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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

Trump Raises $25M at Bitcoin Conference 2024, Highlighting Crypto Community Support

Jul 31, 2024 01:18 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology

At the 2024 Bitcoin Conference, Donald Trump successfully raised $25 million, signaling robust backing from the cryptocurrency community for his upcoming re-election campaign. Trump Gains Major Financial Boost from...

Digital Currency Revolution

Solana Poised to Become Franklin Templeton’s Next Big Crypto ETF Bet

Jul 31, 2024 01:04 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology

Solana is emerging as Franklin Templetons next big crypto ETF bet, highlighting its significant potential amid regulatory changes. Franklin Templeton Promotes Transparency in Crypto Investments Franklin Templeton is...

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Bitcoin Hodl Strong Among Mt. Gox Creditors with 41.5% Now Distributed

Jul 30, 2024 21:19 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology

Mt. Gox creditors have received 41.5% of their Bitcoin, choosing to hodl rather than sell, which has kept market impacts minimal. Major Bitcoin Distribution to Creditors After ten years of waiting, many creditors are...

Digital Currency Revolution

Is Solana Set to Surpass Ethereum? Investors Shift Focus Amid ETF Struggles

Jul 30, 2024 20:59 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology

The cryptocurrency market sees a shift as Solana attracts investors attention while Ethereum ETFs struggle. Analyst Michal van de Poppe discusses the growing interest in SOL over ETH. With two big projects going...

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SEC Reconsiders, Drops Securities Claim on SOL, ADA, MATIC in Binance Lawsuit

Jul 30, 2024 20:04 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology

The SEC has decided not to request a court ruling on the status of SOL, ADA, MATIC, and other tokens as securities in its case against Binance, marking a significant shift in its regulatory approach. SEC Revises...

Digital Currency Revolution

‘Golden Boys’ Behind Compound ‘Governance Attack’ Retract Proposal Amid Community Backlash

Jul 30, 2024 19:37 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology

The Golden Boys behind Compounds governance attack have rescinded their proposal after significant community pushback, introducing a revised plan to address concerns. Golden Boys Withdraw Proposal An alternate...

Digital Currency Revolution

Shiba Inu's 7,334% Burn Rate Increase Precedes 'Shiba Eternity' Web3 Update Announcement

Jul 30, 2024 19:21 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology

Shiba Inus burn rate surged by 7,334%, fueled by the burn of millions of SHIB coins, as excitement mounts for the imminent Web3 update of Shiba Eternity. SHIB Burn Rate Surges Overnight The news of a rise in one of...

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Economy

India Budget 2026: Modi Government Eyes Reforms Amid Global Uncertainty and Fiscal Pressures

Indias central government is set to present its annual budget on Sunday, a closely watched event as Prime Minister Narendra Modis administration seeks to accelerate domestic reforms while navigating rising global...

China Home Prices Rise in January as Government Signals Stronger Support for Property Market

Average prices of new homes across 100 major Chinese cities recorded an increase in January, while price declines in the secondary housing market continued to narrow, according to a private survey. The data suggests early...

South Korea Exports Surge in January on AI Chip Demand, Marking Fastest Growth in 4.5 Years

South Koreas exports recorded a strong start to the year, rising for an eighth consecutive month in January and posting their fastest growth in four and a half years, driven largely by booming global demand for AI servers...

Russia Stocks End Flat as MOEX Closes Unchanged Amid Mixed Global Signals

Russian stocks finished Saturdays trading session slightly lower overall, with the benchmark MOEX Russia Index closing unchanged at 0.00% in Moscow. Market sentiment remained cautious as investors weighed mixed...

China Factory Activity Slips in January as Weak Demand Weighs on Growth Outlook

Chinas factory activity contracted at the start of the year, highlighting persistent pressure from weak domestic demand despite continued policy support from Beijing. An official survey released on Saturday showed that...

Politics

Trump Says Fed Pick Kevin Warsh Could Win Democratic Support in Senate Confirmation

U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed confidence that his nominee to lead the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, could secure votes from Senate Democrats during what is expected to be a closely watched and potentially...

Christian Menefee Wins Texas Special Election, Narrowing GOP House Majority

Democrat Christian Menefee has won a Texas special election for the U.S. House of Representatives, according to the Associated Press, a result that further tightens Republicans slim majority in the chamber. Menefees...

Trump’s Iraq Envoy Mark Savaya Ousted Amid U.S.-Iraq Tensions Over Iran Influence

Mark Savaya, who was named by U.S. President Donald Trump as special envoy for Iraq in October, is no longer serving in that role, according to multiple sources familiar with the decision. The reported removal comes at a...

Keir Starmer Urges Prince Andrew to Testify in U.S. Epstein Investigation

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called for former Prince Andrew to testify before a U.S. congressional committee following new revelations about his long-standing links to disgraced financier and convicted sex...

U.S. Government Enters Brief Shutdown as Congress Delays Funding Deal

The U.S. government entered a partial shutdown early Saturday after Congress failed to finalize a funding agreement before a midnight deadline, temporarily halting a range of federal operations. The shutdown officially...

Science

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...

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...

Technology

Elon Musk’s Empire: SpaceX, Tesla, and xAI Merger Talks Spark Investor Debate

Speculation around a potential Musk Inc has resurfaced as Elon Musks companiesSpaceX, Tesla, and xAIexplore closer ties amid rapid advances in artificial intelligence and automation. With SpaceX expected to go public later...

SpaceX Reports $8 Billion Profit as IPO Plans and Starlink Growth Fuel Valuation Buzz

SpaceX delivered a strong financial performance last year, generating an estimated $8 billion in profit on revenues between $15 billion and $16 billion, according to people familiar with the companys results. The figures,...

SpaceX Updates Starlink Privacy Policy to Allow AI Training as xAI Merger Talks and IPO Loom

SpaceX has revised its Starlink privacy policy to allow customer data to be used for artificial intelligence training, a move that could significantly support Elon Musks broader AI ambitions. The policy change comes as...

Nvidia’s $100 Billion OpenAI Investment Faces Internal Doubts, Report Says

Nvidias ambitious plan to invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI, aimed at supporting the training and operation of next-generation artificial intelligence models, has reportedly hit a roadblock. According to a report...

Federal Judge Signals Possible Dismissal of xAI Lawsuit Against OpenAI

A U.S. federal judge has signaled she may dismiss a high-profile lawsuit filed by Elon Musks artificial intelligence startup, xAI, against rival OpenAI, dealing a potential setback to Musk in an escalating legal battle...