Crypto market cap hits $3 trillion again: Why rising Bitcoin leverage could trigger a sharp price swing

Bitcoin rally pushes crypto market cap above $3 trillion as leverage rises. (Pexel)

The total cryptocurrency market value has climbed back above $3 trillion for the first time since January. The rise comes after a strong rally in Bitcoin, which has lifted the broader digital asset market. But the rally is also bringing more leveraged trading into the market. This could make crypto prices move sharply in either … Read more

Gold rebounds as Trump signals short Iran conflict; Fed rate fears, US jobs data cap gains

Gold prices recovered slightly on Wednesday after falling for three straight sessions. Spot gold rose 0.1% to $4,386.94 an ounce in Singapore, while silver gained 0.1% to $65.38 an ounce. Platinum and palladium were little changed. Gold was trading near $4,385 an ounce after gaining about 1% in the previous session. The earlier rise ended … Read more

A ketchup bottle cap inspired Princeton engineers to build a shape-shifting robot that moves without a motor

A ketchup bottle cap inspired Princeton engineers to build a shape-shifting robot that moves without a motor

Kevin Liu showcases a geometry-powered robot that moves without motors or controls, PC: Aaron Nathans At Princeton Engineering, a team led by Glaucio Paulino has answered a question few people ever think to ask: what makes a ketchup bottle cap snap open and stay open rather than flopping shut? The hinge on a typical flip-top … Read more