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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

Tether Ventures into Middle Eastern Oil Market with $45M Crude Shipment, Signaling Fintech Power Shift

Nov 08, 2024 18:37 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Tether, issuer of the USDT stablecoin, has financed its first major crude oil transaction in the Middle East, moving 670,000 barrels valued at $45 million. This marks a significant entry into commodities for Tether...

Digital Currency Revolution

Shiba Inu Eyes 300% Rally as Whale Activity Ignites Massive Surge

Nov 08, 2024 18:21 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Shiba Inu is poised for a potential 300% rally, as highlighted by crypto analyst Javon Marks. Whale activity is soaring, with trillions of SHIB tokens exchanged, indicating strong investor interest and a bullish outlook...

Digital Currency Revolution

Crypto-Backed Candidates Win Big in Key California, Nevada Races as Pro-Digital Asset Momentum Builds

Nov 08, 2024 18:01 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business Politics

Candidates backed by cryptocurrency PACs scored pivotal victories in California and Nevadas House races, with Republican Young Kim and Democrats Susie Lee and Steven Horsford securing seats. Industry insiders expect the...

Digital Currency Revolution

Bitcoin May Offset US Deficit as Treasury Reserve—Tom Lee Eyes $150K Price

Nov 08, 2024 14:50 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business Politics

Fundstrats Tom Lee foresees Bitcoin hitting $150,000, suggesting it could serve as a treasury reserve asset to alleviate the US national deficit. He attributes this potential rise to favorable post-election market...

Digital Currency Revolution

Shiba Inu’s Shibarium on Verge of 480M Transactions as Bullish Momentum Builds

Nov 08, 2024 14:28 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Shiba Inus layer 2 solution, Shibarium, is about to hit a major 480 million transaction milestone, fueled by rising adoption and SHIBs recent price surge. This pivotal moment underscores Shibariums expanding role as a...

Digital Currency Revolution

$145M Bitcoin Surge as New Wallets Signal Bold Moves—Is an $88K Breakout Next?

Nov 08, 2024 14:08 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

A surge of $145 million in Bitcoin transfers to new wallets hints at bullish momentum as the crypto hits new highs. With institutional interest peaking, analysts anticipate a potential breakout towards $88,000 amid the...

Digital Currency Revolution

Ether Targets $3,200 Surge as Trump’s Victory Spurs $132M ETF Inflows, Igniting Market Confidence

Nov 08, 2024 13:21 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business Politics

Following Donald Trumps re-election, Ether is on track to hit $3,200 as strong ETF inflows signal rising investor confidence. With $132 million in post-election inflows, analysts are eyeing a bullish trend for Ethereum,...

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Economy

Dollar Struggles to Rally Despite Strong US Data as Fed Hike Expectations Remain Limited

The U.S. dollar has continued to underperform even as economic data points to improving fundamentals, and BofA Securities believes the markets hesitation is tied to expectations surrounding future Federal Reserve rate...

Malaysia Unveils Energy Security Plan Amid Iran Conflict and Rising Oil Costs

Malaysia is preparing to introduce a comprehensive strategy to protect its oil supply as tensions surrounding the Iran conflict continue to disrupt global energy markets. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is expected to...

Russian LNG Shadow Fleet Expands Amid Arctic LNG 2 Sanctions

Russia is intensifying efforts to bypass Western energy sanctions after a liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker operating under a newly adopted Russian flag was spotted loading fuel linked to the sanctioned Arctic LNG 2...

S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Record Highs as AI Stocks Rally and Strong Jobs Data Boost Confidence

The SP 500 and Nasdaq closed at fresh record highs on Friday as investors poured into AI-related stocks and welcomed stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs data, reinforcing confidence in the resilience of the American economy....

Dollar Slips as Strong U.S. Jobs Data Reduces Fed Rate Cut Expectations

The U.S. dollar weakened on Friday after stronger-than-expected April jobs data reduced speculation about potential Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. Investor sentiment also improved after President Donald Trump stated...

Politics

Qatar LNG Tanker Crosses Strait of Hormuz Amid Iran War Tensions

A QatarEnergy-operated liquefied natural gas tanker successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday for the first time since the Iran war began on February 28, signaling a possible easing of tensions in one of the...

Germany Rejects Putin’s Proposal for Schroeder to Mediate Ukraine Peace Talks

Germany has dismissed Russian President Vladimir Putins suggestion that former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder could act as a mediator between Russia and the European Union in possible Ukraine peace negotiations....

Russia Accuses Ukraine of Ceasefire Violations Amid Drone and Artillery Attacks

Russias Defence Ministry claimed on Sunday that Ukraine breached a temporary ceasefire by carrying out drone and artillery attacks against Russian forces, according to reports from Interfax news agency. Moscow stated that...

Israeli Strikes in Gaza Kill Three as Ceasefire Tensions Continue

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed at least three Palestinians on Sunday, including two members of the Hamas-run police force, according to local health officials. The latest violence has raised fresh concerns about the...

Israel’s Secret Iraq Base Allegedly Supported Iran Air Campaign, WSJ Reports

Israel reportedly established a covert military outpost deep in the Iraqi desert to support its recent air campaign against Iran, according to a Wall Street Journal report citing sources familiar with the operation,...

Science

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...

NASA Artemis II: First Crewed Moon Mission Since Apollo Takes Four Astronauts on 10-Day Lunar Journey

NASAs Artemis II mission launched Wednesday, marking humanitys return to crewed lunar exploration for the first time since the Apollo era. Carrying four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft, this historic 10-day mission...

NASA's Artemis II Mission: First Crewed Lunar Journey Since Apollo

NASA's Artemis II Crew Arrives in Florida for Historic Moon Mission

The four astronauts chosen for NASAs Artemis II mission have touched down at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, marking the beginning of final launch preparations for the first crewed lunar journey in over 50 years. NASA...

Technology

AI-Driven Inflation Raises U.S. Consumer Prices, Goldman Sachs Says

Artificial intelligence is starting to increase U.S. consumer prices through rising costs in electronics, software, and electricity, according to a new Goldman Sachs report. The investment bank said AI-related inflation...

Judge Delays SEC Settlement With Elon Musk Over Twitter Stock Disclosure Case

A federal judge has declined to immediately approve a proposed $1.5 million settlement between Elon Musk and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) tied to Musks 2022 Twitter stock purchase disclosures. The...

Broadcom Eyes $35 Billion AI Chip Financing Deal With Apollo and Blackstone

Broadcom Inc. is reportedly in discussions with Apollo Global Management and Blackstone Inc. to secure around $35 billion in financing for its expanding artificial intelligence chip business, according to a Bloomberg...

Dell Stock Hits Record High After Trump Endorsement, AI Server Demand Fuels Rally

Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE: DELL) surged to an all-time high on Friday after receiving a public endorsement from President Donald Trump during a White House event. The president encouraged Americans to go out and buy...

TikTok Nears $400 Million Settlement With Trump Administration Over Child Privacy Lawsuit

TikTok and the Trump administration are reportedly close to reaching a $400 million settlement tied to allegations that the popular video-sharing platform violated U.S. child privacy laws. According to ABC News, the...