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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 ETF 'Inevitable,' Says Ripple's Monica Long, Citing Institutional Investment Surge

Jun 05, 2024 22:40 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology

Ripple President Monica Long foresees an XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as inevitable, pointing to the significant trading volume and market cap of XRP as key drivers of institutional interest in the crypto market. An...

Digital Currency Revolution

Bitcoin Price at $72K Could Trigger New ATH with $1.5B Liquidations, Analyst Says

Jun 05, 2024 14:24 pm UTC| Technology Digital Currency

If Bitcoins price were to rise over $72,000, it would liquidate leveraged short positions totaling $800 million, making it a critical barrier level for Bitcoin. If the price of Bitcoin were to reach $72,000, it would...

Digital Currency Revolution

Ripple CEO Predicts XRP ETFs by 2025 Amid Regulatory Advances and Market Optimism

Jun 05, 2024 03:30 am UTC| Technology Digital Currency

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse forecasts the approval of XRP ETFs by 2025, citing recent regulatory progress and growing market optimism in an interview with Fox Business. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Predicts XRP ETFs by...

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Solana Rises as Institutional Favorite Following PayPal USD Launch

Jun 05, 2024 02:47 am UTC| Technology Digital Currency

Solana is quickly becoming a preferred blockchain for financial institutions following the recent launch of PayPal USD on its network, showcasing its scalability and efficiency. Financial Institutions Turn to Solana for...

Digital Currency Revolution

Bitcoin ETFs Account for 26% of BlackRock's and 56% of Fidelity’s 2024 Inflows

Jun 04, 2024 14:05 pm UTC| Technology Digital Currency

Bitcoin ETFs have significantly bolstered inflows for BlackRock and Fidelity in 2024, with BlackRocks share at 26% and Fidelitys at 56%, highlighting the growing demand for cryptocurrency investment options. Spot...

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Thailand SEC Approves First Bitcoin ETF; Spot ETH ETF Spurs $3 Billion Ether Exit

Jun 04, 2024 14:01 pm UTC| Technology Digital Currency

Thailands SEC has approved its first Bitcoin ETF for institutional investors, as U.S. spot ETH ETF approval leads to $3 billion in Ether exiting exchanges, highlighting growing demand and security concerns. Thailand SEC...

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Notcoin Surges to $4.54 Billion Market Cap, Surpassing Solana in Cryptocurrency Boom

Jun 04, 2024 06:04 am UTC| Technology Digital Currency

Notcoin (NOT) has skyrocketed to a $4.54 billion market cap, surpassing Solana, capturing market attention and optimism with its rapid ascent. Notcoins Unprecedented Surge Captivates Market, Surpasses Solana and BNB...

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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...