Become a contributor

Bookmark Econotimes

Mon, Aug 10, 2026 08:51 AM All times are UTC

Follow Series

Digital Currency Revolution

©Econometrics LLC . All Rights Reserved.

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

LastPass Vaults Linked to Major Cryptocurrency Heists Exceeding $35M

Sep 07, 2023 23:47 pm UTC| Economy Digital Currency Business

In 2022, multiple LastPass password vaults were compromised, leading to over 150 victims being tied to notable cryptocurrency thefts. Recent findings link these heists directly to the breached vaults, emphasizing the...

Digital Currency Revolution

MetaMask Introduces Fiat Cash-Out: Bridging Digital, Real-World Assets

Sep 07, 2023 08:26 am UTC| Economy Digital Currency Business

MetaMask now allows users to convert cryptocurrencies to fiat like USD, emphasizing its drive to merge digital and real-world assets, amid rising demand for self-custody wallets after vulnerabilities in centralized...

Digital Currency Revolution

Visa Partners with Solana to Boost Credit Card Speed; Eyes USDC for Enhanced Stablecoin Capabilities

Sep 07, 2023 08:26 am UTC| Business Digital Currency Investing

Visa Inc. embraces Solana blockchain to supercharge credit card payments with USDC, aiming to modernize cross-border transactions. This partnership promises faster transaction speeds and underscores Visas commitment to...

Digital Currency Revolution

Coinbase Launches Crypto Lending Service for Institutional Investors; Raises $57M

Sep 07, 2023 02:52 am UTC| Business Digital Currency Investing

Coinbase Global Inc. introduces a new institutional crypto lending platform in the U.S., distinct from their controversial Lend program, filling a niche left by Genesis and BlockFi. In the said SEC filing, it was also...

Digital Currency Revolution

Hana Bank, BitGo Forms Alliance for Joint Cryptocurrency Custody Business

Sep 06, 2023 09:54 am UTC| Business Digital Currency Investing

Hana Bank joined forces with BitGo to enter the digital asset custody business. Together, the two companies are planning to establish a joint cryptocurrency custody venture in 2024, most likely in the latter half of that...

Digital Currency Revolution

Google Updates Ad Policy to Allow Certified NFT Game Ads, Excludes Gambling

Sep 06, 2023 09:40 am UTC| Economy Digital Currency Business

Starting September 15, Google will permit advertisements for NFT games, provided they dont promote gambling and meet rigorous certification criteria, ensuring alignment with the companys updated policies. Advertisements...

Digital Currency Revolution

Casio Debuts Free G-SHOCK NFTs on Polygon; Launches Virtual G-Shock Community in Metaverse

Sep 06, 2023 06:43 am UTC| Business Digital Currency Investing

Casio pioneers its Metaverse entry, releasing its inaugural G-SHOCK NFTs on Polygonfor free. This coincides with the launch of its Virtual G-Shock Community, encouraging fan participation in watch design through a novel...

301 302 303 304 305 306 307 308 309 310

Economy

South Korean Won Leads Asian FX Losses as Dollar Rises

The South Korean won led declines across Asian currencies on Monday as the U.S. dollar strengthened, while the Japanese yen retreated after giving up some of its intervention-driven gains. The U.S. Dollar Index rose 0.18%...

Oil Prices Rise as Hormuz Reopening Remains Uncertain

Oil prices climbed on Monday as uncertainty over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz continued to support the market, despite Iran and Oman moving closer to an agreement on new shipping routes through the strategic...

Gold Prices Hold Near Seven-Week High as Markets Await U.S. Inflation Data

Gold prices remained largely steady on Monday, hovering near a seven-week high as investors assessed Middle East geopolitical risks and looked ahead to key U.S. inflation data that could influence the Federal Reserves...

Asian Stocks Rise as Weak US Jobs Data Eases Fed Rate Hike Bets

Asian stocks mostly advanced on Monday, following record highs on Wall Street as weaker-than-expected U.S. employment data reduced expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate hike in September. Japan and South Korea...

Asian Stocks Rise as Weak US Jobs Data Eases Fed Rate Hike Fears

Asian stock markets moved higher on Monday, following record gains on Wall Street as weaker U.S. employment data reduced expectations for an imminent Federal Reserve interest rate hike. Oil prices also advanced as...

Politics

Houthi Attack on Yemen’s Mocha Port Kills Seven, Injures 30

Seven people were killed and 30 others wounded after Houthi forces launched a large-scale drone and missile attack on Yemens Red Sea port city of Mocha, according to the Yemeni military. In a statement issued early Monday,...

Germany Warns of Daily Hybrid Warfare Threats

Germany is facing foreign hybrid warfare operations on a daily basis, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt has warned after authorities discovered an explosive-carrying drone at Leipzig/Halle Airport. Dobrindt said hostile...

ICE to Complete Nationwide Body Camera Rollout by End of August

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will equip all officers and agents working in the field with body-worn cameras by the end of August, accelerating a nationwide rollout that was initially expected to take...

Iran-Oman Near Strait of Hormuz Deal as Shipping Tensions Persist

Iran and Oman are nearing an agreement on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, but Tehran says a bilateral deal alone will not be enough to fully reopen the critical global energy route. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas...

Joe Biden’s Prostate Cancer Has Spread Further, Hunter Biden Says

Former U.S. President Joe Bidens prostate cancer has spread beyond his bones and is causing significant pain, according to his son, Hunter Biden, who discussed his fathers health in a BBC interview. Speaking to the BBCs...

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

Sony, TSMC Eye $6.3 Billion Japan Chip Venture for Next-Gen Image Sensors

Sony Group and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) are reportedly preparing to invest about 1 trillion yen ($6.32 billion) in a new Japanese semiconductor venture focused on next-generation chips for image...

Nvidia Seen Beating Q2 Targets as Vera Rubin Cycle Begins

Nvidia (NVDA) could enter a multi-quarter growth cycle as shipments of its next-generation Vera Rubin AI chips begin, with BofA Global Research forecasting stronger-than-expected quarterly results and maintaining a bullish...

OpenAI Restricts Astra AI Over Cyberattack Risks

OpenAI has reportedly restricted parts of the development of its next-generation AI model, code-named Astra, after early evaluations indicated the system could potentially carry out sophisticated cyberattacks with limited...

Nvidia to Invest Up to $3 Billion in Blackstone-Backed Lancium

Nvidia is reportedly preparing to invest as much as $3 billion in Lancium, a Blackstone-backed power infrastructure developer involved in the Stargate artificial intelligence infrastructure initiative, as demand for...

Meta Ordered to Pay $567M Over Child Safety Violations in New Mexico

Meta Platforms Inc. has been ordered to pay $567 million into a fund designed to address harm to young people, in a major legal ruling involving child safety on Facebook and Instagram. Judge Bryan Biedscheid of New Mexicos...