Jay-Z and Jack Dorsey Criticized for Launching ‘Bitcoin Academy’ at Housing Complex
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Jay-Z and Jack Dorsey Criticized for Launching ‘Bitcoin Academy’ at Housing Complex
Jay-Z and Jack Dorsey Criticized for Launching ‘Bitcoin Academy’ at Housing Complex.
The rapper and Twitter founder have joined forces... .
... to launch The Bitcoin Academy at public housing complex Marcy Houses in Brooklyn, New York, Jay-Z's childhood home.
Free bi-weekly in-person and online classes will be offered for residents.
Those who take part will be given free smartphones, MiFi devices and data for a year.
The academy's website says it will “empower the community with knowledge, and get rid of some of the barriers so that residents can learn more about Bitcoin specifically and finance in general.” .
Lamar Wilson and Najah J.
Roberts, two bitcoin influencers, are the only instructors listed.
They promise to teach students “about Bitcoin, how it works, why you should care, and how to build your own financial future.”.
But may Twitter users have called the endeavor a "pyramid scheme" since it focuses on bitcoin rather than overall financial literacy.
Tonantzin Carmona, a Brookings Metro fellow, said, “It’s understandable that they seek alternative outlets for generating wealth or making payment transactions.”.
But that doesn’t mean that the alternative is actually better, that it’s safer, or that it’s actually going to help them accomplish their goals, Tonantzin Carmona, a Brookings Metro fellow, via statement, as reported by The Verge.
'Rolling Stone' reports classes will include subjects such as "What Is Money?," "What Is Cryptocurrency," "What Is Blockchain?" and "How to Keep Yourself Safe from Scammers."
Enforcement Directorate attaches assets worth Rs 98 crore of Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra in a crypto assets ponzi scheme case. The couple faces a money.. IndiaTimes
Euronews caught up with Yves Holenstein from Bitcoin Suisse AG to learn how the largest cryptocurrency is about to be part of our day-to-day lives in the next few years.
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Bitcoin Rallies, on Hopes of Renewed Interest , Among Mainstream Investors.
On March 4, the price of Bitcoin broke $65,000,
bringing it closer to returning to an all-time
high reached in November 2021.
NBC reports that the latest rally has been driven
by hopes that the launch of bitcoin exchange-
traded funds will expand bitcoin's pool of buyers. .
In 2024, the cryptocurrency has
gained over 48%, rapidly approaching its
record intra-day all-time high of over $68,000.
In January, Bitcoin ETFs were first approved by
the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). .
The SEC said the approval of the ETFs were meant
to make it easier for investors to gain exposure to
Bitcoin without having to actually own the digital coins.
NBC reports that the world of crypto is also banking
on a potential rally following a technical event
known as "halving" scheduled to occur in April.
This event will see the rate of supply for new bitcoin
to decline, which could cause the value of the
cryptocurrency to increase if demand remains unchanged.
Some mainstream investment experts have
still urged caution when it comes to investing
in the controversial cryptocurrency.
With equities, you own a share
of a company that produces goods
or services, and many also pay
dividends. With bonds, you get
a stream of interest payments, Vanguard statement, via NBC.
Commodities are real assets that meet
consumption needs, have inflation-
hedging properties, and can play
a role in certain portfolios, Vanguard statement, via NBC.
While crypto has been classified
as a commodity, it’s an immature
asset class that has little history,
no inherent economic value,
no cash flow, and can create
havoc within a portfolio, Vanguard statement, via NBC
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Happy Birthday, , Lizzo!.
Melissa Viviane Jefferson
turns 36 years old today.
Here are five
fun facts about
the singer.
1. She started
playing the flute
in fifth grade.
2. Lizzo worked with
Prince for his album,
‘Plectrumelectrum.’.
3. Her stage name is inspired by
Jay-Z’s single, “Izzo.”.
4. The first song she would dance to at her wedding is Crime Mob’s “Knuck If You Buck.”.
5. Lizzo’s flute,
Sasha Flute, has its
own Instagram.
Happy Birthday, Lizzo!
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Harvey Weinstein’s Rape Conviction , Is Overturned.
New York's Court of Appeals
overturned the movie mogul's 2020 rape conviction by a vote of 4-3 on April 25.
According to the appeals court, trial judge James Burke "prejudiced Weinstein with 'egregious' improper rulings," AP reports. .
For example, he let women bring forth allegations against Weinstein that he wasn't charged with.
The action was an "abuse of judicial discretion," the appeals court said. .
Without question, this is appalling,
shameful, repulsive conduct that
could only diminish defendant’s
character before the jury, New York's Court of Appeals, via AP.
