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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

Arthur Hayes Drives Solana Meme Coin Rally, FlowerAI’s Market Cap Jumps $8M After Social Media Post

Nov 23, 2024 11:43 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

FlowerAI surged over 35% after Arthur Hayes post, bringing its market cap to $30 million. The promotion highlights the continued dominance of Solanas meme coin ecosystem, which is outperforming Ethereum in decentralized...

Digital Currency Revolution

XRP Soars as Trump’s Pro-Crypto Treasury Pick Gains Ripple CEO’s Approval

Nov 23, 2024 09:56 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business Politics

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse celebrated President-elect Donald Trumps nomination of Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary, dubbing him a perfect pick. The pro-crypto stance ignited a surge in XRP prices, which soared over...

Digital Currency Revolution

Cardano Hits $1.06 Milestone as Experts Eye $6 and Beyond in Bullish Breakout

Nov 23, 2024 08:52 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Cardano surged past $1.06 for the first time since 2022, driven by whale accumulation and tripling market cap. Analysts are optimistic, pointing to potential price targets of $6 and beyond. Whales Drive ADAs Surge to...

Digital Currency Revolution

Dogecoin is a joke − so what’s behind its rally?

Nov 23, 2024 04:18 am UTC| Insights & Views Digital Currency

Rockets arent the only thing Elon Musk is sending into the stratosphere. After a three-year plummet, Dogecoin is blasting off again, jumping 250% since the election of Donald Trump part of a broader wave of optimism in...

Digital Currency Revolution

Crypto Rules Shakeup: Trump-Tied SEC Candidate Hints at Clearer Path After Gensler’s Sudden Exit

Nov 22, 2024 23:09 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business Politics

Republican SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda is positioning himself as a crypto advocate amid discussions of regulatory clarity. Speculation is mounting that President-elect Donald Trump may nominate Uyeda to replace Gary...

Digital Currency Revolution

$18 XRP Prediction Gains Traction as Wave 3 Builds Toward $5 Surge Before 2024

Nov 22, 2024 22:41 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

XRP is poised for a major surge, with analysts forecasting a jump to $18 by mid-2025. Elliot Wave projections show a $5 rally before year-end, fueled by bullish market sentiment and strong momentum. XRP Rally to $18:...

Digital Currency Revolution

Shiba Inu in Trouble? 33 Trillion SHIB Could Fall If $0.000022 Support Breaks

Nov 22, 2024 20:04 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Shiba Inu is on the brink of a decisive move as it consolidates within a triangle pattern. The critical $0.000022 support, tied to 33 trillion SHIB, is weakening. Resistance at $0.000025 and shifting market sentiment add...

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Economy

Oil Prices Steady in Asia but Headed for Weekly Loss on Supply Glut Concerns

Oil prices were mostly steady during Asian trading on Friday, but both major benchmarks were still on track to record a second consecutive weekly decline as persistent concerns over a global supply glut continued to...

New Zealand Business Confidence Hits 30-Year High as Economic Outlook Improves

New Zealands business confidence surged sharply in December, reaching its highest level in three decades, according to the latest ANZ Bank Business Outlook survey released on Friday. The data highlights growing optimism...

BOJ Poised for Historic Rate Hike as Japan Signals Shift Toward Monetary Normalization

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is widely expected to raise interest rates to a three-decade high, marking another milestone in its gradual exit from ultra-loose monetary policy. At the conclusion of its two-day meeting on Friday,...

Austan Goolsbee Signals Potential for More Fed Rate Cuts as Inflation Shows Improvement

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee said Thursday that recent inflation data has been encouraging, raising the possibility of additional interest rate cuts next year if current trends continue....

Japan Inflation Holds Firm in November as BOJ Nears Key Rate Hike Decision

Japans consumer price inflation remained largely steady in November, reinforcing expectations that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) will proceed with a long-anticipated interest rate hike as it seeks to control persistent price...

Politics

Trump Administration Reviews Nvidia H200 Chip Sales to China, Marking Major Shift in U.S. AI Export Policy

The U.S. government under President Donald Trump has launched a formal review that could pave the way for the first-ever shipments of Nvidias H200 artificial intelligence chips to China, according to multiple sources...

Trump Signs Order to Ease Federal Marijuana Rules, Signaling Major Policy Shift

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing federal agencies to loosen regulations on marijuana, a move that could mark one of the most significant changes in U.S. cannabis policy in decades. The...

Fernando Haddad Confirms He Will Not Run for Office in 2025, Signals Possible Exit as Brazil’s Finance Minister

Brazilian Finance Minister Fernando Haddad confirmed on Thursday that he will not run for public office next year, putting an end to months of speculation surrounding his political future. Speaking at a press conference,...

Trump Administration Proposes Sweeping Limits on Gender-Affirming Care for Children

U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has moved to significantly restrict childrens access to gender-affirming care, marking one of the most far-reaching actions yet by the Trump administration...

Trump Expands U.S. Travel Ban to Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Sparking Economic Fears in the Caribbean

Washingtons decision to expand U.S. travel restrictions to include Antigua and Barbuda and Dominica is raising serious concerns across the Caribbean, where access to the United States plays a vital role in tourism,...

Science

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...

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...

Technology

TikTok U.S. Deal Advances as ByteDance Signs Binding Joint Venture Agreement

TikTok has taken a major step toward securing its future in the United States after its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, announced it has signed binding agreements with three major investors to form a new joint venture...

Oracle Stock Surges After Hours on TikTok Deal Optimism and OpenAI Fundraising Buzz

Oracle Corporation (NYSE: ORCL) shares surged sharply in extended trading on Thursday, reflecting renewed investor optimism fueled by reports of a potential U.S. TikTok transaction and fresh fundraising discussions...

Apple Opens iPhone to Alternative App Stores in Japan Under New Competition Law

Apple has announced a major shift in its App Store policies in Japan, opening iPhones and other Apple devices to alternative app stores in order to comply with new competition laws aimed at reshaping the countrys...

Micron Technology Forecasts Surge in Revenue and Earnings on AI-Driven Memory Demand

Micron Technology delivered record first-quarter results and issued a bullish forecast for the current quarter, driven by rising memory prices and strong demand linked to artificial intelligence workloads. The upbeat...

Oracle Stock Slides After Blue Owl Exit Report, Company Says Michigan Data Center Talks Remain on Track

Oracle shares fell more than 4% on Wednesday after a Financial Times report claimed that Blue Owl Capital, Oracles largest U.S. data center partner, decided not to support a planned $10 billion data center project in...