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Digital Currency Revolution

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Digital currency or digital money is an Internet-based medium of exchange distinct from physical (such as banknotes and coins) that exhibits properties similar to physical currencies, but allows for instantaneous transactions and borderless transfer-of-ownership. Like traditional money these currencies may be used to buy physical goods and services but could also be restricted to certain communities such as for example for use inside an on-line game or social network. In this series, we cover stories and provide insightful analysis of the digital currencies such as bitcoin with no central point of control over the money supply.

Digital Currency Revolution

XRP Ledger Sees 65.6% Drop in Onchain Transactions in Q2 2024 Amid Cost Surge

Aug 03, 2024 09:54 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology

The Q2 2024 XRP Markets Report from Ripple highlights a 65.6% drop in XRPL onchain transactions driven by increased costs. 65.6% Drop in Onchain Transactions According to Ripples Q2 2024 XRP Markets Report, the...

Digital Currency Revolution

Ethereum Plunge to $2K Predicted by Gold Buff Peter Schiff; Altcoins Suffer Amid US Recession

Aug 03, 2024 09:27 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology

Gold advocate Peter Schiff predicts Ethereums drop to $2,000 as altcoins suffer steep losses amid growing US recession fears. US Recession Fears Trigger Crypto Sell-Off Fears of a US recession have spooked investors...

Digital Currency Revolution

Morgan Stanley Wealth Managers to Offer Bitcoin ETFs from BlackRock, Fidelity Starting August

Aug 03, 2024 02:18 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology

Morgan Stanley is set to authorize its wealth managers to offer Bitcoin ETFs from BlackRock and Fidelity to clients starting August 7, marking a significant shift in cryptocurrency investment. According to a CNBC story,...

Digital Currency Revolution

Bitcoin Whale Volume Hits 9-Year Peak; Analysts See BTC Price Bottom Forming

Aug 03, 2024 01:06 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology

Bitcoin whale volume has reached a 9-year peak, with analysts suggesting a potential bottom for BTC price, highlighting significant market trends. Whales Add 84,000 BTC in July Despite the recent duck walk in the...

Digital Currency Revolution

63B Shiba Inu (SHIB) Tokens Sold by Revolut: What’s Next for the Crypto Market?

Aug 03, 2024 00:38 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology

The sale of 63 billion Shiba Inu tokens by Revolut has caused a significant stir in the crypto market, highlighting the fintech giants evolving strategy. Revoluts Massive SHIB Token Sale The sale of 63 billion SHIB...

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Trump Eyes Bitcoin to Wipe Out $35 Trillion US Debt: Bold Plan Unveiled

Aug 02, 2024 22:17 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Politics

Donald Trump proposes an audacious plan to eliminate the $35 trillion US debt using Bitcoin, captivating financial experts and crypto enthusiasts alike. Trump Believes Bitcoin Can Pay Off $35 Trillion Debt A growing...

Digital Currency Revolution

Shiba Inu (SHIB) Whales Fuel 625% Surge in Inflows, Marking Massive Market Moves

Aug 02, 2024 21:47 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology

Shiba Inu (SHIB) experienced a stunning 625% increase in whale inflows, signaling robust bullish sentiment among large holders, recent data reveals. Whale Purchases on the Rise Shiba Inu (SHIB), a cryptocurrency with...

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Economy

India's Central Bank Holds Rates Amid Iran War Energy Shock

Indias Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is widely expected to maintain its benchmark repo rate at 5.25% this Wednesday, as policymakers carefully monitor the economic ripple effects of the ongoing Iran war. The conflict has...

Oil Crisis Escalates: Trump Threatens Iran as Strait of Hormuz Closure Pushes Prices Above $110

Oil prices briefly surged past $110 per barrel on Monday after President Donald Trump escalated military and diplomatic pressure on Iran, demanding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday evening or face strikes...

