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Digital Currency Revolution

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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

Six Flags Partners With Google, Dell, HCL Tech to Launch Immersive Theme Park Experience in Metaverse

Jan 19, 2024 07:02 am UTC| Business Digital Currency Investing

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, the worlds largest regional theme park company, has partnered with Google, Dell, HCL Tech, Pure Imagination Studios, Snowflake, and Fueled to launch immersive and interactive segments...

Digital Currency Revolution

Gemini Crypto Exchange to Debut in France After Securing VASP Approval

Jan 18, 2024 09:53 am UTC| Business Investing Digital Currency

Gemini Trust Company, LLC, received its Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license in France. This will allow the company to offer its services to French customers. The countrys regulator approved the American...

Digital Currency Revolution

UPCX Partners with World Aquatics for Exclusive Blockchain Payment Support at Doha 2024 Championships

Jan 18, 2024 09:37 am UTC| Business Sports Digital Currency

UPCX-Platforms PTE. LTD. (UPCX) proudly announces its agreement to support World Aquatics events, including the World Aquatics Championships - Doha 2024 and the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup 2024. The World Aquatics...

Digital Currency Revolution

Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Transfers $376 Million BTC to Coinbase Prime as Outflows Continue

Jan 17, 2024 10:16 am UTC| Business Digital Currency

The Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) recently transferred a significant amount of Bitcoin to Coinbase Prime deposit addresses, according to data from blockchain analytics platform Arkham Intelligence. This move suggests that...

Digital Currency Revolution

Napster, TerraZero Collaborate to Setup Metaverse for Music Artists

Jan 17, 2024 10:07 am UTC| Business Investing Digital Currency

Napster and TerraZero Technologies have created a Metaverse where fans can interact with their favorite music artists. The companies said they would offer immersive virtual experiences while transforming the music fandom...

Digital Currency Revolution

Bitcoin's Price Could Reach $170,000 in 2025, Predicts SkyBridge's Anthony Scaramucci

Jan 16, 2024 12:05 pm UTC| Business Digital Currency

Bitcoins price could breach $170,000 next year, driven by demand for newly listed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and the upcoming halving event. According to Anthony Scaramucci, founder and managing partner of hedge fund...

Digital Currency Revolution

OKX Crypto Exchange Granted VASP License in Dubai

Jan 16, 2024 11:11 am UTC| Business Investing Digital Currency

OKX global cryptocurrency exchange announced it was able to secure a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license in Dubai. This means it can now legally offer its crypto services to clients nationwide. As per Reuters,...

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Economy

India–U.S. Interim Trade Pact Cuts Auto Tariffs but Leaves Tesla Out

India and the United States have taken a significant step toward strengthening bilateral trade ties with the release of an interim trade framework that includes major tariff reductions on high-end American automobiles and...

Trump’s Inflation Claims Clash With Voters’ Cost-of-Living Reality

Donald Trump has positioned himself as the Republican Partys chief voice on the cost of living during a pivotal election year, but a Reuters review of his recent speeches shows a growing disconnect between his rhetoric and...

South Africa Eyes ECB Repo Lines as Inflation Eases and Rate Cuts Loom

South Africa is keen to make use of potential new European Central Bank (ECB) repo liquidity lines, according to central bank governor Lesetja Kganyago, as the country continues to navigate easing inflation and a gradual...

Russian Stocks End Mixed as MOEX Index Closes Flat Amid Commodity Strength

Russian stocks finished the latest trading session on a mixed note, with the MOEX Russia Index closing flat as gains in select blue-chip shares were offset by losses in others. At the close of trading in Moscow, the...

China Extends Gold Buying Streak as Reserves Surge Despite Volatile Prices

Chinas central bank has continued to strengthen its gold reserves, extending its buying streak to a 15th consecutive month in January, according to the latest data released by the Peoples Bank of China (PBOC). The move...

Politics

Jack Lang Resigns as Head of Arab World Institute Amid Epstein Controversy

Jack Lang, a prominent French political figure and former culture minister under President François Mitterrand, has stepped down from his role as president of the Arab World Institute in Paris following mounting...

US Pushes Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks Before Summer Amid Escalating Attacks

The United States is pressing Ukraine and Russia to reach an agreement to end the war before the start of summer, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said following two days of U.S.-brokered talks held in Abu Dhabi....

Netanyahu to Meet Trump in Washington as Iran Nuclear Talks Intensify

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Wednesday, with Irans nuclear program and regional security topping the agenda. The meeting comes amid renewed...

Trump Backs Nexstar–Tegna Merger Amid Shifting U.S. Media Landscape

U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly endorsed a proposed merger between Nexstar Media Group and Tegna, signaling renewed political attention on the future of local television broadcasting. In a post shared Saturday on...

Japan Election 2026: Sanae Takaichi Poised for Landslide Win Despite Record Snowfall

Japanese voters headed to the polls on Sunday in a rare winter election that could deliver Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi a commanding mandate, even as record snowfall threatened to suppress turnout in parts of the country....

Science

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...

NASA and SpaceX Target Crew-11 Undocking From ISS Amid Medical Concern

NASA has confirmed that the agency, in coordination with SpaceX, is targeting no earlier than 5 p.m. Eastern Time (2200 GMT) on Wednesday, January 14, for the undocking of the SpaceX Crew-11 mission from the International...

Neuralink Plans High-Volume Brain Implant Production and Fully Automated Surgery by 2026

Elon Musks brain-computer interface company Neuralink is preparing for a major expansion, announcing plans to begin high-volume production of its brain implant devices and transition to a fully automated surgical procedure...

Jared Isaacman Confirmed as NASA Administrator, Becomes 15th Leader of U.S. Space Agency

The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as the new NASA administrator, making him the 15th leader in the agencys history. The confirmation, which took place on Wednesday, marks...

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...

Technology

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Says AI Investment Boom Is Just Beginning as NVDA Shares Surge

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang reaffirmed his bullish stance on artificial intelligence, calling the massive capital expenditure flowing into AI infrastructure both appropriate and necessary as the industry...

Amazon Stock Rebounds After Earnings as $200B Capex Plan Sparks AI Spending Debate

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) delivered a mixed but closely watched earnings report, beating Wall Street expectations on revenue while unveiling a massive long-term investment plan that unsettled investors. The e-commerce and...

Global PC Makers Eye Chinese Memory Chip Suppliers Amid Ongoing Supply Crunch

Major PC manufacturers including HP, Dell, Acer, and Asus are reportedly exploring the option of sourcing memory chips from Chinese semiconductor companies for the first time, as a prolonged global supply crunch continues...

OpenAI Expands Enterprise AI Strategy With Major Hiring Push Ahead of New Business Offering

OpenAI is significantly accelerating its enterprise AI strategy by hiring hundreds of new employees for its technical consulting division, according to a report by The Information, citing a person familiar with the...

SoftBank Shares Slide After Arm Earnings Miss Fuels Tech Stock Sell-Off

SoftBank Group Corp. (TYO:9984) shares tumbled sharply on Thursday, tracking a steep decline in Arm Holdings (NASDAQ:ARM) after the UK-based chip designer reported weaker-than-expected earnings for the December quarter....