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Bitcoin struggles to find its star power in Miami

inside bitcoin miami bitcoinbroderick fastcompany What happens when you’re no longer the hot young cryptocurrency? That’s the question hanging over the Bitcoin 2022 conference in Miami this week. The mega-event for the original crypto coin’s biggest true believers is lacking a bit of the buzz and excitement that the outside world has come to expect from the blockchain universe. Maybe that’s due to a real lack of actual celebrities who want to come out and endorse the technology, but it could also be that Bitcoin, beyond its admittedly large market cap, has yet to really capture the zeitgeist the way other crypto projects have.
All over Miami Beach and the hip Wynwood neighborhood, crypto-themed pop-ups try to create some cohesive sense that the city is the home for the Bitcoin cultural movement, but it all feels a bit wonky. And that’s equally true for the conference, housed at a big convention center a few blocks from the water. There’s also a real sense of desperation for some kind of star power that can elevate Bitcoin from digital gold for the tencho-libertarian set to the true mainstream cultural movement it needs to be in order to actually catch on. The conference’s expo center features a big fake volcano and a mechanical bull (the latter of which offers a chance at winning one whole Bitcoin), but there’s not a ton to do beyond that.
Cryptocurrency exploded back into the mainstream in January 2021, hot off the heels of a similar, but different viral finance fad: meme stocks. But it wasn’t Bitcoin that was responsible for the 2021 crypto boom, it was Ethereum, the flashier alternative cryptocurrency that supports the majority of NFTs. Since then, Ethereum has continued to be the main driver of popular crypto culture. It’s what backs up the Bored Ape Yacht Club. It’s how decentralized autonomous organizations, or DAOs, organize, including the one that tried to buy a copy of the constitution late last year. When Jimmy Fallon and Paris Hilton are on TV talking about NFTs, they’re talking about Ethereum, not Bitcoin.
And so this cultural spotlight on Ethereum has left Bitcoin feeling a little stale. That’s led to a palpable void in Miami this week—one that conference organizer BTC Media and the various sponsors and vendors are hell-bent on filling with a bizarre mix of fairly prominent voices from the world of finance and random celebrities. The end result is an event that feels like a low-level comic convention that’s being held in the same event space as an economic forum. It’s confusing and disjointed: There are presentations on the Federal Reserve and economic theory, but also personal sovereignty and cancel culture.
Bitcoin 2022’s highest-profile guests include Jordan B. Peterson, the controversial right-wing psychologist; former presidential candidate Andrew Yang; Shark Tank‘s Kevin O’Leary; Paypal and Palantir co-founder Peter Thiel; a handful of well-known athletes; and, of course, a bevy of homegrown crypto influencers like entrepreneur Anthony Pompliano. (El Salvador’s crypto-loving president Nayib Bukelele was supposed to appear, but dropped out at the last minute.) The guest with the largest selfie line in the conference’s showroom on Thursday was Barstool Sports founder, Dave Portnoy, the controversial self-described “baron of Bitcoin,” whose pandemic-era trading livestreams made him a popular figure in the crypto world.
‘WHAT ROLE DO INFLUENCERS AND ICONS PLAY?’
Bitcoin may be a household name, but it’s still far off from replacing other currencies—a techno-utopian outcome that’s the stuff of crypto evangelists’ fantasies. This belief, that Bitcoin will one day usurp even the dollar, has almost religious undertones within the community. Yet for that to happen, Bitcoin still has to become a lot more mainstream. And the best way for it to do that, apparently, is to connect the currency to influencers and celebrities.
In fact, the issue of what influencers or celebrities can do for the Bitcoin community came up directly on Thursday morning, during a panel featuring Odell Beckham Jr., Serena Williams, Aaron Rodgers, and Cash App’s crypto product lead, Miles Suter. Beckham and Rodgers have both made headlines recently for taking their salaries in Bitcoin; Williams is heavily involved in the Bitcoin startup world.
“What role do influencers and icons play in [the ascent of Bitcoin]?” Suter asked the group onstage.
All three guests all agreed that Bitcoin was the future, talking about how they thought it was a good long-term investment and how it gave them more financial freedom, but that’s about as deep as the conversation really got.
