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Digital Currency Revolution

LastPass Vaults Linked to Major Cryptocurrency Heists Exceeding $35M

Sep 07, 2023 23:47 pm UTC| Economy Digital Currency Business

In 2022, multiple LastPass password vaults were compromised, leading to over 150 victims being tied to notable cryptocurrency thefts. Recent findings link these heists directly to the breached vaults, emphasizing the...

Digital Currency Revolution

MetaMask Introduces Fiat Cash-Out: Bridging Digital, Real-World Assets

Sep 07, 2023 08:26 am UTC| Economy Digital Currency Business

MetaMask now allows users to convert cryptocurrencies to fiat like USD, emphasizing its drive to merge digital and real-world assets, amid rising demand for self-custody wallets after vulnerabilities in centralized...

Digital Currency Revolution

Visa Partners with Solana to Boost Credit Card Speed; Eyes USDC for Enhanced Stablecoin Capabilities

Sep 07, 2023 08:26 am UTC| Business Digital Currency Investing

Visa Inc. embraces Solana blockchain to supercharge credit card payments with USDC, aiming to modernize cross-border transactions. This partnership promises faster transaction speeds and underscores Visas commitment to...

Digital Currency Revolution

Coinbase Launches Crypto Lending Service for Institutional Investors; Raises $57M

Sep 07, 2023 02:52 am UTC| Business Digital Currency Investing

Coinbase Global Inc. introduces a new institutional crypto lending platform in the U.S., distinct from their controversial Lend program, filling a niche left by Genesis and BlockFi. In the said SEC filing, it was also...

FxWirePro- Top altcoins for the day (Strength index) (SNXUSD)

Sep 06, 2023 11:51 am UTC| Technicals Digital Currency

Pair Value Recommendation SNXUSD 393.80 Strong Buy Trends and levels to watch Pair Short-term trend Long-term trend Major resistance Major...

Digital Currency Revolution

Hana Bank, BitGo Forms Alliance for Joint Cryptocurrency Custody Business

Sep 06, 2023 09:54 am UTC| Business Digital Currency Investing

Hana Bank joined forces with BitGo to enter the digital asset custody business. Together, the two companies are planning to establish a joint cryptocurrency custody venture in 2024, most likely in the latter half of that...

Digital Currency Revolution

Google Updates Ad Policy to Allow Certified NFT Game Ads, Excludes Gambling

Sep 06, 2023 09:40 am UTC| Economy Digital Currency Business

Starting September 15, Google will permit advertisements for NFT games, provided they dont promote gambling and meet rigorous certification criteria, ensuring alignment with the companys updated policies. Advertisements...

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Economy

India–US Trade Deal: Digital Tax Removal and $500 Billion Purchase Commitment Signal Major Policy Shift

India has agreed to remove its digital services tax and committed to purchasing more than $500 billion worth of American goods under a recent trade agreement with the United States, according to a White House fact sheet...

Asian Currencies Edge Higher as Dollar Retreats Ahead of Key U.S. Data

Most Asian currencies strengthened on Tuesday, tracking an overnight pullback in the U.S. dollar as its recent rebound lost momentum ahead of a busy week of key American economic data. While regional foreign exchange...

Japan Weighs Using Foreign Exchange Reserve Surplus to Fund Food Tax Cuts

Japans government is considering whether surplus funds from its massive foreign exchange reserves could be used to help finance planned cuts to the food sales tax, according to comments made Tuesday by Japanese Minister of...

Russia Condemns U.S. Sanctions as Cuba Faces Critical Fuel Crisis

Russia has warned that Cubas fuel situation has reached a critical point, blaming intensified U.S. sanctions for deepening the islands economic crisis and pledging continued solidarity with Havana and Caracas. Moscow also...

U.S. Stock Futures Steady as Investors Await Key Jobs and Inflation Data

U.S. stock futures were little changed on Monday evening as investors grew cautious ahead of key economic data releases later this week, following a mostly positive close on Wall Street. Futures tied to the SP 500 slipped...

