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The American crocodile makes a comeback

http://img.youtube.com/vi/ZRZsqdDBNxI/0.jpg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRZsqdDBNxI NBC's Kerry Sanders joins Shep Smith to report from Fort Lauderdale on the comeback of the American crocodile. Origina post from https://krakow3d.com/videos/the-american-crocodile-makes-a-comeback.html

Former Federal Prosecutor: There’s Much More to Crypto Than Financial Use Cases, Regulation Cannot Be One Size Fits All

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https://krakow3d.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/former-federal-prosecutor-theres-much-more-to-crypto-than-financial-use-cases-regulation-cannot-be-one-size-fits-all.jpg Former federal prosecutor Katie Haun says that regulators really need to take stock of the fact that we’re beyond just financial use cases of cryptocurrency. “There’s much more to crypto than that,” she said, adding that “Regulation cannot be one size fits all.” Haun further said that crypto is not the Wild West and the industry wants clarity, not lack of regulation. Former Federal Prosecutor Discusses Crypto Regulation and SEC’s Role Katie Haun talked about cryptocurrency and its regulation at CNBC’s Delivering Alpha Conference Wednesday. Haun is a general partner at venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz. She previously spent a decade as a federal prosecutor focusing on fraud, cyber, and corporate crime alongside agencies including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI),

DC Comics Aims to Release ‘One of the Largest NFT Drops Ever’ at This Year’s Fandome

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https://krakow3d.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/dc-comics-aims-to-release-one-of-the-largest-nft-drops-ever-at-this-years-fandome.jpg One of the largest and oldest American comic book publishers DC Comics, Inc., has announced the firm has partnered with Palm NFT Studio in order to unleash a large swathe of non-fungible token (NFT) collectibles. The NFT drop will take place during the DC Fandome on October 16 and the NFT art will feature superheroes like Batman, Superman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, and Harley Quinn. American Comic Book Publisher DC Comics to Drop a Large Collection of NFTs Two weeks from now on October 16, the American comic book publisher DC Comics aims to drop a large quantity of non-fungible token (NFT) collectibles featuring the firm’s most beloved characters at the DC Fandome event. The NFT drop from DC Comics is in partnership with Palm NFT Studio and the comic book publisher plans to release a number of NFTs featuring Harley Quinn, Wonder Woman, Batman, Super

Russian Post to Employ Blockchain Technology in Parcel Tracking

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https://krakow3d.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/russian-post-to-employ-blockchain-technology-in-parcel-tracking.jpg The national postal operator of Russia plans to implement a parcel tracking system that will rely on blockchain technology. The introduction of the new service is part of Russian Post’s digital transformation strategy and is expected to reduce the number of lost shipments. Blockchain-Based Tracking System to Help Russian Post Save Time and Resources In the context of efforts to develop its services and improve the efficiency of its logistics, Pochta Rossii , or Russian Post, is considering various options, including the implementation of blockchain technology, a representative of the company told Vedomosti. Quoting the postal operator’s Strategy for Digital Transformation, the business daily reported that the first pilots are expected in the coming years. Russian Post intends to introduce its blockchain-based tracking system as early as 2023. The new service will be mark

Dog therapy service helps veterans overcome trauma

http://img.youtube.com/vi/qEkE-Jo93OE/0.jpg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEkE-Jo93OE NBC News Now's Isa Gutierrez joins Shep Smith to report on how dogs are helping veterans overcome trauma brought about by their deployments abroad. Origina post from https://krakow3d.com/videos/dog-therapy-service-helps-veterans-overcome-trauma.html

Miami Mayor: China’s Crypto Crackdown ‘Creates Incredible Opportunity for America’ in Bitcoin Mining

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https://krakow3d.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/miami-mayor-chinas-crypto-crackdown-creates-incredible-opportunity-for-america-in-bitcoin-mining.jpg The mayor of Miami, Florida, sees China’s cryptocurrency crackdown as “the turning point” that “creates an incredible opportunity for America.” He said: “Their loss is our gain and America can and will lead the future by providing a clean power home for bitcoin miners and all who are building on/with/for bitcoin.” Miami Mayor Sees US Benefiting From China’s Crypto Crackdown Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, who has been trying to build his city into a bitcoin hub , sees the crypto crackdown by the Chinese government as an opportunity for his city and the U.S. He told Bloomberg: The turning point is now. It creates an incredible opportunity for America. Suarez commented on China’s crackdown this week: “China banning bitcoin is a massive mistake with impacts that will be felt for generations. Their loss is our gain and America can and will lead t

