Divi Coins wants to make their cryptocurrency as convenient and accessible as possible. The Divi Project is a new crypto company that closed their initial coin sale in November. The new crypto is looking to replace exchanges like Paypal or Venmo.
Geoff McCabe is the Co-founder and CEO at The Divi Project Tim Sanders is the CMO at The Divi Project. The pair joined Cheddar to explain why they think their new cryptocurrency will lead the market. Sanders stresses that as a company, Divi is attentive and responsive to their consumers' needs.
McCabe believes that in the future all cryptocurrencies will be interchangeable and exchanged via digital wallets. So for Divi, the key is to be adopted and trusted by as many people as possible. In terms of future steps, The Divi Project is looking to build out their own blockchain and wallet.
The Endowment for Clean Oceans is holding a contest for anyone with an idea that could remove some of the plastic choking our oceans. Founder Daniel Perrin said there's emerging technology that could help the process, and he wants to jumpstart it.
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The red-hot cannabis market is not sustainable as is, according to industry analyst Matt Karnes. But that doesn't mean it isn't a great long-term story.
Gene Munster thinks so. The managing partner at Loup Ventures said Tim Cook could help rein in the ambitions of Elon Musk. But a merger won't be likely unless Tesla runs into real financial troubles.
Kathy Ireland, Chief Brand Strategist of Level Brands, spoke with Cheddar about her company's dive into the CBD market. Shares of cannabis companies have been soaring as momentum grows for wide marijuana legalization.
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AIEQ is the first ETF to apply artificial intelligence throughout the investment process, using social media and news trends in addition to taking information from the stock market. Art Amador of EquBot explains how A.I. can help investors make better decisions.
As Hurricane Lane churns toward the Hawaiian islands, Axios science editor Andrew Freedman said the state needs to get used to a future where it sees more storms.
Lyft says it has completed 5,000 rides in its autonomous vehicle pilot program in Las Vegas. Taggart Matthiesen, the company's head of product, told Cheddar that customers are starting to acclimate to the idea of a self-driving ride, but it will be a while before safety drivers are unnecessary.
The Trump administration is weakening restrictions on coal-powered plant emissions, rolling back an Obama-era policy meant to lower harmful chemicals in the environment.
