U.S. to Auction 50K Bitcoin Seized From Silk Road

U.S. to Auction 50K Bitcoin Seized From Silk Road

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The video covers ten headlines, including the US government's auction of 50,000 bitcoins seized from Silk Road, Best Buy's sale of its Chinese business to focus on North America, Sony Pictures' hack linked to North Korea, the controversy over GTA V's removal from Australian stores, and NASA's delayed Mars mission. Each topic is discussed with insights from market correspondents and hosts, providing a comprehensive overview of current events in technology, business, and space exploration.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for the US government auctioning 50,000 bitcoins?

To donate to a charity

To dispose of seized assets from Silk Road

To support a new cryptocurrency initiative

To raise funds for a new project

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30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Best Buy decide to sell its Chinese business chain, 5 Star?

To merge with a local Chinese company

To invest in a new technology

To focus on its operations in the US, Canada, and Mexico

To expand into the European market

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was identified as the source of the Sony Pictures hack?

Russia

Iran

China

North Korea

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the alleged motive behind the Sony Pictures hack?

To steal financial data

To disrupt Sony's operations

To gain early access to movies

To protest against a movie plot

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the controversy surrounding Grand Theft Auto 5 in Australia?

It was too expensive

It contained scenes of violence against women

It was not available in digital format

It had technical issues

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main challenge faced by NASA's mission to Mars?

Lack of funding

Technical malfunctions

Weather conditions

Privatization of space launches

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the public's reaction to the removal of GTA 5 from Target stores?

Indifference to the removal

Support for the decision

Boycott of Target stores

Increased sales through digital downloads