Asian Currencies Waver as Dollar Holds Firm Amid Middle East Tensions

Asian currencies struggled to find clear direction on Monday as the US dollar remained resilient, with investors carefully weighing escalating geopolitical risks in the Middle East against emerging ceasefire diplomacy. The...

Bank of Japan Warns of Regional Economic Risks Amid Middle East Conflict and Rising Oil Prices

The Bank of Japan has raised concerns about the potential deterioration of regional economies, citing escalating oil prices and supply chain disruptions linked to ongoing conflict in the Middle East. In its latest...

India's Services Sector Growth Slows to 14-Month Low in March Amid Rising Costs

Indias services sector expanded at its slowest pace in 14 months during March, as the ongoing Middle East conflict weighed on domestic demand and cost pressures intensified sharply, according to the latest HSBC India...

Politics

Indonesia Files Genocide Case Against Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing Over Rohingya Crisis

A coalition of civil society organizations filed a landmark criminal complaint in Indonesia on Monday against Myanmars newly elected President Min Aung Hlaing, accusing him of committing genocide against the Rohingya...

Ukrainian Drone Strikes Hit Novorossiysk, Injuring Eight and Cutting Power Across Russia

At least eight people, including two children, were injured Monday after Ukrainian drones struck Novorossiysk, a major Russian Black Sea port city. Local authorities confirmed that several residential buildings sustained...

Trump Endorses Steve Hilton for California Governor

Donald Trump has thrown his full support behind Steve Hilton, a Fox News host and former British government official, in Californias upcoming gubernatorial race. Announcing his endorsement on Truth Social, Trump expressed...

Iran-US Ceasefire Talks: Pakistan Brokers "Islamabad Accord" to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

Pakistan is playing a central role in high-stakes diplomatic efforts to end hostilities between Iran and the United States, with a proposed peace framework now on the table that could reopen the critical Strait of Hormuz...

Kim Jong Un's Daughter Emerges as North Korea's Likely Successor, South Korean Intelligence Says

South Koreas National Intelligence Service (NIS) has concluded that Kim Jong Uns teenage daughter, believed to be around 13 years old and named Ju Ae, is being actively positioned as the next leader of North Korea. Unlike...

Science

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

NASA's Artemis II Crew Arrives in Florida for Historic Moon Mission

The four astronauts chosen for NASAs Artemis II mission have touched down at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, marking the beginning of final launch preparations for the first crewed lunar journey in over 50 years. NASA...

SpaceX Pivots Toward Moon City as Musk Reframes Long-Term Space Vision

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has revealed a significant shift in the companys near-term space exploration strategy, announcing that SpaceX is now prioritizing the development of a self-growing city on the Moon rather than focusing...

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...

Technology

Britain Courts Anthropic Amid US Defense Department Dispute

The United Kingdom is actively working to attract Anthropic, the company behind the popular Claude AI app, to expand its footprint in the country. This diplomatic push comes as Anthropic finds itself in the middle of a...

OpenAI Executive Shake-Up Ahead of Anticipated 2026 IPO

OpenAI is navigating a significant leadership restructuring at one of the most pivotal moments in its history. The AI powerhouse confirmed that Chief Operating Officer Brad Lightcap is transitioning into a newly created...

Elon Musk Ties SpaceX IPO Access to Mandatory Grok AI Subscriptions

Elon Musk is reportedly making Grok subscriptions a prerequisite for banks and advisers involved in SpaceXs highly anticipated initial public offering. According to the New York Times, citing insiders familiar with the...

MATCH Act Targets ASML and Chinese Chipmakers in New U.S. Export Crackdown

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has unveiled the MATCH Act, a landmark piece of draft legislation designed to tighten export restrictions on advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment destined for China. The...

Microsoft's $10 Billion Japan Investment: AI Infrastructure and Data Sovereignty Push

Microsoft is set to pour approximately $10 billion into Japan between now and 2029, channeling funds into data center expansion and artificial intelligence infrastructure to meet the countrys growing demand for data...