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Aptos -Blockchain for Web3

Jul 29, 2024 03:57 am UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency

Aptos is a layer 1 blockchain developed by Aptos Labs. It is considered a Solana killer. It is comprised of a set of validators that jointly receive and process transactions from users using a byzantine...

Teen Among Four Arrested in $1.4M Crypto Fraud: HK Police Uncover Elaborate Scam

Jul 29, 2024 03:55 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology

In a significant crackdown on financial fraud, Hong Kong police have arrested four individuals, including a 14-year-old, for their involvement in a syndicate that used counterfeit banknotes to defraud cryptocurrency...

Donald Trump's Bold Crypto Promise: What Happens to Seized Bitcoin Assets?

Jul 29, 2024 03:51 am UTC| Politics Digital Currency Technology

Donald Trump has made a striking promise to position the United States as the global leader in cryptocurrency if he is re-elected. Speaking at the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville on July 27, Trump assured that his...

Bitcoin Rally to $70K Could Spark Major Moves in XRP, KAS, STX, and JASMY

Jul 29, 2024 03:44 am UTC| Technology Digital Currency

Bitcoin has seen a sharp recovery from its intra-week lows, reflecting a positive sentiment among investors buying dips. Market analytics firm Santiment noted that the ratio of positive comments about Bitcoin has reached...

Digital Currency Revolution

$31M Neiro Project on Ethereum Flagged as Potential 'Honeypot' Scam

Jul 29, 2024 03:39 am UTC| Technology Digital Currency

The $31 million Neiro project on Ethereum is under scrutiny following allegations that it may be a honeypot scam. Blockchain investigator Wazz issued a public warning on July 28, highlighting several red flags that suggest...

Compound Finance Faces Governance Turmoil: $24M at Stake Amid 'Golden Boys' Controversy

Jul 29, 2024 03:33 am UTC| Technology Digital Currency

Compound Finance, a decentralized lending and borrowing protocol, is embroiled in a heated governance dispute following the recent passage of Proposal 289. The controversy has sparked allegations of a governance attack by...

Donald Trump's SEC Chairman Could Revolutionize Crypto: Five Key Issues to Tackle Immediately

Jul 29, 2024 03:28 am UTC| Technology Politics Digital Currency

The cryptocurrency industry could see a significant shift if Donald Trump follows his promise to replace Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler. Announced at a Bitcoin conference in Nashville, Trumps...

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Economy

Weekly Market Outlook: Inflation, Earnings, and Global Economic Data in Focus

This weeks markets face critical inflation data amid robust job growth and lingering policy uncertainties. Investors are also closely watching the start of earnings season and rising oil prices, signaling potential supply...

Goldman Sachs Revises Fed Rate Cut Projections Amid Economic Concerns

Goldman Sachs now forecasts the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates twice in 2025, compared to its earlier estimate of three cuts, citing persistent inflation and a robust labor market. The anticipated cuts are...

Biden Administration Pauses Enforcement of Nippon Steel’s Bid for U.S. Steel

The Biden administration has decided to delay enforcing an executive order requiring Nippon Steel to withdraw its $14.9 billion bid for U.S. Steel. In a statement on Saturday, U.S. Steel revealed that the parties now have...

Commodities Set for Recovery in 2025 Amid Improved Economic Outlook

Commodities are poised for a rebound in 2025 as macroeconomic challenges that hindered growth in 2024 become supportive tailwinds, according to Wells Fargo analysts. Elevated interest rates and economic uncertainties...

UBS Projects Mixed Market Outlook for 2025 Amid Trump Policy Uncertainty

UBS forecasts a mixed financial market outlook for 2025 as investors navigate potential policy shifts under a second Trump administration. The primary uncertainty lies in whether policies will lean toward populist MAGA...

Politics

EU Ministers to Discuss Lifting Sanctions on Syria Amid Power Shift

European foreign ministers will meet on January 27 in Brussels to discuss easing sanctions on Syria, according to EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas. This comes after Syrias President Bashar al-Assad was ousted by...

