Newsletter Jan 24, 2022
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  • Is Bitcoin bullish or bearish for inflation? Experts weigh in

    Bitcoin has two inflation problems: the rising price of goods and services and the proliferation of alternative digital currencies.The first type of "main street inflation," is supposed to be a boon for digital currency. Inflation undermines the value of national currencies, not the digital currency, which serves as a hedge against inflation.

    FIND OUT HOW BITCOIN STACKS UP FOR BEARS AND BULLS

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DJIA 34,265.37 -1.30%
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UK: FTSE 100 7,494.13 0.00%
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Investment in metaverse not slowing down

Investors are spending millions on land in the metaverse, and according to a prediction from artificial intelligence startup NWO, the craze will not slow anytime soon. The metaverse is what tech experts refer to as virtual worlds, and the cost of "virtual land" has surged 500% in recent months.

FIND OUT HOW MUCH BIG TECH IS INVESTING IN THE METAVERSE



SpaceX's Cargo Dragon returning to Earth

The SpaceX Cargo Dragon is on its way back to Earth after spending about a month on the International Space Station. Unfavorable weather conditions in the splashdown area delayed the departure of the Cargo Dragon from the ISS to Sunday. It is set to re-enter the atmosphere this afternoon.

SEE WHEN AND HOW TO WATCH CARGO DRAGON'S SPLASHDOWN


Oreo celebrating birthday with new flavor

The first Oreo cookie was made in 1912, and has become one of the most popular brands of mass-produced snacks in the U.S. Oreo celebrates its 110th birthday on March 6 and is releasing a limited-edition Birthday Chocolate Confetti Cake flavor that will be available at stores on Jan. 31.

FIND OUT HOW TO PRE-ORDER THE HAPPY BIRTHDAY OREOS


One sharp cookie

Nabisco has been making Oreos since 1912, but "Milk's Favorite Cookie" was invented by this man, who held the patent before selling the recipe.

Friday's answer: C.D. Atkins revolutionized the citrus industry by inventing the process for the mass production of fresh orange juice concentrate.

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