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Digital Currency Revolution

Crypto Meets Ride-Hailing: Tada Integrates TON Payments Through Telegram App

Sep 13, 2024 15:40 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Singapore-based ride-hailing service Tada has partnered with the TON Foundation to enable cryptocurrency payments for rides. Through a Telegram Mini App, users can book and pay with TON tokens or Tether, representing a...

Digital Currency Revolution

MicroStrategy's Bitcoin Bet Grows: Acquires 18,300 BTC Worth $1.11 Billion

Sep 13, 2024 13:54 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

MicroStrategy announced the purchase of 18,300 Bitcoins totaling $1.11 billion, elevating its net Bitcoin holdings to 244,800 BTC worth $9.45 billion. This marks one of the companys largest Bitcoin investments, aligning...

중국 AI 패권 노리는 가운데, 대만의 첨단 칩 접근 저지 노력 서방의 지원 필요

Sep 13, 2024 04:36 am UTC| Technology

중국, 대만, 미국 간의 긴장은 항공 군사 훈련이나 해상 훈련에만 국한되지 않는다. 이 그림자 갈등은 기술 분야에서도 벌어지고 있다. 중국과 대만, 미국 사이의 심화된 지정학적 갈등의 주요 원인 중 하나는 글로벌 반도체 공급망에...

엔비디아의 사우디 진출, 미국 승인에 달려... 중국 관계도 불확실

Sep 13, 2024 04:32 am UTC| Technology

미국 정부는 엔비디아(Nvidia)의 칩을 사우디아라비아에 판매하는 것을 승인할지 여부를 결정할 단계에 접어들었다. 이 거래는 해당 지역에서 AI 프로젝트를 가속화할 수 있는 잠재력이 있으며, 동시에 중국과의 관계에 영향을 미칠 수...

샘 올트먼의 오픈AI, ChatGPT 성공에 힘입어 1500억 달러 기업가치 목표

Sep 13, 2024 04:32 am UTC| Technology

샘 올트먼이 이끄는 인공지능(AI) 대기업 오픈AI(OpenAI)가 1,500억 달러의 기업 가치를 목표로 자금 조달을 논의 중이다. ChatGPT의 성공으로 회사는 AI 혁명의 선두주자로 자리 잡아 투자자들의 관심을 더욱 끌고 있다. 블룸버그...

ChatGPT 최신 버전, 사랑할 만한 새로운 기능 추가

Sep 13, 2024 02:11 am UTC| Technology

만약 ChatGPT 유료 구독자라면, 최근 오디오 상호작용 시 이 AI 대형 언어 모델이 더 인간처럼 들리기 시작했음을 느꼈을 수 있다. 이는 이 언어 모델의 개발사인 오픈AI(OpenAI)가 현재 고급 음성 모드라는 새로운 기능을 제한적으로 시험...

Digital Currency Revolution

XRP Jumps 5%: Ripple CEO Surprised by Grayscale's Launch of Trust

Sep 12, 2024 22:36 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse expressed pleasant surprise over Grayscales creation of an XRP Trust, emphasizing that XRPs regulatory clarity in the United States sets the stage for market growth. He anticipates the...

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Economy

Japan Declines Comment on BOJ’s Absence From Global Support Statement for Fed Chair Powell. Source: Asturio Cantabrio, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Japan has declined to comment on why the Bank of Japan (BOJ) did not join a rare joint statement issued by other major central banks in support of U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, following reports of threats of...

Gold Prices Hold Near Record Highs as Fed Rate Cut Bets and Iran Tensions Fuel Safe-Haven Demand

Gold prices edged higher in Asian trading on Wednesday, hovering just below the record highs reached in the previous session, as a combination of easing U.S. inflation data, expectations of future Federal Reserve rate...

Asian Stocks Rise as Japan Hits Record Highs and China Gains on Trade Data

Asian stock markets showed mixed but generally positive performance on Wednesday, led by strong gains in Japanese stocks and renewed optimism around Chinas economy and technology sector. Japans equity markets surged to...

US–India Trade Talks Race Toward USD 500 Billion Goal

On January 13, 2026, the United States and India resumed negotiations to establish a new trade relationship between the two countries under the leadership of newly appointed U.S. Ambassador Sergio Gor. The goal of the...

Jefferies Sees Further Upside for Chinese AI Stocks as Valuation Gap Narrows

Jefferies has expressed a bullish outlook on Chinese artificial intelligence stocks, saying the sector still has significant upside potential as the valuation gap with U.S. AI peers continues to narrow. In a recent...

Politics

Trump Signals Confidence China Could Open Markets to U.S. Goods Amid Rising Global Tensions

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he believes China could eventually open its markets wider to American goods, once again emphasizing what he described as a strong personal relationship with Chinese...

Trump Administration Approves Nvidia H200 AI Chip Sales to China Under New Export Rules

The Trump administration has officially approved the sale of Nvidias H200 artificial intelligence chips to China, marking a major shift in U.S. export policy and reigniting debate over national security and global AI...

Amazon Reviews Supplier Costs as U.S.–China Tariffs Ease

Amazon has confirmed that it is in discussions with some of its vendors about adjusting product costs following a recent reduction in U.S. tariff rates on Chinese imports, a move that could influence pricing across its...

Congress Seen as Check on Trump Policies, But Markets Face Rising Volatility, Says BCA Research

Congress is expected to restrain President Donald Trumps most aggressive policy initiatives, but financial markets should prepare for heightened volatility as he tests those boundaries, according to a recent analysis from...

Trump Responds to Criticism at Michigan Auto Plant as Epstein Controversy Resurfaces

U.S. President Donald Trump sparked fresh controversy during a visit to a Michigan auto plant after video footage circulated online showing him making an obscene hand gesture and appearing to direct profanity toward a...

Science

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...

Senate Sets December 8 Vote on Trump’s NASA Nominee Jared Isaacman

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee announced it will vote on December 8 on President Donald Trumps renewed nomination of private astronaut and tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to lead NASA. Isaacman, known for his...

NASA Cuts Boeing Starliner Missions as SpaceX Pulls Ahead

NASA has significantly scaled back Boeings Starliner program after years of technical issues and delays, announcing that the next Starliner mission to the International Space Station (ISS) will fly without astronauts. The...

Technology

Taiwan Issues Arrest Warrant for OnePlus CEO Over Alleged Illegal Recruitment Activities

Title: Taiwanese prosecutors have issued an arrest warrant for Pete Lau, the chief executive officer of Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus, accusing him of involvement in illegal business operations and recruitment...

Zhipu AI Launches GLM-Image Model Trained on Huawei Chips, Boosting China’s AI Self-Reliance Drive

Chinese artificial intelligence startup Zhipu AI has unveiled a new open-source image generation model, marking a significant milestone in Chinas push for technological self-reliance. The model, called GLM-Image, was...

Alphabet Stock Poised for Growth as Bank of America Sees Strong AI Momentum Into 2026

Bank of America has reinforced its bullish outlook on Alphabet, citing improving artificial intelligence sentiment and a strengthening competitive position that could drive the company toward becoming the worlds most...

AFT Leaves X Over AI-Generated Images of Minors

The American Federation of Teachers (AFT), one of the largest teachers unions in the United States, has announced it is leaving the social media platform X, citing serious concerns over the creation and spread of...

Nvidia Denies Upfront Payment Requirement for H200 AI Chips Amid China Export Scrutiny

Nvidia has denied claims that it requires full upfront payments for its H200 artificial intelligence chips, pushing back against reports suggesting unusually strict sales terms for Chinese customers. In a statement issued...