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Digital Currency Revolution

Vitalik Buterin Admits to Holding Dogecoin (DOGE) During EDCON2024 Speech in Tokyo

Jul 31, 2024 21:14 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology

In a surprising turn at EDCON2024, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin disclosed his significant Dogecoin (DOGE) holdings, adding a new layer to his crypto persona. A Kimono and a Horses Head At the most recent...

Digital Currency Revolution

Crypto Whales Gear Up for Altcoin Boom, Predicts CryptoQuant Founder

Jul 31, 2024 20:52 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology

CryptoQuant founder Ki Young Ju anticipates a significant altcoin rally, citing strong buy orders from whales and institutions. Whales Preparing for Altcoin Boom While traders passionately discuss the start of alt...

Digital Currency Revolution

Bitcoin Core Unveils 2 Security Advisories to Safeguard Cryptocurrency Network

Jul 31, 2024 20:35 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology

Bitcoin Core has announced two new security advisories aimed at mitigating vulnerabilities and ensuring the networks security amidst growing adoption. Bitcoin Core Faces Spam Threats Coins and other digital assets...

Digital Currency Revolution

Whale Mania: Shiba Inu (SHIB) Sees 1.3 Trillion Tokens Traded in 24 Hours

Jul 31, 2024 20:19 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology

Shiba Inu (SHIB) experienced a whale-driven surge, with 1.3 trillion tokens traded in the past 24 hours, showcasing significant market activity. Whale Activity Spikes Dramatically Shiba Inu is displaying impressive...

Digital Currency Revolution

USDY Yield-bearing Stablecoin Launches on Aptos, Backed by US Treasurys

Jul 31, 2024 20:04 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology

The Aptos Foundation announced the launch of USDY, a yield-bearing stablecoin backed by US Treasurys, on the Aptos blockchain, aiming to democratize finance. Yield-Bearing USDY Launches on Aptos The debut of Ondo US...

Digital Currency Revolution

Bitcoin's July Boom: Mining Activity Soars, Hashrate Increases, Selling Pressure Declines

Jul 31, 2024 19:49 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology

Bitcoins price increase in July has led to a surge in mining activity, raising the hashrate and reducing selling pressure. Hashrate Reaches 604 EH/s in July Miners have felt some relief from Bitcoins price rise in...

Digital Currency Revolution

Fidelity Debuts Bitcoin ETP on London Stock Exchange, Enhancing Institutional Crypto Access

Jul 31, 2024 19:37 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology

Fidelity Internationals Physical Bitcoin ETP is now listed on the London Stock Exchange, marking a pivotal moment for institutional crypto investments in the UK. Regulatory Shifts Bolster Digital Asset Products The...

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Economy

IEA Warns China Rare Earth Export Curbs Could Threaten $6.5 Trillion in Global Production

Chinas planned implementation of stricter rare earth export controls could place up to $6.5 trillion in downstream production outside the country at risk, according to the International Energy Agencys (IEA) latest Global...

U.S. Imposes 25% Tariff on Select Brazilian Imports After Section 301 Trade Investigation

The United States announced on Wednesday that it will impose a 25% tariff on certain imports from Brazil after concluding a year-long Section 301 trade investigation that found several Brazilian policies unfairly...

Gold Prices Slip as Oil Rally Fuels Inflation Fears, Strengthens Dollar

Gold prices declined early Thursday as rising oil prices reignited concerns that inflation could remain persistent, reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve may keep interest rates elevated for longer. The...

Asian Stocks Slide as Chip Selloff Deepens Ahead of TSMC Earnings

Asian stock markets declined sharply on Thursday, led by heavy losses in South Korea, as a broad semiconductor selloff and renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East weighed on investor sentiment. Market participants...

Asian Currencies Hold Steady as Middle East Tensions Offset Weaker US Dollar

Asian currencies traded in tight ranges on Thursday as a weaker U.S. dollar was balanced by growing investor caution over the escalating Middle East conflict, limiting demand for risk-sensitive regional assets. Market...

Politics

DOJ Refuses to Release Unredacted Jeffrey Epstein Files to New Mexico Investigation

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) said Wednesday it cannot legally release unredacted Jeffrey Epstein files requested by New Mexico officials, deepening a dispute over the states renewed investigation into the late...

US Restricts Commercial Flights From Congo Amid Ebola Outbreak

The United States has introduced new travel restrictions tied to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), preventing U.S. citizens and nationals who have been in the country within the previous...

NY Times Challenges Trump Administration Subpoenas Over Air Force One Report

The New York Times has asked a federal court to block grand jury subpoenas issued to three of its journalists following their reporting on President Donald Trumps new Qatari-donated Air Force One, escalating a legal battle...

Trump Orders ICE to Resume Traffic Stops After Deadly Immigration Enforcement Incidents

U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to resume using traffic stops during immigration enforcement operations, reversing a temporary suspension announced just a day...

Russian Missile Strike Sparks Fires in Kyiv After Early Morning Air Alert

Russian missiles struck at least two districts in Ukraines capital, Kyiv, early Thursday, igniting fires and prompting authorities to issue an air raid alert before declaring the immediate danger over. Kyiv Mayor Vitali...

Science

Blue Origin New Glenn Explosion Could Delay Launch Operations Until 2028

Blue Origin is facing a significant setback after a dramatic explosion involving its New Glenn rocket severely damaged a launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida. According to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, repairs to the...

Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Launch Pad Test, Delaying Space Ambitions

Blue Origin suffered a major setback after its uncrewed New Glenn rocket exploded during a launch pad test in Florida on Thursday, raising new challenges for Jeff Bezos space company as it competes with Elon Musks SpaceX...

SpaceX Delays Starship V3 Launch Ahead of Potential Record IPO

SpaceX on Thursday postponed the highly anticipated launch of its 12th Starship rocket test from Texas after technical issues interrupted the final countdown. The company now plans to attempt the Starship V3 launch again...

Trump Administration Releases New UFO Files and Apollo Mission Records

The U.S. Defense Department has released dozens of previously classified UFO-related files following an order from President Donald Trump, sparking renewed debate over unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and government...

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

Technology

Apple Intelligence China Approval Lifts Alibaba and Baidu Shares

Alibaba and Baidu shares rallied on Thursday after Apple secured regulatory approval to introduce its Apple Intelligence platform in China, a major step toward expanding its artificial intelligence services in one of the...

Nvidia Partners With Fanuc and Yaskawa to Accelerate AI Robotics in Japan

Nvidia is strengthening its presence in Japan through new partnerships with leading industrial automation companies, including Fanuc and Yaskawa Electric, as the chip giant pushes to accelerate the adoption of artificial...

Hyundai Takes Full Control of Boston Dynamics to Accelerate Humanoid Robot and AI Strategy

Hyundai Motor has announced plans to acquire SoftBank Groups remaining stake in Boston Dynamics, giving the South Korean automaker full ownership of the robotics company as it expands its artificial intelligence and...

Jamie Dimon Warns Anthropic's Mythos AI Poses National Security Risks

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has warned that Anthropics advanced Mythos artificial intelligence model presents significant national security risks, highlighting growing concerns over the potential misuse of powerful AI...

SpaceX Stock Falls Below IPO Price as Investors Weigh Losses and Lockup Expiry

SpaceX shares fell below their initial public offering (IPO) price for the first time on Wednesday, highlighting growing investor caution as the companys early post-listing momentum continues to fade. The stock dropped...