“You might not be able to afford $40,000, but you can stack some sats,” Rodgers said. (“Sats” is short for “Satoshis,” a unit of Bitcoin equivalent to one 100 millionth, the name derived from the crypto coin’s still-unknown inventor, who went by Satoshi Nakamoto online.) “If the Fed keeps printing trillions of dollars, the best defense against inflation is Bitcoin.”
It was pretty far away from the high energy radiating from the world of NFTs, and it was clear that the event’s bigger names aren’t sure what else to do other than just tell the audience to buy Bitcoin over and over again. A lot of people make fun of NFTs, but they’re an easier cultural product to point to and talk about than trying to have a fun conversation about lightning networks.
In fact, Cash App’s Suter said one of the company’s major initiatives this year is to try and make Bitcoin more relatable, which includes easier payment processes and a more intuitive QR code system. He also showed off a Spotify playlist of songs titled, “Cash App.” Though, cutting into some of the hype was the fact that Cash App suffered a major data breach the night before the conference.
‘THIS YEAR, I’M GOING TO START INVESTING A LOT MORE’
One startup with a decent-sized presence at the convention, a company called TradeZing, is trying to figure out how to grow major influencers and connect them with existing mainstream celebrities. “The word ‘NFT’ has now become mainstream. It’s made its way into SNL skits,” TradeZing founder Jordan Edelson told Fast Company. “There’s a hunger now, you know, for that type of information and content, but there’s no great source for [crypto investing influencers].
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Rajkotupdates.News : Work Permits for Indian Spouses of H-1B Visa Holders Approved by the U.S.!

Indian H-1B visa holders’ spouses, take note! Newly released information is exciting: the United States has issued work permits to eligible individuals, allowing them to pursue their professional goals and contribute to the economy.This is a monumental shift that has the potential to profoundly affect the lives of tens of thousands of people across the country. Prepare yourself for the most recent rajkotupdates.news report!
What Exactly Are Work Permits?
- Spouses of U.S. citizens from outside the U.S. who are sponsored by their sponsors and who meet other criteria can apply for work visas.
- Spouses from outside the United States can get work permits to lawfully work in America. Furthermore, they are permitted to remain for longer than visitors who are not immigrants.
- US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) documentation and an interview may be required to secure a work visa, but the process is otherwise simple.
- After you obtain your work permit, you must provide it when you apply for a visa or request entry to the United States.
To Whom Do Work Permits Apply?
If your spouse is in the United States on an H-1B visa and you are an Indian citizen, you may be eligible for a work permit.
The following conditions must be met before you can apply:
- You and your American spouse must be more than just dating.
- Your U.S. companion must hold a current H-1B visa.
- You can’t get married if you cheated or lied about anything.
- You and your future spouse in the United States must have met beforehand.
- You need to prove that no American citizen or permanent resident is qualified for the position you’re applying for.
Your fourth step is to visit the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (BCIS) to apply for a work visa. Be sure to include all of the required paperwork with your application because the review process can take many months.
What Do You Need to Do to Get a Work Permit?
If you are Indian and married to a U.S. citizen, you might be eligible for a work visa.
- You must be financially stable in order to qualify for an H-1B visa.
- Have a representative of your own country’s government witness your wedding.
- Carry a valid passport. If you meet all of these requirements, then you can submit your application to USCIS. Your partner’s full name and U.S. address are required pieces of information.
- You’ll also need to present documentation that you have the means to support yourself financially and that you’re legally able to receive a work visa, such as a marriage licence. You may be eligible to file an appeal if you are denied a work visa.
How Do You Apply for a Work Visa?
The process of obtaining a work visa varies from country to country. In most cases, you’ll need to demonstrate that you’re capable of supporting yourself and your partner.
It’s possible that you’ll also need to provide evidence of your relationship status and health insurance coverage. In some countries, you need a visa before you can apply for a work permit.
After obtaining a work visa, what steps should one take?
- Submit an application for a change of status with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) after obtaining a work permit.
- To begin the Adjustment of Status procedure, you must provide evidence of your marriage and establish that you otherwise qualify.
- If your status adjustment is approved, your spouse will be entitled to apply for an immigrant visa and join you in the United States.
Conclusion
Spouses of Indian citizens holding H-1B visas are now eligible to apply for work authorization in the United States. More qualified Indian workers may find employment in the United States as a result of this. The work permits would be valid for up to six years, allowing Indian nationals to compete for jobs that would normally be out of reach due to a lack of education, training, or experience. This is part of President Trump’s strategy to reduce the need for foreign labour and halt the influx of illegal immigration.
