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Digital Currency Revolution

Hong Kong, Australia Bitcoin ETFs Reach New Heights with Record Capital Inflows

Jul 13, 2024 20:24 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology

Bitcoin ETFs in Hong Kong and Australia have achieved record capital inflows, marking a significant surge in market interest and investment. Surge in Bitcoin Holdings for Hong Kong ETFs Bitcoin exchange-traded funds...

Digital Currency Revolution

Shiba Inu (SHIB) Surges 5% in 24 Hours Amidst Critical Resistance Test

Jul 13, 2024 16:24 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology

Shiba Inu (SHIB) has surged 5% in the past 24 hours, reaching $0.00001682, but faces a significant resistance test. Shiba Inu Bulls Face a Critical Test Shiba Inu (SHIB), a cryptocurrency with a dog motif, is...

Digital Currency Revolution

MicroStrategy's Bitcoin Holdings Spark Trend Among Mid-Cap Firms and Nonprofits, Driving Stock Gains

Jul 13, 2024 16:12 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology

Mid-cap companies and nonprofits are seeing substantial stock value increases by adopting Bitcoin treasury strategies similar to MicroStrategy, according to Abra CEO Bill Barhydt. Mid-Cap Firms Follow MicroStrategys...

Digital Currency Revolution

Nigeria's SEC Urged to Classify Bitcoin and Ether as Commodities, Following Illinois Court Ruling

Jul 13, 2024 15:55 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology

Stakeholders in Nigeria are calling on the SEC to classify Bitcoin and Ether as commodities, mirroring a recent Illinois court ruling. Cryptocurrency Categorization Demand Grows Stakeholders in Nigeria are pushing...

SpaceX Reveals Cause of Falcon 9 Anomaly After Engine Failure and RUD Incident

Jul 13, 2024 02:54 am UTC| Science Technology Business

SpaceX announced a liquid oxygen leak caused the Falcon 9s second-stage engine failure, resulting in a RUD. Despite the anomaly, the second stage was passivated successfully. SpaceX Identifies Liquid Oxygen Leak as...

Musk Accuses EU of Illegal 'Secret Deal' with X for Censored Speech Amidst Risk of Hefty Fine

Jul 12, 2024 18:34 pm UTC| Technology Business

EU tech regulators have accused Elon Musks social media platform, X, of violating EU content regulations, potentially leading to significant fines and operational changes. Violations of EU Content Regulations EU tech...

Digital Currency Revolution

Shiba Inu Dev Shytoshi Kusama Teases Future Chat with Elon Musk

Jul 12, 2024 18:08 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology

Shiba Inu (SHIB) lead developer Shytoshi Kusama hinted at a potential future conversation with tech mogul Elon Musk, sparking speculation and excitement in the SHIB community. Kusama Clarifies Identity Amid Elon Musk...

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Economy

Iraq Seeks 6 Million Bpd OPEC+ Oil Quota

Iraq is pushing for a substantial increase in its OPEC+ oil production quota, seeking to have future output targets calculated using a production capacity of 6 million barrels per day (bpd), according to Bloomberg, citing...

UK Food Inflation Forecast to Hit 6.4% by Mid-2027

UK food price inflation is expected to accelerate over the coming year, potentially reaching 6.4% by mid-2027 as geopolitical tensions, extreme weather and higher production costs pressure the food industry, according to...

Brent Oil Tops $100 as Middle East Conflict Threatens Supply

Brent crude oil prices climbed above $100 a barrel on Wednesday for the first time since July 24 as escalating Middle East conflict intensified fears of further disruptions to global oil supplies. Benchmark Brent crude...

Japanese Yen Nears Seven-Month High as Oil Approaches $100

The Japanese yen held near its strongest level since February on Wednesday, pressuring the U.S. dollar as escalating Middle East tensions pushed oil prices toward $100 a barrel and investors prepared for major central bank...

US Bans Canadian Alcohol, Motorcycles as Trade War Escalates

The United States has announced sweeping import bans on Canadian alcoholic beverages, motorcycles and some dairy products, escalating a trade dispute between the longtime North American allies. The restrictions, announced...

Politics

Israel Orders UK East Jerusalem Consulate Closure

Israel has ordered the United Kingdom to close its consulate in East Jerusalem within 30 days, escalating a diplomatic dispute after Britain, France and Canada announced new sanctions targeting Israeli settlements in the...

Chris Hipkins Targets Cost-of-Living Relief in New Zealand Election

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says Labour was too slow to recognize the cost-of-living pressures facing households after the COVID-19 pandemic, as the party seeks to regain urban and middle-income voters...

Trump’s ‘New America’ Proposal Draws Backlash in New Mexico

President Donald Trumps proposal to rename New Mexico as New America has sparked criticism from residents and political leaders who say the move threatens to erase centuries of history and cultural identity. Trump, a...

US Judge Dismisses Imran Ahmed Deportation Lawsuit

A federal judge in New York has dismissed a lawsuit filed by British anti-disinformation campaigner Imran Ahmed challenging the Trump administrations authority to detain and deport him, potentially clearing the way for...

Iran Strikes U.S.-Used Jordan Base as Gulf War Escalates

Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched ballistic missiles at a military base in Jordan used by U.S. forces and said it attacked 10 ships near the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, marking a sharp escalation...

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

OpenAI Targets Specialized Industries as Enterprise AI Demand Grows

OpenAI is expanding its focus on specialized industries such as chip design, life sciences and financial services while lowering AI model prices to compete with cheaper open-source alternatives, Chief Financial Officer...

Kioxia Rules Out SK Hynix Manufacturing Partnership

Kioxia Holdings CEO Hiroo Ota has ruled out closer manufacturing cooperation with South Korean memory chipmaker SK Hynix, pointing to antitrust concerns and complications involving Kioxias existing production partnership...

Qualcomm Stock Jumps on Amazon AI Chip Deal

Qualcomm Technologies (NASDAQ: QCOM) shares surged 9.5% after the chipmaker announced a multi-generational partnership with Amazon to develop custom silicon and high-speed optical connectivity technology for artificial...

Google Revamps EU Search Results to Meet DMA Rules

Alphabets Google has introduced major changes to its search results in Europe as it seeks to comply with European Union antitrust rules under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Google said Tuesday that the overhaul represents...

Australia Plans New Rules Giving Users Control Over Social Media Feeds

Australia has proposed new social media regulations that would give users greater control over the content appearing in their feeds, expanding the governments efforts to strengthen online safety and regulate major...