Elon Musk plans foray into finance with stock trading and crypto functionality on Twitter

Plus: ‘Lost’ 1750-year-old section of the Bible's New Testament unearthed [Blueprint]( It’s always a busy week for Elon Musk, and this week has been no exception. On top of giving [an interview to the BBC]( and [preparing to launch Falcon Heavy and Starship into space next week]( stories emerged this morning that the tech billionaire is planning [a foray into finance for Twitter](. According to reports, a partnership with social trading company eToro will allow users of the social media platform to trade stocks and crypto. Billionaires and retail investors? What could possibly go wrong? We’ll have more on that story as it develops. Good morning. I’m Roland, an Editor at IE. This is The Blueprint, and it’s almost the weekend. Last Sunday, Blueprint subscribers heard all about the status quo of net zero in countries around the world. Don't miss out — [subscribe to IE+ today]( to receive exclusive interviews, features, and much more. VIDEO OF THE DAY [The evolution of Spacesuits]( [The evolution of Spacesuits from past to present]( Space exploration has always been an exciting and challenging endeavor. However, it's not without its dangers, especially for the astronauts who venture into the great unknown. That's why spacesuits are such an essential part of space exploration, as they provide the necessary protection and life support systems for astronauts in the harsh environment of space. In this article, we'll take a look at the evolution of spacesuits from past to present and how they have adapted to meet the changing needs of space exploration. CULTURE [Musk's Twitter forays into finance, allows users to trade stocks, crypto]( [Musk's Twitter forays into finance, allows users to trade stocks, crypto]( Elon Musk-led Twitter will now allow users the option to buy stock, cryptocurrencies, and other financial assets through its app, CNBC reported. This marks the first major change in Twitter's offerings as it looks to revamp itself under Musk's leadership. [Read More]( MUST READ [The fragment of the translation of the New Testament]( [Just unearthed: A 1750-year-old 'lost' section of the Bible's New Testament]( Grigory Kessel, a Medievalist from the Austrian Academy of Sciences (ÖAW) has recently discovered a lost section of the Bible. A manuscript fragment of the Syriac translation, written in the third century and copied in the sixth century, is one of the earliest textual witnesses to the Gospels and a crucial element of the history of the New Testament. [Read More]( INNOVATION [Japan's ballistic warheads]( [Japan inks hypersonic missile deal to fortify defenses against China]( Japan has revealed plans to develop and produce a variety of cutting-edge long-range missiles to fortify its defenses against China. The contracts have been signed with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) to create and mass-produce the weapons through 2027, according to the Japanese Defense Ministry on Tuesday. [Read More]( SCIENCE [Skeleton of Icaronycteris gunnelli]( [This 52 million-year-old bat skeleton is the oldest bat species ever discovered]( Scientists have confirmed the discovery of a new bat species at the Green River Formation in Wyoming, in a study published Wednesday. The bat species lived about 52 million years ago during the Eocene epoch (55.8 to 33.9 million years ago) and is referred to as Icaronycteris gunnelli. [Read More]( MAIL & MUSINGS Twitter is rumoured to be launching stock trading and crypto functionality. Would you use the Twitter app to trade stocks or buy crypto? [Yes]( [Yes for stocks but not crypto]( [Yes for crypto but not stocks]( [No thanks!]( YESTERDAY'S RESULTS Yesterday we asked for your thoughts on whether schools should ban or embrace AI-tools like ChatGPT. Most of you (38%) said they should embrace it, but with limits 38% Embrace it, but with limits 30% Put limits in place 25% Outright ban 7% I don't know THINGS WE LOVE [Kicker Over-Ear Bluetooth Headphones]( [Soundcore Sleep A10 Earbuds]( [Shimoda Explore V2 Camera Backpack]( [Joobesthy Wireless TV Earbuds]( [interesting engineering subscription banner]( [About Us]( [Advertise]( [Contact Us]( © Copyright 2023 | The Blueprint is by Interesting Engineering, Inc. 205 Hudson St New York, NY, 10013, USA | All Rights Reserved You are receiving this email because you have subscribed to our newsletter. Manage you e-mail preferences or unsubscribe [here.](