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Swan Announces Four New Hires in January 2023
Swan Bitcoin proudly announced four new senior hires this month, to help lead the company’s continued growth through the current economic downturn. Sheetal Ray, Chief Operating Officer Sheetal Ray joins as Swan’s new Chief Operating Officer. She brings over twenty years of growth experience in Fortune 500 companies and startups. Sheetal previously assisted at Sequoia, NEA, and a Goldman Sachs-funded SaaS company with preparations for an IPO.
Proof of Work vs. Proof of Stake
The claim that proof of stake is in any way at all an improvement over proof of work misses the entire point of what Bitcoin was created to do. Bitcoin pioneered an entirely new way of governing a system of money. It is called “Proof-of-Work.” Lately, the press and ‘crypto’ communities have made claims that they have a better alternative called “Proof of Stake.” We’ll be exploring what proof-of-work actually does in as easy a manner as we possibly can.
Saving with Bitcoin
Bitcoin is a volatile asset. At this point, we should all accept that high volatility is a fundamental characteristic of Bitcoin today. You’ve probably enjoyed this volatility as the price rocketed to ATHs. Although by now, you may have also experienced the downside of this volatility. Earlier in the year Bitcoin was down >50% from its highs in a span of ~3 months.
How to Delete Your Coinbase Account in 3 Easy Steps - 2023
Why Are People Deleting Their Coinbase Accounts? To understand why the #DeleteCoinbase movement has flourished and so many people want to delete Coinbase accounts in favor of better options for their Bitcoin purchases, let’s first establish three key facts: Bitcoin already has an insurmountable lead on all other cryptocurrencies in terms of market cap, liquidity, brand recognition, and total users.
SIU-C Student Talks with His Mother About Her Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
Thanksgiving is the time of year when people count their blessings and cherish time spent with family, especially those dealing with health issues, such as cancer. Based on recent data, approximately 38.4% of men and women will be diagnosed with the disease at some point during their lifetimes. SIU-Carbondale Radio, Television and Digital Media student John Haar’s mother, who works at SIU-C, is one of the more than 15 million cancer survivors. The two had a candid discussion about her situation.
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