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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

Bitcoin Surges to Record High Amid Optimism Over Pro-Crypto U.S. Leadership

Nov 11, 2024 06:23 am UTC| Business Digital Currency

Bitcoin Reaches Record $81,000 Bitcoin surged to a record high above $81,000 on Monday, driven by growing expectations that cryptocurrencies will thrive under a pro-crypto regulatory environment following Donald Trumps...

Digital Currency Revolution

Bitcoin Soars Past $80K as Crypto Traders Eye $100K, Market Volatility Signals Emerge

Nov 11, 2024 06:10 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Bitcoins climb past $80,000 has energized the cryptocurrency community, with all wallet addresses now in profit and trading volumes surging. However, caution rises as Bitcoins Extreme Greed index nears overbought levels,...

Digital Currency Revolution

Ethereum Hits $3.2K, Surpasses Bank of America Market Cap as Bitcoin Soars Past $79K

Nov 10, 2024 11:23 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Ethereum surged to $3,200 on Nov. 10, pushing its market capitalization to $383 billion and surpassing Bank of Americas valuation. The milestone coincides with Bitcoin soaring past $79,000 following the U.S. presidential...

Digital Currency Revolution

$3 Dogecoin on the Horizon? Golden Cross Signals Massive Rally Ahead

Nov 10, 2024 10:44 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

With a pivotal Golden Cross imminent, Dogecoin is stirring excitement in the crypto world. Kevin Capital foresees a stretch to $1.80, contingent on Bitcoins performance, while Dima James raises the stakes, envisioning DOGE...

Digital Currency Revolution

XRP Price Set to Surpass Ethereum, Analyst Cites Trump Win and Ripple’s Global Expansion

Nov 10, 2024 10:24 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business Politics

An influential crypto analyst has predicted XRPs price could soon overtake Ethereums, driven by recent regulatory clarity, Ripples international expansion, and a favorable U.S. political shift. This ambitious prediction...

Digital Currency Revolution

Shiba Inu's Whale Activity Hits 6.47 Trillion Tokens, Bulls Anticipate Major Price Breakout

Nov 10, 2024 09:53 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

The dog-themed cryptocurrency Shiba Inu (SHIB) witnessed a notable surge in whale activity, with 6.47 trillion tokens transacted in just 24 hours. This 150% spike highlights increased interest among major holders as Shiba...

Digital Currency Revolution

Tether Ventures into Middle Eastern Oil Market with $45M Crude Shipment, Signaling Fintech Power Shift

Nov 08, 2024 18:37 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Tether, issuer of the USDT stablecoin, has financed its first major crude oil transaction in the Middle East, moving 670,000 barrels valued at $45 million. This marks a significant entry into commodities for Tether...

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Economy

Putin in Delhi: Assessing the Stakeholders. A Comprehensive Examination of Defence, Energy, and Aspirations for Export Expansion."

With discussions spanning new S-400 regiments, cooperative Su-57 fighter and hypersonic technology, and long-term agreements on Russian crude, LNG, and nuclear initiatives, Putins visit to Delhi places defence and energy...

Asian Currencies Steady as Rupee Hits Record Low Amid Fed Rate Cut Bets

Most Asian currencies held steady on Thursday after modest gains, as markets continued to price in the possibility of a Federal Reserve rate cut next week. The US Dollar Index edged 0.1% higher following an overnight dip...

Asian Markets Mixed as Fed Rate Cut Bets Grow and Japan’s Nikkei Leads Gains

Asian stock markets traded mostly subdued on Thursday, mirroring the modest uptick seen on Wall Street as investors positioned themselves ahead of next weeks Federal Reserve meeting. Market sentiment remained cautiously...

China Urged to Prioritize Economy Over Territorial Ambitions, Says Taiwan’s President Lai

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has urged Chinese President Xi Jinping to direct his focus toward revitalizing Chinas weakening economy rather than pursuing territorial expansion, highlighting widening economic contrasts...

IMF Deputy Dan Katz Visits China as Key Economic Review Nears

International Monetary Fund Deputy Managing Director Dan Katz is making his first trip to China since leaving his position as chief of staff to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, marking a significant moment ahead of...

Politics

Cuba Reaffirms Anti-Drug Cooperation as Tensions Rise in the Caribbean

Cuban authorities announced that the island is intensifying its fight against narcotics trafficking in the Caribbean, emphasizing ongoing cooperation with the U.S. Coast Guard despite heightened political tensions and an...

Drones Spotted Near Zelenskiy’s Flight Path in Ireland Trigger Security Alert

An Irish naval vessel detected as many as five drones operating close to the flight path of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiys aircraft as he arrived in Ireland for a state visit, according to local media reports on...

Australia Progresses AUKUS Review as U.S. Affirms Strong Support

Australia is moving forward with the newly received United States review of the AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine partnership, signalling renewed confidence in the trilateral defence pact with the U.S. and the United...

Trump Administration Tightens H-1B Visa Vetting With New Focus on Free Speech and Censorship

The Trump administration has introduced stricter vetting measures for H-1B visa applicants, targeting professionals in highly skilled fields often recruited by major U.S. tech companies. According to an internal State...

California Launches Portal for Reporting Alleged Misconduct by Federal Immigration Agents

California has introduced a new online portal that enables the public to submit videos, photos, and other evidence of potential misconduct by federal immigration agents. The initiative comes as immigration enforcement...

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...