Swiss Regulator Approves First Crypto Fund: Asset Manager Says ‘It’s an Exceptional Achievement’

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https://krakow3d.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/swiss-regulator-approves-first-crypto-fund-asset-manager-says-its-an-exceptional-achievement.jpg Switzerland’s Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) has approved the first Swiss crypto fund. It is managed by asset manager Crypto Finance and custodied by Seba Bank. “For the first time, FINMA has approved a Swiss fund that invests primarily in cryptoassets,” said the regulator. First Crypto Fund Approved Under Swiss Laws The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) announced Wednesday that it “has approved the first crypto fund according to Swiss law.” The regulator elaborated: For the first time, FINMA has approved a Swiss fund that invests primarily in cryptoassets. FINMA explained that the fund is called “Crypto Market Index Fund,” noting that it is “an investment fund according to Swiss law belonging to the category ‘other funds for alternative investments’ with particular risks.” The financial regulator added that

Pan-African Exchange Yellow Card Raises $15 Million in Latest Funding Round

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https://krakow3d.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/pan-african-exchange-yellow-card-raises-15-million-in-latest-funding-round.jpg Yellow Card, an Africa-focused crypto exchange platform, recently announced a capital raise of $15 million from its Series A funding round. The capital raise, which is Yellow Card’s largest, was led by Valar Ventures, Third Prime, and Castle Island Ventures. Square, Coinbase Ventures, and Blockchain.com Ventures also participated in the round. Making Cryptocurrencies Accessible According to the exchange platform’s blog post , part of the funds raised will be used to “ramp up hiring and continue its expansion across the continent.” On the other hand, Chris Maurice, founder and CEO of Yellow Card, said he expects the latest capital raise to help the fintech realize its goal of making cryptocurrencies accessible to everyone. Maurice said: Our mission has always been to make cryptocurrency accessible anywhere and everywhere across the African continent. Now, we hav

College Greek life under fire at Northwestern

http://img.youtube.com/vi/mJPq0Yspk5w/0.jpg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJPq0Yspk5w CNBC's Perry Russom joins Shep Smith to discuss Northwestern's decision to suspend all Greek activity on campus. Origina post from https://krakow3d.com/videos/college-greek-life-under-fire-at-northwestern.html

Verifone Enables Retailers to Accept Cryptocurrencies, Says Merchants’ Appetite for Crypto Payments ‘Has Exploded’

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https://krakow3d.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/verifone-enables-retailers-to-accept-cryptocurrencies-says-merchants-appetite-for-crypto-payments-has-exploded.jpg Verifone, a global payment system provider with 35 million devices in 150 countries, is rolling out crypto payment support in the U.S. in partnership with Bitpay. Verifone’s platform processes more than $440 billion annually. The company says, “the appetite for crypto payments has exploded this year.” Major Retailers Will Soon Be Able to Accept Cryptocurrency Payments via Verifone Major payment solution provider Verifone announced Tuesday its partnership with Bitpay “to enable consumer cryptocurrency payments on Verifone’s in-store and Ecommerce Cloud Services platforms in the United States.” Verifone provides “end-to-end payment and commerce solutions to the world’s best-known retail brands, major financial institutions, and directly to more than 600,000 merchants alike,” its website describes. The company’s global platform

Kenyan Fintech Player: ‘Banking the Unbanked’ Is the Most Important Use Case for Digital Currencies in Africa

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https://krakow3d.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/kenyan-fintech-player-banking-the-unbanked-is-the-most-important-use-case-for-digital-currencies-in-africa.jpg The year 2020 may well go down as the year when blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies, in particular, gained mainstream recognition. The restrictions on movement, as well as the widespread fear of catching a virus, forced many to look for alternative ways of making payments or sending remittances. This search for an alternative inevitably led many to crypto. Although the use of such alternatives to fiat cash continues to grow, many of the intended beneficiaries in places like Africa are still unable to use such digital currencies. Kenya’s Kotani Pay Addresses Lack of Crypto Access The lack of smartphones, misinformation about cryptocurrencies, and poor net connectivity are some of the main reasons why the number of digital currency users is not growing as some crypto proponents would have wanted. As a consequence, some play

14- and 9-Year-Old Brother and Sister Duo Rake in $30K a Month Mining Crypto With Renewable Energy

