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Hong Kong Cracks Down on Crypto Scams as FTX Claims Ignite Market Surge

Apr 24, 2024 03:10 am UTC| Technology Digital Currency

Hong Kongs Securities and Futures Commission has warned against two crypto trading platforms, CBEX Group and Bitget Pro, over suspected fraudulent activities, just as the market sees a surge amid FTX bankruptcy...

Digital Currency Revolution

SEC Postpones Grayscale's Ethereum ETF Decision Amid Tighter Crypto Scrutiny

Apr 24, 2024 03:04 am UTC| Technology Digital Currency Law Business

The SEC has once again delayed Grayscales application for a spot Ethereum ETF, pushing the decision to June 23 as it intensifies its examination of cryptocurrency ETFs. This marks another delay setback affecting major...

Digital Currency Revolution

Bitcoin Surges Past Tesla in Five-Year Gains, Sparks New Interest in ETFs

Apr 24, 2024 02:56 am UTC| Technology Digital Currency Business

For the first time since 2019, Bitcoin has outperformed Teslas stock, marking a significant milestone as it becomes the ninth-largest asset globally. Despite Teslas decline, Bitcoin soared 139% last year, bolstered by...

Digital Currency Revolution

New Crypto Whale Snags 237.8 Billion SHIB Following Key Shiba Inu Blockchain Announcement

Apr 23, 2024 17:16 pm UTC| Technology Digital Currency

Shortly after Shiba Inu announced securing $12 million for a new layer-3 blockchain project, a new whale acquired 237.8 billion SHIB, stirring the crypto community and fueling speculation about the coins future. Massive...

Digital Currency Revolution

Crypto.com's Launch in South Korea Stalled by AML Regulatory Concerns, Postponement Announced

Apr 23, 2024 16:57 pm UTC| Technology Digital Currency Business Law

Crypto.com has delayed its much-anticipated launch in South Korea after an emergency inspection by local regulators revealed issues with its anti-money laundering measures, forcing the cryptocurrency exchange to reassess...

Digital Currency Revolution

Philippines SEC Directs Google, Apple to Delist Binance App Over Investor Security Concerns

Apr 23, 2024 13:26 pm UTC| Technology Digital Currency Business

The Philippines Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has mandated Google and Apple to remove the Binance cryptocurrency app from their stores, citing significant security risks to Filipino investors and potential...

FxWirePro- Ethereum Daily Outlook

Apr 23, 2024 12:18 pm UTC| Technicals Digital Currency

ETHUSDshowed a minor pullback after a massive sell-off. It hit a high of $3236 yesterday and is currently trading around $3179. Justin Sun owned a wallet suspected to have bought 127338 ETH, amounting approx $405...

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Economy

Poland Leads EU with Highest Annual Housing Price Increase at 18%

Poland recorded the highest annual housing price increase in the EU, rising 18% in the first quarter of 2024. Eurostat figures reveal that Polands prices surged due to strong demand, subsidies, and a housing shortage,...

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...

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

China Boosts Computing Power to Drive Digital Economy and AI Innovation

China is significantly enhancing its computing power to meet the demands of a booming digital economy and AI innovation. As revealed at the Global Digital Economy Conference 2024, the country plans to increase its...

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra to Receive Major Camera Enhancement Update Next Month

Samsungs Galaxy S24 Ultra is set to receive a significant camera update next month. The update will address HDR, white balance, overexposure, over-processing, and video magnification, enhancing the phones already...

Tesla Replaces Cybertruck Drive Units in Study to Boost Efficiency and Reliability

Tesla is contacting Cybertruck owners to replace drive units as part of a study aimed at enhancing efficiency and reliability. This move has sparked excitement within the Cybertruck community, with reports from owners...

Pricing of Galaxy Buds 3 Leaks, and It Brings Good News for Audiophiles

Samsung is set to unveil the Galaxy Buds 3 and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro next week. Leaked prices show the Buds 3 at KRW 203,700 ($148) and the Buds 3 Pro at KRW 296,700 ($215), matching previous models pricing. Audiophiles might...

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...