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Digital Currency Revolution

Singapore’s MAS Toughen Up Crypto Rules to Protect Retail Customers, Investors

Nov 24, 2023 08:54 am UTC| Business Investing Digital Currency

Singapores Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is reportedly toughening up its regulations on cryptocurrency to protect retail customers and investors in the country. The countrys de facto central bank and financial...

Binance Shakes Up Leadership After Market Turbulence and Legal Settlements

Nov 22, 2023 11:37 am UTC| Technology Investing Business

Recent events surrounding Binance, a major player in the cryptocurrency market, and its Chief Executive Officer, Changpeng Zhao, commonly known as CZ, have triggered significant movements in the crypto world. The...

Mt. Gox Repayment Plan Signals New Hope for Creditors After Long Wait

Nov 22, 2023 10:10 am UTC| Technology Investing

Years after the collapse of Mt. Gox, once a prominent player in the Bitcoin exchange world, theres a glimmer of hope for those who lost funds. The exchange, which closed in 2014 after a massive security breach led to...

Digital Currency Revolution

Celsius Network Transitions to Bitcoin Mining After Bankruptcy Court Approves Restructuring Plan

Nov 22, 2023 08:45 am UTC| Business Digital Currency Investing

Celsius Network LLC is changing its focus after emerging from bankruptcy. It was reported that it will be shifting to Bitcoin Mining under its strategic restructuring plan. Likewise, the crypto lending company will...

Digital Currency Revolution

Bittrex Global Announces US Shutdown, Urges Crypto Withdrawals by December

Nov 21, 2023 10:35 am UTC| Business Investing Digital Currency

Bittrex Global revealed it will stop all of its trading services as it will soon be shutting down its business operations in the United States. The crypto exchange is now asking customers to withdraw their digital...

Digital Currency Revolution

Tether, OKX Join Forces to Hold $225M Funds Linked to Human Trafficking

Nov 21, 2023 10:04 am UTC| Business Digital Currency Investing

Tether and OKX have joined forces to help the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) with its crackdown on the misuse of cryptocurrency. The two major crypto firms confirmed they have frozen illicit funds that are suspected to...

Digital Currency Revolution

Mastercard Taps Feedzai for a Partnership Deal for Crypto Fraud Protection

Nov 21, 2023 03:07 am UTC| Business Investing Digital Currency

Mastercard Inc. announced it has teamed up with Feedzai to expand crypto fraud protection for all users worldwide. The credit card issuer is making this move to further increase its efforts in detecting and dealing with...

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Economy

Impact of Iran-Israel conflict on Stocks, Gold and Bitcoin

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Japan Posts 7.7% Growth in Machinery Orders

In a striking development that looks set to invigorate Japans economic prospects, a key gauge of capital spending in the country has seen its most significant jump in over a year. According to Cabinet Office data released...

How cuts to marginal income tax could boost the UK’s stagnant economic growth

The British prime minister recently claimed the UK economy has turned a corner. Rishi Sunak said inflation figures were encouraging, and proclaimed that 2024 would be the year Britain bounces back. According to his...

A sustainable future begins at ground level

In 2015, the United Nations adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a call to action in global partnership. By 2023 it appears that our progress has been far from satisfactory in achieving these...

Digital trade protocol for Africa: why it matters, what’s in it and what’s still missing

In February 2024, African heads of states adopted a draft protocol to regulate digital trade within the continent. This significant yet challenging course for Africas digital economy fits into the broader trade agreement,...

Politics

Nvidia RTX 4090D Embroiled in US-China Tech Rivalry; South Korea Navigates Chip Export Dilemma

The U.S. government has tightened export restrictions on high-performance semiconductor chips to China, including the Nvidia RTX 4090D, and is urging South Korea to enforce similar curbs, marking a significant escalation...

Canada needs a national strategy for homeless refugee claimants

One year after the federal government closed Roxham Road, refugee claims in Canada continue to increase: there were 143,785 in 2023 compared to 91,730 in 2022. The surprise announcement in March 2023 to modify Canadas...

Who will Trump pick as his running mate?

Being second in line for leadership of the most powerful country in the world is not an easy job. But for Mike Pence, vice president under Donald Trump, things were even harder than usual. As insurrectionists descended...

US and Japan Boost AI, Semiconductor Alliance; EU Eyes Reduction in China Dependence

Japan and the United States are poised to deepen ties in the high-tech sector, signaling a strategic move to enhance their global partnership with a focus on artificial intelligence and semiconductor...

US Finalizes Ban List for Chinese Chipmakers; Boosts Mexico Semiconductor Ties

The United States is finalizing a list of Chinese chip factories banned from receiving vital technology, aiming to curb Beijings tech advancements amid national security concerns. Concurrently, a US-Mexico semiconductor...

Science

Could a telescope ever see the beginning of time? An astronomer explains

The James Webb Space Telescope, or JWST for short, is one of the most advanced telescopes ever built. Planning for JWST began over 25 years ago, and construction efforts spanned over a decade. It was launched into space on...

US media coverage of new science less likely to mention researchers with African and East Asian names

When one Chinese national recently petitioned the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to become a permanent resident, he thought his chances were pretty good. As an accomplished biologist, he figured that news...

If life exists on Jupiter’s moon Europa, scientists might soon be able to detect it

Europa is one of the largest of more than 90 moons in orbit around the planet Jupiter. It is also one of the best places to look for alien life. Often termed an ocean world by scientists, observations to date strongly...

Exploding stars are rare but emit torrents of radiation − if one happened close enough to Earth, it could threaten life on the planet

Stars like the Sun are remarkably constant. They vary in brightness by only 0.1% over years and decades, thanks to the fusion of hydrogen into helium that powers them. This process will keep the Sun shining steadily for...

An eclipse for everyone – how visually impaired students can ‘get a feel for’ eclipses

Many people in the U.S. will have an opportunity to witness nearly four minutes of a total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024, as it moves from southern Texas to Maine. But in the U.S., over 7 million people are blind...

Technology

Tesla's Elon Musk Teases Full Self-Driving Launch in China, Postpones India Visit

On Saturday, Teslas CEO Elon Musk teased the near-term rollout of Full Self-Driving (FSD) in China and announced a delay in his awaited visit to India, attributing it to pressing Tesla commitments. FSD in China: An...

Kia Unveils $15,000 EV2, Spearheading Affordable Electric Vehicle Drive

Kia has unveiled the EV2, its newest addition to the electric vehicle market, priced at around $15,000. This compact SUV, seen in recent test footage, is part of Kias broader strategy to introduce a range of affordable...

Bitcoin Halving 2024 Complete: New Era for Miners and Market Speculation

Bitcoin has successfully completed its fourth halving, reducing mining rewards to 3.125 BTC per block and sparking widespread speculation about future price surges. As the crypto community eyes potential market shifts,...

Tesla Cybertruck Recall: NHTSA Flags 3,878 Units for Pedal Issue

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has ordered a recall for Teslas Cybertruck, citing a severe pedal issue that necessitated temporarily halting deliveries to address potential safety...

ShibArmy Issues Critical Alert: No BONE Airdrops, Beware of Scams

The Shiba Inu community is on high alert as ShibArmy Scam Alerts warns against phishing emails falsely promising BONE airdrops. These fraudulent communications are designed to steal personal information and digital assets...