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https://krakow3d.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/14-and-9-year-old-brother-and-sister-duo-rake-in-30k-a-month-mining-crypto-with-renewable-energy.jpg The beauty behind cryptocurrency networks like Bitcoin is the fact that anyone can participate in the field of crypto mining. In fact, two siblings explained in a recent interview that they rake in more than $30K per month mining digital assets. Kid Duo Captures $30K a Month Mining Digital Currencies A 14- and 9-year-old brother and sister pair have made headlines in recent times for explaining how they make over $30,000 a month mining crypto assets. The 9-year-old Aanya Thakur and her brother 14-year-old Ishaan mined three types of digital currencies this summer because they “wanted to learn something new about technology – and also make some money along the way.” The two appeared in a CNBC report published by the reporter Taylor Locke and the CNBC broadcast “Make It.” According to the Thakur siblings, the duo mines bitcoin ( BTC ), eth

Fed Chair Jerome Powell will testify in front of Congress tomorrow

http://img.youtube.com/vi/o9e5QViXE3M/0.jpg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9e5QViXE3M Steve Liesman joins Closing Bell with a preview of Fed Chair Powell's prepared remarks for his Congressional testimony tomorrow. He plan to say that upward pressure from supply constraints and bottlenecks have lasted longer than he expected. For access to live and exclusive video from CNBC subscribe to CNBC PRO: https://cnb.cx/2NGeIvi Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, in remarks to be delivered Tuesday, cautioned Washington legislators that the causes of the recent rise in inflation may last longer than anticipated. In a speech that he will deliver to the Senate Banking Committee, the central bank chair said economic growth has “continued to strengthen” but has been met with upward price pressures caused by supply chain bottlenecks and other factors. “Inflation is elevated and will likely remain so in coming months before moderating,” Powell said. “As the economy continues to reopen and sp

Major Crypto Exchanges Cut Ties With Chinese Users After China’s Latest Crackdown on Cryptocurrency

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https://krakow3d.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/major-crypto-exchanges-cut-ties-with-chinese-users-after-chinas-latest-crackdown-on-cryptocurrency.jpg Major cryptocurrency exchanges are cutting ties with users in China following the latest crypto crackdown announcement by the Chinese government. Huobi has stopped letting new users in China sign up for its services while Binance has blocked account registrations using Chinese mobile phone numbers. Major Crypto Exchanges Stop Signing Up Chinese Users Following China’s latest crackdown announcement, several cryptocurrency exchanges and service providers said they have begun cutting ties with users in China. Crypto exchange Huobi announced Sunday that it will “gradually retire existing mainland China users.” The exchange wrote: To comply with local laws and regulations, Huobi Global has ceased account registration for new users in mainland China, effective September 24, 2021 (UTC+8). Huobi Global will gradually retire existing mainland Ch

Netflix Announces Documentary About Quadrigacx’s Downfall

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https://krakow3d.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/netflix-announces-documentary-about-quadrigacxs-downfall.jpg Netflix, the world’s largest video streaming company, has announced it is working on a documentary that deals with the aftermath of the Quadrigacx saga. According to brief descriptions, the documentary titled; “Trust No One: The Hunt for the Crypto King,” deals with how the users affected by the death of Quadrigacx’s CEO Gerry Cotten try to uncover the mystery behind his strange death and the private keys that supposedly only he held at his death. Netflix To Release Quadrigacx Documentary Next Year Netflix, one of the leading video streaming sites, announced the production of a documentary that would explain the saga of Quadrigacx, the biggest cryptocurrency exchange in Canada, which was affected by the death of its CEO in strange circumstances. According to its synopsis in IMDB , the documentary would tell the story of Quadrigacx’s users that were not able to recover the funds

Family members push to make Surfside condo collapse sight a memorial

http://img.youtube.com/vi/DbKBB761Mws/0.jpg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbKBB761Mws NBC6 Ryan Nelson reports from Surfside, Florida, on family members of victims who want the site of the building collapse to become a memorial Origina post from https://krakow3d.com/videos/family-members-push-to-make-surfside-condo-collapse-sight-a-memorial.html

Rich Dad Poor Dad’s Robert Kiyosaki Predicts ‘Giant Stock Market Crash’ in October — Says ‘Bitcoin May Crash Too’

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https://krakow3d.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/rich-dad-poor-dads-robert-kiyosaki-predicts-giant-stock-market-crash-in-october-says-bitcoin-may-crash-too.jpg Robert Kiyosaki, the best-selling author of “Rich Dad Poor Dad,” has predicted a “giant stock market crash” coming in October. He believes that “bitcoin may crash too.” The famous author also offered his opinion on China’s crackdown on cryptocurrencies. Robert Kiyosaki Warns of ‘Giant’ Market Crash in October Famous author and investor Robert Kiyosaki has predicted that a “giant stock market crash” is coming in October, noting that gold, silver, and bitcoin may crash as well. Rich Dad Poor Dad is a 1997 book co-authored by Kiyosaki and Sharon Lechter. It has been on the New York Times Best Seller List for over six years. More than 32 million copies of the book have been sold in over 51 languages across more than 109 countries. Kiyosaki tweeted Saturday: Giant stock market crash coming October. Why? Treasury and Fed short of T-bil

