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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

Shiba Inu's Shytoshi Kusama Unveils Groundbreaking Shiba AI, Fueling Community Excitement

Mar 09, 2024 14:41 pm UTC| Technology Digital Currency

Shiba Inu ecosystems lead developer, Shytoshi Kusama, has introduced Shiba AI, or S.A.R.A.H., in collaboration with Bad Idea AI, sparking widespread enthusiasm within the SHIB community. This innovative addition promises...

Digital Currency Revolution

XRP Whales Acquire 74 Million Coins on Binance, Igniting Rally Anticipation Worldwide

Mar 09, 2024 13:18 pm UTC| Technology Digital Currency

In a recent twist, XRP, the Ripple-backed cryptocurrency, witnessed a surge in accumulation, with 73.81 million coins obtained from Binance. These transactions were valued at $45.87 million and sparked widespread...

Digital Currency Revolution

Sam Altman's Worldcoin Hits Record $10 as OpenAI Developments Boost Investor Confidence

Mar 09, 2024 13:10 pm UTC| Technology Digital Currency

In an unprecedented surge, Worldcoins (WLD) value soared to a new high of $10, marking a 46% increase amid significant corporate updates, including Sam Altmans announcement of new OpenAI board members. This leap reflects...

Digital Currency Revolution

Bitcoin Whales Defy $70K Surge, Holding Firm as Retail Interest Fuels 12-Month High Trading

Mar 09, 2024 12:22 pm UTC| Technology Digital Currency

Amidst Bitcoins ascent above $70,000, recent on-chain data reveals whales holding strong, with 2,104 unique addresses now holding at least 1,000 Bitcoin. Though shy of 2021s peak, this growth is notable as retail interest...

Digital Currency Revolution

Nigerian Crypto Regulations Continue to Target Money Laundering

Mar 08, 2024 06:37 am UTC| Digital Currency

The Nigerian crypto market has been engulfed in regulatory turmoil, sparking uncertainty among local traders and investors. The government has intensified its scrutiny of exchanges operating in the country, accusing them...

Digital Currency Revolution

Morgan Stanley's Influence on Tesla Price Affects Blockchain Market

Mar 08, 2024 06:22 am UTC| Digital Currency

On Thursday, Morgan Stanley (MS) took a significant step by revising Teslas price target, setting the stage for potential repercussions in the blockchain markets. The adjustment in the price target arrives amidst a...

Digital Currency Revolution

Bitcoin Correction Expected Before New All-time High

Mar 08, 2024 06:03 am UTC| Digital Currency

Recent on-chain data analysis suggests that a Bitcoin metric has reached levels historically associated with corrections in the cryptocurrencys price. According to Maartunn, the Netherlands community manager for...

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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...