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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 Eyes $80K Milestone with 15% Upside, No Sell Signals in Sight

Mar 27, 2024 05:07 am UTC| Technology Digital Currency

Technical analysts predict a 15% upside for Bitcoin with no sell signals, while Grayscales Bitcoin Trust could face a shortage amid a surge in redemptions, challenging its market dominance. Bitcoin Targets $80,600 High...

Digital Currency Revolution

Shiba Inu's Trading Volume Soars, Outshining XRP and ADA Amidst Price Surge

Mar 27, 2024 04:18 am UTC| Technology Digital Currency

Shiba Inu (SHIB) sees a dramatic increase in trading volume, surpassing Ripple (XRP) and Cardano (ADA) as it rallies, with significant growth in market capitalization and transaction metrics. Shiba Inu Dominates Trading...

Digital Currency Revolution

Portugal Halts Worldcoin's Biometric Data Collection; Sam Altman Responds to Privacy Concerns

Mar 27, 2024 03:27 am UTC| Technology Digital Currency

Portugals data regulator orders Worldcoin to halt biometric data collection, citing privacy risks. Worldcoin faces scrutiny over data practices. Portugals CNPD Halts Worldcoins Biometric Data Collection Amid Privacy...

Digital Currency Revolution

Hong Kong's In-Kind Spot Bitcoin ETFs Drive AUM Growth Amid Regulatory Shift

Mar 26, 2024 14:40 pm UTC| Technology Digital Currency

Hong Kong is considering allowing in-kind creations and redemptions for spot Bitcoin ETFs, diverging from the US market. This move could revolutionize cryptocurrency investments in the region, drawing attention from...

Digital Currency Revolution

Fifth-Richest Bitcoin Whale Moves Over $6B, Shakes Crypto Market with Massive Transfer

Mar 26, 2024 14:09 pm UTC| Technology Digital Currency

In a groundbreaking move, the fifth-largest Bitcoin whale transferred over $6 billion worth of BTC to three new addresses, marking its first major transaction since 2019. This significant shift occurred amidst growing...

Digital Currency Revolution

OpenAI's Sora Platform Unveils Experimental Video Clips by Artists

Mar 26, 2024 08:53 am UTC| Technology

OpenAIs Sora generative video platform showcases surreal and visually stunning experimental clips. Exploring Surreal Realities: Artists Push Boundaries with OpenAIs Sora Platform A man with a balloon for a head is...

Digital Currency Revolution

Shiba Inu Token Surges Amid Crypto Community's Optimism and Milestones

Mar 26, 2024 08:34 am UTC| Technology Digital Currency

Shiba Inu, a meme coin that runs on the Ethereum blockchain, recently embarked on remarkable cryptographic ventures, as highlighted by prominent community members on X, in an effort to boost optimism in the cryptocurrency...

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Economy

Holiday Economic Questions: What Bank of America Says You Should Expect

Bank of America economist Aditya Bhave says this years holiday gatherings may bring more than cold weatherthey may spark tough conversations about inflation, housing, interest rates, and the broader U.S. economy. In a...

Russia Stocks Close Flat as MOEX Hits 1-Month High

Russian equities ended Saturdays session flat, with the MOEX Russia Index holding steady and touching a fresh one-month high despite muted market activity. Investors saw little movement across major sectors, as several key...

Vietnam’s November Trade Sees Monthly Decline but Strong Year-on-Year Growth

Vietnam recorded a notable month-on-month decline in trade activity in November, according to new data from the National Statistics Office (NSO). Exports fell 7.1% from October, reaching $39.07 billion, while imports...

Austria’s AA Credit Rating Affirmed as Fitch Highlights Stable Outlook

Fitch Ratings has reaffirmed Austrias Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating at AA with a Stable Outlook, underscoring the countrys strong economic fundamentals despite rising fiscal pressures. According to the...

Fed Meeting Sparks Division as Markets Brace for Possible Rate Cut

The upcoming Federal Reserve meeting is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched and contentious in years, with investors focused on how divided policymakers are over a potential interest-rate cut and the signals...

Politics

Southwest Airlines Has $11 Million Fine Waived as USDOT Cites Operational Improvements

The U.S. Transportation Department has waived an $11 million penalty previously imposed on Southwest Airlines, finalizing the airlines $140 million settlement tied to its massive December 2022 holiday travel disruption....

U.S.-EU Tensions Rise After $140 Million Fine on Elon Musk’s X Platform

A growing rift between the United States and Europe deepened after the European Union issued a $140 million fine against Elon Musks social media platform X under the Digital Services Act. The penalty, which EU regulators...

Trump Signs Executive Order to Strengthen U.S. Food Supply Chain Security

U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a new executive order aimed at strengthening the nations food supply chain by targeting potential risks linked to price fixing, market manipulation, and anti-competitive practices....

Boeing Executive Says Trump’s Equity Stake Plan Won’t Target Major Defense Contractors

Boeing Defense, Space Security CEO Steve Parker clarified that President Donald Trumps proposal for the U.S. government to take equity stakes in strategic industries is not aimed at major defense contractors. Speaking at...

Zelenskiy Describes “Substantive” Call With Trump Envoys as Ukraine, U.S. Explore Peace Path

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday that he held a long and substantive phone call with U.S. President Donald Trumps special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trumps son-in-law Jared Kushner, emphasizing that...

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

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk Denies Reports of $800 Billion Valuation Fundraise

Elon Musk has publicly refuted recent media claims suggesting that SpaceX is seeking to raise new capital at an $800 billion valuation. In a post shared on X, Musk clarified that the reports circulating online were...

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...

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...