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Digital Currency: China Reveals Plan to Launch its Own Digital Currency
The timeframe to this plan is still unknown, but the central bank claims that the process has been going on since 2014. China has stated some benefits for having a digital currency in their financial system, including transparency, digital track-recording, as well as reducing transaction costs. Bitcoin, a global digital currency, gained popularity in China in 2013 but has also brought some controversies about the risks.
Nielsen to use Facebook, Twitter to measure peoples’ TV watching activities
The media research firm Nielsen will enhance its methods for measuring people’s TV watching activities using the new “Social Content Ranking,” which will use Facebook and Twitter for their surveys.
Oscar dela Hoya teams up with FilmOn TV to launch Golden Boy Channel, The Ring
The 10-time world champion Oscar De La Hoya teamed up with FilmOn TV Networks to two boxing channels called The Ring and Golden Boy Channel. This is a treat for the Golden Boy’s fans who are looking to relive his glory days on their TV screens.
BBC journalist Rana Rahimpour barred from flying to US over foul changes to US visa rules
BBC journalist Rana Rahimpour who has a dual British-Iranian nationality was restricted from flying to the US due to changes to visa rules. Journalist deemed the new rules unfair.