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Digital Currency Revolution

German Govt. Reduces Bitcoin Holdings to 9,094; Is a Bullish Trend on the Horizon?

Jul 12, 2024 07:41 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology

In a significant move, the German government sold $376 million in Bitcoin, reducing their holdings to just 9,094 BTC, with potential market shifts looming. Significant Reduction in German Bitcoin Reserves The German...

US Lawmakers Press for Intel Review of China Links in Microsoft’s $1.5B UAE AI Deal

Jul 12, 2024 07:19 am UTC| Technology Business

Republican lawmakers have asked for an intelligence review of Microsofts $1.5 billion investment in the UAEs AI firm G42 due to concerns about Chinas potential influence and technology transfer risks. Lawmakers Call for...

Digital Currency Revolution

Polygon (MATIC) Whale Activity Jumps 1,453%; Sign of Growing Institutional Involvement?

Jul 11, 2024 18:10 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology

Polygon (MATIC) has seen a 1,453% jump in whale activity, signaling a rise in significant institutional transactions. Institutional Activity Boosts Polygon Transactions Massive whale activity has been detected in...

Germany's Bold Move: Blocking Huawei, ZTE from 5G Networks by 2029 to Boost Security

Jul 11, 2024 17:38 pm UTC| Technology Business

Germany announced a plan to phase out Huawei and ZTE from its 5G networks by 2029, a significant step towards bolstering digital security and addressing security concerns over Chinese technology. Germany Sets 2029...

XPeng Adopts Tesla’s Vision-Only FSD; Beijing Introduces New Robotaxi Regulations

Jul 11, 2024 16:26 pm UTC| Technology Business

XPengs adoption of Teslas vision-only FSD technology aligns with Beijings latest self-driving Robotaxi rules, advancing the autonomous driving landscape. According to Notebookcheck.net, after hearing that its Apollo...

Digital Currency Revolution

MicroStrategy Announces 10-for-1 Stock Split Following $13 Billion Bitcoin Investment, Market Bullrun

Jul 11, 2024 15:57 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology

MicroStrategy, renowned for its massive Bitcoin holdings, is initiating a 10-for-1 stock split effective August 1. This move comes after the company amassed $13 billion in Bitcoin, driving a significant share price...

Digital Currency Revolution

Do Kwon's Wife Wins Legal Battle, Retains Frozen Real Estate Assets in Terraform Labs Case

Jul 11, 2024 12:11 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology

A Seoul court has ruled in favor of Do Kwons wife, allowing her to retain significant real estate assets frozen by the South Korea government during the Terraform Labs investigation. Legal Victory in Terraform Labs...

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Economy

Global Smartphone Shipments Rise 2% in 2025 as Apple Leads Market, Outlook Weakens for 2026

Global smartphone shipments recorded a modest 2% year-on-year increase in 2025, signaling a gradual recovery for the mobile industry, according to a report released by Counterpoint Research. The growth was largely fueled...

Asian Currencies Hold Steady as Dollar Slips on Powell Investigation Concerns

Asian currencies traded mostly flat on Monday as the U.S. dollar weakened following news that the U.S. government had opened a criminal investigation involving Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, raising fresh concerns...

Asian Stocks Edge Higher as Tech Shares Lead Gains Amid Global Uncertainty

Most Asian stock markets moved higher on Monday, led by gains in technology shares that followed a strong performance by U.S. peers, although overall advances remained limited due to rising geopolitical and macroeconomic...

Markets React as Tensions Rise Between White House and Federal Reserve Over Interest Rate Pressure

Tensions between the White House and the U.S. Federal Reserve escalated sharply over the weekend after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell revealed that the administration had allegedly threatened him with a criminal...

Japan Launches Deep-Sea Rare Earth Mining Mission to Reduce Reliance on China

Japan has taken a major step toward securing its supply of critical minerals by launching a groundbreaking deep-sea mining mission aimed at extracting rare earth elements from the ocean floor. A government-backed Japanese...

Politics

Marine Le Pen Appeal Puts 2027 French Presidential Race in the Balance

Marine Le Pen, the prominent leader of Frances far-right National Rally (RN), has begun a decisive appeal in Paris that could determine whether she is eligible to run in the 2027 French presidential election. The legal...

South Korea’s Lee Jae Myung Seeks Diplomatic Balance in Japan Summit Amid China Tensions

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is set to hold a summit with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday in Nara City, highlighting Seouls ongoing effort to balance relations with its two key neighbours, Japan...

Australian Arts Festival Faces Author Boycott Amid Free Speech and Antisemitism Debate

A leading Australian arts festival has been thrown into turmoil after dozens of writers withdrew in protest over the decision to bar an Australian Palestinian author following the Bondi Beach mass shooting, reigniting a...

Trump Signals Possible Veto of ACA Subsidy Extension, Raising Health Insurance Uncertainty

U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited uncertainty around the future of Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance subsidies after saying he may veto legislation aimed at extending federal health insurance tax credits....

South Korea Investigates Alleged Civilian Drone Flights Into North Korean Airspace

South Korean authorities have launched a formal investigation into the possibility that civilians may have flown drones into North Korean airspace, following accusations from Pyongyang that unmanned aircraft violated its...

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

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...

Anthropic Launches HIPAA-Compliant Healthcare Tools for Claude AI Amid Growing Competition

Anthropic has announced the launch of a new suite of healthcare-focused tools integrated into its Claude AI chatbot, marking another significant step in the rapidly expanding use of artificial intelligence in medicine. The...

Elon Musk Says X Will Open-Source Its Algorithm Amid EU Scrutiny

Elon Musk announced on Saturday that X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, will publicly release its recommendation algorithm, including the full code behind organic content and advertising post...

China’s AI Sector Pushes to Close U.S. Tech Gap Amid Chipmaking Challenges

China is accelerating efforts to narrow its technological gap with the United States, driven by increased risk-taking, innovation, and strong policy support for artificial intelligence and semiconductors. Leading Chinese...