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Bitchat Tops Jamaica App Charts as Hurricane Melissa Cuts Connectivity

Bitchat, a decentralized messaging app, surged in popularity in Jamaica during Hurricane Melissa, which severely disrupted telecommunications across the island. Downloads increased sharply as the storm knocked out traditional communication infrastructure, with reports indicating national connectivity dropped to about 30%. The app allows for offline peer-to-peer messaging via Bluetooth mesh networking, where each device acts as a node relaying messages to nearby users. This mechanism is particularly vital in emergencies, as it enables communities to share critical information like safe zones and alerts. Bitchat ranked first in Jamaica’s App Store for social networking, reflecting its utility in crisis situations. Developer Calle emphasized the app's design intention to facilitate communication even without a standard network. Past emergencies in other regions have shown similar spikes in Bitchat's usage, highlighting its role as a communication tool in times of need.

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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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