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Digital Currency Revolution

Shiba Inu (SHIB) Sees Surge in Whale Activity with 947.8 Billion Tokens Traded

Jun 30, 2024 19:07 pm UTC| Technology Digital Currency

Shiba Inu (SHIB) has experienced a significant surge in whale activity, with 947.8 billion tokens traded in a single day. This increase in transactions signals renewed interest from major holders, despite the tokens recent...

Digital Currency Revolution

Worldcoin (WLD) Eyes Rebound with TD Sequential Buy Signal Amid Market Recovery

Jun 30, 2024 18:53 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology

Worldcoin (WLD) anticipates a rebound as TD Sequential issues a buy signal. Analysts predict a rise above $3, despite a recent 11% decline and overall market recovery. Worldcoin (WLD) Faces Downward Trend but Analysts...

Digital Currency Revolution

Global Crypto ATM Installations Surge in 2024, Approaching All-Time High

Jun 30, 2024 18:24 pm UTC| Technology Digital Currency

Cryptocurrency ATM installations have surged by 17.8% in 2024, with 2,564 new machines added globally, signaling a rebound from the previous years decline, according to Coin ATM Radar. Global Crypto ATM Installations in...

Digital Currency Revolution

Crypto Weekly: Bitcoin Volatility, Pepe Coin Speculations, and XRP Buzz

Jun 30, 2024 18:07 pm UTC| Technology Digital Currency

This week in the crypto world, Bitcoin faced significant volatility, Ripples XRP generated bullish sentiments, and Pepe Coin stirred speculations with massive sell-offs. Key developments include Bitcoin transfers by...

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Nigerian Watchdog Urges Blockchain and AI to Combat Africa's Illicit Financial Flows

Jun 30, 2024 17:59 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology

At the Pan-African Conference on Illicit Financial Flows and Taxation, Nigerias EFCC chair Olanipekun Olukoyede emphasized the role of blockchain and AI in combating Africas annual loss of $88.6 billion due to illicit...

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Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 Low OG 'Velvet Brown' Unveiled Alongside Jordan Legacy 312 'Mint Foam'

Jun 30, 2024 17:35 pm UTC| Technology Digital Currency

@knowing_kicks have offered a detailed look at the Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 Low OG Velvet Brown, showcasing its rich coffee hues and subtle Cactus Jack branding. The Mint Foam also refreshes the Jordan Legacy 312 with...

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SEC Delays Spot Ether ETF Launch to Mid-July After Requesting Form Resubmissions

Jun 29, 2024 22:20 pm UTC| Technology Digital Currency

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed the launch of spot Ether ETFs, originally anticipated for early July, by requesting resubmissions of S-1 forms. This postponement could push the launch to...

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Economy

AI Chip Stocks Face Valuation Pressure as Investors Shift Toward Big Tech and Software

The explosive rally in AI semiconductor stocks is showing signs of cooling as investors question lofty valuations and whether the massive spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure can continue at its current pace....

Malaysia Q2 Economy Grows 5.8%, Beating Forecasts on Strong Tech Exports and Domestic Demand

Malaysias economy expanded by 5.8% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, outperforming market expectations and highlighting the countrys resilience despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainties. According to advance...

Japan Core Inflation Seen Rising in June, Strengthening BOJ Rate Hike Outlook

Japans core consumer inflation likely accelerated in June as higher energy prices and revised medical service fees offset easing food inflation, reinforcing expectations that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) could continue raising...

Nikkei Plunges 5% as AI Stock Selloff Spreads Across Asia

Japans Nikkei 225 tumbled more than 5% on Friday, falling to its lowest level since June 11 as a global selloff in artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor stocks intensified. The decline mirrored heavy overnight...

Asian Stocks Slide as Nikkei Leads Losses on Tech Selloff and Rising U.S.-Iran Tensions

Asian stock markets ended mostly lower on Friday, led by a sharp decline in Japans Nikkei 225 as technology and semiconductor stocks extended a global selloff. Investor sentiment also remained under pressure amid...

Politics

Trump Criticizes ABC, NBC and CNN for Limiting Coverage of Election Speech

President Donald Trump criticized ABC, NBC and CNN after the three major U.S. news organizations declined to air his prime-time address on their main television platforms, intensifying his long-running dispute with the...

Iran Launches Fresh Attacks on U.S. Bases as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Escalate

Iran launched new attacks on U.S. military facilities in the Gulf on Friday after the United States carried out a sixth straight night of strikes on Iranian military targets, deepening a conflict that has unraveled last...

US Military Completes Sixth Night of Iran Strikes as Conflict Escalates

The U.S. military said it completed a new wave of strikes on Iran late Thursday, marking the sixth consecutive night of operations ordered by President Donald Trump as tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to...

Nicaragua Cuts Diplomatic Ties With Italy Over Red Brigades Extradition Dispute

Nicaragua has officially severed diplomatic relations with Italy after a renewed dispute over the extradition of former Red Brigades militant Alessio Casimirri, intensifying a decades-long conflict tied to one of Italys...

North Korea Calls South Korea ‘Puppet’ After U.S.-Led RIMPAC Naval Exercise

North Korea sharply criticized South Korea on Friday, labeling Seoul a puppet after its participation in the U.S.-led Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC), warning that Washington and Seoul would be responsible for any...

Science

Blue Origin New Glenn Explosion Could Delay Launch Operations Until 2028

Blue Origin is facing a significant setback after a dramatic explosion involving its New Glenn rocket severely damaged a launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida. According to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, repairs to the...

Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Launch Pad Test, Delaying Space Ambitions

Blue Origin suffered a major setback after its uncrewed New Glenn rocket exploded during a launch pad test in Florida on Thursday, raising new challenges for Jeff Bezos space company as it competes with Elon Musks SpaceX...

SpaceX Delays Starship V3 Launch Ahead of Potential Record IPO

SpaceX on Thursday postponed the highly anticipated launch of its 12th Starship rocket test from Texas after technical issues interrupted the final countdown. The company now plans to attempt the Starship V3 launch again...

Trump Administration Releases New UFO Files and Apollo Mission Records

The U.S. Defense Department has released dozens of previously classified UFO-related files following an order from President Donald Trump, sparking renewed debate over unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and government...

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

Technology

Mikron H1 2026 Sales Fall 5.9% as Automation Weakness Weighs on Profit

Swiss automation and machining systems manufacturer Mikron Group AG reported lower first-half 2026 results as weaker demand in its Automation and Machining businesses offset strong growth in its Tool division. Despite the...

KAIST, Stanford Develop Self-Dressing Robot for Cleanrooms and Emergency Gear

Researchers from South Koreas Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) and Stanford University have developed an innovative self-dressing robotic technology that allows people to put on clothing without...

SpaceX Aborts Starship Test Flight as Engine Issue Delays Launch

SpaceX (NASDAQ: SPCX) called off the 13th test flight of its Starship rocket just minutes before its scheduled liftoff from its Texas launch site on Thursday after an engine-related issue triggered an automatic abort. CEO...

Sam Altman Admits OpenAI Missteps, Promises Major AI Comeback Focused on User Freedom

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has publicly acknowledged that the company fell short of expectations over the past year, taking personal responsibility for its performance while outlining an ambitious vision for the future. In a...

Moonshot Launches Kimi K3, China's Largest Open-Source AI Model

Chinese artificial intelligence startup Moonshot has introduced Kimi K3, a new open-source AI model the company describes as the worlds largest of its kind, highlighting Chinas accelerating competition with leading U.S. AI...