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Bitchat Tops Jamaica App Charts as Hurricane Melissa Cuts Connectivity

Bitchat, a peer-to-peer messaging app, surged in popularity in Jamaica during Hurricane Melissa, which severely disrupted power and telecommunications across the island. As national connectivity plummeted to roughly 30%, Bitchat's downloads skyrocketed, ranking first in the social networking category for Apple users and second overall among free apps on both Apple and Android platforms. The app employs Bluetooth mesh networking, allowing users to relay messages without needing internet access by turning phones into nodes that communicate with each other. Developer Calle emphasized the app's purpose during disasters, stating that reliable communication is crucial when traditional networks fail. Bitchat also offers a feature where users can pin messages to specific locations, helping to share essential information like safe zones or community resources. The app has previously gained traction in other regions experiencing communication blackouts due to protests or civil unrest, reflecting its design to facilitate communication without relying on infrastructure.

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ARK Invest’s Crypto Exposure Tops $2.15B as Bullish Holdings Rise Across 3 Funds

ARK Invest has significantly increased its investment in cryptocurrency, with total exposure exceeding $2.15 billion across three ETFs: ARKK, ARKW, and ARKF. This includes a recent purchase of 105,000 shares in Bullish, valued at $5.3 million, raising its stake to approximately 2.27 million shares worth about

ARK Invest’s Crypto Exposure Tops $2.15B as Bullish Holdings Rise Across 3 Funds

ARK Invest has increased its investment in Bullish by 105,000 shares, totaling $5.3 million, bringing their total holdings to approximately 2.27 million shares valued at $114 million. This expansion of ARK's position comes amidst a notable rise in its overall crypto exposure, which now surpasses

ARK Invest’s Crypto Exposure Tops $2.15B as Bullish Holdings Rise Across 3 Funds

ARK Invest has increased its stake in the cryptocurrency exchange Bullish by 105,000 shares, now totaling approximately 2.27 million shares valued at $114 million. This investment is part of ARK's strategy to boost its digital asset infrastructure, with its overall crypto exposure exceeding $2.15 billion

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