Politics

Pride Flag Removed From Stonewall National Monument Sparks Backlash and Protest Plans

The removal of a large rainbow Pride flag from the Stonewall National Monument in New York City has ignited controversy, criticism, and renewed debate over LGBTQ rights in the United States. The flag, which flew above the...

Buckingham Palace Signals Support for Police Probe Into Prince Andrew After Epstein Email Allegations

Buckingham Palace has confirmed it is prepared to fully support any police investigation into Prince Andrew following new allegations that he may have shared confidential British trade documents with Jeffrey Epstein. The...

Trump Weighs Second U.S. Aircraft Carrier Deployment as Iran Talks Resume

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he is considering sending a second U.S. aircraft carrier to the Middle East, a move that comes as Washington and Tehran prepare to resume diplomatic talks aimed at...

White House Reaffirms Trump’s Support for Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick Amid Epstein Links

The White House on Tuesday publicly reaffirmed President Donald Trumps support for Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick following renewed media scrutiny over Lutnicks past connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey...

Trump Administration Moves to Repeal EPA Climate Endangerment Finding

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly preparing to repeal a key Obama-era scientific determination that has long served as the legal foundation for federal regulation of greenhouse-gas emissions....

Science

SpaceX Pivots Toward Moon City as Musk Reframes Long-Term Space Vision

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has revealed a significant shift in the companys near-term space exploration strategy, announcing that SpaceX is now prioritizing the development of a self-growing city on the Moon rather than focusing...

SpaceX Prioritizes Moon Mission Before Mars as Starship Development Accelerates

Elon Musks SpaceX is shifting its near-term space exploration strategy, choosing to prioritize a return to the Moon before pursuing missions to Mars, according to a recent Wall Street Journal report citing sources familiar...

NASA and SpaceX Target Crew-11 Undocking From ISS Amid Medical Concern

NASA has confirmed that the agency, in coordination with SpaceX, is targeting no earlier than 5 p.m. Eastern Time (2200 GMT) on Wednesday, January 14, for the undocking of the SpaceX Crew-11 mission from the International...

Neuralink Plans High-Volume Brain Implant Production and Fully Automated Surgery by 2026

Elon Musks brain-computer interface company Neuralink is preparing for a major expansion, announcing plans to begin high-volume production of its brain implant devices and transition to a fully automated surgical procedure...

Jared Isaacman Confirmed as NASA Administrator, Becomes 15th Leader of U.S. Space Agency

The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as the new NASA administrator, making him the 15th leader in the agencys history. The confirmation, which took place on Wednesday, marks...

Technology

Salesforce Workforce Reduction Affects Fewer Than 1,000 Roles Amid Ongoing Restructuring

Salesforce has reportedly reduced its workforce by fewer than 1,000 employees earlier this month, according to a Business Insider report published on Monday. The report cited a person familiar with the matter, though...

Trump Administration Plans Chip Tariff Exemptions for Big Tech Amid AI Data Center Push

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly planning to exempt major technology companies such as Amazon, Google, and Microsoft from upcoming tariffs on semiconductor chips, a move aimed at supporting...

Alphabet Plans Rare 100-Year Sterling Bond to Fund AI Expansion

Alphabet is preparing to issue a rare 100-year sterling bond as part of a broader multi-currency debt offering, marking a notable move to expand its long-term borrowing strategy to support growing investments in artificial...

Amazon Explores AI Content Marketplace With Media Publishers

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) is reportedly in discussions with media publishers about launching a new artificial intelligence content marketplace designed to connect news organizations and digital content creators with companies...

Taiwan Says Moving 40% of Semiconductor Production to the U.S. Is Impossible

Taiwan has firmly rejected calls from the United States to relocate a large portion of its semiconductor manufacturing capacity, with senior officials stressing that the islands chip industry cannot be uprooted. Taiwan...