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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

SEC Alters Stance in Uniswap Probe, Confounding Past Guidelines

Apr 14, 2024 07:15 am UTC| Technology Digital Currency

The SECs recent Wells notice to Uniswap Labs marks a significant shift from previous regulatory practices, challenging established guidelines and sparking debate over policy consistency. SECs Enforcement on Uniswap...

Digital Currency Revolution

Vietnam Moves Towards Crypto Regulation, Ministry of Justice Calls for Legal Framework

Apr 14, 2024 07:09 am UTC| Technology Digital Currency

The Vietnam Ministry of Justice has underscored the urgent need for a legal framework to govern the burgeoning cryptocurrency sector amid rising transactions and regulatory gaps. Vietnams Crypto Market Thrives Amid...

Digital Currency Revolution

Chinese Mainland Investors Blocked from Hong Kong Bitcoin ETFs, Issuers Confirm

Apr 14, 2024 07:01 am UTC| Technology Digital Currency

Surprisingly, issuers of Bitcoin ETFs in Hong Kong have clarified that investors from mainland China cannot participate, contradicting earlier reports of potential massive capital inflows. Hong Kong ETF Issuers Refute...

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Bitcoin Tumbles to $65K, Armstrong Bullish on Future Rally to $100K

Apr 13, 2024 13:16 pm UTC| Technology Digital Currency

Despite a dramatic fall to $65,000, which wiped out $925 million in trades, Bitcoin influencer Ben Armstrong remains optimistic about a potential rally to $100,000, even as market volatility persists. Market Turmoil...

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Hong Kong's Approval of Bitcoin ETFs Could Ignite Pre-Halving Price Rally

Apr 13, 2024 08:02 am UTC| Technology Digital Currency

As Hong Kong edges closer to approving its first spot in Bitcoin ETFs, investors anticipation builds. The Hong Kong Securities Regulatory Commission may greenlight these pivotal funds by April 15, potentially catalyzing a...

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Winklevoss Twins Invest in UK Football with Bitcoin, Amid Crypto Market Crash

Apr 13, 2024 07:55 am UTC| Technology Digital Currency

In a bold move blending sports and finance, the Winklevoss twins have injected $4.5 million in Bitcoin into Real Bedford Football Club, aiming to create the worlds first Bitcoin-powered team. This investment coincides with...

Digital Currency Revolution

Shiba Inu at Pivotal 56 Trillion SHIB Mark, Decisive Market Movement Expected

Apr 12, 2024 18:00 pm UTC| Technology Digital Currency

The cryptocurrency community watches closely as Shiba Inu (SHIB) approaches the critical 56 trillion SHIB threshold. This key level could catalyze significant market movements, either propelling SHIB to new heights or...

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Economy

What should you do if you can’t pay your rent or mortgage?

The cost of living crisis is making it difficult for many people to pay their bills, including housing costs. Private sector rents have increased by an average 9% over the year to February 2024, and rising interest rates...

Some experts say the US economy is on the up, but here’s why voters don’t think so

Many Americans are gloomy about the economy, despite some data saying it is improving. The Economist even took this discussion to TikTok. When its US editor John Prideaux examined inflation, wage and employment numbers,...

Electric air taxis are on the way – quiet eVTOLs may be flying passengers as early as 2025

Imagine a future with nearly silent air taxis flying above traffic jams and navigating between skyscrapers and suburban droneports. Transportation arrives at the touch of your smartphone and with minimal environmental...

Electricity from farm waste: how biogas could help Malawians with no power

In sub-Saharan Africa, over 600 million people (more than 50% of the population) are without access to electricity. Malawi has one of the worlds lowest electricity access rates just 14.1% of the total population have...

High interest rates aren’t going away anytime soon – a business economist explains why

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at its May 1, 2024, policy meeting, dashing the hopes of potential homebuyers and others who were hoping for a cut. Not only will rates remain at their current level a...

Politics

Donald Trump Allegedly Offers Oil Execs a Deal to Scrap EV Incentives for $1B Donation

Former President Donald Trump reportedly proposed a $1 billion deal to oil executives, offering to end electric vehicle (EV) subsidies in return for campaign funding, according to The Washington Post. This move underscores...

Taiwan is experiencing millions of cyberattacks every day

Taiwan stands out as a beacon of democracy, innovation and resilience in an increasingly autocratic region. But this is under growing threat. In recent years, China has used a variety of grey zone tactics to pressure...

What the Supreme Court is doing right in considering Trump’s immunity case

Following the nearly three-hour oral argument about presidential immunity in the Supreme Court on April 25, 2024, many commentators were aghast. The general theme, among legal and political experts alike, was a...

US student Gaza protests: five things that have been missed

Coverage of the recent student encampments at more than 50 universities across the United States has focused on confrontations between opposing groups of protesters or between protesters and police. The spectacle of...

Will Solomon Islands’ new leader stay close to China?

Former foreign minister Jeremiah Manele has been elected the next prime minister of Solomon Islands, defeating the opposition leader, Matthew Wale, in a vote in parliament. The result is a mixed bag for former prime...

Science

IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects

About a trillion tiny particles called neutrinos pass through you every second. Created during the Big Bang, these relic neutrinos exist throughout the entire universe, but they cant harm you. In fact, only one of them is...

The Mars Sample Return mission has a shaky future, and NASA is calling on private companies for backup

A critical NASA mission in the search for life beyond Earth, Mars Sample Return, is in trouble. Its budget has ballooned from US$5 billion to over $11 billion, and the sample return date may slip from the end of this...

Dark matter: our new experiment aims to turn the ghostly substance into actual light

A ghost is haunting our universe. This has been known in astronomy and cosmology for decades. Observations suggest that about 85% of all the matter in the universe is mysterious and invisible. These two qualities are...

A Nasa rover has reached a promising place to search for fossilised life on Mars

While we go about our daily lives on Earth, a nuclear-powered robot the size of a small car is trundling around Mars looking for fossils. Unlike its predecessor Curiosity, Nasas Perseverance rover is explicitly intended to...

The rising flood of space junk is a risk to us on Earth – and governments are on the hook

A piece of space junk recently crashed through the roof and floor of a mans home in Florida. Nasa later confirmed that the object had come from unwanted hardware released from the international space station. The 700g,...

Technology

Tesla's New Battery Chief Aims for Cost Cuts in Cybertruck, Model Y

Tesla recently parted ways with officials from several areas, including public policy, powertrain, and 4680 battery facility production. Bonne Egglestons Strategy for Reducing Battery Costs Elon Musk may have thought...

Transaction Fees on Shibarium Skyrocket 267%, Stunning Shiba Inu Community

Shibarium, the Layer-2 blockchain platform dedicated to the Shiba Inu community, has recorded a staggering 267% rise in transaction fees over the past day. This surge, highlighted by data from Shibariumscan, reflects...

Rumor: Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 6 to Feature Advanced 'Battery AI'

Recent rumors have surfaced suggesting that Samsung may integrate its revolutionary Battery AI technology into the Galaxy Z Fold 6, aiming to significantly enhance battery efficiency. Galaxy Z Fold 6: A New Benchmark in...

Surge in Used Tesla Cybertruck Market Despite High Prices

Despite a significant recall affecting nearly all vehicles and a temporary production halt, the market for used Tesla Cybertrucks is thriving. Listings on major car-buying sites have surged, reflecting robust demand for...

'Extreme Rally' Predicted in Crypto by Top Trader for 2024

As the financial world braces for an extreme rally, top traders, including analyst Henrik Zeberg, forecast a booming phase for the cryptocurrency sector. With US stocks expected to peak later this year, Zebergs...