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Digital Currency Revolution

South Korea Eyes Ban on Credit Card Purchases of Cryptocurrency to Combat Illegal Outflows

Jan 04, 2024 09:19 am UTC| Business Digital Currency

South Koreas top financial regulator, the Financial Services Commission (FSC), has proposed to amend the countrys credit finance laws. The aim is to prohibit local citizens from using credit cards to purchase...

Russia Deletes Google, Meta, Tiktok Debts From Its Database, Elon Musk’s X Remains

Jan 04, 2024 09:15 am UTC| Business Technology

The Russian courts previously fined Google, Meta, TikTok, Telegram, and YouTube and later passed a new law, putting a limit to war coverage. The new decree effectively blocked BBC News broadcasting corporation and Facebook...

3M to Unveil Groundbreaking Self-Charging Communications Headset at CES 2024

Jan 04, 2024 08:38 am UTC| Business Technology

At CES 2024, from January 10 to 12, 3M will introduce a pioneering self-charging protective communications headset that revolutionizes the industry. This groundbreaking headset utilizes 3Ms Powerfoyle, a patented solar...

Starbucks Starts Accepting Reusable, Personal Cups for Orders

Jan 04, 2024 08:31 am UTC| Business

Starbucks revealed it will start allowing customers to use personal cups for their orders. This move comes as the coffee chain seeks more ways for its staff to fill customers reusable cups. CNN Business reported that...

Digital Currency Revolution

Etherscan Acquires Solscan Solana Block Explorer to Innovate and Expand Blockchain, Web3 Services

Jan 04, 2024 08:28 am UTC| Business Digital Currency Investing

Etherscan is a known block explorer and analytics platform for Ethereum, and it announced its acquisition of Solscan, a user-friendly and real-time update scanning tool for the Solana ecosystem. This deal also marks the...

Intel Announces Spinout of Articul8 AI for Enhanced AI Capabilities

Jan 04, 2024 08:15 am UTC| Business Technology

Intel has recently revealed its plans to spin out a new platform company called Articul8 AI. This groundbreaking entity is backed by Boca Raton, Florida-based asset manager and investor DigitalBridge. Developed from a...

Hershey's and Snoopy Collaborate for Valentine's Day Treats

Jan 04, 2024 08:03 am UTC| Business

In an exciting partnership for the first time, the Hersheys brand and Snoopy are teaming up to celebrate Valentines Day. Chocolate lovers can indulge and spread joy with the all-new Hersheys Kisses Milk Chocolates with...

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Economy

Houthi Naval Blockade on Saudi Arabia Escalates Iran Conflict, Threatens Global Oil Supply

Yemens Iran-backed Houthi movement announced a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia on Monday, significantly escalating tensions in the Middle East and raising fresh concerns over global energy supplies, oil prices, and...

ASEAN Ministers Warn Middle East Conflict Threatens Regional Stability and Energy Security

The escalating Middle East conflict dominated discussions at the ASEAN foreign ministers meeting in Manila on Tuesday, as leaders warned that renewed fighting could threaten global energy supplies, fuel inflation, and...

Trump Set to Unveil New Tariffs on Dozens of Countries as Global 10% Duty Nears Expiration

U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to introduce a fresh round of tariffs on dozens of countries as early as this week, according to a report by the Financial Times. The move comes as the administrations temporary 10%...

US-Iran Conflict Escalates as Gulf Attacks Threaten Global Oil Supply

The conflict between the United States and Iran intensified overnight as U.S. forces launched fresh airstrikes across southern Iran following President Donald Trumps vow to retaliate for the deaths of American soldiers....

US Stock Futures Rise as AI Optimism Lifts Tech, 3M Jumps on Strong Earnings

U.S. stock futures moved higher on Tuesday, led by semiconductor and technology stocks, as investors looked ahead to a busy week of corporate earnings that could determine whether the artificial intelligence-driven rally...

Politics

US, China to Hold AI Talks Ahead of Xi’s September Visit

The United States and China are preparing to hold high-level artificial intelligence (AI) talks in September, marking the first official AI dialogue between the two countries under President Donald Trumps administration....

Israeli Airstrike Kills Family of Six in Gaza as Ceasefire Death Toll Mounts

An Israeli airstrike in Gaza City on Tuesday killed a family of six after their home was struck and engulfed in flames, according to Palestinian health officials, highlighting the continued violence despite an October...

Trump-Aligned MAGA Inc Builds $400 Million War Chest Ahead of Midterm Elections

MAGA Inc, the super political action committee aligned with U.S. President Donald Trump, has accumulated more than $400 million as Republicans prepare for the November U.S. midterm elections, according to a new filing with...

Japan PM Sanae Takaichi Unveils Growth Plan as BOJ Independence Concerns Lift Bond Yields

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi unveiled her first economic policy blueprint on Tuesday, pledging to increase investment in strategic growth sectors while reaffirming cooperation with the Bank of Japan (BOJ)....

Civil Rights Groups Sue Trump Administration Over Childcare Funding Freeze and Influencer's Role

Civil rights organizations have filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trumps administration, challenging its attempt to restrict billions of dollars in federal childcare and family assistance funding while seeking...

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

Morgan Stanley Downgrades Adobe, Workday as AI Transition Raises Growth Concerns

Morgan Stanley adopted a mixed outlook on the software sector on Tuesday, turning bearish on Adobe (NASDAQ: ADBE) and Workday (NASDAQ: WDAY) while maintaining an overall positive view of the industry. The investment bank...

Judge Approves Anthropic’s $1.5 Billion AI Copyright Settlement With Authors

A federal judge in San Francisco has granted final approval to Anthropics landmark $1.5 billion copyright settlement, bringing a major chapter in the legal battle over AI training data and copyrighted books closer to an...

Nvidia Reveals 9.3% Stake in AI Cloud Firm Nebius Following $2 Billion Investment

Nvidia has disclosed that it holds a 9.3% stake in AI cloud infrastructure company Nebius, further strengthening its presence in the rapidly expanding artificial intelligence ecosystem. The disclosure follows Nvidias...

SpaceX Q2 Earnings on Aug. 4 Set Stage for Historic Insider Share Unlock

SpaceX (NASDAQ: SPCX) will report its second-quarter 2026 financial results after the market closes on August 4, marking its first earnings release since its record-breaking initial public offering. The company will also...

Samsung Cuts U.S. Consumer Electronics Jobs as Headquarters Moves to Texas

Samsung Electronics has reduced its workforce in the United States as it relocates the headquarters of its consumer electronics business from New Jersey to Texas, affecting hundreds of employees while maintaining that the...