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Digital Currency Revolution

BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Options Debut on Nasdaq After SEC Approval, Ushering in New Trading Era

Sep 21, 2024 02:26 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

The SEC has approved options trading for BlackRocks iShares Bitcoin ETF on the Nasdaq, marking the first spot Bitcoin ETF with options in the U.S., potentially transforming Bitcoin risk management for institutional...

Digital Currency Revolution

Shiba Inu Whale Transactions Jump 115%, SHIB Price Nears Crucial $0.000016 Level

Sep 21, 2024 02:01 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Shiba Inu witnessed a 115% rise in whale activity, pushing its price to $0.0000145. The surge signals strong investor confidence as SHIB approaches a critical resistance level. Every day brings a new twist to the Shiba...

Digital Currency Revolution

Bitcoin Rumor Ignites: Michael Saylor of MicroStrategy Hints US Banks to Custody Bitcoin

Sep 20, 2024 22:23 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Michael Saylor, CEO of MicroStrategy, has stirred the crypto world by revealing credible rumors that major US banks may soon provide Bitcoin custody services, potentially revolutionizing the intersection of traditional...

Digital Currency Revolution

BNY Mellon Granted SEC Waiver, Paving the Way for Institutional Crypto Custody Services

Sep 20, 2024 21:22 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

BNY Mellon has reportedly obtained an exemption from the SECs SAB 121, allowing the bank to move forward with its institutional crypto custody business. The move underscores growing institutional interest in digital...

Digital Currency Revolution

Catizen (CATI) Climbs 34% After Binance Debut, New Margin Trading Pairs Added

Sep 20, 2024 21:10 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Catizen (CATI) surged 34% in its first trading session on Binance. The listing comes with new margin trading pairs and a zero-fee structure for conversions. The CEX has announced that Catizen (CATI) would be added to...

Digital Currency Revolution

XRP Could Reach $2 by 2025 if Bitcoin Breaks $150K, Analysts Say

Sep 20, 2024 21:02 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Amid indications that the SEC wont appeal the Ripple verdict and expectations of Bitcoin breaking past $150,000, crypto experts anticipate XRPs price could hit $2 by 2025. The combination of bullish Bitcoin momentum and...

Digital Currency Revolution

Bitcoin Expected to Hit $200K by 2025, Standard Chartered Cites Key Economic and Regulatory Shifts

Sep 20, 2024 20:49 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business Politics

Bitcoin could reach $200,000 by the end of 2025, according to Standard Chartered, driven by economic conditions, ETF growth, and a potential change in US regulatory policies. No matter who wins the 2024 US presidential...

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Economy

Oil Prices Climb on Venezuela Blockade, Russia Sanctions Fears, and Supply Risks

Oil prices extended their gains during Asian trading on Thursday as geopolitical tensions involving Venezuela and Russia heightened concerns over global crude supply. Market sentiment was boosted after U.S. President...

Asian Stocks Slide as AI Spending Fears and Global Central Bank Decisions Weigh on Markets

Asian shares fell sharply on Thursday as technology stocks came under renewed pressure, driven by growing investor concerns over heavy artificial intelligence spending and its impact on corporate balance sheets. Market...

Dollar Holds Firm Ahead of Global Central Bank Decisions as Yen, Sterling and Euro React

The U.S. dollar remained steady against major global currencies on Thursday as investors positioned themselves ahead of key central bank decisions in the United Kingdom, Europe and Japan. Currency markets showed cautious...

BoE Set to Cut Rates as UK Inflation Slows, but Further Easing Likely Limited

The Bank of England is widely expected to cut interest rates on Thursday as signs mount that UK inflation is easing and economic growth is weakening. Financial markets anticipate a 25-basis-point reduction, bringing the...

U.S. Stock Futures Edge Higher as Micron Earnings Boost AI Sentiment Ahead of CPI Data

U.S. stock index futures inched higher on Wednesday evening, supported by blowout earnings and strong guidance from Micron Technology, although broader gains remained limited as investors stayed cautious ahead of key U.S....

Politics

Trump Announces $1,776 Cash Bonus for U.S. Military Personnel Ahead of Christmas

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Wednesday evening that eligible U.S. military personnel will receive a one-time cash payment of $1,776, a move he described as a special warrior dividend timed ahead of Christmas. The...

U.S. House Advances GOP Healthcare Bill as ACA Subsidies Near Expiration

A major U.S. federal healthcare subsidy expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic is set to expire at the end of the year after the House of Representatives narrowly advanced a Republican healthcare bill that does not renew...

U.S. Initiates $11.1 Billion Arms Sale to Taiwan Amid Rising China Tensions

Taiwans defence ministry announced on Thursday that the United States government has formally initiated the congressional notification process for a proposed $11.1 billion arms sale to Taiwan, underscoring Washingtons...

Union-Aligned Investors Question Amazon, Walmart and Alphabet on Trump Immigration Policies

A union-aligned investment group has urged major U.S. corporations including Amazon, Walmart and Google-parent Alphabet to explain how President Donald Trumps immigration policies are affecting their finances, workforce...

Venezuela Seeks UN Security Council Meeting Over U.S. Oil Tanker Blockade

Venezuela has formally requested an urgent meeting of the United Nations Security Council to address what it described as ongoing U.S. aggression against the country, according to a letter seen by Reuters. The request...

Science

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...

Blue Origin’s New Glenn Achieves Breakthrough Success With First NASA Mission

Blue Origins massive New Glenn rocket marked a major milestone as it completed its first mission for paying customers, sending two NASA satellites toward Mars and successfully landing its reusable booster at sea. The...

Cogent Biosciences Soars 120% on Breakthrough Phase 3 Results for Bezuclastinib in GIST Treatment

Cogent Biosciences (NASDAQ: COGT) shares skyrocketed over 120% after the biotech company announced groundbreaking results from its Phase 3 PEAK trial evaluating bezuclastinib in combination with sunitinib for patients with...

Technology

Apple Opens iPhone to Alternative App Stores in Japan Under New Competition Law

Apple has announced a major shift in its App Store policies in Japan, opening iPhones and other Apple devices to alternative app stores in order to comply with new competition laws aimed at reshaping the countrys...

Micron Technology Forecasts Surge in Revenue and Earnings on AI-Driven Memory Demand

Micron Technology delivered record first-quarter results and issued a bullish forecast for the current quarter, driven by rising memory prices and strong demand linked to artificial intelligence workloads. The upbeat...

Oracle Stock Slides After Blue Owl Exit Report, Company Says Michigan Data Center Talks Remain on Track

Oracle shares fell more than 4% on Wednesday after a Financial Times report claimed that Blue Owl Capital, Oracles largest U.S. data center partner, decided not to support a planned $10 billion data center project in...

OpenAI Explores Massive Funding Round at $750 Billion Valuation

OpenAI, the company behind the widely used AI chatbot ChatGPT, has reportedly entered preliminary discussions with investors about a potential new funding round that could value the company at approximately $750 billion....

Republicans Raise National Security Concerns Over Intel’s Testing of China-Linked Chipmaking Tools

Republican lawmakers are raising alarms over potential U.S. national security risks after a Reuters report revealed that Intel evaluated advanced chipmaking equipment from ACM Research, a company with significant ties to...