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Cryptocurrency: Midas crypto firm crashes, closes down platform following huge losses

Dec 31, 2022 10:48 am UTC| Business Digital Currency Investing

Midas investment firm shuts down as the FTX contagion goes on. It has ceased operations on its platform due to huge losses, and this event made the company the latest victim of FTXs sudden collapse, which put Sam...

Digital Currency Revolution

NFT: Chinese government to launch own NFT Marketplace

Dec 31, 2022 07:33 am UTC| Business Digital Currency Investing

China is reportedly launching its own NFT marketplace on Jan. 1, 2023. This will be the countrys first-ever state-sponsored platform for trading non-fungible tokens. According to Crypto Briefing, the NFT marketplace was...

Digital Currency Revolution

Gyeonggi province to track down virtual assets of delinquent taxpayers with new system

Dec 30, 2022 23:26 pm UTC| Technology Digital Currency

Gyeonggi Province will introduce an electronic delinquency tax management system that automatically tracks and confiscates the virtual assets of delinquent taxpayers. The system, which the provincial office began...

Digital Currency Revolution

Cryptocurrency: Kraken crypto exchange shuts down operations in Japan

Dec 30, 2022 08:27 am UTC| Business Digital Currency Investing

Kraken announced it would halt its operations in Japan following global layoffs. The US-based digital currency exchange cited the current Japanese market conditions and the frail crypto market around the world as the main...

FxWirePro- Cryptos to look out for - RLC

Dec 28, 2022 16:58 pm UTC| Technicals Digital Currency

RLCUSD was one of the top performers during the Christmas holidays. The native token of iExec was gained after it dropped worker pass Utility NFT. The pair rose more than 20% in the past week. It made a high of $3.69 on...

FxWirePro- ETHUSD Short-term Outlook

Dec 28, 2022 12:24 pm UTC| Technicals Digital Currency

Potential Reversal Zone- $750 Key Highlights ETHUSD was one of the worst performers this year and lost more than $2500 on board-based crypto selling. A hawkish rate hike was a major reason for the decline of riskier...

Digital Currency Revolution

NFT: Square Enix signs deal with Gumi to create NFT gaming marketplace

Dec 27, 2022 10:30 am UTC| Business Digital Currency Investing

Square Enix has shelled out $52.7 million or 7 billion yen to invest in the mobile entertainment content publisher and developer Gumi Inc. The Japanese gaming giant that is known for its Final Fantasy video game series...

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Economy

RBI Holds Rates at 6.5%, Signals Possible Rate Cut as Inflation Risks Remain

RBI Holds Interest Rates Steady, Signals Potential Rate Cut in Upcoming Months The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) kept interest rates unchanged at 6.5% during its recent policy meeting, as widely anticipated. However, in a...

Seven & i Holdings Stock Soars After Alimentation Couche-Tard Boosts Takeover Offer

Seven i Holdings Sees Shares Rise Over 10% Amid Takeover Bid Shares of Japanese retail giant Seven i Holdings surged by more than 10% following a report from Bloomberg News. The report revealed that Alimentation...

Boeing Withdraws Pay Offer Amid Strikes by 33,000 U.S. Factory Workers

Boeing Withdraws Pay Offer as Strikes Continue Boeing (NYSE: BA) has withdrawn its pay offer to approximately 33,000 factory workers on strike across the U.S. West Coast, with no further negotiations planned, according...

Asian Stocks Rise Amid Tech Gains, But China Falls on Stimulus Concerns

Tech Stocks Drive Asian Markets Higher Asian stocks saw broad gains on Wednesday, led by a rally in technology shares following a positive lead from U.S. markets. Japans Nikkei 225 climbed 0.7%, supported by gains in...

Asian Stocks Gain on Tech Rally, While Chinese Markets Plunge Amid Stimulus Concerns

Asian Markets Rise on Tech Gains Most Asian stocks climbed on Wednesday, buoyed by the tech sectors strong performance. Regional markets followed a positive lead from Wall Street, where technology stocks spurred...

Politics

Kamala Harris Accuses DeSantis of 'Political Games' But Joe Biden Shockingly Says 'He’s Doing a Great Job' in a Stunning Contrast

In an unexpected turn of events, Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden appear to be on completely different pages regarding Governor Ron DeSantiss handling of the impending hurricane in Florida. While Harris...

