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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

Hong Kong Poised to Launch Asia's First Spot Bitcoin ETFs in April

Apr 10, 2024 14:15 pm UTC| Technology Digital Currency

Hong Kong is set to approve its first spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) this month, marking a significant move to bolster its position as a global financial hub amid challenges. Insiders report that the city could...

Digital Currency Revolution

Shibarium's Transaction Volume and User Count Explode in Record-Breaking Surge

Apr 10, 2024 09:32 am UTC| Technology Digital Currency

In an astonishing development, Shibarium, the blockchain platform of the meme-inspired cryptocurrency Shiba Inu, has witnessed a dramatic surge in transaction volume and user activity. Over the past 24 hours, transaction...

Digital Currency Revolution

Bitcoin Halving Impact Wanes, Demand From Whales Sets Price Course

Apr 10, 2024 09:25 am UTC| Technology Digital Currency

In a significant shift from previous patterns, the upcoming Bitcoin halving is less likely to sway the cryptocurrencys price, according to a recent analysis by CryptoQuant. The report highlights a burgeoning demand from...

Digital Currency Revolution

Fidelity Introduces Fees on ETF Trades Lacking Sponsor Fees, Shakes Up Industry

Apr 10, 2024 03:15 am UTC| Technology Digital Currency

Fidelity announces a groundbreaking shift in its fee structure for ETF trades, imposing charges on transactions without sponsor support, marking a significant pivot from the industrys long-standing practice of low-cost...

Digital Currency Revolution

$102M in Shorts Liquidated as Bitcoin Climbs Past $72K, Eyeing New Highs

Apr 09, 2024 15:25 pm UTC| Technology Digital Currency

Bitcoins price is now aiming for $73,000, just below its all-time high, where new short positions are beginning to accumulate. Over $102 million in leveraged short positions were liquidated in the last 24 hours, while...

Digital Currency Revolution

Shiba Inu Address Profitability Soars, Signaling Imminent Price Rally, Data Shows

Apr 09, 2024 15:13 pm UTC| Technology Digital Currency

As Shiba Inu (SHIB) gears up for a potential breakout, analytics reveal an uptick in address profitability, with over 67% of SHIB wallets now in the money. This trend, alongside increased whale transactions and strategic...

Digital Currency Revolution

Worldcoin Bolsters User Privacy with New Unverify Feature and Age Checks

Apr 09, 2024 15:01 pm UTC| Technology Digital Currency

Worldcoin, Sam Altmans visionary digital identity project, announced significant updates to enhance user privacy and enforce age verification. Individuals can now unverify their World ID, thereby permanently deleting their...

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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...