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Scientists make a lifelike robotic fish using multipurpose 'blood'

There's no question that robots have come a long way since their cold, clunky, cumbersome inception. Nowadays they're smart, agile and responsive — but they're still missing the tactile, multipurpose elements that make living creatures flexible and… Source: engadget

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Bitcoin Price Storms 151% YTD as Facebook’s Libra Boosts 2019 Rally

By CCN Markets: Bitcoin is up more than 151 percent against the U.S. dollar year-to-date at $9,300, surpassing most assets and stock indices in the likes of Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 with ease in six-month performance. With the block reward halving of bitcoin on the horizon and the inflow of institutional capital consistently on […]

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A rogue Raspberry Pi helped hackers access NASA JPL systems

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) suffers from multiple cybersecurity weaknesses despite the advances it has achieved in space technology, according to the agency's Office of Inspector General (PDF). Investigators looked into the research center… Source: engadget

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‘A Clear Threat’: Big Four Australian Bank Fears Facebook’s Crypto Libra

By CCN Markets: Facebook’s foray into cryptocurrencies with Libra has met with a ton of mixed reactions. While some are going gaga over the social media giant’s latest effort that’s supposed to enable cross-border payments at the tap of a button, the traditionalists are taking a dim view. NEW: The top lawmakers on the House […]

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Facebook Libra’s Stark Reminder: Mass Regulation Before Mass Bitcoin Adoption

By CCN Markets: As expected, the US government has an interest in Facebook’s Libra project. The biggest regulatory organization in the world is sure to take notice when the world’s largest social network moves into the world of banking and personal finance. Suddenly, Blockchain is Legitimate Facebook’s aims are from limited to the US, however, […]