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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

El Salvador Launches First Bitcoin Mining Pool 'Lava Pool' with Volcano Energy

Oct 06, 2023 08:30 am UTC| Economy Digital Currency Business

In collaboration with Bitcoin mining software provider Luxor Technology, Salvadoran renewable energy and mining firm Volcano Energy has introduced a groundbreaking initiative called Lava Pool. This milestone marks the...

Digital Currency Revolution

The Sandbox, Agora Partner for Enhanced Metaverse Social Interactions

Oct 06, 2023 08:00 am UTC| Business Digital Currency Investing

The Sandbox has partnered with Agora to make far-reaching changes in the metaverse social interactions. This collaboration will offer players unmatched engagement opportunities in a real-time setting. How the Project...

Digital Currency Revolution

Nike, RTFKT Release Physical Dunk Genesis Exclusively for NFT Holders

Oct 06, 2023 07:35 am UTC| Business Investing Digital Currency

Nike and RTFKT collaborated and released the Dunk Genesis sneaker NFT in April last year. Now, the companies have created the footwear models physical version, which will be up for sale. However, Nike and RTFKT will...

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Starbucks Marks 20 Years of Pumpkin Spice Latte with NFT Release

Oct 05, 2023 09:19 am UTC| Business Digital Currency Investing

Marking 20 years since its iconic Pumpkin Spice Lattes debut, Starbucks unveils exclusive non-fungible tokens (NFTs) for customers. Offered through its rewards program, these digital collectibles, minted on the Polygon...

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Marvel, Christian Louboutin Collaborate for New Fashion Collection and NFTs

Oct 05, 2023 07:57 am UTC| Business Digital Currency Investing

Marvel and Christian Louboutin have come together to launch a new fashion collection that comes with non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The two create limited-edition shoes and accessories for men, women, and even kids. Marvel...

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Ripple Secures License to Operate in Singapore, Gains MAS Approval

Oct 05, 2023 07:37 am UTC| Business Digital Currency Investing

Ripple has secured a Major Payment Institution license from the Monetary Authority Singapore (MAS), solidifying its status as a digital payment service provider in Singapore. Ripple is now a full-fledged digital payment...

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Mattel, Gamefam Collaborate to Bring Barbie to Roblox

Oct 04, 2023 11:05 am UTC| Business Digital Currency Investing

Mattel and Gamefam announced on Tuesday, Oct. 3, that they have joined forces to create a Barbie game on Roblox. To be more specific, they will present the Dreamhouse Tycoon for people to experience the glamorous life of...

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Economy

Russia Stocks End at Six-Month Low as MOEX Index Stalls, Gold Surges and Oil Retreats

Russian stocks closed mixed on Saturday, with the MOEX Russia Index finishing flat at 0.00% and touching its lowest level in six months. Investor sentiment remained cautious as gains in select stocks were offset by...

Carney and Macron Strengthen Canada-France Defense Ties Amid US Trade Uncertainty

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and French President Emmanuel Macron have agreed to expand defense and industrial cooperation, reinforcing Canadas growing partnership with Europe as trade tensions with the United...

IMF Advances Ukraine Loan Program, Clears $690M Disbursement

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with Ukraine following the latest review of the countrys $8.1 billion loan program, paving the way for a new disbursement of approximately $690...

Oil Prices Fall as U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Hopes Ease Supply Concerns

Global oil prices dropped sharply on Friday and were set for significant weekly losses as growing optimism surrounding a potential U.S.-Iran peace agreement raised expectations that the Strait of Hormuz could soon reopen,...

US Dollar Heads for Weekly Loss as Iran Peace Deal Hopes Boost Risk Appetite

The U.S. dollar weakened on Friday and remained on track for a weekly decline as growing optimism surrounding a potential peace agreement between the United States and Iran improved global market sentiment and reduced...

Politics

Trump Says U.S.-Iran Deal Could Be Signed Sunday as Tehran Signals More Talks Needed

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that a peace agreement with Iran is expected to be signed on Sunday, potentially leading to the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil shipping...

Trump Names James McDonald as New SDNY U.S. Attorney

President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he intends to appoint James McDonald as the next U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York (SDNY), replacing Jay Clayton in one of the nations most influential...

Viktor Orban Re-Elected as Fidesz Leader After Election Defeat

Hungarys former Prime Minister Viktor Orban has been re-elected as leader of the opposition Fidesz party, signaling his determination to remain a key figure in Hungarian politics despite the partys recent election setback....

JCPOA Nuclear Deal Explained as U.S. Nears Potential New Iran Peace Agreement

The United States has indicated that it is close to reaching a new peace agreement that could end the three-month conflict with Iran, although the details of the proposed deal have not yet been disclosed. As discussions...

KMT Chair Cheng Li-wun Defends Taiwan-China Engagement During U.S. Visit

Taiwans main opposition leader, Kuomintang (KMT) Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun, said she used her recent visit to the United States to address what she described as widespread misunderstandings about the partys approach to...

Science

Blue Origin New Glenn Explosion Could Delay Launch Operations Until 2028

Blue Origin is facing a significant setback after a dramatic explosion involving its New Glenn rocket severely damaged a launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida. According to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, repairs to the...

Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Launch Pad Test, Delaying Space Ambitions

Blue Origin suffered a major setback after its uncrewed New Glenn rocket exploded during a launch pad test in Florida on Thursday, raising new challenges for Jeff Bezos space company as it competes with Elon Musks SpaceX...

SpaceX Delays Starship V3 Launch Ahead of Potential Record IPO

SpaceX on Thursday postponed the highly anticipated launch of its 12th Starship rocket test from Texas after technical issues interrupted the final countdown. The company now plans to attempt the Starship V3 launch again...

Trump Administration Releases New UFO Files and Apollo Mission Records

The U.S. Defense Department has released dozens of previously classified UFO-related files following an order from President Donald Trump, sparking renewed debate over unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and government...

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

Technology

AI Memory Boom Sparks Global Chip Supply Crunch

The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure is creating a structural shortage in the global memory chip market, according to a recent Morgan Stanley report. The investment bank warns that soaring...

Anthropic Restricts Global Access to AI Models After U.S. Security Review

Anthropic has suspended access to its advanced AI models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5, for users outside the United States following new U.S. export restrictions, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The decision highlights...

SpaceX IPO Set for Explosive Debut as Valuation Tops $2.2 Trillion

SpaceX is poised for one of the most historic stock market debuts ever, with shares expected to open nearly 30% above their initial public offering (IPO) price. According to preliminary Nasdaq data, SpaceX stock (NASDAQ:...

Meta AI Strategy Faces Challenges as Zuckerberg Admits Mistakes in Internal Memo

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has acknowledged that the company has made mistakes during its ongoing artificial intelligence (AI) transformation, according to an internal memo obtained by Reuters. In the memo, Zuckerberg...

Hanmi Semicon Shares Surge After $33 Million SpaceX Investment

South Korean semiconductor equipment maker Hanmi Semiconductor (KS:042700) saw its stock price soar on Friday after announcing a strategic investment in SpaceX, the aerospace company led by Elon Musk. The company revealed...