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There is no denying that the recent performance of Intel (INTC) stock has been concerning. Since it debuted its Q2 earnings that underwhelmed investors, the technology company has falted. Tuesday, it started down another 2% at press time to reinforce investor concerns. The company’s Q3 earnings report is set to arrive on Halloween; there is some optimism for the company. However, there is no denying that they face an uphill battle within the rapidly expanding tech space. With that being said, here are 4 reasons why you should be worried about Intel stock and the future performance of INTC. Missed the Boat on AI Source: Mint Also Read: Intel: 30 Analysts Predict INTC to Keep Falling in Next 12 Months Over the last several years, the emergence of AI demand has been undeniable. This is largely due to the meteoric rise of Open AI’s ChatGPT. The generative chatbot was an instant hit, driving consumer interest in similar projects and burgeoning a new era for the sector in mainstre...

The non-fungible token market, which became oversaturated with low-quality projects and speculative investments, leading to a loss of trust among investors and enthusiasts, has started regaining a foothold again in various sectors. This time around, NFT technology is finding use cases in real life to revitalize services and delivery. Indonesia has leveraged this new technology to launch its first NFT stamps. Indonesia Launches First NFT Stamps In a recent Instagram post, the Indonesian National Post Office confirmed launching the country’s first NFT postage stamp. The Indonesian postal body unleashed its project during its 79th anniversary event in Bandung, Indonesia. The Indonesian National Post Office has joined hands with the Indonesian Ministry of Communications and Information to launch its new NFT stamps. Based on site publication, the new NFT post stamps are valued at approximately $9.90 and feature the image of the Cenderawasih bird, also known as the bird of p...

IBM has announced a new crypto cold storage technology called the IBM Hyper Protect Offline Signing Orchestrator (OSO). This tech enhances the security of digital asset transactions in cold storage , minimizing risks typically associated with manual handling of these assets while maintaining their separation from online environments. The OSO technology results from IBM’s collaboration with Metaco, a leading digital asset custody provider and an IBM Business Partner. Metaco’s Harmonize platform, renowned for its robust and secure digital asset orchestration system, will integrate the OSO solution.  You might also like: CFTC Commissioner says Binance’s $4.3 billion settlement due to rule-breaking, not fraud This technology bridges two critical components of Metaco Harmonize, functioning within separate Hyper Protect Virtual Server environments. One component, the Harmonize Core, processes signing requests from external sources, while the other, the Harmonize Co...

Blockchain companies are building AI chatbots to help developers, yet challenges may hamper adoption. The artificial intelligence (AI) market is becoming one of the fastest-growing industries in the world. According to market research firm Next Move Strategy Consulting, the current AI market is valued at nearly $100 billion and is projected to grow exponentially.  Given this, it comes as no surprise that chatbots using AI are also on the rise. Recent findings from Precedence Research show that the global chatbot market size reached $840 million in 2022. AI chatbots for Web3 developers in the works As opportunities around AI and chatbots flourish within various industries, the Web3 sector has also started to capitalize on this trend, with blockchain companies creating AI chatbots to help developers build applications faster and more efficiently.  Aanchal Malhotra, head of RippleX Research — an organization within Ripple focused on the development and growth of the XRP Ledger — told Coi...

Numerous initiatives by local and state governments in India — from data management systems to verifiable certificate issuances — currently use blockchain technology. Ever since Bitcoin (BTC) popularized blockchain technology worldwide, the tech has found its way into myriad processes, from finance to public administration. What started as a flex statement for early adopters has now become a way of revamping legacy systems and improving immutability, transparency and decentralization. Despite its proven real-world use cases, most government agencies continue to take a cautious approach to adopting and infusing blockchain into their paper-based processes, given its predominant link to the cryptocurrency ecosystem. However, a change of heart is underway as emerging economies see blockchain as a rare opportunity to establish a trust-based system for society. While still reluctant to legitimize cryptocurrencies fully, India has generally accepted blockchain technology. Numerous initiat...

Hedera Hashgraph Network Empowers GCR Built on the Hedera Hashgraph network, the GCR ensures enhanced transparency. Additionally, it offers slight to medium developers a chance to shine and corporate buyers a clear view into their carbon credit investments.  advertisement Max Song, the visionary behind Carbonbase, voiced his excitement. “By leveraging the strength of both Hedera’s network and ImpactX’s innovative approach, we’re forging ahead into a new era for the carbon market,” said Song. Hence, this collaboration sets the stage for transformative changes in the climate-tech sector. GCR Adheres to IEEE Standards Moreover, the GCR’s standards align with the prestigious Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). Consequently, this adherence guarantees the credibility of climate impact reporting, a critical factor in today’s eco-conscious world. Kartik Kulkarni of IEEE commended the joint eff...

