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Crypto Tax on Ice: South Korea Defers 20% Levy Until 2027

Aug 06, 2025 04:08 am UTC| Digital Currency Insights & Views

Originally planned for 2022, South Koreas much-anticipated 20% tax on yearly cryptocurrency profits above 2.5 million won has been delayed once more, this time to January 2027. Recurrent delays show profound political...

Litecoin Surges on ETF Hopes, Targets $170-$220 Amidst Bullish Technicals

Aug 05, 2025 13:00 pm UTC| Digital Currency Insights & Views

There is significant market optimism, with analysts assigning a 90-95% probability that the U.S. SEC will approve a spot Litecoin (LTC) ETF by October 2025. This positive outlook is primarily driven by Litecoins...

Trump Imposes 25% Tariff on Indian Imports, Escalating US-India Trade Tensions

Aug 05, 2025 12:42 pm UTC| Insights & Views

Former US President Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on all Indian imports, effective August 1, 2025. This aggressive move stems from rising US-India tensions, primarily driven by Indias continued purchase of...

Gold Poised for Further Gains as Weak US Jobs Data Fuels Rate Cut Bets

Aug 05, 2025 12:40 pm UTC| Insights & Views

Gold prices showed a minor profit booking after a massive recovery of more than $100 on Friday. It hits a high of $3385 and is currently trading around $3352. The US 10-year Treasury yield experienced a significant drop...

Ethereum: Whale Accumulation Fuels Bullish Outlook, $4000 Breakout Key for Further Gains

Aug 05, 2025 12:15 pm UTC| Digital Currency Insights & Views

Whales and institutions are piling Ethereum at an unprecedented rate; over 856,000 ETH (valued at nearly $3.2 billion) bought since early July 2025. Individual whale purchases more than $100 million via OTC trades are part...

Metaplanet Doubles Down on Bitcoin, Cementing Its Vanguard Status

Aug 05, 2025 05:28 am UTC| Digital Currency Insights & Views

Investing about $53.7 million, Metaplanet has recently added 463 BTC to its holdings at an average price of $115,895 per coin. With this most recent buy finished on August 4, 2025, its overall treasury totals 17,595 BTCnow...

Crude Oil Dips as OPEC+ Boosts Production, Eyes $60 and Below

Aug 04, 2025 12:52 pm UTC| Insights & Views

Crude oil prices lost their shine after the OPEC production increase. It hit an intraday low of $65.68 and is currently trading around $65.89. OPEC+ has announced a significant oil production increase of 547,000 barrels...

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Economy

New World Screwworm Found Near U.S. Border Raises Threat to Cattle Industry and Beef Prices

A dangerous outbreak of the New World Screwworm has moved closer to the United States, raising serious concerns for the livestock industry and agricultural economy. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA),...

Iran-U.S. Nuclear Talks Remain Unresolved as Strait of Hormuz Risks Keep Markets on Edge

Iran has rejected suggestions that a final agreement has been reached with the United States, emphasizing that negotiations surrounding its nuclear program remain ongoing. The statement came after comments from U.S....

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...

Oil Prices Fall as Markets Await U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Decision

Oil prices moved lower on Friday as investors closely monitored developments surrounding a potential U.S.-Iran peace agreement. Market sentiment weakened after U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he would meet with...

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...

Poland Considers Revoking Zelensky’s Top Honor Over Controversial UPA Army Unit Recognition

Poland is considering revoking one of its highest state honors awarded to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after a controversial decision by Ukraine to rename a military unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA),...

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...

UN Blacklists Israel and Russia Over Conflict-Related Sexual Violence Claims

The United Nations has added Israel and Russia to its official blacklist of parties suspected of committing conflict-related sexual violence, a decision that has sparked strong international reactions and intensified...

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...

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...

NASA's Artemis II Mission: First Crewed Lunar Journey Since Apollo

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...