Facebook’s Libra can end state control of money
The UN recognises 180 currencies worldwide as legal tender, all of them issued by nation states. It does not recognise cryptocurrencies like bitcoin in this way,...
How Perth boathouse became Australia’s most unlikely tourist attraction
It’s a simple building. A shed, really. You can’t go inside, and even if you could, there’s nothing in there. For decades it was...
With Libra, Facebook is trying to become an independent nation
Facebook has announced a plan to launch a new cryptocurrency named the Libra, adding another layer to its efforts to dominate global communications and business. Backed...
Facebook is now cleaner and group-centric, but still all about its user’s data
Have you noticed your Facebook feed looks different lately?
It’s a bit more “zen”, uncluttered and faster. Instagram-like story posts are displayed first, and a...
This is how much Airbnb’s explosive growth is bringing hotel prices down
Airbnb has grown exponentially since its founding in 2008 and is expected to soon go public in an initial public offering that would rank it among...