UNI, SUSHI, MKR, Defi Tokens See 24 Hour Double-Digit Gains, Defi TVL Jumps 6% in 2 Weeks

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https://krakow3d.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/uni-sushi-mkr-defi-tokens-see-24-hour-double-digit-gains-defi-tvl-jumps-6-in-2-weeks.jpg While a number of popular crypto-assets like bitcoin have been consolidating, decentralized finance (defi) tokens have captured significant gains during the last 24 hours. A few defi crypto assets have seen double-digit gains and the leader of the pack is Uniswap which has jumped 20.9% in the last 24 hours. Uniswap’s Defi Token Leads the Percentage Gains on Sunday Decentralized finance (defi) tokens are making waves during Sunday’s crypto trading sessions, as a dozen defi tokens have seen better gains than most of today’s well known digital assets. While bitcoin ( BTC ) has risen 2% today and ethereum ( ETH ) is up over 3%, crypto tokens like uniswap (UNI) and sushi (SUSHI) have seen double-digit gains. Uni has jumped over 20% during the last day while SUSHI is up 15.6%. Both UNI and SUSHI are followed by coins like maker ( MKR ) up 11.5%, ftx token

Abkhazia Seizes 6,000 Mining Devices but Fails to Disrupt Crypto Mining

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https://krakow3d.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/abkhazia-seizes-6000-mining-devices-but-fails-to-disrupt-crypto-mining.jpg Authorities in Abkhazia have confiscated thousands of mining machines, closing down all large crypto farms, yet they have admittedly failed to put an end to illegal mining operations. The breakaway republic of Georgia has been struggling with power shortages blamed on underground miners. 30,000 Rigs Remain in the Hands of Miners, Government Says In recent years, a growing number of people in Abkhazia , a partially-recognized de facto state in the South Caucasus, have turned to cryptocurrency mining as an alternative income source. However, the government of the Russia-backed republic has targeted the energy-intensive process as a major cause of the territory’s growing electricity deficit. A temporary ban on mining activities and hardware imports was introduced back in 2018 and extended this spring until March 31, 2022. But officials in Sukhumi have recently admitt

NASA predicts giant asteroid could hit Earth in 2182

http://img.youtube.com/vi/4R8PSKESOws/0.jpg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4R8PSKESOws CNBC's Shep Smith reports that NASA is warning an asteroid could hit the Earth in 161 years. With Dante Lauretta, Osiris-Rex mission principle investigator. Origina post from https://krakow3d.com/videos/nasa-predicts-giant-asteroid-could-hit-earth-in-2182.html

Indonesia Will Not Ban Cryptocurrencies Like China, Minister Says as Crypto Trade Soars

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https://krakow3d.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/indonesia-will-not-ban-cryptocurrencies-like-china-minister-says-as-crypto-trade-soars.jpg Authorities in Indonesia do not intend to follow China’s example of imposing an outright ban on cryptocurrencies, a government official said, noting the country will limit itself to ensuring they are not used in illegal activities. The statement comes after local crypto exchanges registered a serious increase in turnover this year. Indonesia to Tighten Regulations Without Prohibiting Crypto Transactions The Indonesian government will not follow in the footsteps of China, which has confirmed a ban on all cryptocurrency transactions, the country’s Minister of Trade Muhammad Luthfi emphasized in comments to local media. The official added, however, that the government is looking into how to make them less prone to being used in illegal financial activities. Quoted by Berita Satu and the Jakarta Globe, Luthfi stated: We don’t prohibit it, but we will t

Court Extends Detention of Finiko Pyramid Founder Doronin and His Right-Hand Man

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https://krakow3d.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/court-extends-detention-of-finiko-pyramid-founder-doronin-and-his-right-hand-man.jpg A court in Tatarstan has extended the detention of Kirill Doronin, founder of Russia’s largest Ponzi scheme in recent times, Finiko. Doronin will spend at least two more months in custody as authorities fear he could hide from law enforcement. Ilgiz Shakirov, vice-president of the crypto pyramid, remains under detention as well. Finiko Mastermind Doronin Denied House Arrest Vakhitovsky District Court of Kazan, the capital of the Russian republic of Tatarstan, has decided to keep the two most prominent figures of the Finiko crypto pyramid in custody. This week, the court announced it has extended the detention period for Kirill Doronin, who established the Ponzi scheme in December 2018, until Nov. 28. Finiko defrauded hundreds of thousands of investors before it collapsed in July this year when he was arrested. Three lawyers representing Finiko’s founder

