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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

BlackRock Expects Minimal Crypto ETF Demand Beyond Bitcoin, Ethereum — Insights from Bitcoin 2024

Jul 25, 2024 22:21 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology

Speaking at Bitcoin 2024, Robert Mitchnick of BlackRock revealed that client interest in crypto ETFs is mainly focused on Bitcoin and Ethereum. Client Interest Overwhelmingly in Bitcoin and Ethereum At the...

Digital Currency Revolution

Mt. Gox's $6 Billion Bitcoin Stash: 90,000 Coins Hold Market in Balance

Jul 25, 2024 21:16 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology

The retention of 90,000 Bitcoin by Mt. Gox, valued at over $6 billion, creates significant market speculation and potential volatility. As traders and investors assess the impact of the sell-off on the Bitcoin market,...

Digital Currency Revolution

Surge in Ethereum and Layer-2 Addresses by 127% in 2024, Reports Glassnode

Jul 25, 2024 20:25 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology

Glassnodes recent report highlights a 127% surge in daily active addresses for Ethereum and its layer-2 blockchains in the first half of 2024, driven by increased onchain activity. 127% Surge in Active Addresses With...

Digital Currency Revolution

Coinbase Sells Chinese User’s Bitcoin Over Inactivity, Despite Recent Login — Here’s Why

Jul 25, 2024 14:00 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology

Coinbase has come under fire for selling a Chinese users Bitcoin holdings, citing inactivity despite the users claim of recent logins. Dispute Arises Over Bitcoin Liquidation Policy Online debates have become more...

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Shiba Inu's Lucie Issues Game Warning: Fake Shiba Eternity Updates Circulating

Jul 25, 2024 13:20 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology

Shiba Inus marketing lead, Lucie, has warned the community about fraudulent Shiba Eternity game updates, advising users to confirm updates through SHIB administrators. Shibatopia Arena to Feature Blockchain-Supported...

Digital Currency Revolution

Ethereum ETF Sell-Off Signals Market Turbulence as Initial Euphoria Fades

Jul 25, 2024 09:10 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology

The launch of spot Ether ETFs saw a swift sell-off, signaling potential trouble ahead for the cryptocurrency market, according to 10x Research. Sell-Off Tendency Mirrors Previous Crypto ETF Launches As soon as the...

Digital Currency Revolution

Hashdex's S-1 Filing for Combined Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF Reflects Ambitious Crypto Market Strategy

Jul 25, 2024 01:06 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology

Hashdexs S-1 filing for a combined Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF signals a strategic push to broaden its presence in the cryptocurrency ETF market, seeking SEC approval. Significant Step in ETF Ambition The S-1 document...

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Economy

Gold Drops Below $4,000 as Strong US Dollar and Fed Rate Hike Expectations Pressure Bullion

Gold prices continued their downward trend during Asian trading on Thursday, falling to their lowest level in more than seven months as a stronger U.S. dollar and growing expectations of additional Federal Reserve interest...

South Korea’s KOSPI Jumps Over 5% as Samsung, SK Hynix Rally on Micron Earnings Boost

South Koreas benchmark KOSPI index soared more than 5% at Thursdays market open, prompting the Korea Exchange (KRX) to temporarily halt program trading after a sharp rally fueled by leading semiconductor stocks. The...

BOJ Hawk Signals Faster Interest Rate Hikes Amid Inflation Risks

Bank of Japan (BOJ) board member Naoki Tamura has called for the central bank to continue raising interest rates every few months, while remaining prepared to accelerate the pace of tightening if inflation risks continue...

Australian Household Spending Rebounds Strongly in May as Travel and Dining Drive Consumer Growth

Australias household spending recorded a solid recovery in May, fueled by a sharp rebound in travel activity after an unexpected decline in April caused by disruptions linked to global conflict. The latest figures indicate...

Asian Markets Rally as Micron and Qualcomm AI Outlook Lifts Global Tech Stocks

Asian equities climbed sharply on Thursday after upbeat earnings and optimistic forecasts from semiconductor leaders Micron Technology and Qualcomm renewed investor confidence in artificial intelligence (AI) stocks. The...

Politics

Young Brazilian Voters Shift Right Ahead of 2026 Election

As Brazil prepares for its October presidential election, a growing number of young voters are moving away from the left, signaling a major political shift that could influence the countrys future. Many who once supported...

Pelosi Discloses Major Intel and Uber Call Option Purchases Worth Up to $6 Million

Representative Nancy Pelosi has disclosed a new financial transaction report revealing that her spouse, Paul Pelosi, purchased substantial call options in Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC) and Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:...

Trump Requests $11 Billion More in Farm Aid as Rising Costs Pressure U.S. Farmers

U.S. President Donald Trump has asked Congress to approve more than $11 billion in additional farm aid to help American farmers cope with soaring fuel and fertilizer expenses linked to the recent Iran conflict. According...

Trump Orders DOJ Investigation Into Exxon, Chevron Over High Gas Prices

President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating ExxonMobil, Chevron, and other major oil companies over persistently high gasoline and natural gas prices. The move comes amid...

NATO Chief Tries to Ease Trump Alliance Dispute

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte sought to reduce tensions with U.S. President Donald Trump during a White House meeting on Wednesday, emphasizing that most NATO allies have continued to support the United States despite...

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

Samsung and SK Hynix Shares Jump After Micron Earnings Boost AI Chip Optimism

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix posted strong gains on Thursday after Micron Technology delivered record quarterly earnings and issued a stronger-than-expected revenue forecast, reinforcing confidence in the growing...

Micron Stock Surges on Strong AI Demand, Record Revenue, and Bullish Q4 Forecast

Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) delivered a stronger-than-expected fiscal third-quarter performance and issued an optimistic outlook for the fourth quarter, sending its shares up nearly 9% in after-hours trading. The...

Anthropic AI Model Uncovers Vulnerabilities in Classified U.S. Government Systems During Security Test

Anthropics advanced artificial intelligence model identified vulnerabilities in classified U.S. government computer systems during a recent security testing exercise, according to a report by the Associated Press citing a...

Samsung Electronics Stock Surges on Report of Massive $59 Billion Share Buyback Plan

Samsung Electronics shares rallied sharply on Wednesday after a report suggested the company could launch a substantial share buyback program worth nearly 90 trillion won ($59 billion) over the next three years. The...

SK Hynix Moves Closer to New York ADR Listing Amid AI Chip Boom

South Korean memory chip giant SK Hynix is reportedly preparing to take a major step toward a U.S. market debut by filing documents for an American Depositary Receipt (ADR) offering with South Koreas financial regulator....