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WoodWallets plans to sell business

Feb 23, 2015 09:41 am UTC| Digital Currency

The owners of WoodWallets.io, announced in a post that they have suspended business operations and plan to sell it.The posthighlighted that the owners of the WoodWallets, the handcrafted, wood-carved bitcoin wallets were...

BTC/EUR Short Term Outlook

Feb 18, 2015 13:18 pm UTC| Digital Currency

BTC/EUR has made a high of 230 and is slightly retreating from that level. Overall trend is weak as long as resistance 230 holds. On the downside minor support is around 208 and break below will take the pair to...

Bitreserve adds new metals, Swiss franc and new language options

Feb 18, 2015 12:20 pm UTC| Digital Currency

In a major move, Bitreserve integrated three new precious metals, a sixthcurrency option and five new languages to its bitcoin storageplatform.The users will now be able to hold the digital currency with respect tosilver,...

Financial Commission launches new regulation

Feb 18, 2015 12:01 pm UTC| Digital Currency

The Financial Commission, a Hong Kong based body, has announced the creation of a new supervisory guidelines for cryptocurrency liquidity providers. The new regulation will include monitoring of financial needs, reporting...

Virtual Currency to induce energy efficiency

Feb 18, 2015 10:19 am UTC| Digital Currency

The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), a non-profit organization that promotes energy efficiency, has published areviewof various schemes to induce energy efficiency, including the use of virtual...

BTC/USD Short Term Outlook

Feb 18, 2015 09:42 am UTC| Digital Currency

BTC/USD has recovered till $243 after making a low of $220. Overall trend i still bearish as long as resistance $265 holds. On the downside minor support is around $235 and below will drag the pair further down till $220/...

CAVIRTEX to shutdown on breach of information

Feb 18, 2015 09:34 am UTC| Digital Currency

Bitcoin exchangeCAVIRTEX, based in Canada, announced on 17th Feb, that it will close all its operations next month due to the breach of sensitive security information, which badly damaged its reputation.The shutdown is...

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Economy

China's Tightened Export Controls Disrupt U.S. Tech Firms' Production Plans

China is intensifying scrutiny of exports by U.S. tech giants like Apple, Microsoft, and Dell, delaying their production shifts to Southeast Asia and India, according to Nikkei Asia. Since December, dual-use technology...

U.S. Stock Futures Rise Amid Tariff Speculation and Key Data Focus

U.S. stock index futures gained on Monday evening as reports eased fears of disruptive trade tariffs under President-elect Donald Trump. Bloomberg reported that his team may propose a gradual tariff increase of 2%-5%...

UBS Predicts Potential Fed Rate Cut Amid Strong US Economic Data

UBS strategists foresee the Federal Reserve implementing an additional 50 basis points (bps) rate cut later this year, despite persistent inflationary pressures. Last week, US stocks dipped as a robust December jobs report...

Cleantech Investments to Surpass Oil and Gas in 2025: Key Trends

SP Global Commodity Insights projects cleantech energy investments will reach $670 billion in 2025, surpassing oil and gas spending for the first time. Solar PV alone will comprise half of these investments, representing...

Global Markets React to Strong U.S. Jobs Data and Rising Yields

Global markets tumbled Monday following a robust U.S. jobs report that pushed Treasury yields to 14-month highs, challenging equity valuations as earnings season begins. European futures dipped, with EUROSTOXX 50 down 0.3%...

Politics

China Tightens Export Scrutiny, Disrupting U.S. Tech Giants' Production Shift

China has intensified customs checks on U.S. tech companies, including Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), and Dell (NYSE:DELL), delaying their efforts to relocate production to Southeast Asia and India,...

Trump to Meet Putin Quickly After Taking Office

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin shortly after his inauguration next week. The meeting would mark the first interaction between the leaders since Russias invasion...

North Korea Fires Missiles Amid Rising Tensions Ahead of Trump’s Return

North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast on Tuesday, South Koreas military reported. The missiles, fired from Kanggye, Jagang Province, near the Chinese border, traveled approximately...

Potential Market Surprises in Trump's 2025 Presidency: Evercore Insights

Evercore ISI strategists predict unexpected market developments in 2025 as Donald Trump begins his second term on January 20, 2025. Key insights include: Evercore forecasts the SP 500 could achieve a third year of 20%+...

Top Companies Donate to President-Elect Trump's Inaugural Fund

Hyundai Motor (OTC:HYMTF), Stellantis (NYSE:STLA), and Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) have each pledged $1 million to President-elect Donald Trumps inaugural fund, showcasing their commitment to engaging with the incoming...

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

NVIDIA to Establish Asian Headquarters in Taiwan

NVIDIA Corporation will set up its Asian headquarters in Taipei, Taiwan, according to the Central News Agency (CNA). The tech giant plans to hire over 2,500 employees as part of the expansion, as confirmed by National...

NVIDIA to Establish Asian HQ and R&D Center in Taiwan

NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) is planning to set up its Asian headquarters in Taipei, Taiwan, according to the Central News Agency. The tech giant will reportedly hire over 2,500 staff as part of the move, as stated by...

EU Reassesses Big Tech Probes Under Digital Markets Act

The European Commission is reassessing its probes into major tech firms, including Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Meta (NASDAQ:META), and Alphabets (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google, as reported by the Financial Times. This comes after the...

EV Sales Surge in 2024 as China Leads, Europe Stabilizes

Global sales of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles (EVs) soared by 25.6% in 2024, reaching over 17 million units, driven by record December sales and steady growth in China. Research firm Rho Motion highlighted...

TikTok Ban Looms as Lawmakers Push for Extended Sale Deadline

Two Democratic lawmakers have urged Congress and President Joe Biden to extend the January 19 deadline for ByteDance, the China-based owner of TikTok, to sell its U.S. assets or face a ban. TikTok, used by 170 million...