Israeli Delegation in Qatar for Hostage, Ceasefire Talks

An Israeli security delegation, including Mossad Chief David Barnea, Shin Bet Head Ronen Bar, and military hostage envoy Nitzan Alon, arrived in Qatar on Sunday to discuss a potential Gaza hostage and ceasefire agreement....

Protests Erupt in Romania Over Canceled Presidential Election

Tens of thousands of Romanians marched in Bucharest on Sunday, demanding the reinstatement of the presidential election and the resignation of outgoing President Klaus Iohannis. The outcry follows a controversial court...

Biden, Netanyahu Push for Gaza Hostage Deal Amid Ceasefire Efforts

U.S. President Joe Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday, emphasizing the urgency of reaching a Gaza ceasefire and securing the release of hostages before his term ends on January 20. Biden...

Biden Vows Action to Free Americans Detained by Taliban

President Joe Biden assured families of three Americans detained in Afghanistan since 2022 that his administration remains committed to securing their release. The White House confirmed ongoing negotiations with the...

Science

Bill Gates’ Shocking New Malaria Solution Unveiled as Genetically Modified Mosquitoes Turn Into Flying Vaccinators

In a groundbreaking and controversial move, researchers funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation at Leiden University Medical Center have developed a revolutionary approach to combat malaria. The team has created...

Explosive CIA Whistleblower Claims Havana Syndrome Victims Face Cancer, Dementia, and Government Betrayal

A former CIA operative has come forward with alarming allegations, claiming that victims of the mysterious Havana Syndrome are now battling devastating health issues, including cancer, dementia, and Parkinsons disease. The...

FDA Approval of Opdivo Injection Sparks Hope for Cancer Patients with Revolutionary Treatment Update

In a significant advancement for cancer care, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an injectable version of Bristol Myers Squibbs blockbuster cancer drug Opdivo. Branded as Opdivo Qvantig, the new...

Public Health Experts Warn of ‘Quad-Demic’ as Flu, COVID, RSV, and Norovirus Threaten Winter Surge

Public health experts are raising alarms over a potential quad-demic this winter, with flu, COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and norovirus all expected to surge simultaneously. This unprecedented convergence of...

Philippines' 'Missile Acquisition' Plan Provokes China's 'Arms Race' Warning

The Philippines has announced plans to acquire the U.S.-developed Typhon missile system to bolster its maritime defense capabilities. This decision has elicited strong reactions from China, which warns that such a move...

Technology

Jeff Bezos Optimistic About Space Agenda Amid SpaceX Rivalry

Jeff Bezos, founder of Blue Origin, expressed optimism about the U.S. space agenda under President-elect Donald Trump, dismissing concerns that SpaceX CEO Elon Musk might leverage his ties with Trump for personal gain....

Chinese Gaming Giants Tencent and NetEase Make Global Strides

December 2024 marks a pivotal moment for Chinese video game developers, as Tencent Holdings (OTC:TCEHY) and NetEase Inc (NASDAQ:NTES) achieve global success with their latest titles, Path of Exile 2 and Marvel Rivals,...

Apple Opposes Shareholder Proposal to End DEI Programs

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) urged investors to reject a proposal to eliminate its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, as disclosed in a recent proxy filing. The proposal, submitted by the National Center for Public...

Energy Sector Outlook 2025: AI's Role and Market Dynamics

Raymond James analysts provided a cautious outlook for the energy sector in 2025, highlighting mixed market signals and emerging trends. Despite two years of underperformance, midstream stocks showed resilience in 2024,...

Autonomous Vehicles: The Next Technological Revolution

Autonomous vehicles (AVs) are poised to revolutionize transportation, much like the transition from horses to cars, according to Siddharth Mehta, Senior Director at AI computing firm Tenstorrent and former Waymo product...