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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

AI Crypto Projects Set to Surge as Tech, Token Demand Grow

Apr 15, 2024 07:06 am UTC| Technology Digital Currency

AI-powered crypto tokens are experiencing unprecedented growth as the global IT landscape evolves. These tokens, used for transactions on AI platforms, drive technological innovation and offer significant governance and...

Digital Currency Revolution

Uniswap Hikes Trading Fees To 0.25% Amid SEC Scrutiny

Apr 15, 2024 04:31 am UTC| Technology Digital Currency Business

Uniswap has increased its trading fees to 0.25% in response to ongoing SEC inquiries, strengthening its legal reserves as it navigates regulatory waters. Simultaneously, Shiba Inus burn rate has skyrocketed by 18,000%,...

Digital Currency Revolution

Solana's OI Drops $440M, Yet Prices Climb Amid Wider Crypto Slump

Apr 15, 2024 04:16 am UTC| Technology Digital Currency

Despite a sharp 21% decrease in open interest over the past 24 hours, Solanas market price has resiliently surged by 11% to $142.76, bucking the broader trend of declines across major cryptocurrencies. This contrast...

Digital Currency Revolution

Shiba Inu Burn Rate Jumps 25,000%; Market Awaits Price Response

Apr 14, 2024 17:44 pm UTC| Technology Digital Currency

Shiba Inus burn rate soared by over 25,000%, sparking intense speculation about potential price impacts amid a broader market downturn. Shiba Inus Burn Rate Skyrockets, Signaling Strong Deflationary Trend Amid Market...

Digital Currency Revolution

Bitcoin 'Halving' Event to Slash $10 Billion from Crypto Miners' Earnings

Apr 14, 2024 16:54 pm UTC| Technology Digital Currency

As Bitcoin approaches its anticipated halving event on April 20, crypto miners brace for a significant revenue drop that could cost the industry roughly $10 billion annually. This reduction, which slashes the daily...

Digital Currency Revolution

Shibarium Skyrockets: Shiba Inu Layer-2 Records Nearly 350,000 Daily Transactions

Apr 14, 2024 16:41 pm UTC| Technology Digital Currency

Shibarium, the Layer-2 blockchain of Shiba Inu, has experienced a significant surge in activity, recording nearly 350,000 transactions in just 24 hours. This peak represents a 6,171% increase from the previous days,...

Digital Currency Revolution

Mysterious 600 Million DOGE Moves to Binance Amid Market Crash

Apr 14, 2024 16:24 pm UTC| Technology Digital Currency

A staggering 600 million Dogecoin were transferred to Binance, causing ripples across the crypto community. The transaction, occurring just as global crypto values sharply declined, has fueled widespread speculation and...

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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...