NEWS
After the developer of Amphetamine complained to Apple about the software being removed because of its name, the company ultimately decided to allow the Mac app have its present name and logo (William C. Gustafson / GitHub)

Amphetamine is a free application for the Mac that allows the user to configure how long the computer will remain awake. The 2014 release has been well received by users, with over 432,000 downloads and five-star ratings on the Mac App Store. MacRumors has previously highlighted the app as well. Amphetamine has been available on the Mac App Store for six years before Apple unexpectedly removed it for not following their rules.
After a representative from Apple contacted Amphetamine’s developer, William Gustafson, to inform him that the software will be withdrawn from the Mac App Store on January 12, 2021 if several adjustments were not made, Gustafson posted a lengthy report on GitHub describing the situation. The agent stated that the following condition was not met by Amphetamine:
Tobacco and e-cigarette, illegal drug, and excessive alcohol consumption-promoting apps are not allowed in the App Store. Any app that targets kids or encourages them to use illegal drugs or alcohol will be removed. Tobacco, marijuana, and other controlled substances cannot be sold, and neither can they be facilitated for sale outside of legal pharmacies. According to reports, the Apple official stated “It seems like your software encourages people to take drugs in the wrong way. In particular, your app’s name and image both make allusions to illegal drugs and medicines.” As amphetamine is available only with a doctor’s prescription in the United States, Gustafson said, it doesn’t encourage drug abuse. He added that the film does not advocate for the “irresponsible, illegal, or recreational” use of amphetamine.
Amphetamine (the app) can be used in the same way as amphetamine (the chemical molecule) can be used to keep humans awake and focused.
To counter the claim against the app, Gustafson filed an appeal and started a petition on Change.org, which has since received over 500 signatories. And just now, he tweeted that he had just gotten off the phone with the App Review Board and that Amphetamine would still be available in the Mac App Store. It’s surprising that Apple forced Amphetamine to change its name after they highlighted it in a Mac App Store Story and the software received 1,400 reviews on the Mac App Store. Gustafson also claims to have had numerous conversations with Apple’s App Review Team on Amphetamine, but this issue has never come up before; the cause of this is a mystery.
MOBILE APPS
Dialog Semiconductor Expands Samsung Galaxy Fit’s Connectivity with Bluetooth® Low Energy

The new Samsung Galaxy Fit features Dialog’s DA14697 for improved connection and longer battery life, making it one of the first wearable devices on the market to do so.
The latest Galaxy Fit features Dialog’s wireless microcontroller unit (MCU), according to a press release from Dialog Semiconductor plc (XETRA: DLG) of London, United Kingdom. Dialog specializes in highly integrated power management, AC/DC power conversion, charging, and Bluetooth® low energy technology. The Galaxy Fit is a sleek and stylish fitness tracker with advanced tracking functions that help users stay on track with their health and wellness objectives. In addition to monitoring a wide variety of activities, it also provides advanced tools for analyzing sleep and dealing with stress.
For the Galaxy Fit band to be useful, it had to be able to sync with users’ smartphones so they could receive notifications while they were on the go. The item needed a solution that would provide smooth smartphone connectivity while conserving energy to extend battery life, and it needed to be easy to style and pleasant to wear all week long. The DA14697, a wireless microcontroller unit from Dialog’s DA1469x SmartBondTM series, was the answer for Samsung.
Samsung’s Galaxy Fit is a great example of what consumers want from the next generation of fitness trackers, according to Sean McGrath, SVP and GM of Dialog Semiconductor’s Connectivity and Audio Business Group. Together, Dialog and Samsung have established a new standard for low-power Bluetooth connectivity and best-in-class power consumption, paving the way for a new era of connected life. The DA1469x series is the most advanced, feature-rich variety of MCUs for wireless communication, and they are the newest addition to Dialog’s SmartBond line. Higher-end fitness trackers and other wearable devices can take advantage of the increased processing power, resources, range, and battery life it provides for developers.
The family is also the first in production to use an ARM Cortex-M33-based dedicated application processor in a Bluetooth wireless microcontroller SoC. The devices have a Sensor Node Controller (SNC) that operates independently to wake the application processor only when necessary, and a cutting-edge Power Management Unit (PMU) that activates the various processing cores as needed to conserve power.
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