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Digital Currency Revolution

Bitcoin Mine Raid in Thailand Uncovers Source of Ratchaburi Power Outages, Operators on the Run

Aug 25, 2024 17:20 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

A Bitcoin mining operation in Ratchaburi, Thailand, was raided by authorities following a month of unexplained power outages in the area. The raid revealed that the illegal mining setup was likely the cause of the...

Tesla Gives $500 Rewards for Referrals

Aug 25, 2024 15:07 pm UTC| Technology Business Life

Tesla has unveiled a revamped referral program aimed at attracting new customers while rewarding current owners for spreading the word. This new initiative comes just months after the company phased out its previous...

PS5 Pro Rumors Heat Up at Gamescom 2024 as Developers Discuss Imminent Release

Aug 25, 2024 15:05 pm UTC| Technology Business Life

Amidst swirling rumors and developer discussions at Gamescom 2024, the PS5 Pro has become a hot topic, with many anticipating an official announcement soon. Despite the absence of a reveal during the latest State of Play,...

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov's Arrest in France Sparks Outrage Over Free Speech Allegations

Aug 25, 2024 15:01 pm UTC| Technology Law

Telegram CEO Pavel Durovs recent arrest in France has ignited a firestorm of controversy, as his lawyer and several global figures decry the detention as an attack on free speech. The 39-year-old tech billionaire was taken...

NASA Chooses SpaceX for Crew Return, Citing Safety Concerns with Boeing's Starliner

Aug 25, 2024 14:58 pm UTC| Science Technology

NASA has decided to return astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore aboard SpaceXs Crew Dragon 9 in February, citing safety concerns with Boeings Starliner. The decision follows months of testing and a comprehensive...

Digital Currency Revolution

Ethereum Faces Bearish Outlook as Tuur Demeester Issues Dire Warning

Aug 25, 2024 14:27 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

In a stark warning, Tuur Demeester of Adamant Research cautions investors about Ethereums bearish trajectory amid ongoing market instability. Bearish Forecast Puts Ethereum Under Pressure The top altcoin by market...

Digital Currency Revolution

Vitalik Buterin Weighs in on Telegram Founder Pavel Durov’s Arrest Amid Growing Industry Concerns

Aug 25, 2024 13:46 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, voiced his concerns about Pavel Durovs arrest, highlighting its implications for the future of software and free speech in Europe. Durovs Arrest Shakes the Tech Industry The...

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Economy

China Extends Gold Buying Streak as Reserves Surge Despite Volatile Prices

Chinas central bank has continued to strengthen its gold reserves, extending its buying streak to a 15th consecutive month in January, according to the latest data released by the Peoples Bank of China (PBOC). The move...

Trump Lifts 25% Tariff on Indian Goods in Strategic U.S.–India Trade and Energy Deal

President Donald Trump has signed a landmark executive order removing the 25% penalty tariff on Indian goods, signaling a major shift in U.S.India trade relations and global geopolitical alignment. The move functions as...

Trump Signs Executive Order Threatening 25% Tariffs on Countries Trading With Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order that could impose tariffs of up to 25% on countries that continue to do business with Iran, marking a significant escalation in Washingtons pressure campaign...

U.S.-India Trade Framework Signals Major Shift in Tariffs, Energy, and Supply Chains

The United States and India have taken a significant step toward a long-anticipated bilateral trade agreement by releasing an interim trade framework aimed at lowering tariffs, reshaping energy ties, and strengthening...

Dow Hits 50,000 as U.S. Stocks Stage Strong Rebound Amid AI Volatility

U.S. stocks surged on Friday, posting their strongest session since May 2025, as investors regained confidence following a turbulent week marked by sharp losses in technology shares and uncertainty around the artificial...

Politics

Ohio Man Indicted for Alleged Threat Against Vice President JD Vance, Faces Additional Federal Charges

A federal grand jury has returned an indictment against a 33-year-old Ohio man accused of threatening to kill U.S. Vice President JD Vance during the vice presidents visit to the Ohio region in January, according to the...

New York Legalizes Medical Aid in Dying for Terminally Ill Patients

New York has officially joined a growing number of U.S. states allowing medical aid in dying after Governor Kathy Hochul signed landmark legislation into law on Friday. The new New York medical aid in dying law permits...

Trump Says “Very Good Talks” Underway on Russia-Ukraine War as Peace Efforts Continue

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that very good talks are ongoing regarding Russias war in Ukraine, signaling potential movement in long-running diplomatic efforts to end the conflict. Speaking briefly to...

China Warns US Arms Sales to Taiwan Could Disrupt Trump’s Planned Visit

China has issued a strong warning to the United States, signaling that any additional arms sales to Taiwan could seriously jeopardize U.S. President Donald Trumps planned visit to China in April. According to a report...

Trump Allows Commercial Fishing in Protected New England Waters

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation permitting commercial fishing in a previously restricted marine protected area off the coast of New England, a move that has sparked renewed debate over ocean...

Science

SpaceX Prioritizes Moon Mission Before Mars as Starship Development Accelerates

Elon Musks SpaceX is shifting its near-term space exploration strategy, choosing to prioritize a return to the Moon before pursuing missions to Mars, according to a recent Wall Street Journal report citing sources familiar...

NASA and SpaceX Target Crew-11 Undocking From ISS Amid Medical Concern

NASA has confirmed that the agency, in coordination with SpaceX, is targeting no earlier than 5 p.m. Eastern Time (2200 GMT) on Wednesday, January 14, for the undocking of the SpaceX Crew-11 mission from the International...

Neuralink Plans High-Volume Brain Implant Production and Fully Automated Surgery by 2026

Elon Musks brain-computer interface company Neuralink is preparing for a major expansion, announcing plans to begin high-volume production of its brain implant devices and transition to a fully automated surgical procedure...

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...

Technology

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Says AI Investment Boom Is Just Beginning as NVDA Shares Surge

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang reaffirmed his bullish stance on artificial intelligence, calling the massive capital expenditure flowing into AI infrastructure both appropriate and necessary as the industry...

Amazon Stock Rebounds After Earnings as $200B Capex Plan Sparks AI Spending Debate

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) delivered a mixed but closely watched earnings report, beating Wall Street expectations on revenue while unveiling a massive long-term investment plan that unsettled investors. The e-commerce and...

Global PC Makers Eye Chinese Memory Chip Suppliers Amid Ongoing Supply Crunch

Major PC manufacturers including HP, Dell, Acer, and Asus are reportedly exploring the option of sourcing memory chips from Chinese semiconductor companies for the first time, as a prolonged global supply crunch continues...

OpenAI Expands Enterprise AI Strategy With Major Hiring Push Ahead of New Business Offering

OpenAI is significantly accelerating its enterprise AI strategy by hiring hundreds of new employees for its technical consulting division, according to a report by The Information, citing a person familiar with the...

SoftBank Shares Slide After Arm Earnings Miss Fuels Tech Stock Sell-Off

SoftBank Group Corp. (TYO:9984) shares tumbled sharply on Thursday, tracking a steep decline in Arm Holdings (NASDAQ:ARM) after the UK-based chip designer reported weaker-than-expected earnings for the December quarter....