Morgan Stanley’s Executive Likens Bitcoin’s Resilience to Kenny Who Dies in Every South Park Episode

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https://krakow3d.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/morgan-stanleys-executive-likens-bitcoins-resilience-to-kenny-who-dies-in-every-south-park-episode.jpg Morgan Stanley Investment Management’s Dennis Lynch, says that bitcoin’s resilience is like Kenny from the popular TV series South Park. In almost every episode, Kenny comically died but always came back, just like how bitcoin bounces back every time after a bear market. Bitcoin Is Similar to Kenny in South Park, Says Morgan Stanley’s Executive Morgan Stanley’s Dennis Lynch talked about bitcoin’s resilience at Morningstar’s annual investment conference Thursday. Lynch is head of the Counterpoint Global team at Morgan Stanley Investment Management, the bank’s asset management arm. He joined Morgan Stanley in 1998 and has 27 years of investment experience. The Morgan Stanley Counterpoint Global team “invests primarily in established and emerging companies globally,” the firm’s website describes. Lynch compared the cryptocurrency’s ability

Zillow president: We're moving toward a more healthy housing market

http://img.youtube.com/vi/xY5gcv5CWLY/0.jpg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xY5gcv5CWLY Zillow President Susan Daimler joins Closing Bell to discuss her outlook for the housing market and recent controversy around Zillow's iBuyer service. Origina post from https://krakow3d.com/videos/zillow-president-were-moving-toward-a-more-healthy-housing-market.html

Gavin Andresen Publishes Theory of Possible Crypto Future: Whales Shut Down the BTC Network in the Year 2100

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https://krakow3d.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/gavin-andresen-publishes-theory-of-possible-crypto-future-whales-shut-down-the-btc-network-in-the-year-2100.jpg On September 21, former Bitcoin developer Gavin Andresen published an interesting blog post about “a possible [Bitcoin] future.” The blog post details a theoretical situation for the Bitcoin network in 2061, where most [bitcoin] transactions don’t happen on the [Bitcoin] network. A Theoretical Look at $6 Million Dollars per Bitcoin and the Year 2061 Following Satoshi Nakamoto’s departure from Bitcoin in 2010, for a few years, Gavin Andresen was considered the software’s lead maintainer after Nakamoto left him the keys. In 2011, Bitcoin developer Mike Hearn also claims he received an email from Satoshi which said that the blockchain inventor “moved on to other things” but also added, “It’s in good hands with Gavin and everyone.” However, Andresen is not the lead maintainer anymore, and has not been an active Bitcoin Core develo

African Weather Balloon Project Uses Blockchain to Track Climate in West Africa

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https://krakow3d.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/african-weather-balloon-project-uses-blockchain-to-track-climate-in-west-africa.jpg According to the findings of one study, nearly 91% of deaths from natural disasters recorded between 1970 and 2019 occurred in developing countries. This study adds that such a high number of deaths is largely due to a lack of early warning systems and disaster management protocols. Using Blockchain to Store Climate Data It has been shown that improvements in technology can help to lower the number of lives lost as a result of flooding or cyclones. Unfortunately for third world countries, their poor access to centralized data which is used to predict weather patterns means the number of lives lost due to natural disasters remains unacceptably high. It is this sad state of affairs that prompted individuals behind the Kanda Weather Ballon project and creators of the Telos protocol to seek an unusual solution to the problem — the use of the blockchain. Alread

Twitter Launches Bitcoin Tipping Feature, Explores NFT Authentication

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https://krakow3d.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/twitter-launches-bitcoin-tipping-feature-explores-nft-authentication.jpg Twitter has begun rolling out “Tips,” a feature that allows users t o send bitcoin or cash tips. The rollout begins with iOS users with Android coming soon. The company is also planning support for non-fungible token (NFT) authentication. Twitter Rolls Out ‘Tips’ With Bitcoin Twitter Inc. announced Thursday that it is rolling out the bitcoin tipping feature starting with iOS users. The company tweeted: “Tested the Tips feature, turns out people love money. Rolling out on iOS with Android coming soon.” Twitter described: Tips allows you to send bitcoin or cash tips depending on how you configure your Tips settings and the regional availability of third-party payment providers. Twitter Support tweeted explaining how to use the new tipping feature. “Looking to get a little support with Tips? Tips is now rolling out to everyone (18+) on iOS. Add the Tips icon to your pr