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Digital Currency Revolution

XRP Rises Over 4% as Robinhood Relisting Speculation Spurs Major Crypto Market Buzz

Sep 15, 2024 11:45 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

XRP surged more than 4% today, beating the broader cryptocurrency market. Speculation over Robinhoods potential relisting of XRP has fueled excitement, although some users still lack access. XRP Jumps Over 4% in...

Digital Currency Revolution

Bitcoin ETFs Record $400 Million Inflows, Pushing BTC to $60K Amid Rising Institutional Interest

Sep 15, 2024 00:19 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Bitcoin ETFs experienced a resurgence this week with $400 million in net inflows, signaling renewed institutional interest. The price of Bitcoin hovering at $60,000 as favorable macroeconomic conditions drive investor...

Digital Currency Revolution

Shiba Inu Exec Pushes for Massive Token Burn as Shibarium Upgrade Boosts SHIB Value Potential

Sep 15, 2024 00:04 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Shiba Inu exec Lucie is pushing for an accelerated token burn strategy driven by Shibariums recent upgrade. The blockchains enhanced performance is expected to boost SHIBs value, with burn rates set to increase alongside...

Samsung's Ex-Staff Charged with Smuggling DRAM Secrets to Chinese Chipmaker

Sep 14, 2024 23:41 pm UTC| Technology Business

Two former senior Samsung employees have been arrested in South Korea on charges of illegally transferring DRAM technology to a Chinese semiconductor firm. Authorities allege the pair recruited Korean engineers and handed...

Digital Currency Revolution

'Rocky Rabbit’s' RabBitcoin Airdrop Approaches as Battle Mode Heats Up on Telegram

Sep 14, 2024 22:49 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

The RabBitcoin airdrop is on the horizon, and Rocky Rabbit players can now enjoy the new Battle mode. As they wager in various arenas, the Telegram games token drop on The Open Network is set for next week. Rocky Rabbit...

Digital Currency Revolution

Bitcoin Market Depth Hits Rock Bottom—Is a Bull Run About to Explode?

Sep 14, 2024 20:57 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Bitcoins market depth reached new lows this weekend, signaling a possible price bottom. Analysts are eyeing this as a signal that a strong bullish reversal may be on the horizon. Bitcoin Hits Market Depth...

Digital Currency Revolution

US SEC Zeroes in on More Crypto Coins in Binance Case – Market Reacts with Surprising Gains

Sep 14, 2024 20:18 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

The US SEC has expanded its lawsuit against Binance, classifying additional crypto tokens as securities. Despite mounting pressure, the market has seen a surprising boost, with token prices increasing in the past...

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Economy

AI Chip Stocks Face Valuation Pressure as Investors Shift Toward Big Tech and Software

The explosive rally in AI semiconductor stocks is showing signs of cooling as investors question lofty valuations and whether the massive spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure can continue at its current pace....

Malaysia Q2 Economy Grows 5.8%, Beating Forecasts on Strong Tech Exports and Domestic Demand

Malaysias economy expanded by 5.8% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, outperforming market expectations and highlighting the countrys resilience despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainties. According to advance...

Japan Core Inflation Seen Rising in June, Strengthening BOJ Rate Hike Outlook

Japans core consumer inflation likely accelerated in June as higher energy prices and revised medical service fees offset easing food inflation, reinforcing expectations that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) could continue raising...

Nikkei Plunges 5% as AI Stock Selloff Spreads Across Asia

Japans Nikkei 225 tumbled more than 5% on Friday, falling to its lowest level since June 11 as a global selloff in artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor stocks intensified. The decline mirrored heavy overnight...

Asian Stocks Slide as Nikkei Leads Losses on Tech Selloff and Rising U.S.-Iran Tensions

Asian stock markets ended mostly lower on Friday, led by a sharp decline in Japans Nikkei 225 as technology and semiconductor stocks extended a global selloff. Investor sentiment also remained under pressure amid...

Politics

Trump Criticizes ABC, NBC and CNN for Limiting Coverage of Election Speech

President Donald Trump criticized ABC, NBC and CNN after the three major U.S. news organizations declined to air his prime-time address on their main television platforms, intensifying his long-running dispute with the...

Iran Launches Fresh Attacks on U.S. Bases as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Escalate

Iran launched new attacks on U.S. military facilities in the Gulf on Friday after the United States carried out a sixth straight night of strikes on Iranian military targets, deepening a conflict that has unraveled last...

US Military Completes Sixth Night of Iran Strikes as Conflict Escalates

The U.S. military said it completed a new wave of strikes on Iran late Thursday, marking the sixth consecutive night of operations ordered by President Donald Trump as tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to...

Nicaragua Cuts Diplomatic Ties With Italy Over Red Brigades Extradition Dispute

Nicaragua has officially severed diplomatic relations with Italy after a renewed dispute over the extradition of former Red Brigades militant Alessio Casimirri, intensifying a decades-long conflict tied to one of Italys...

North Korea Calls South Korea ‘Puppet’ After U.S.-Led RIMPAC Naval Exercise

North Korea sharply criticized South Korea on Friday, labeling Seoul a puppet after its participation in the U.S.-led Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC), warning that Washington and Seoul would be responsible for any...

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

Mikron H1 2026 Sales Fall 5.9% as Automation Weakness Weighs on Profit

Swiss automation and machining systems manufacturer Mikron Group AG reported lower first-half 2026 results as weaker demand in its Automation and Machining businesses offset strong growth in its Tool division. Despite the...

KAIST, Stanford Develop Self-Dressing Robot for Cleanrooms and Emergency Gear

Researchers from South Koreas Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) and Stanford University have developed an innovative self-dressing robotic technology that allows people to put on clothing without...

SpaceX Aborts Starship Test Flight as Engine Issue Delays Launch

SpaceX (NASDAQ: SPCX) called off the 13th test flight of its Starship rocket just minutes before its scheduled liftoff from its Texas launch site on Thursday after an engine-related issue triggered an automatic abort. CEO...

Sam Altman Admits OpenAI Missteps, Promises Major AI Comeback Focused on User Freedom

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has publicly acknowledged that the company fell short of expectations over the past year, taking personal responsibility for its performance while outlining an ambitious vision for the future. In a...

Moonshot Launches Kimi K3, China's Largest Open-Source AI Model

Chinese artificial intelligence startup Moonshot has introduced Kimi K3, a new open-source AI model the company describes as the worlds largest of its kind, highlighting Chinas accelerating competition with leading U.S. AI...