EdTech Insight – History suggests bitcoin will likely hit a new all-time high this year, report says

by EdTechMate | Jul 2, 2024 | CNBC, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points The current trajectory of Bitcoin suggests potential to surpass previous high levels, driven by recent U.S. regulatory advances in cryptocurrency ETFs and the impending halving event. This bullish trend is substantiated by the...

EdTech Insight – Salesforce shareholders reject compensation plan for CEO Marc Benioff, other top execs

by EdTechMate | Jul 2, 2024 | CNBC, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points The latest developments in the education technology sector as evidenced by Salesforce’s operational and strategic decisions serve as a reflection of broader trends in global higher education. Salesforce, under the leadership of...

EdTech Insight – Revolut CEO confident on UK bank license approval as fintech firm hits record $545 million profit

by EdTechMate | Jul 1, 2024 | CNBC, News & Insights

“`html Executive Summary and Main Points Revolut’s financial technology advancements, led by CEO Nikolay Storonsky, mark a significant shift in the digital transformation of financial services within the global higher education sector. Key innovations...

EdTech Insight – Supreme Court punts social media moderation cases back to lower courts

by EdTechMate | Jul 1, 2024 | CNBC, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points The reverberations of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to vacate prior rulings on the content moderation laws from Texas and Florida are indicative of the complex interplay between regulation, digital rights, and platform...

EdTech Insight – Crypto firm Circle gets approval to issue stablecoin in EU under bloc’s strict rules

by EdTechMate | Jul 1, 2024 | CNBC, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points Circle, a prominent cryptocurrency firm, has attained the status of an electronic money institution (EMI) in France, positioning it as the first global stablecoin issuer compliant with the European Union’s (EU) Markets in...

EdTech Insight – Collapsed bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox is about to unload $9 billion of coins onto the market. Here’s what it means

by EdTechMate | Jul 1, 2024 | CNBC, News & Insights

“`html Executive Summary and Main Points The recent announcement that Mt. Gox will begin reimbursing its creditors in early July with a mix of bitcoin and bitcoin cash has sparked concerns in the digital currency markets. The value of bitcoin experienced one of...