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University of Wyoming Unveils Bitcoin Research Institute: A Game-Changer for Crypto Studies

Jul 29, 2024 03:18 am UTC| Technology Digital Currency

The University of Wyoming is set to launch the UW Bitcoin Research Institute in August, marking a significant advancement in the study of Bitcoin and its implications. This new institute aims to fill the gap in...

XRP Poised for Major Breakout as Whale Activity Signals Potential Rally

Jul 29, 2024 03:11 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology

The price of XRP has been struggling to break past the $0.64 resistance level for over a week. This period of consolidation could be linked to market participants waiting for the anticipated settlement between Ripple and...

Solana Poised for $250 Surge as Network Activity Hits Record High: What's Next?

Jul 29, 2024 03:05 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology

Solana (SOL), the native cryptocurrency of the Solana network, displayed a sluggish trend throughout the week, seeking stability above the $170 level. On a neutral weekend, Solanas price saw a modest increase of 0.55%,...

Digital Currency Revolution

Bitcoin Dips to $67K Despite Donald Trump’s Pro-Crypto Promises: Is a Bigger Correction Coming?

Jul 29, 2024 03:01 am UTC| Technology Digital Currency

Bitcoin, the pioneer cryptocurrency, recorded a 1.13% drop in the last 24 hours, trading at $67,400. This decline follows a strong pro-crypto stance from U.S. Presidential candidate Donald Trump at the Bitcoin 2024...

Ethereum Set for Major Rebound: Institutional Interest Hits Record High

Jul 29, 2024 02:55 am UTC| Technology Digital Currency

The cryptocurrency market experienced a sluggish trend over the weekend. Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) displayed neutral candle formations on the daily chart, indicating a balance between buyers and sellers. However,...

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and Ryzen 5 9600X Set to Revolutionize CPU Performance with New Benchmarks

Jul 29, 2024 02:42 am UTC| Technology

AMDs upcoming Ryzen 7 9700X and Ryzen 5 9600X Zen 5 CPUs have been tested in newly leaked benchmarks, revealing significant performance improvements in default and Precision Boost Overdrive (PBO) configurations. These...

NVIDIA’s Open-Source Linux Drivers Rival Proprietary Versions: Unmatched GPU Performance Revealed

Jul 29, 2024 02:27 am UTC| Technology

NVIDIAs commitment to enhancing its open-source Linux kernel drivers has reached a significant milestone, as the latest 555 driver series now delivers performance on par with the companys proprietary GPU drivers. This...

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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...