Paris Blockchain Week founder Michael Amar believes large Web2 companies entering the Web3 space bring resources capable of increasing mass adoption. Paris Blockchain Week (PBW), an annual gathering of professionals within the blockchain industry, has kicked off its fourth edition, with industry leaders and entrepreneurs from across the world gathering to discuss the latest trends and developments impacting the digital asset space. In an exclusive interview with Cointelegraph, Michael Amar, the founder and chairman of Paris Blockchain Week, shared that the original vision for the Conference was to put Europe on the map, as it was previously “nowhere on the map for blockchain.” Cointelegraph's Joe Hall with Michael Amar. Founded in 2019, PBW was created with the vision of bringing together professionals within the industry to advance blockchain awareness and adoption. According to Amar, the aim of the conference was to progress the industry as a whole, addressing topics like regu...

Blockchain enables healthcare record management, clinical trial transparency, efficient supply chain management and more. The use of blockchain technology in the healthcare industry has the potential to revolutionize the way medical records are managed, medical research is conducted and patient care is delivered. Here are nine promising use cases for blockchain in healthcare. Medical record management Medical records can be safely stored and managed using block chain , improving accessibility for patients and healthcare professionals. Patients’ ability to control access to their medical records enhances security and privacy. One example is MedRec, a block chain -based system for managing medical information created by MIT researchers. MIT Professor Andrew Lippman says the goal of the MedRec project is to be like a Swiss bank for health records, but without the bank. #Bizofblockchain — MIT Technology Review (@techreview) April 23, 2018 Clinical trials By offering a transparent ...

This company just launched an innovative consensus mechanism that rewards activity instead of simply measuring stakes. Blockchain technology has disrupted various industries by providing a secure decentralized platform for transactions and data storage. The consensus mechanism is one of the most critical components of any blockchain out there, as it ensures its reliability and security. In recent years, new consensus mechanisms have been introduced, and existing ones have been improved to cater to the growing demands of the industry. To date, proof-of-work (PoW) has been the most widely used consensus mechanism in blockchain technology. However, PoW blockchains have several limitations, including slow transaction processing times, high energy consumption and scalability issues. To address these challenges, several new consensus mechanisms have been proposed, such as proof-of-stake (PoS), delegated-proof-of-stake (DPoS) and leased-proof-of-stake (LPoS). These new consensus mechanisms a...

The company says it wants to make it easier for users to engage with Web3 and use digital wallets. The Easy Company, a startup focusing on building a consumer layer for the decentralized web, has raised $14.2 million in a seed round for its “social” crypto wallet, which seeks to help onboard more mainstream audiences into the Web3 ecosystem.  As reported by TechCrunch, the seed funding round was supported by a diverse group of investors, including venture capital firms Lobby Capital, Relay Ventures and 6th Man Ventures, as well as Tapestry, Upside and Scribble. Additionally, the round featured angel investors with backgrounds in traditional social media and Web3, including former executives from Instagram, Novi, Airbnb, Twitter, Uber, OpenTable and Eventbrite. 8/ Easy is backed by Lobby Capital, Relay Ventures, 6th Man Ventures, Tapestry VC, Upside Partnership, Scribble Ventures and other experienced social and web3 Investors. — The Easy Company (@TheEasyCoHQ) January 10, 2023...

The DEX's operating expenses currently amount to $5 million per year. According to a new proposal dated Dec. 6, Jared Grey, CEO of decentralized exchange Sushiswap (SUSHI), disclosed that the project's Treasury has less than 1.5 years of runaway left, and the "significant deficit in the treasury threatens Sushi's operational viability, requiring an immediate remedy." Grey explained that Sushiswap's annualized operating expenses amounted to roughly $9 million in October, however, that has since been reduced to around $5 million. "We made the reduction possible by renegotiating infrastructure contracts, scaling back underperforming or superfluous dependencies, and instituting a budget freeze on non-critical personnel and infrastructure." To remedy the situation, Grey proposed setting Sushiswap's "Kanpai," or the amount of fees diverted to its Treasury, to 100% for "one year or until new tokenomics are implemented." This woul...

Developers say the tool can help users save upwards of 15% on gas fees when shopping for NFTs. According to a new post on November 30, decentralized exchange (DEX) Uniswap announced that users can now trade nonfungible tokens, or NFTs, on its native protocol. As told by Uniswap, the function will initially feature NFT collections for sale on platforms including OpenSea, X2Y2, LooksRare, Sudoswap, Larva Labs, X2Y2, Foundation, NFT20, and NFTX. "To bring users the first-rate experience they've come to expect with Uniswap, we built the aggregator to deliver better prices, faster indexing, more unassailable smart contracts, and efficient execution." Uniswap developers claim that users can save up to 15% on gas costs compared to other NFT aggregator s when using Uniswap NFT. unifies ERC20 and NFT swapping into a single swap router. Integrated with Permit2, users can swap multiple tokens and NFTs in one swap while saving on gas fees. The NFT aggregator is powered by the Univ...