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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

Blockchain: SK Square to invest $1.6B on blockchain, chips

Mar 29, 2022 09:29 am UTC| Business Digital Currency Investing

SK Square, the investment unit of SK Group, is investing 2 trillion won or around $1.6 billion in the blockchain and semiconductor space. It was reported that the funding will be spent over the next three years. The...

Digital Currency Revolution

Tiffany & Co. buys rocket NFT for $380,000

Mar 29, 2022 00:00 am UTC| Digital Currency Investing Business Life Economy

Luxury jewelry retailer Tiffany Co. purchased the Okapi, a Tom Sachs Rocket Factory NFT, for 115 Ethereum, approximately $380,000, thereby entering the non-fungible token (NFT) space. The NFT collection allowed buyers...

Digital Currency Revolution

Liverpool’s NFTs expected to earn over US$11.1 million

Mar 28, 2022 23:59 pm UTC| Sports Digital Currency Investing Economy

English soccer giant Liverpool has launched its first official non-fungible token (NFT) collection dubbed the LFC Heroes Club offering illustrations of 24 Liverpool stars that could bring in over US$11.1...

Digital Currency Revolution

Official Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles NFTs set to launch soon

Mar 28, 2022 23:59 pm UTC| Digital Currency Investing Business Economy

The official Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles NFT collection is coming soon, according to a 22-second Twitter video announcement showing the origin of the TMNT with toxic ooze falling into a sewer. The video, which already...

Digital Currency Revolution

Bulgari to release NFTs of its exclusive timepieces

Mar 28, 2022 23:58 pm UTC| Business Economy Digital Currency Investing

Italian luxury brand Bulgari will release an NFT of their exclusive timepieces, combining the pinnacle of physical craftsmanship with a digital proof of ownership to symbolize the culmination of Bulgaris 10th Anniversary...

Digital Currency Revolution

Jacob & Co. launches the Astronomica Metaverso: The world’s First Metaverse Watch

Mar 28, 2022 23:57 pm UTC| Business Economy Digital Currency Investing

Jeweler and luxury watch retailer Jacob Co. launched the worlds first metaverse watch with its latest collection Astronomica Metaverso in partnership with UNXD. Jacob Co. based the collection are inspired by the...

Digital Currency Revolution

Cryptocurrency: Rio de Janeiro to allow crypto tax payments for real estate

Mar 28, 2022 09:52 am UTC| Business Digital Currency Investing

Rio De Janeiro is planning to accept cryptocurrency payments for real estate tax dues starting 2023. Based on the reports, this city in Brazil will allow people to pay using Bitcoin (BTC). The acceptance of Bitcoin as...

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Economy

US-India Trade Bombshell: Tariffs Slashed to 18% — Rupee Soars, Sensex Explodes

Announced on February 2, 2026, the US-India commerce deal offers Indian exports significant tariff relief. From 25% to 18%, US reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods have been cut; the extra 25% punitive tariff connected with...

India Services Sector Rebounds in January as New Business Gains Momentum: HSBC PMI Shows Growth

Indias dominant services sector showed a strong rebound in January after slipping to an 11-month low in December, supported by a rise in new business activity, according to the latest HSBC India Services Purchasing...

Asian Currencies Trade Sideways as Dollar Stabilizes, Yen Weakens Ahead of Japan Election

Most Asian currencies traded within a narrow range on Wednesday as the U.S. dollar steadied following a strong rebound over the past week, while the Japanese yen underperformed amid growing political uncertainty ahead of a...

Australia’s Corporate Regulator Urges Pension Funds to Boost Technology Investment as Industry Grows

Australias corporate regulator has warned the countrys rapidly expanding pension fund industry that it must significantly increase investment in systems, technology, and governance to safeguard its future and avoid...

Trump Administration Sued Over Suspension of Critical Hudson River Tunnel Funding

New York and New Jersey have filed an emergency lawsuit against the Trump administration, seeking to restore federal funding for the $16 billion Hudson River tunnel project, a critical piece of U.S. transportation...

Politics

UN Warns of Growing Nuclear Risks as New START Treaty Expires

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued a stark warning following the expiration of the New START Treaty, calling it a grave moment for international peace and global security. The landmark nuclear...

U.S.–Iran Nuclear Talks Scheduled in Oman as Diplomatic Efforts Resume

The United States and Iran are set to resume diplomatic engagement this Friday as officials from both countries prepare for nuclear talks in Muscat, the capital of Oman. A U.S. official confirmed on Wednesday that the...

Illinois Joins WHO Global Outbreak Network After U.S. Exit, Following California’s Lead

Illinois will join the World Health Organizations Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN), marking a significant public health move following the United States official withdrawal from the WHO last month....

U.S.-Iran Nuclear Talks Expected in Oman Following Venue Change Request

Nuclear negotiations between the United States and Iran are expected to take place in Oman on Friday, according to a report by Axios journalist Barak Ravid, who cited an Arab source familiar with the matter. The upcoming...

Trump Extends AGOA Trade Program for Africa Through 2026, Supporting Jobs and U.S.-Africa Trade

President Donald Trump has signed legislation extending the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), a key U.S.-Africa trade program, through December 31, 2026. The extension is retroactive from September 30, 2025,...

Science

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...

Senate Sets December 8 Vote on Trump’s NASA Nominee Jared Isaacman

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee announced it will vote on December 8 on President Donald Trumps renewed nomination of private astronaut and tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to lead NASA. Isaacman, known for his...

NASA Cuts Boeing Starliner Missions as SpaceX Pulls Ahead

NASA has significantly scaled back Boeings Starliner program after years of technical issues and delays, announcing that the next Starliner mission to the International Space Station (ISS) will fly without astronauts. The...

Technology

Tencent Shares Slide After WeChat Restricts YuanBao AI Promotional Links

Shares of Tencent Holdings (HK:0700) fell sharply on Wednesday after its popular messaging platform WeChat blocked certain promotional links related to YuanBao, the companys artificial intelligence chatbot. The move...

Nvidia Nears $20 Billion OpenAI Investment as AI Funding Race Intensifies

Nvidia is reportedly nearing a major investment deal with OpenAI, signaling a significant development in the global artificial intelligence landscape. According to sources cited by Reuters, the chipmaking giant is in...

Anthropic Eyes $350 Billion Valuation as AI Funding and Share Sale Accelerate

Artificial intelligence startup Anthropic is reportedly preparing a major secondary share sale that would allow some employees to sell shares at a valuation of at least $350 billion, according to a recent Bloomberg report....

AMD Shares Slide Despite Earnings Beat as Cautious Revenue Outlook Weighs on Stock

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) delivered a solid quarterly earnings beat, topping Wall Street expectations on both revenue and profit, yet its stock slipped in extended trading after the company projected a sequential...

Nintendo Shares Slide After Earnings Miss Raises Switch 2 Margin Concerns

Nintendo shares fell sharply on Wednesday after the Japanese gaming giant reported weaker-than-expected fiscal third-quarter results, intensifying investor concerns over profitability and margins tied to its highly...