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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 Tumbles to $65K, Armstrong Bullish on Future Rally to $100K

Apr 13, 2024 13:16 pm UTC| Technology Digital Currency

Despite a dramatic fall to $65,000, which wiped out $925 million in trades, Bitcoin influencer Ben Armstrong remains optimistic about a potential rally to $100,000, even as market volatility persists. Market Turmoil...

Digital Currency Revolution

Hong Kong's Approval of Bitcoin ETFs Could Ignite Pre-Halving Price Rally

Apr 13, 2024 08:02 am UTC| Technology Digital Currency

As Hong Kong edges closer to approving its first spot in Bitcoin ETFs, investors anticipation builds. The Hong Kong Securities Regulatory Commission may greenlight these pivotal funds by April 15, potentially catalyzing a...

Digital Currency Revolution

Winklevoss Twins Invest in UK Football with Bitcoin, Amid Crypto Market Crash

Apr 13, 2024 07:55 am UTC| Technology Digital Currency

In a bold move blending sports and finance, the Winklevoss twins have injected $4.5 million in Bitcoin into Real Bedford Football Club, aiming to create the worlds first Bitcoin-powered team. This investment coincides with...

Digital Currency Revolution

Shiba Inu at Pivotal 56 Trillion SHIB Mark, Decisive Market Movement Expected

Apr 12, 2024 18:00 pm UTC| Technology Digital Currency

The cryptocurrency community watches closely as Shiba Inu (SHIB) approaches the critical 56 trillion SHIB threshold. This key level could catalyze significant market movements, either propelling SHIB to new heights or...

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Exchange Your In-Game Coins for Notcoin Tokens Before Launch Next Week

Apr 12, 2024 02:45 am UTC| Technology Digital Currency

As Notcoin readies for its imminent launch on The Open Network, the gaming community buzzes with anticipation. Set to go live in just over a week, the tokens conversion rate from in-game currency to blockchain-based tokens...

Digital Currency Revolution

Ubisoft Unveils 'Champion Tactics Grimoria', Pioneering Blockchain Game at Paris Week

Apr 11, 2024 18:26 pm UTC| Technology Digital Currency

At Paris Blockchain Week, Ubisoft revealed gameplay for Champion Tactics Grimoria, its first venture into blockchain gaming. This new title allows players to craft unique, blockchain-based figurines for tactical RPG...

Digital Currency Revolution

Bitcoin Mining Challenge Peaks, Setting Stage for Imminent Halving Event

Apr 11, 2024 18:03 pm UTC| Technology Digital Currency

Just days before a pivotal halving event, Bitcoin mining difficulty has soared to a record 86.4 trillion, reflecting intensified efforts by miners to solve blocks under increasingly complex conditions. This surge, a 3.4%...

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Economy

ECB Warns of Rising Inflation Risks Amid Iran War Energy Shock

The European Central Bank faces mounting pressure to act decisively as inflation risks intensify across the euro zone. ECB Governing Council member Dimitar Radev has cautioned that price expectations could shift more...

Energy Prices and Dollar Climb as U.S.-Iran Conflict Grips Global Markets

The U.S. dollar remained close to recent highs on Tuesday as global markets braced for a critical deadline set by President Donald Trump, demanding Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping or face...

China's Fermented Feed Push: Cutting Soybean Dependence Amid Trade War

China is rapidly scaling up the use of fermented animal feed as part of a broader strategy to reduce its reliance on imported soybeans a shift driven equally by trade tensions with the United States and long-term food...

U.S. Futures Slip as Iran Rejects Ceasefire and Trump Deadline Looms

U.S. stock index futures edged lower Monday evening as investors remained on edge over escalating tensions in the Middle East, with President Donald Trumps deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz fast approaching...

Gold Prices Drop for Third Consecutive Session Amid Iran Tensions and Inflation Fears

Gold prices continued their downward trend in Asian trading on Tuesday, marking a third straight session of losses as markets grappled with mounting inflation concerns and escalating geopolitical tensions tied to U.S....

Politics

Trump May Delay Iran Military Strike If Diplomatic Deal Shows Promise

President Donald Trump is reportedly open to postponing planned military action against Iran should credible signs of a diplomatic breakthrough emerge, according to multiple media outlets citing an Axios report. U.S....

Iran-Israel War Escalates as Trump's Ceasefire Deadline Looms

Tensions in the Middle East reached a critical flashpoint as Iran and Israel continued exchanging strikes, with Tehran firmly rejecting a U.S.-brokered ceasefire proposal just hours before a deadline issued by President...

Vance Visits Hungary to Back Orban Ahead of Pivotal 2025 Elections

U.S. Vice President JD Vance is traveling to Hungary this week in a show of political solidarity with Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who faces his most difficult re-election battle since coming to power in 2010. The two-day...

China's Push to Steal Taiwan's Chip Technology and Talent Raises Security Alarms

Taiwans National Security Bureau has raised serious concerns about Beijings escalating efforts to infiltrate the islands world-class semiconductor industry. According to a report submitted to Taiwanese lawmakers, China is...

UN Security Council Votes on Watered-Down Strait of Hormuz Resolution Amid China Opposition

The United Nations Security Council is set to vote Tuesday on a resolution aimed at protecting commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, though the proposal has been significantly weakened following resistance from...

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

Samsung Electronics Posts Eightfold Profit Surge Driven by AI Chip Demand

Samsung Electronics delivered a stunning financial turnaround in the first quarter of 2025, projecting operating profit of approximately 57.2 trillion won (roughly $38 billion) a more than eightfold increase compared to...

Apple's Foldable iPhone Faces Engineering Setbacks, Mass Production Timeline at Risk

Apples highly anticipated foldable iPhone is running into significant engineering hurdles during its test phase, raising concerns about potential delays in both mass production and product shipments, according to a report...

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...