Breaking News, Business, Financial and Economic News, World News from EconoTimes

Become a contributor

Bookmark Econotimes

Digital Currency

Sat, May 30, 2026 10:20 AM All times are UTC

Follow Series

©Econometrics LLC . All Rights Reserved.

Digital Currency Revolution

Peter Thiel's $200M Crypto Investment Set for Billions This Coming Bull Market

Feb 13, 2024 03:22 am UTC| Digital Currency

Sources have disclosed that Founders Fund, the venture capital firm established by billionaire Peter Thiel, is once again delving into Bitcoin and Ether, indicating a resurgence of interest in cryptocurrency markets within...

Franklin Templeton Pushes Through With Spot Ethereum ETF Venture

Feb 13, 2024 03:11 am UTC| Digital Currency

In a surprising twist to the ongoing Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) race, esteemed Wall Street titan Franklin Templeton has stepped into the fray by submitting a proposal to the Securities and Exchange Commission...

Digital Currency Revolution

Bitcoin Finally Hitting $50K Signals Start of New Bull Run ATH

Feb 13, 2024 02:56 am UTC| Digital Currency

In a significant milestone for the cryptocurrency market, Bitcoin surged above the $50,000 mark on Monday, its highest point since 2021. This surge underscores a notable shift in investor sentiment towards the digital...

FxWirePro- Ethereum Daily Outlook

Feb 12, 2024 12:39 pm UTC| Technicals Digital Currency

ETHUSD is consolidating after a minor pullback. It hit a high of $2540 at the time of writing and is currently trading around $2484.80. The intraday bullishness can be seen if it breaks above $2550. On the higher...

FxWirePro- BTCUSD Daily Outlook

Feb 12, 2024 12:03 pm UTC| Technicals Digital Currency

BTCUSD is trading flat after a more than $6000 jump the previous week. It hit a high of $48600 yesterday and is currently trading around $ 47799. The inflow into BTC ETF jumped sharply the previous week to $1194...

FxWirePro- IMXUSD(Chart of the day)

Feb 12, 2024 11:13 am UTC| Technicals Digital Currency

Immutable X is the first layer-two (L2) scaling solution for non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on Ethereum, with instant trading, massive scalability, and zero gas fees for minting and trading, all without compromising user or...

Digital Currency Revolution

Argentines Turn to Crypto Caves to Escape Inflation and Currency Controls

Feb 12, 2024 10:06 am UTC| Digital Currency

A new trend has emerged in Argentina, where strict currency controls and triple-digit inflation plague the economy. Argentines seek refuge from these challenges by turning to underground peer-to-peer exchanges known as...

821 822 823 824 825 826 827 828 829 830

Economy

US Launches New Trade Investigation Into Vietnam Over Intellectual Property Concerns

The United States has initiated a new trade investigation into Vietnams handling of intellectual property (IP) rights, a move that could eventually lead to additional tariffs on Vietnamese imports. The investigation,...

US Dollar Slips as Markets Weigh Potential US-Iran Peace Deal and Oil Price Outlook

The U.S. dollar weakened slightly on Friday as investor confidence improved following comments from President Donald Trump regarding a possible peace agreement between the United States and Iran. The prospect of easing...

Asian Currencies Steady as U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Extension Hopes Weigh on Dollar

Asian currencies traded in a narrow range on Friday while the U.S. dollar remained largely unchanged, as investors assessed reports suggesting the United States and Iran are close to extending their ceasefire agreement....

Asian Stocks Rally as AI Boom and Iran Ceasefire Progress Lift Market Sentiment

Asian stock markets posted strong gains on Friday, supported by a global technology rally and growing optimism surrounding a potential extension of the ceasefire between the United States and Iran. Investor confidence...

Tokyo Inflation Cools in May, Supporting BOJ’s Cautious Rate Hike Path

Tokyo consumer inflation slowed in May, reinforcing expectations that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) will continue taking a measured approach to monetary policy tightening as inflationary pressures remain moderate. According to...

Politics

US Southern Command Chief Holds Rare Military Meeting With Cuban Officials at Guantanamo Bay

A rare high-level military meeting between the United States and Cuba took place at the perimeter of the U.S. Naval Station at Guantanamo Bay, marking a significant development in U.S.-Cuba relations amid growing...

Trump Nears Decision on Iran Ceasefire Extension as Key Disputes Remain

U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that he is close to making a final decision on a proposed agreement to extend the current ceasefire with Iran, although major disagreements between Washington and Tehran continue to...

Trump Signs Executive Order to Expand Access to Federal Lands in the U.S.

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday aimed at removing restrictions that limit access to federal lands across the United States, according to a statement from the White House. The move is part of...

Netanyahu Gaza Expansion Plan Sparks Hamas Condemnation and International Concern

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus announcement that Israel plans to expand its area of control in Gaza has drawn strong criticism from Hamas, European governments, and residents of the Palestinian territory. The...

Russia Prepares New Large-Scale Attack on Ukraine, Zelenskiy Warns

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has warned that Russia is preparing a major new attack on Ukraine, citing intelligence reports that indicate plans for a large-scale military strike. The announcement comes as...

Science

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...

NASA Artemis II: First Crewed Moon Mission Since Apollo Takes Four Astronauts on 10-Day Lunar Journey

NASAs Artemis II mission launched Wednesday, marking humanitys return to crewed lunar exploration for the first time since the Apollo era. Carrying four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft, this historic 10-day mission...

Technology

Kentucky School District Secures $27 Million in Social Media Addiction Lawsuit Settlements

A Kentucky school district has secured nearly $27 million in settlements from major social media companies over allegations that their platforms contributed to a growing student mental health crisis. The financial details,...

MongoDB Q1 FY2027 Earnings Beat Expectations, Raises Full-Year Outlook

MongoDB (NASDAQ: MDB) delivered stronger-than-expected first-quarter fiscal 2027 results, fueled by growing demand for its database platform among enterprises and organizations developing artificial intelligence...

SpaceX IPO Could Become Largest in History with $1.8 Trillion Valuation Target

Elon Musks SpaceX is reportedly moving forward with plans for a historic initial public offering (IPO), targeting a valuation of at least $1.8 trillion. According to a Bloomberg News report citing sources familiar with the...

Autodesk Beats Q1 Estimates, Acquires MaintainX for $3.6 Billion

Autodesk (NASDAQ: ADSK) reported stronger-than-expected financial results for its fiscal first quarter and announced a major $3.6 billion acquisition of MaintainX, a move that strengthens its position in AI-powered...

US Quantum Stocks Surge After $2 Billion Government Investment

The U.S. Department of Commerce has sparked major excitement across the technology and financial sectors after announcing plans to invest $2 billion into quantum computing and advanced hardware companies through the CHIPS...