Although this conviction has been overturned, the 72-year-old will remain in prison due to a separate 2022 rape conviction in Los Angeles.
His lawyers have chosen to
appeal that conviction as well. .
Jennifer Bonjean, who helped free Bill Cosby from
prison, issued a statement about the development.
Jennifer Bonjean, who helped free Bill Cosby from
prison, issued a statement about the development.
A jury was told in California that
he was convicted in another
state for rape ... turns out he
shouldn’t have been convicted
and it wasn’t a fair conviction… , Jennifer Bonjean, Harvey Weinstein's attorney, via AP.
It interfered with his
presumption of innocence in
a significant way in California, Jennifer Bonjean, Harvey Weinstein's attorney, via AP.
On April 25, prosecutors said that "the legal issues identified by the New York Court of Appeal are
not present in the Los Angeles County Case.".
The Manhattan district attorney's office
said they will "do everything in our power to
retry this case, and remain steadfast in our commitment to survivors of sexual assault."
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This Day in History: , Paul McCartney Announces
the Breakup of the Beatles.
April 10, 1970.
McCartney announced the breakup
in a press statement prior to the release
of his debut solo album, 'McCartney.'.
When asked if his songwriting partnership
with John Lennon would be active again,
McCartney replied with a terse, "No.".
The Beatles had been in the process
of breaking up for several years.
But the statement sent shockwaves
through the music industry, further alienating
McCartney from the rest of the band.
In an interview with 'Rolling Stone,'
Lennon responded, saying, "[Paul] can’t
have his own way, so he’s causing chaos.".
By the end of 1970, McCartney officially
filed suit to dissolve the
business partnership of The Beatles
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Critics and Fans Praise Beyoncé , for ‘Impressive’ Country Album ‘Cowboy Carter’.
Beyoncé released her
eighth studio album on March 29.
Consisting of 27 tracks,
'Cowboy Carter' is already receiving high praise from critics and fans alike, BBC reports. .
'The Guardian' critic Alexis Petridis
said that Beyoncé is "impressively
capable of doing whatever she wants.".
Page Six critic Nicholas Hautman
referred to the album as "the revival that country music so desperately needed,".
"instantly timeless," and "a soulful celebration of Southern values and the genre's African roots.".
A fan on social media said Queen Bey's voice was "the best it's ever been in her career.".
The album includes cameos by Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson and Linda Martell.
The album includes cameos by Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson and Linda Martell.
The album includes cameos by Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson and Linda Martell.
Miley Cyrus and Post Malone are
guests on the album as well. .
Miley Cyrus and Post Malone are
guests on the album as well. .
Beyoncé also performs her own versions of Dolly Parton's "Jolene" and The Beatles' timeless classic, "Blackbird.".
Beyoncé also performs her own versions of Dolly Parton's "Jolene" and The Beatles' timeless classic, "Blackbird.".
Beyoncé also performs her own versions of Dolly Parton's "Jolene" and The Beatles' timeless classic, "Blackbird.".
The album "proves her adaptability and mastery, regardless of genre," according
to the BBC's Mark Savage.
The genres overlap so seamlessly is evidence
of Beyoncé's technical mastery, but also of her
central thesis: that Nashville's marginalization
of outsiders, and black women in particular,
weakens the music in the long run, Mark Savage, BBC News music correspondent, via statement.
While some critics say that the album
should have been less than 27 tracks, .
Larisha Paul from 'Rolling Stone' said that "every piece" of 'Cowboy Carter' was "meticulously thought out," from the album's length to the artwork.
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Jeremy Allen White in Talks , to Star As Bruce Springsteen in Biopic.
The Emmy-winning actor is in talks
to play "The Boss" in an upcoming biopic
called 'Deliver Me From Nowhere,'
according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'.
The Emmy-winning actor is in talks
to play "The Boss" in an upcoming biopic
called 'Deliver Me From Nowhere,'
according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'.
The movie is based on a
2023 book written by Warren Zanes.
It will center around "the making of Springsteen's 1982 album, 'Nebraska,'" according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'.
Scott Cooper is working on the
script and also plans to direct.
Former Netflix head Scott Stuber
is also involved in the project.
'Nebraska,' Springsteen's sixth studio album, was once ranked as the 150th greatest
album of all time by 'Rolling Stone.'.
Springsteen reportedly performed all
of the instrumentals on that album.
It was released two years before
Springsteen's mega hit, 'Born in the U.S.A.'.
Additional details about White's discussions to portray Springsteen have yet to be revealed. .
The actor has gained renewed attention
for his role on 'The Bear' which earned
him his first Emmy in January
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