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Crurated Fine Wine Community Launches Metaverse for Wine Collectors

Feb 12, 2024 09:14 am UTC| Business Investing Digital Currency

Crurated, a members-only digital platform for wine enthusiasts, unveiled its groundbreaking metaverse for wine collectors. Its dive into the virtual world marks the groups blockchain-supported expedition into fine...

Digital Currency Revolution

Joe Biden's Super Bowl Laser Eyes Meme: All You Need to Know

Feb 12, 2024 08:43 am UTC| Digital Currency

United States President Joe Biden has unwittingly assumed the role of a Bitcoin (BTC) ambassador following his recent social media post adorned with laser-eyed imagery on his Twitter and Instagram profiles. Meme Behind...

Digital Currency Revolution

Bitcoin Enters High-Risk Zone Signal for New All-time High

Feb 12, 2024 08:23 am UTC| Digital Currency

Crypto analysis platform Glassnode has raised concerns about several on-chain indicators assessing the value of Bitcoin (BTC), suggesting that the cryptocurrency may be entering the initial phases of a bull...

Digital Currency Revolution

Can Blockchain Revolutionize Film Industry Royalty Payouts and Combat Piracy?

Feb 12, 2024 07:43 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology

In filmmaking, the allure of sidestepping distribution middlemen and protecting intellectual property rights is enticing for studios and independent filmmakers alike. However, the challenge arises when box office...

Digital Currency Revolution

Kidnapping Victim Forced to Crypto Scam People Shares Experience

Feb 12, 2024 06:00 am UTC| Digital Currency

A Malaysian man, identified only as John for his protection, found himself entangled in a harrowing ordeal after responding to a job advertisement on Facebook, allegedly orchestrated by a human trafficking ring that...

Digital Currency Revolution

Super Bowl 2024 Bitcoin Rally: Historical Data Predicts Price Fluctuations

Feb 12, 2024 03:45 am UTC| Digital Currency

In 2022, the intersection of Bitcoin and the National Football League Super Bowl marked a significant moment in the cryptocurrencys journey to the mainstream. Companies like FTX and Coinbase took center stage with...

Digital Currency Revolution

Crypto Whales $6.2B Bitcoins Purchase Speeds Up Impending Bull Market

Feb 12, 2024 03:33 am UTC| Digital Currency

Bitcoin continues to be the center of attention for investors. A recent surge in accumulation by prominent cryptocurrency players, known as crypto whales, suggests a significant shift in the market landscape. Over the...

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Economy

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....

South Korea Warns Weak Won Could Push Inflation Higher in 2025

South Koreas central bank has warned that inflation next year could exceed earlier projections if the Korean won remains weak against the U.S. dollar, raising concerns about price stability and currency market pressures....

Chinese Robotaxi Stocks Rally as Tesla Boosts Autonomous Driving Optimism

Chinese robotaxi stocks surged in Hong Kong trading on Wednesday, tracking strong overnight gains in Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) as investor optimism around autonomous driving and ride-hailing technology continued to build....

Politics

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...

Trump Administration Plans Major Increase in Denaturalization Cases for Naturalized U.S. Citizens

The Trump administration is preparing to significantly expand efforts to revoke U.S. citizenship from some naturalized Americans, according to a report by The New York Times citing internal government guidance. Newly...

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...