Tech Brew Ride Home Wed. 06/08 – Crypto’s Voldemort Goes Crypto
Jun 8, 2022
The crypto world’s notorious supervillain is now embracing cryptocurrencies. Salesforce dives into the NFT arena, making waves in Web3. Meanwhile, Netflix is eyeing a potential acquisition of Roku, raising eyebrows in the streaming industry. The tech sector faces a wave of layoffs, reflecting a tumultuous job market reminiscent of the dot-com era. Plus, Apple is paving the way for a passwordless future with its new PassKeys feature, promising to enhance online security and user convenience.
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Crypto Supervillain Goes Crypto
- Citadel Securities, owned by Ken Griffin, is building a crypto trading ecosystem.
- This is notable because Griffin has been a crypto skeptic and critic.
Salesforce Jumps on NFT Bandwagon
- Salesforce is launching NFT Cloud, a service for buying and selling NFTs.
- This move may be driven by FOMO, customer demand, or talent retention.
Chinese Hackers Target Telcos
- Chinese state-sponsored hackers have been exploiting vulnerabilities to snoop on network traffic.
- They've targeted various organizations, from small businesses to large enterprises.