Finance

Ministry of Finance Taps Banks for 700 Million RON on Monday

On Monday, the Ministry of Finance raised 710.3 million RON from banks through a benchmark government bond issue with a residual maturity of 53 months, offering an average yield of 7.17% per annum, as reported by the National Bank of Romania (BNR).

TECH

Why Health Professionals Are Hesitant About Wearable Devices

Many premium products claim to accurately monitor various aspects of health, including exercise routines, body temperature, heart rate, menstrual cycle, and sleep patterns.

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has proposed providing wearables to millions of NHS patients in England, allowing them to track symptoms, such as reactions to cancer treatments, from home.

However, many doctors and tech experts remain cautious about relying on health data collected by wearables.

I am currently testing a smart ring from Ultrahuman, and it seemed to detect that I was getting sick before I did.

One weekend, it alerted me that my temperature was slightly elevated and my sleep had been restless. The device warned that this could indicate an impending illness.

I brushed it off as symptoms of perimenopause and ignored the warning, but two days later, I was bedridden with gastric flu.

While I didn’t need medical attention, I wondered: if I had, would the data from my wearable have been useful for healthcare professionals in my treatment? Many wearable brands actively promote this possibility.

For instance, the Oura smart ring offers a service where users can download their data in the form of a report to share with their doctor.

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CRYPTO

XRP Climbs to Fourth Spot in Cryptocurrency Rankings Following $100 Billion Surge

The XRP token, associated with Ripple Labs, has emerged as the fourth-largest cryptocurrency globally by market capitalization, following a weeks-long rally sparked by President-elect Donald Trump's election victory in November and recent speculation that the SEC might drop its legal case against Ripple.