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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

Ethereum Seen as Amazon of the 90s by Analyst: Is Wall Street Missing Out?

Nov 04, 2024 08:12 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

An analyst at 21Shares sees Ethereums potential as akin to Amazons meteoric rise in the 90s, arguing that Wall Street is only beginning to understand its disruptive power. With billions in decentralized finance and a...

Digital Currency Revolution

XRP Climbs Above $0.50 as Bullish Signal Points to Recovery, Boosting Investor Confidence

Nov 04, 2024 07:04 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

XRP, supported by a bullish divergence, is gaining momentum after reclaiming the $0.50 support level. The cryptocurrencys legal clarity continues to attract investor interest, with market signals showing waning bearish...

Digital Currency Revolution

Shiba Inu Golden Cross Stumbles as SHIB Dives: Can This Technical Event Rescue Its Price?

Nov 04, 2024 06:29 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Shiba Inu (SHIB) has experienced a sharp 6.1% decline in the last 24 hours, now testing levels not seen since June. With SHIBs golden cross formation under threat, investors are left questioning whether this bullish...

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Bitcoin Crashes Below $69K Amid Trump’s Election Uncertainty, Triggering Massive $350M Liquidation Wave

Nov 04, 2024 06:14 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business Politics

Bitcoins price tumbled under $69,000 on Nov. 3, sparking nearly $350 million in liquidations as Trumps election odds faced new challenges. With market uncertainty climbing, crypto traders are bracing for further swings...

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Dogecoin Creator Backs X Merch Payment Move, Sparking Speculation of a 27% DOGE Rally

Nov 03, 2024 02:42 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

The creator of Dogecoin has thrown support behind the communitys idea to enable DOGE payments for X merchandise, fueling excitement among fans. With price charts signaling a potential 27% rally, DOGE enthusiasts are...

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'I'm Completely Fed Up': Shiba Inu's Shytoshi Kusama Issues Urgent Alert to SHIB Fans

Nov 02, 2024 23:30 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Shiba Inus enigmatic developer Shytoshi Kusama took to X to voice his exasperation, warning SHIB fans of new scam tactics exploiting his online presence. He emphasized the importance of verifying information through...

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GRASS Price Jumps 60% After Airdrop Hits 1.5M Wallets, Market Cap Nears $450M

Nov 02, 2024 23:00 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

The price of the GRASS token rose by 60% to $1.82 this week, with a market cap now reaching $450 million. The airdrop, involving 1.5 million wallets, drove a surge in trading volume, highlighting growing market interest in...

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Economy

Morgan Stanley: Fed Rate Cuts Still on Track Despite Oil-Driven Inflation

Morgan Stanley believes the Federal Reserve will push forward with interest rate cuts in 2026, even as rising oil prices temporarily inflate headline inflation figures. According to the banks analysts, the current...

China's Energy Resilience Shields Economy From Global Oil Shock, Goldman Sachs Says

Goldman Sachs analysts believe China is among the best-positioned major economies to weather the current oil price shock stemming from escalating Middle East tensions, citing the countrys diversified energy strategy,...

UAE's Largest Natural Gas Facility Suspended After Attack-Triggered Fire

Abu Dhabi authorities have temporarily halted operations at Habshan, the United Arab Emirates largest natural gas processing facility, following a devastating attack that triggered a major fire at the site. The incident...

Trump's FY2027 Budget: Major Defense Boost and Domestic Spending Cuts

President Donald Trump has unveiled a bold federal budget proposal for fiscal year 2027, signaling a dramatic realignment of national spending priorities. The plan centers on a significant expansion of military funding...

U.S. Warplane Shot Down by Iran Amid Escalating Middle East Conflict

A U.S. military aircraft was shot down by Iranian forces on Friday, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing five-week conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran. Both nations confirmed the incident, with...

Politics

Trump Eyes Cabinet Shake-Up Amid Iran War Political Fallout

President Donald Trump is weighing a significant cabinet reshuffle as political pressure mounts over the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict, according to Reuters, citing sources close to internal White House deliberations. The...

Iran Tightens Grip on Strait of Hormuz as Israel Prepares Strikes and Oil Markets Spiral

Tensions between Israel and Iran have reached a critical flashpoint, with Israeli defense officials confirming preparations for potential strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure, pending U.S. authorization. The...

U.S. and Israel Escalate Pressure on Iran Over Strait of Hormuz as War Enters Sixth Week

Six weeks into the U.S.-Israeli military conflict with Iran, tensions are reaching a critical point as President Donald Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum demanding that Tehran open the Strait of Hormuz or face devastating...

Israel Poised to Strike Iranian Energy Sites, Awaiting U.S. Approval

Israel is reportedly preparing to launch military strikes against Iranian energy infrastructure, but is holding off pending authorization from the United States, according to a senior Israeli defense official who spoke out...

U.S. Envoys Witkoff and Kushner Expected to Visit Kyiv in April Amid Stalled Peace Talks

Senior Ukrainian presidential aide Kyrylo Budanov confirmed on Saturday that U.S. special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to travel to Kyiv in April, marking what would be their first official visit to...

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

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...

Australia's Social Media Ban for Under-16s Sparks Global Movement

Australias landmark social media ban for users under 16, which took effect in December, is reshaping digital policy conversations worldwide. Countries including Spain and Malaysia have signaled interest in adopting similar...

SpaceX Eyes Historic IPO at $1.75 Trillion Valuation

Elon Musks aerospace giant SpaceX has quietly filed a confidential IPO registration with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, according to Bloomberg News sources familiar with the matter. The move signals that the...

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