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Over-the-counter bitcoin purchases available in 300 Shops in Turkey

Feb 27, 2015 06:55 am UTC| Digital Currency

Bitupcard, a prepaid bitcoin voucher service, has now been expanded to further 270 retail stores all over Turkey, which raised the total number of retail locations offering over-the-counter bitcoin purchases to 300.The...

Commonwealth member states to draft a report on bitcoin

Feb 27, 2015 06:21 am UTC| Digital Currency

A two-day event that featured spokespersons from the Commonwealth Secretariat has concluded with an agreement that member states will draft an official report on digital currencies. The final report will be unveiled in...

BTC/USD Short term outlook

Feb 27, 2015 06:14 am UTC| Digital Currency

BTC/USD has broken short term resistance $238 (trend line joining $454 and $304) and jump till $265 cannot be ruled out. Any short term trend reversal can happen only below $225. Indicators (Daily chart) CCI (50) -...

OKCoin gives away $1.6 million in bitcoin for ‘red envelope’

Feb 27, 2015 04:48 am UTC| Digital Currency

As a part of Chinas promotional red envelope New Year campaign, OKCoin, a Beijing-based bitcoin exchange has reportedly given away 10m yuan in bitcoin."The campaign lasted for roughly a week, with a consistent engagement...

Ex-Goldman and Paribas executives launch Crypto Facilities

Feb 27, 2015 04:02 am UTC| Digital Currency

Timo Schlaefer, a former executive directorat Goldman Sachs in London and Jean-Christophe Laruelle, who formerly built trading platform systems for BNP Paribas and Societe Generale, co-founded Crypto Facilities, a new...

Coinsetter launches Project High Line

Feb 26, 2015 12:18 pm UTC| Digital Currency

Coinsetter, a New York-based exchange, has launched Project High Line, which will use bitcoins blockchain technology for the quick and transparent settlement of trades.The project is expected to improve what it regarded as...

RE/MAX London collaborates with GoCoin

Feb 26, 2015 10:15 am UTC| Digital Currency

RE/MAX London, in collaboration with processor GoCoin, has started accepting bitcoin, litecoin and dogecoin for property rentals payment. It is the UK based franchisee of RE/MAX Europe.The company said that this decision...

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Economy

Kenya’s Ruto Faces Backlash Over Tax Plan as Protests Rock Nation

Since taking office in 2022, President William Ruto has sought to stabilize Kenyas finances and assert his leadership. However, recent attempts to impose new taxes have led to widespread protests, resulting in violence and...

Japan Corporate Bankruptcies Surge to 10-Year High Amid Inflation and Labor Shortages

According to Tokyo Shoko Research, corporate bankruptcies in Japan reached a 10-year high in the first half of 2024, with 4,931 cases reported. This was mainly due to inflation and labor shortages. Japan Sees 10-Year...

Export Group Demands PH Government Address Economic Issues in Crucial China Talks

A trade association of exporters is bringing to the Philippine governments attention that economic concerns outside of the territorial dispute in the South China Sea should be included in the bilateral negotiations with...

Markets Barely Flinch as Labour Secures Landslide Election Victory in UK

Share prices increased slightly, and the pound moved little on the currency markets. In the United Kingdom, there was abundant demand for government bonds. After a night of intense political drama, the City seemed largely...

Labor Market Cools Slightly as US Economy Adds 206,000 Jobs in June

New labor figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicate that the labor market began to gradually improve in the month of June, with the addition of 206,000 jobs to the economy of the United States in the...

Politics

House Prepares Vote on Joe Biden's Veto of Crypto Rule SAB 121 Next Week

Next week, the House of Representatives will vote on President Bidens veto of the SAB 121 rule, a pivotal regulation affecting how SEC-reporting entities manage cryptocurrency custody on their balance sheets. House...

Joe Biden's Health Sparks 'Dystopian Theory' Panic Among Democrats: 'Nothing Else Made Sense'

Amid mounting concerns over President Joe Bidens health, Democrats are reportedly in a state of panic, fueled by a burgeoning dystopian theory that has begun to circulate widely. The theory, suggesting dire implications...

