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FxWirePro- BTCUSD Daily Outlook

Feb 27, 2024 09:13 am UTC| Technicals Digital Currency

BTCUSD rose more than 10% in the past two days and crossed $57000 for the first time since Dec 2021. It hit a high of $57055 at the time of writing and is currently trading around $56147. BlackRocks BTC ETF hits an...

FxWirePro- STXUSD (Chart of the day)

Feb 27, 2024 07:36 am UTC| Technicals Digital Currency

Stacks is a Bitcoin layer for smart contracts. The Stacks layer enables DeFi, NFTs, and other decentralized apps built on Bitcoin. Consensus mechanism- Proof of Transfer STXUSD performed well in the past two...

Digital Currency Revolution

HTX Halts Hong Kong License Bid Amid Tightening Crypto Regulations

Feb 27, 2024 07:06 am UTC| Digital Currency

Cryptocurrency exchange HTX, previously known as Huobi Global, has withdrawn its application for a license to operate in Hong Kong, marking a significant retreat from its previously publicized endeavors to attract...

Digital Currency Revolution

BitForex Halts Withdrawals After $56M Suspicious Drain

Feb 27, 2024 06:01 am UTC| Digital Currency

BitForex, a well-known player in the cryptocurrency exchange arena, has abruptly halted all withdrawal operations, leaving its user base puzzled by the lack of explanation behind this unexpected move. This decision by...

Digital Currency Revolution

Asian Bond Yields Surge Puts Crypto on Sidelines

Feb 27, 2024 05:28 am UTC| Digital Currency

Bond yields across most Asian nations have been on a steady upward trajectory. This uptick in government-related bonds often lures investors to park their funds in less risky assets, shielding their investments from the...

Digital Currency Revolution

Ethereum Hits 22-Month High, Nears $3,200 as Market Awaits Dencun Upgrade

Feb 27, 2024 04:41 am UTC| Digital Currency

Ethereum continues to assert its dominance in the cryptocurrency market, firmly holding its position as the top coin. With its market cap trailing only behind Bitcoin, ETH has surged to 22-month highs as of Monday,...

Theta network- Blockchain for streaming video

Feb 27, 2024 04:35 am UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency

Theta Network is the next-generation media, AI, and entertainment-focused blockchain. Theta Web3 infrastructure enables existing video and media platforms to generate revenues and reduce content delivery costs. Theta is...

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Economy

Wall Street Ends Lower as AI Selloff, Iran Tensions Weigh on Tech Stocks

Wall Street closed sharply lower on Friday, ending a two-week winning streak as investors sold technology shares amid a continued pullback in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector and renewed concerns over inflation...

Brent Oil Jumps 16% for Best Week Since April as US-Iran Conflict Fuels Supply Fears

Global oil prices posted their strongest weekly gains in months on Friday as the escalating conflict between the United States and Iran heightened concerns over global crude supply and shipping disruptions through the...

Trump Threatens Higher Canada Tariffs as Wildfire Smoke Sparks U.S. Air Quality Crisis

President Donald Trump has threatened to impose higher tariffs on Canada, blaming the country for worsening air pollution across the United States as smoke from hundreds of active Canadian wildfires spreads south of the...

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...

Politics

DOJ Subpoenas Major Law Firms in Trump Executive Order Dispute

The U.S. Justice Department has issued subpoenas to 14 major law firms seeking records and sworn testimony related to executive orders signed by President Donald Trump that targeted several prominent legal firms or...

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...

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

SpaceX Eyes Pentagon AI Deal as Cloud Pricing Strategy Pressures CoreWeave

SpaceX briefly recovered some of its losses on Friday after a Wall Street Journal report said the aerospace company is negotiating a multi-billion-dollar agreement with the Pentagon to provide artificial intelligence...

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...