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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's Bitcoin ETF Sees Record $523M Inflow in Largest Single Day Surge Since March

Jul 23, 2024 07:16 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology

BlackRocks spot Bitcoin ETF experienced a $523 million inflow on Monday, the largest since March, with the addition of 7,759 Bitcoin to the fund. Massive Inflow Signals Renewed Investor Confidence Over $523 million...

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Breaking: US SEC Approves Spot Ethereum ETFs to Start Trading on July 23

Jul 22, 2024 21:35 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology

The US SEC has approved the first spot Ethereum ETFs to begin trading on July 23, allowing investors to directly trade Ether on major exchanges. SEC Approval Finalized on July 22 The ultimate green light has been...

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India's Crypto Sector Shaken by $235M WazirX Hack, Industry Faces Uncertain Future

Jul 22, 2024 21:17 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology

The $235 million hack on Indias WazirX exchange has raised significant concerns about the security and future of the countrys cryptocurrency industry. There are now major concerns regarding the security of exchanges and...

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Asia's First Inverse Bitcoin ETF to Debut in Hong Kong by CSOP

Jul 22, 2024 20:15 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology

CSOP Asset Management is set to launch Asias first inverse Bitcoin ETF in Hong Kong, allowing investors to profit from Bitcoin price declines. Investors in Asia Can Now Benefit From Bitcoin Price Decreases Through the...

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Whale Activity in Shiba Inu (SHIB) Explodes with 8,530% Netflow Surge

Jul 22, 2024 20:01 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology

Shiba Inu (SHIB) netflows surged by 8,530% this past week, indicating heightened whale activity and market anxiety. Unprecedented 8,530% Surge in SHIB Netflows Reported An indicator of the movement of crypto whales,...

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JD Vance Starts Solo Campaign as Bitcoin Conference Enthusiasm Soars

Jul 22, 2024 19:44 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Politics

Senator JD Vance launches his solo campaign today as enthusiasm for Bitcoin reaches new heights at the Bitcoin Conference. Cryptocurrency Enthusiasm Boosts Campaign Ever since he was selected to be Donald Trumps...

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Shocking Report Reveals Australia’s Crypto Scam Education Crisis

Jul 22, 2024 06:36 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology

Recent research from the University of Queensland indicates a critical need for improved public education on crypto scams in Australia. The study suggests that educational efforts should shift from targeting individuals to...

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Economy

Dollar Holds Near Two-Month High as Yen Approaches 160

The U.S. dollar remained near a two-month high on Friday, supported by rising Treasury yields and expectations of additional Federal Reserve rate hikes, while the Japanese yen hovered near the closely watched...

Gold Holds Near $4,275 as Rising Treasury Yields Fuel Fed Rate Hike Bets

Gold prices were largely unchanged on Friday but remained headed for a weekly loss of more than 3% as rising U.S. Treasury yields and elevated energy prices strengthened expectations that the Federal Reserve could raise...

Japanese Bank Stocks Surge as Bond Yields Fuel Rate Hike Bets

Japanese bank stocks rallied on Friday as surging government bond yields and expectations for further Bank of Japan interest rate hikes strengthened the outlook for lenders profit margins. Shares of Mizuho Financial Group,...

Asian Stocks Fall as Surging Bond Yields Rattle Markets

Asian stocks mostly declined on Friday as a global bond market selloff drove long-term U.S. Treasury yields to multi-year highs, pressuring risk appetite across regional markets. Investors were also assessing the outcome...

Fed Unveils Stablecoin Rules Under GENIUS Act

The Federal Reserve has proposed a broad regulatory framework for payment stablecoin issuers, moving forward with implementation of the GENIUS Act and efforts to bring dollar-backed digital assets further into the...

Politics

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan Plan Urgent Defence Talks Over Houthi Attacks

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan are preparing an urgent high-level defence meeting to discuss support for the kingdom as Houthi missile and drone attacks intensify across Saudi territory. The talks will be held under the...

Ukrainian Drone Attacks Hit Russian Regions, Injuring at Least 12

A series of Ukrainian drone attacks struck several Russian regions on Friday morning, leaving at least one person dead and more than a dozen injured while damaging industrial sites, homes and vehicles, according to Russian...

Najib Razak Seeks Stay of 15-Year 1MDB Prison Sentence

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has asked a court to suspend a 15-year prison sentence linked to the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) corruption scandal, his lawyer said Friday, following a royal pardon in a...

What ‘Taiwan Independence’ Means as Xi Presses Trump on US Policy

Chinese President Xi Jinpings call for President Donald Trump to oppose Taiwan independence has renewed attention on the complicated political and historical status of Taiwan and the differing positions held by Beijing,...

Xi Calls for Deeper U.S.-China AI Cooperation in Trump Talks

Chinese President Xi Jinping called for stronger cooperation with the United States on artificial intelligence during his state visit to Washington, highlighting AI safety and human oversight as potential areas for closer...

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

SpaceXAI to Double Nvidia Chips at Colossus 2 by Year-End

Elon Musk said SpaceXAI plans to nearly double the number of advanced Nvidia AI chips operating at its Colossus 2 data center by the end of 2026, significantly expanding the computing power behind its artificial...

SoftBank Shares Fall as Oracle Flags Stargate Data Center Delay Risk

SoftBank Group shares dropped on Friday after Oracle moved to protect itself against possible delays at a major New Mexico data center, adding to investor concerns over the financing and execution risks surrounding the...

Jeff Bezos Invests $32 Billion in Blue Origin as Space Firm Targets Major Growth

Jeff Bezos has invested about $32 billion in Blue Origin since founding the space company in 2000, underscoring the Amazon founders long-term commitment to competing in the rapidly expanding commercial space industry....

OpenAI to Preview GPT-6 Cyber AI Model for Cybersecurity

OpenAI is preparing to preview GPT-6 Cyber, a new artificial intelligence model focused on cybersecurity, within days as the company expands its push into AI-powered security tools, according to a Fortune report cited by...

Former OpenAI Data Center Chief Chris Malone Joins Nvidia

Chris Malone, the former head of data centers at OpenAI, has joined Nvidia as vice president of its DSX Platform, strengthening the chipmakers leadership team as demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure continues...