Donald Trump Draws Ire Over Claims of Unfamiliarity with Key 'Project 2025' Plan

Former President Donald Trump is under fire following his recent claims of ignorance regarding Project 2025, a comprehensive plan developed by conservative think tanks to reshape the federal government. Critics from...

Joe Biden's Staffers Reportedly 'Miserable' as He Relies Heavily on Inner Circle: New Report Sparks Concern

Recent reports have revealed that President Joe Bidens White House staffers are feeling increasingly demoralized and miserable as the President continues to rely heavily on a close-knit group of advisors. This inner circle...

Donald Trump Labels George Stephanopoulos ‘Most Vicious’ Before Joe Biden Interview, Stirring Media Debate

Former President Donald Trump has once again made headlines with his sharp criticism, this time targeting ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos. Just days before Stephanopoulos is set to interview President Joe Biden,...

Science

Study: Alcohol and Energy Drink Mix Impairs Memory and Learning in Rodents

Researchers at an Italian university found that mixing alcohol and energy drinks leads to long-term memory and learning issues in rodents. The study, published in Neuropharmacology, highlights the potential risks to...

SpaceX to Help NASA Deorbit ISS; Starlink Lands Major Comcast Business Partnership

SpaceX will develop the U.S. Deorbit Vehicle so that NASA can safely deorbit the ISS by 2030. Meanwhile, SpaceX Starlink secures a significant partnership with Comcast Business to enhance rural connectivity. NASA Taps...

Japan Discovers 230 Million Ton Manganese Deposits, Boosting EV Battery Industry

Japan has discovered 230 million tonnes of manganese deposits near Minami-Torishima Island, potentially transforming its EV battery industry by significantly reducing reliance on imports and providing enough cobalt and...

Keeping astronauts healthy in space isn’t easy − new training programs will prepare students to perform medicine while thousands of miles away from Earth

In the coming decade, more people will go to space than ever before as human spaceflight enters a new era. NASA, the European Space Agency and other governmental agencies are partnering to develop crewed missions beyond...

Nations realise they need to take risks or lose the race to the Moon

The Nasa-led Artemis-3 mission will place the first human boots on the surface of the Moon since Apollo 17s Gene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt left the lunar surface in December 1972. The goal of the Artemis programme is...

Technology

Affordable Plastic Casing for Apple Watch SE; Apple Watch Series 10 Health Features Delayed

Apple is set to launch a new plastic-cased Apple Watch SE, while the Apple Watch Series 10 will see delays in health features, reports Bloombergs Mark Gurman. Cost-Saving Plastic Casing for Apple Watch SE A new...

Nintendo Switch 2 to Feature Enhanced Docked Mode, Rivals Steam Deck Performance

Reports indicate the Nintendo Switch 2 will boast enhanced docked and handheld modes, competing with Steam Decks performance. Nintendo Switch 2 Features Power-Efficient Design There have been reports going around...

Mahindra to Launch Cybertruck Rival? Rumor Suggests Electric Pickup in the Works

Mahindra is rumored to be preparing to launch an electric pickup truck that could rival the Tesla Cybertruck, featuring unique design and advanced technology. Mahindras Born Electric Teaser Sparks Interest Its...

Shiba Inu (SHIB) Leads Crypto Rally; Ex-Goldman Analyst Predicts Meme Coin Cycle

Shiba Inu (SHIB) has climbed 7% in the last 24 hours, spearheading the meme coin market revival, CoinGecko reports. Shiba Inus Performance in the Crypto Market Shiba Inu (SHIB), the second-largest meme...

Tron Develops Gas-Free Stablecoin for Ethereum and Tron, Pitting Against PayPal’s PYUSD

Tron, under Justin Suns leadership, is creating a gas-free stablecoin to eliminate fees on Ethereum and Tron, challenging PayPals PYUSD. Eliminating Gas Fees: Trons New Stablecoin Initiative The creator of Tron,...