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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...

Digital Currency Revolution

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...

Digital Currency Revolution

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

China Opens Door to Stronger U.S. Trade Ties Amid Rising Tensions

China has signaled a willingness to deepen economic and trade cooperation with the United States, as Commerce Minister Wang Wentao met with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on the sidelines of a World Trade...

U.S. Stocks Tumble as Iran Peace Deal Uncertainty Spooks Markets

Wall Street closed sharply lower on Thursday as conflicting signals over a potential U.S.-Iran peace agreement rattled investor confidence. President Donald Trumps ambiguous remarks about whether Washington was willing or...

Oil Prices Slip as Middle East Tensions Ease, Heading for Weekly Loss

Oil prices declined during Asian trading on Friday, putting both major benchmarks on course for a weekly loss of more than 4%, as signs of diplomatic progress between the United States and Iran reduced the geopolitical...

Dollar Strengthens as U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Send Mixed Signals

The U.S. dollar gained ground on Thursday, rising 0.3% to 99.90 on the US Dollar Index, as conflicting signals surrounding U.S.-Iran peace negotiations renewed demand for safe-haven assets. Investors looking for stability...

Gold Prices Drop Amid Iran Peace Talk Uncertainty and Stronger Dollar

Gold prices fell sharply on Thursday as mixed signals from President Donald Trump regarding Iran peace negotiations rattled investors, while a strengthening U.S. dollar added further downward pressure on the precious...

Politics

Israeli Airstrike Targets Building in Beirut's Southern Suburbs Amid Ongoing Hezbollah Conflict

Early Friday morning, Israeli forces launched an airstrike involving three missiles aimed at a building located in the southern suburbs of Beirut, according to security sources familiar with the situation. Details...

Ukraine-Russia War: Frontline Updates as Spring Offensive Looms

Tensions along the Ukraine-Russia front line are escalating as both sides report territorial shifts in eastern and northeastern Ukraine. Russias Defence Ministry claimed Thursday that its forces seized the village of...

Russia Accused of Helping Iran Target U.S. Forces, European Powers Tell G7

European nations have formally accused Russia of providing military intelligence and drone technology to Iran to help target American forces in the Middle East, raising the issue directly with U.S. Secretary of State Marco...

G7 Summit 2026: South Africa Excluded Amid U.S. Pressure, Kenya Invited Instead

France has officially denied that South Africa was dropped from the G7 leaders summit guest list due to pressure from Washington, stating that Kenya was chosen as Africas representative ahead of President Emmanuel Macrons...

Trump Pauses Iran Strikes as Peace Talks Stall Amid Military Buildup

President Donald Trump announced a 10-day pause on U.S. strikes targeting Iranian energy infrastructure, pushing the deadline to April 6, 2026. Trump attributed the extension to a direct request from Tehran, though peace...

Science

SpaceX Pivots Toward Moon City as Musk Reframes Long-Term Space Vision

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has revealed a significant shift in the companys near-term space exploration strategy, announcing that SpaceX is now prioritizing the development of a self-growing city on the Moon rather than focusing...

SpaceX Prioritizes Moon Mission Before Mars as Starship Development Accelerates

Elon Musks SpaceX is shifting its near-term space exploration strategy, choosing to prioritize a return to the Moon before pursuing missions to Mars, according to a recent Wall Street Journal report citing sources familiar...

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...

Technology

SMIC Allegedly Supplies Chipmaking Tools to Iran's Military, U.S. Officials Warn

Chinas top semiconductor manufacturer, SMIC (Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation), has reportedly been transferring chipmaking equipment to Irans military industrial complex, according to two senior Trump...

Reflection AI Eyes $25 Billion Valuation in Massive $2.5 Billion Funding Round

Nvidia-backed artificial intelligence startup Reflection AI is in advanced discussions to secure $2.5 billion in fresh funding, with negotiations pointing to a staggering pre-money valuation of $25 billion, according to a...

Nanya Technology Shares Surge 10% After $2.5 Billion Private Placement from Sandisk and Cisco

Shares of Taiwan-based memory chip manufacturer Nanya Technology soared to their daily limit of 10% on Thursday morning following the companys announcement of a major $2.5 billion private placement deal backed by prominent...

SK Hynix Eyes Up to $14 Billion U.S. IPO to Fund AI Chip Expansion

South Korean memory chip giant SK Hynix has submitted a confidential filing for a U.S. stock market listing in 2026, with sources indicating the move could raise as much as $14 billion. The company intends to offer...

Meta Ties Executive Pay to Aggressive Stock Price Targets in Major Retention Push

Meta Platforms made a significant move this week by granting restricted stock units and stock options to several of its most senior leaders, including Chief Financial Officer Susan Li and Chief Technology Officer Andrew...