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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

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...

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...

Digital Currency Revolution

Bitcoin Hits Potential Bottom as German Govt. Runs Out of BTC

Jul 12, 2024 17:34 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology

The German governments Bitcoin reserves are nearly depleted, indicating a potential local bottom for BTC, as per recent technical analysis and market signals. German Bitcoin Holdings Nearly Depleted Cointelegraph...

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Mentougou's 138K BTC Payout Could Trigger Bearish Bitcoin Market Trend

Jul 12, 2024 12:31 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology

Concerns mount as Mentougous 138K BTC payout could lead to a bearish Bitcoin market, influencing market dynamics significantly. Potential Market Impact of 138K BTC Release Anxieties over Mt. Goxs (Mentougou in...

Digital Currency Revolution

Shiba Inu Leaders Shytoshi Kusama and Kaal Dhairya Reveal SHIB Future in First-Ever Interview

Jul 12, 2024 11:10 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology

Shiba Inu leaders Shytoshi Kusama and Kaal Dhairya have granted their first-ever interview, revealing their vision for SHIBs future and addressing recent speculations. The mysterious head of the Shiba Inu (SHIB)...

Digital Currency Revolution

‘Extreme Fear’ Grips Bitcoin Index as BTC Struggles to Reach $60,000 Level

Jul 12, 2024 08:35 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology

The Crypto Fear Greed Index has plunged to extreme fear, marking its lowest level since January 2023, as Bitcoin failed to sustain $60,000 for the second time. Bitcoins Price Falls Short of $60,000 Again An...

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Economy

Gold Prices Edge Higher as Markets Await Key U.S. PCE Inflation Data

Gold prices moved higher in Asian trading on Friday, supported by a weakening U.S. dollar and strong expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates at its upcoming December 910 meeting. Spot gold rose 0.5%...

Asia’s IPO Market Set for Strong Growth as China and India Drive Investor Diversification

Asias equity capital markets are poised for another strong year as a surge of high-profile IPOs from China and India attracts global investors seeking diversification beyond U.S. assets. In 2025, Asian ECM...

Spain’s Industrial Output Records Steady Growth in October Amid Revised September Figures

Spains industrial sector posted a moderate yet encouraging rise in October, with industrial output increasing 1.2% compared to the same month last year, according to new data released by the National Statistics Institute...

European Stocks Rise as Markets Await Key U.S. Inflation Data

European stock markets edged higher on Friday as investors looked ahead to the delayed release of the Federal Reserves preferred inflation metric, a key indicator ahead of next weeks policy meeting. By early European...

European Oil & Gas Stocks Face 2026 With Cautious Outlook Amid Valuation Pressure

European oil and gas equities are entering 2026 on a more cautious footing as J.P. Morgans latest EU Oils Outlook highlights tightening valuations and growing concerns over a projected global oil oversupply. Despite Brent...

Politics

Taiwan Opposition Criticizes Plan to Block Chinese App Rednote Over Security Concerns

Taiwans political landscape heated up after the government announced a plan to suspend access to the Chinese social media platform Rednoteknown as Xiaohongshufor one year. The interior ministry said the proposed ban stems...

China’s Expanding Maritime Military Presence Alarms Taiwan and Japan

Taiwan and Japan expressed growing concern on Friday over Chinas expanding military activity across East Asian waters, following a Reuters report revealing Beijings largest maritime deployment to date. According to...

Honduras Election Turmoil Intensifies as Nasralla Blames Trump for Shift in Results

Honduran presidential candidate Salvador Nasralla says last-minute interference by former U.S. President Donald Trump undermined his chances in the countrys tightly contested election. Speaking with Reuters, Nasralla, a...

Australia and Japan Strengthen Defence Cooperation Amid Rising Regional Tensions

Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles will travel to Japan on Saturday for high-level defence talks with his counterpart, Shinjiro Koizumi, as both nations deepen security cooperation in response to growing regional...

U.S. Justice Department Orders Intensified Probe Into Antifa and Domestic Extremist Groups

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has directed federal law enforcement agencies to significantly ramp up investigations into the antifa movement and other groups deemed potential domestic extremist threats, according to an...

Science

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...

NASA Cuts Boeing Starliner Missions as SpaceX Pulls Ahead

NASA has significantly scaled back Boeings Starliner program after years of technical issues and delays, announcing that the next Starliner mission to the International Space Station (ISS) will fly without astronauts. The...

Blue Origin’s New Glenn Achieves Breakthrough Success With First NASA Mission

Blue Origins massive New Glenn rocket marked a major milestone as it completed its first mission for paying customers, sending two NASA satellites toward Mars and successfully landing its reusable booster at sea. The...

Cogent Biosciences Soars 120% on Breakthrough Phase 3 Results for Bezuclastinib in GIST Treatment

Cogent Biosciences (NASDAQ: COGT) shares skyrocketed over 120% after the biotech company announced groundbreaking results from its Phase 3 PEAK trial evaluating bezuclastinib in combination with sunitinib for patients with...

Trump and Merck KGaA Partner to Slash IVF Drug Costs and Expand Fertility Coverage

U.S. President Donald Trump and German pharmaceutical company Merck KGaA have announced a groundbreaking deal aimed at lowering the cost of in-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments while boosting access to fertility care in...

Technology

EU Prepares Antitrust Probe Into Meta’s AI Integration on WhatsApp

The European Commission is reportedly preparing to launch a new antitrust investigation into Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META) over the companys recent rollout of artificial intelligence features within WhatsApp....

Sam Altman Reportedly Explored Funding for Rocket Venture in Potential Challenge to SpaceX

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman reportedly explored raising significant capital to acquire or partner with a rocket company, a move that could have created direct competition with Elon Musks SpaceX. According to a report from the...

Wikipedia Pushes for AI Licensing Deals as Jimmy Wales Calls for Fair Compensation

Wikipedia is seeking additional licensing deals with major technology companies to address the growing financial burden caused by artificial intelligence firms heavily scraping its platform, according to co-founder Jimmy...

Firelight Launches as First XRP Staking Platform on Flare, Introduces DeFi Cover Feature

Firelight reaches 25M XRP deposit cap within hours of launch; ushers in a new era for decentralized XRP staking. A new XRP staking platform, Firelight, has officially launched on the Flare blockchain, marking the first...

OpenAI Moves to Acquire Neptune as It Expands AI Training Capabilities

OpenAI has confirmed plans to acquire Neptune, a startup known for its advanced tools that help companies track, monitor, and optimize AI model training workflows. Although the company did not release the financial details...