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Digital Currency Revolution

Ether ETFs See Strong Start in Trading with Preliminary Inflow Data Released

Jul 23, 2024 19:11 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology

Ether ETFs launched trading with impressive preliminary inflow data, recording $112 million in the first 15 minutes, surpassing expectations. Bitwise Outperforms Competitors in Early Trading The first fifteen minutes...

Google Keeps Cookies in Chrome, Citing Advertiser Needs and Privacy Sandbox Initiative

Jul 23, 2024 10:33 am UTC| Technology Business

Google revealed on Monday its decision to retain third-party cookies in Chrome, addressing concerns from advertisers about data collection while navigating regulatory scrutiny. Impact on Digital Advertising...

Apple Gains as India Cuts Smartphone Import Tax to 15%

Jul 23, 2024 09:37 am UTC| Technology Business

Indias reduction of import tax on smartphones from 20% to 15% will directly benefit Apple, which imports high-end iPhones despite increasing local production. High-End iPhone Models to Benefit from Tax Cuts Despite...

Digital Currency Revolution

Grayscale's $1 Billion ETH Transfer Sets Stage for Ethereum ETF Trading Start

Jul 23, 2024 09:22 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology

Grayscales transfer of $1 billion worth of ETH sets the stage for the upcoming Ethereum ETF trading debut, generating market excitement. Grayscales Strategic Move The long-awaited spot Ethereum ETF will finally be...

Digital Currency Revolution

Ethereum Price to Be 'Sensitive' to Upcoming ETF Inflows: Kaiko Analysis

Jul 23, 2024 07:55 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology

Ethereums price is expected to be sensitive to ETF inflows in the coming days, with Kaiko highlighting potential impacts from Grayscales Ethereum Trust withdrawals. Market Analysts Eye Ethereums Sensitivity According...

Digital Currency Revolution

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Sees Record $523M Inflow in Largest Single Day Surge Since March

Jul 23, 2024 07:16 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology

BlackRocks spot Bitcoin ETF experienced a $523 million inflow on Monday, the largest since March, with the addition of 7,759 Bitcoin to the fund. Massive Inflow Signals Renewed Investor Confidence Over $523 million...

ZEEKR Launches 001 and X BEVs in Mexico, Expanding North American Presence

Jul 23, 2024 03:49 am UTC| Business Technology

ZEEKR, a Geely-owned brand, has launched its flagship 001 and all-electric X SUV models in Mexico, marking its entry into North America. These models are now available for purchase, offering Mexican consumers advanced...

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Economy

Asian Stocks Rise as Tech Rally and Japan Election Speculation Lift Markets

Asian stock markets advanced on Tuesday, led by strong gains in technology shares as optimism around artificial intelligence continued to drive investor sentiment. Japans Nikkei 225 index was the standout performer,...

Oil Prices Climb for Fourth Session as Iran Unrest and Supply Risks Fuel Market Fears

Oil prices continued to rise during Asian trading on Tuesday, extending gains for a fourth consecutive session as mounting geopolitical tensions and global supply disruption risks lifted market sentiment. Brent crude and...

Australian Consumer Confidence Falls Further as Rate and Job Worries Grow

Australian consumer confidence weakened further in January, slipping deeper into pessimistic territory as households became increasingly uneasy about interest rates, employment prospects, and the short-term economic...

Bank of Korea Expected to Hold Interest Rates as Weak Won Limits Policy Easing

South Koreas central bank is widely expected to keep its key interest rate unchanged at 2.50% at its upcoming policy meeting, as a weakening Korean won and lingering inflation pressures reduce room for further monetary...

Japan Warns U.S. Over Yen Depreciation as Dollar Hits One-Year High

Japans Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama has raised serious concerns over the rapid weakening of the Japanese yen, describing its recent movement as a one-sided depreciation, during a meeting with U.S. Treasury Secretary...

Politics

AbbVie Commits $100 Billion to U.S. Investment in Drug Pricing Deal With Trump Administration

AbbVie has announced a major agreement with the U.S. government that could reshape drug pricing and pharmaceutical investment in the country. The company said it has entered into a three-year deal with President Donald...

Trump Warns of New Tariffs as Iran Protests Escalate and U.S.-Iran Tensions Rise

Tehran said it is keeping communication channels open with Washington as U.S. President Donald Trump weighs how to respond to Irans violent crackdown on nationwide protests, one of the most serious challenges to clerical...

Trump Pushes Tech Giants to Absorb AI Data Center Power Costs, Citing Microsoft Changes

U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday evening that his administration is working closely with major American technology companies to prevent the rising electricity costs of AI data centers from increasing household...

Medvedev Jokes About Greenland Referendum as Trump Renews Push to Control Arctic Island

Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev has sparked international attention after suggesting, in a sarcastic remark, that Greenlanders could vote to join Russia if U.S. President Donald Trump fails to act...

Russian Missile Attacks Hit Kyiv and Kharkiv, Causing Casualties

Russian forces launched renewed attacks on Ukraines two largest cities early Tuesday, intensifying the ongoing conflict and raising concerns over civilian safety and regional security. According to Ukrainian officials,...

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

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...

SK Hynix to Invest $13 Billion in Advanced Chip Packaging Plant as AI Memory Demand Surges

SK Hynix Inc, a key supplier to Nvidia and one of the worlds largest memory chipmakers, announced plans to invest 19 trillion won (approximately $13 billion) to build a cutting-edge chip packaging plant in South Korea,...

Starlink Internet Remains Active in Iran Despite Nationwide Blackout

Some Iranians continue to access the internet through Elon Musks Starlink satellite service despite a sweeping nationwide communications blackout, highlighting how satellite internet is increasingly used to bypass...

BESI Reports Strong Q4-25 Orders Surge Driven by Data Center and Hybrid Bonding Demand

BE Semiconductor Industries N.V. (Euronext: BESI), a leading Dutch semiconductor assembly equipment manufacturer, reported robust preliminary orders for the fourth quarter of 2025, underscoring strengthening demand across...

Trump Considers Starlink to Restore Internet Access in Iran Amid Protests

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he is considering discussions with billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk about restoring internet access in Iran, where authorities have imposed widespread blackouts amid...