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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

Shiba Inu’s Shytoshi Kusama Unveils S.H.I.B. Plan, Courting Musk and Trump for a Crypto-Powered US

Nov 05, 2024 13:26 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business Politics

Shytoshi Kusama, Shiba Inus lead, has introduced the S.H.I.B. initiativea high-stakes proposal to transform the U.S. into a global blockchain leader. With Musk and Trump in the spotlight, this $2.35 billion plan could...

Digital Currency Revolution

Binance Boosts POPCAT & MEW Futures—Bullish Momentum for Solana Meme Coins?

Nov 05, 2024 13:04 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Binance has expanded its futures copy trading offerings to include POPCAT and MEW USD-Margined perpetual contracts, sparking bullish sentiment among traders. The addition could signal a surge in interest and investment in...

Digital Currency Revolution

Bitcoin’s ‘Calm Before the Storm’ — Volatility Dips as US Election Looms

Nov 05, 2024 11:31 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business Politics

Bitcoins volatility has hit a quiet period as traders await the outcome of the US election. Bitfinex analysts describe it as a calm before the storm, with lower volatility signaling market caution and potential for...

Digital Currency Revolution

US Bitcoin ETF Historic Outflow Hits $541M as Election Looms, Market Braces for Impact

Nov 05, 2024 11:15 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business Politics

US Bitcoin ETFs faced a historic $541 million outflow Monday as traders pulled back ahead of the highly anticipated election, sparking volatility concerns. While Fidelity and Grayscale saw the biggest losses, BlackRocks...

Digital Currency Revolution

Shiba Inu, Dogecoin, and Cardano Set for Explosive 2025 Rally as Bitcoin Dominance Nears Limit

Nov 05, 2024 10:59 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Shiba Inu, Dogecoin, and Cardano could be on the brink of a major rally in 2025 as Bitcoin and Ethereum dominance near a potential peak. This shift in market control may pave the way for a powerful altcoin...

Digital Currency Revolution

XRP Surges on Bullish RSI Divergence; Testing Critical Resistance Levels

Nov 04, 2024 23:33 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

XRPs price surged past $0.50 today, driven by a bullish divergence on the Relative Strength Index (RSI), marking a pivotal movement that could define its next trajectory. Traders are eyeing resistance near the 50-day...

Digital Currency Revolution

Michigan Pension Fund Leads in Ethereum ETF Holdings With New $11M Investment

Nov 04, 2024 23:19 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business Politics

In a strategic expansion into crypto, Michigans state pension fund acquired $11 million in Ethereum via ETH ETFs, positioning itself among Grayscales largest Ethereum ETF shareholders and underscoring its confidence in...

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Economy

Malaysia Central Bank Moves to Support Ringgit Amid Foreign Fund Outflows

Malaysias central bank has announced new measures to support the ringgit after the currency weakened more than 4% in June, driven largely by foreign investor caution and expectations of higher U.S. interest rates. Bank...

Bessent Says U.S. Must Strengthen Supply Chains and Economic Security

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Trump administration is focused on strengthening supply chain resilience to protect critical industries from economic disruptions, pandemics, geopolitical conflicts, and...

South Korea Remains MSCI Emerging Market Despite Reform Progress

South Korea will remain classified as an emerging market by MSCI after the global index provider decided not to upgrade the country to developed market status in its latest market accessibility review released on Tuesday....

South Korea’s KOSPI Rebounds as Samsung and SK Hynix Lead Tech Stock Recovery

South Koreas benchmark KOSPI index staged a strong recovery on Wednesday, climbing 3.4% to 8,480.21 points after suffering a sharp sell-off in the previous session. The rebound was driven largely by gains in major...

Australia Inflation Cools in May, But Core CPI Keeps RBA Rate Hike Risks Alive

Australias inflation rate eased more than expected in May, offering signs that price pressures may be gradually cooling and strengthening the case for the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to keep interest rates unchanged in...

Politics

US Senate Approves War Powers Resolution Urging Trump to End Iran Military Action

The U.S. Senate has approved a war powers resolution directing President Donald Trump to halt U.S. military involvement in Iran, marking a significant congressional challenge to the administrations foreign policy. The...

Crimea Power Outage After Ukrainian Drone Attack, Russian Authorities Say

Power supplies were disrupted in Sevastopol, the largest city in Russian-annexed Crimea, following what local Russian-installed authorities described as a Ukrainian attack on energy infrastructure. Mikhail Razvozhayev, the...

Cait Conley Wins Democratic Nomination, Sets Up Key House Battle Against Mike Lawler in New York

Cait Conley, a U.S. Army veteran and former national security official, has secured the Democratic nomination to challenge Republican Congressman Mike Lawler in New Yorks highly competitive 17th Congressional District. The...

U.S. Eases Iran Team Travel Restrictions Ahead of Seattle World Cup Match

The United States has relaxed travel restrictions for Irans national soccer team ahead of its upcoming FIFA World Cup match in Seattle, allowing the squad to enter the country two days before kickoff instead of just one...

Peru Election Dispute Deepens as Roberto Sanchez Rejects Runoff Results

Perus presidential election dispute intensified on Tuesday after leftist candidate Roberto Sanchez announced that he would not recognize the outcome of the tightly contested presidential runoff, alleging electoral fraud...

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

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....

Cerebras Revenue Forecast Tops Expectations, but Margin Concerns Weigh on Stock

Cerebras Systems delivered a strong revenue outlook for 2026 that exceeded Wall Street expectations, but investors remained cautious as the companys profit margin forecast highlighted the challenges of competing with AI...

SpaceX Stock Rebounds After Sharp Selloff, But Valuation Concerns Persist

SpaceX (NASDAQ: SPCX) recovered modestly on Tuesday, closing 0.9% higher at $156.06 after briefly falling below its post-IPO opening price during intraday trading. The stock touched a low of $147.11, slipping beneath the...