie jerseys that were worn during each of their first NBA games. The auction comes as rookie memorabilia has seen a recent surge in popularity and pricing.”The historical weight of…
Elon Musk reacts on the day of U.S. President Donald Trump’s speech to a joint session of Congress, in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 4, 2025. Evelyn Hockstein | ReutersElon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency abandoned some of its plans to slash contract spending for veterans’ health care services this week after a revolt by front-line Veterans Health Administration employees who contended many of the cuts would imperil safety at the agency’s almost 1,400 hospitals and clinics. What had been a list of 875 VA contracts scheduled for termination a little over a week ago has now…
Digg founder Kevin Rose has teamed up with former rival Alexis Ohanian to buy the once-popular content aggregator as they bet on an artificial intelligence-powered revival of the platform that once drew around 40 million monthly visitors.Launched in 2004 by a then 27-year-old Rose, Digg was once called the “homepage of the internet” and was a rival to Reddit, a firm co-founded by Ohanian.But the platform lost ground after its 2012 sale to New York-based tech incubator Betaworks. Microsoft’s LinkedIn scooped up its most valuable assets, including patents. It has since pivoted to curating news.Rose and Ohanian, who acquired Digg…
Your support helps us to tell the storyFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.The…
Este artículo también está disponible en español. MicroStrategy founder and executive chairman Michael Saylor suggested that the United States might purchase one million Bitcoin for its strategic reserves. His remarks came during an interview with FOX Business ahead of Friday’s White House Crypto Summit, to be hosted by US President Donald Trump. Saylor, whose company is widely known for its significant Bitcoin holdings, confirmed that MicroStrategy owns approximately 500,000 of the digital tokens, accounting for “about 2.4% of the worldwide supply.” He is one of several crypto-industry figures expected to join the presidential roundtable that will advise the administration on…