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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 Signals 4th NFT Collection Launch, Warns of China’s Crypto Dominance, Recalls ‘Mugshot’ Success

Jul 17, 2024 11:05 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology Politics

Donald Trump has hinted at a fourth NFT collection, stressing the importance of U.S. leadership in the crypto market to counter Chinas progress. Trumps Hint at a New NFT Collection The former president of the United...

Digital Currency Revolution

Binance Hosts Shiba Inu, Dogecoin Event; Delists ICP and Maverick Spot Pairs

Jul 17, 2024 10:38 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology

Binance is organizing a Shiba Inu and Dogecoin event featuring substantial rewards for crypto traders; the exchange will also delist several spot trading pairs, including Internet Computer and Maverick Protocol. Impact...

Digital Currency Revolution

$250K Bitcoin Grant Program for Developers Announced by Arthur Hayes’ Maelstrom

Jul 17, 2024 10:03 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology

Maelstrom, co-founded by Arthur Hayes, has introduced a $250K Bitcoin grant program to enhance Bitcoins technological development and ecosystem. Boosting Bitcoins Technological Advancements Coingape reports that...

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Whales Ready to Buy More Bitcoin as Mt. Gox FUD Overblown, Analyst Claims

Jul 17, 2024 08:41 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology

Ki Young Ju, CEO of CryptoQuant, asserts that the impact of Mt. Gox repayments on Bitcoin is overstated, with whales poised to purchase more. CryptoQuant CEO Dispels Mt. Gox FUD According to Ki Young Ju, CEO of...

Digital Currency Revolution

Trump’s Treasury Secretary Pick: JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon Draws Ire from Crypto Community

Jul 17, 2024 08:06 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology Politics

Donald Trumps potential appointment of JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon as Treasury Secretary has drawn significant backlash from the cryptocurrency community. Trumps Treasury Secretary Choice and Its Impact on Crypto U.S....

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First Spot Ether ETFs to Open Gateway for Solana and Other Crypto ETFs, Analysts Predict

Jul 16, 2024 18:56 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology

The debut of spot Ether ETFs is anticipated to unlock opportunities for Solana ETFs and various crypto products, according to industry analysts. Eric Balchunas of Bloomberg sees this as a pivotal moment for digital asset...

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Crypto Venture Firm a16z Co-Founders Back Trump with J.D. Vance as VP Pick: Report

Jul 16, 2024 18:29 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology

a16z co-founders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz are reportedly endorsing Donald Trump and his VP pick, JD Vance, boosting their political influence. a16z Joins Growing Support for Trump Tuesday, The Information...

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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...