Donald Trump Vows a Zero-Tolerance Approach to Election Fraud: 'If You Cheat in 2024, You're Going to Jail'

Former President Donald Trump is doubling down on his strong stance against election fraud, declaring that anyone found cheating in the 2024 presidential election will face serious consequences, including jail time. Trump...

Shocking Hispanic Voter Shift: Donald Trump Dominates Kamala Harris by 26 Points: ‘This Is Unprecedented'

In a surprising development ahead of the 2024 presidential election, former President Donald Trump is leading Vice President Kamala Harris by a significant 26-point margin among Hispanic voters, according to a recent...

Standard Chartered Forecasts 5X Solana Surge by 2025 with Trump Win, SOL ETF Could Spark Rally

Standard Chartered Bank projects a fivefold rise in Solanas price by 2025 if Donald Trump wins the upcoming US election, driven by increasing adoption and a potential Solana ETF. Standard Chartered Predicts 5X Solana...

Elon Musk’s Donations to Donald Trump’s 2024 Campaign: 'The Numbers Speak Louder Than Words'

As the 2024 presidential election campaign heats up, many high-profile figures have been scrutinized for their financial support to various candidates. One of the most talked-about figures in this conversation is Elon...

Science

SpaceX Prepares to Launch NASA’s Europa Clipper Mission to Jupiter’s Moon Next Week

SpaceX is gearing up for the much-anticipated launch of NASAs Europa Clipper mission to Jupiters moon, Europa, next week. After overcoming recent Falcon 9 setbacks, SpaceX has encapsulated the satellite within the Falcon...

Europe Pushes Back Against SpaceX's Efforts to Expand Starlink Direct-to-Cell Operations

European mobile network operators are opposing SpaceXs initiative to expand Starlink Direct-to-Cell services, urging the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reject SpaceXs request to operate beyond standard...

SpaceX and T-Mobile Begin Testing Starlink Cellular Satellite Service Ahead of 2025 Launch

SpaceX and T-Mobile have reportedly initiated tests for their highly anticipated Starlink Cellular satellite service. Speculation emerged after users noticed satellite activity on their phones, fueling excitement ahead of...

SpaceX Pauses Falcon 9 Launches After Anomaly During Crew 9 Mission Investigation

SpaceX has suspended all Falcon 9 launches after an anomaly occurred with the rockets second stage during the Crew 9 mission for NASA. The second stage failed to land as planned, prompting an investigation and delaying...

The universe is smoother than the standard model of cosmology suggests – so is the theory broken?

Given how unfathomably large the universe is, it is perhaps understandable that we havent yet cracked all its secrets. But there are actually some pretty basic features, ones we used to think we could explain, that...

Technology

NVIDIA and MediaTek's Secret AI PC Chip Set to Shake Up the Industry in 2025—Intel and Qualcomm Brace for Impact

In a bold move set to disrupt the PC market, NVIDIA and MediaTek are reportedly launching a revolutionary AI PC chip in 2025. Built on TSMCs 3nm process with next-gen NVIDIA iGPUs, the chip aims to challenge Intels Lunar...

OpenAI Receives Early NVIDIA Blackwell DGX B200 System, Supercharging AI Development

In a significant leap for artificial intelligence, OpenAI has obtained one of the first NVIDIA Blackwell DGX B200 systems. The cutting-edge GPUs are poised to accelerate the training and performance of OpenAIs advanced AI...

Bitcoin Core Developer Peter Todd Accused of Being Satoshi Nakamoto in HBO's Latest Shocker

Bitcoin developer Peter Todd has been accused of being Satoshi Nakamoto in a new HBO documentary. Filmmaker Cullen Hoback presents the claim as conclusive evidence of Todds identity, though Todd has repeatedly denied these...

BYD Considers EV Plant in India but Stalls Over Tough Investment Regulations for Chinese Firms

Chinas top electric vehicle maker, BYD, is eyeing a significant investment in Indias rapidly growing EV market, though its plans depend on changes in the countrys stringent regulations on Chinese investments. BYD Eyes...

Cybertruck Faces European Ban: Tesla's Futuristic Truck Could Be Barred Over Safety Fears

Teslas Cybertruck is on the brink of a European ban as safety advocates cite the vehicles sharp-edged design and hefty weight as significant risks. The mounting pressure may force Tesla to develop an international version...