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Canada’s QuadrigaCX to be the first publicly traded bitcoin exchange

Mar 04, 2015 03:54 am UTC| Digital Currency

Canadas biggest bitcoin exchange, QuadrigaCX is stated to become the first global publicly traded bitcoin exchange. QuadrigaCX has been approved and will be trading under the name of "Quadriga Fintech Solutions." The...

Is there a future for cryptocurrencies like bitcoin?

Mar 03, 2015 04:55 am UTC| Digital Currency

Due to rising global demand for lower costs, easier transactions by reducing the involvement of banks, focus remains on growing interest of alternative currencies. The difficulty faced by cryptocurrencies is that they...

Rebittance service introduced in Argentina and Mexico by bitcoin exchanges

Mar 03, 2015 04:16 am UTC| Digital Currency

Coinnect is a money transfer partnership introduced by Mexican and Argentine bitcoin startups Volabit and SatoshiTango. Volabitstructured the partnership as an international bitcoin-oriented means for remittances, which...

Can $518 be considered a good price for Bitcoin?

Mar 03, 2015 03:54 am UTC| Digital Currency

ALFAcoins recentlyintroduced ALFAquotes Fair Bitcoin Price indicator which determines what should be considered the true value of bitcoin by reasoning the cost of bitcoin mining, or the production of bitcoin...

Digital currencies are essentially unstable, states the European Central Bank

Mar 03, 2015 03:20 am UTC| Digital Currency

According to a new report released by the European Central Bank, digital currencies are described as "inherently unstable" but they a remain as a potential to be used as payments. The report by the central bank, looking...

BTC/EUR Short Term outlook

Mar 02, 2015 06:36 am UTC| Digital Currency

BTC/EUR has made a high of 217 and is slightly retreating from that level. Overall trend is bullish as long as support 200 holds. On the upside any break above 217 will target 230. The pairs break below 200 will drag the...

BitFury introduces bitcoin mining chip

Mar 02, 2015 06:24 am UTC| Digital Currency

BitFury, a bitcoin mining agent, has developed and manufactured its anticipated28nm ASIC chip. The chip was first introduced by BitFury in the third quarter of 2014, raising $20m in investment through investors such as...

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Economy

EU Probes Musk's X Over Talk With AfD Leader Amid Election Concerns

Elon Musks planned discussion with Alice Weidel, leader of Germanys far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, on his platform X is under scrutiny by the European Commission. This comes ahead of Germanys upcoming...

Dollar Extends Weekly Gains Amid Strong U.S. Economic Data

The U.S. dollar is poised to extend its longest weekly winning streak in over a year, driven by rising bond yields and expectations of robust non-farm payroll data. The dollar index is on track for its sixth consecutive...

Trudeau Condemns Trump's Tariff Plan, Warns of Economic Fallout

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau voiced strong opposition to President-elect Donald Trumps proposed 25% tariffs on Canadian imports, warning they would harm both countries. Speaking to U.S. business leaders on Thursday,...

Oil Prices Climb Amid Winter Demand Surge

Oil prices rose over 1% on Thursday as cold weather across the U.S. and Europe increased demand for winter fuels. Brent crude climbed 1.29% to $77.14 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude gained 1.15%...

Michael Saylor Sparks Bitcoin Buzz Amid US Government BTC Sale Concerns

Michael Saylor, Bitcoin advocate and MicroStrategys executive chairman, recently shared a bold message with the BTC community on X: Bitcoin is the right move. Accompanying his post was an AI-generated image featuring...

Politics

Trump Sentencing Marks Historic Moment Amid Political Controversy

US President-elect Donald Trump is set to be sentenced on Friday following his conviction for falsifying business records related to hush money payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels. This historic case, the first...

Canada's Liberal Party to Elect New Leader as Trudeau Steps Down Ahead of 2025 Election

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his decision to step down as Liberal Party leader after nine years in power, following poor pre-election poll results. Trudeau will remain as prime minister and party leader...

California Wildfires Ignite Political Storm Amid Crisis

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass faced sharp criticism for her handling of devastating wildfires that have claimed five lives and consumed 31,000 acres, as President-elect Donald Trump blamed California Governor Gavin Newsom...

Kamala Harris and Joe Biden Cancel International Trips Amid California Wildfires

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has canceled her planned trip to Singapore, Bahrain, and Germany due to the devastating wildfires ravaging California, the White House announced Thursday. President Joe Biden similarly...

Trump’s Tariff Plans Could Shake Energy Markets

President-elect Donald Trumps proposed import tariffs could be a major disruptor for the energy sector, according to RBC Capital Markets analysts. Trump, taking office soon, has pledged sweeping tariffs, including a 10%...

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

Optimistic Outlook for Chipmakers in 2025 Driven by AI Demand

Mizuho analysts project a positive 2025 for chipmakers, supported by robust artificial intelligence (AI) demand, data center expansion, and advancements in networking and memory chips. This optimism persists despite...

TSMC December Sales Surge 57.8%, Driven by AI Demand

TSMC (NYSE:TSM), the worlds leading contract chipmaker, posted a 57.8% year-on-year jump in December sales, reaching T$278.16 billion ($8.44 billion). This sharp growth highlights robust demand from the booming artificial...

Tesla Unveils Redesigned Model Y in China to Compete in Crowded EV Market

Tesla has introduced a revamped Model Y in China, aiming to recapture market share from competitors like Xiaomi. Priced at 263,500 yuan ($35,900), the updated Model Y is 5.4% more expensive than its predecessor. Deliveries...

Elon Musk Offers Starlink Aid Amid LA Wildfires, Criticizes California's Crisis Management

Elon Musk announced that SpaceX would provide free Starlink terminals to wildfire-stricken areas in Los Angeles. The Tesla CEO shared on social media platform X that the terminals would be delivered by Thursday morning to...

Elon Musk’s Controversial EU Clashes Amid DSA Investigation

Elon Musk hosting Alice Weidel, leader of Germanys far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, on his X platform has drawn scrutiny from the European Commission. This move coincides with heightened EU efforts to curb...