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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

ApeCoin’s Explosive 66% Surge: Here’s Why the Native Token Crossed the $1 Mark

Oct 20, 2024 12:32 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

ApeCoin surged by more than 66% in a single day following the launch of its much-anticipated bridge feature, driving the tokens price beyond $1 for the first time in months and generating renewed investor interest in the...

Digital Currency Revolution

Dogecoin's Founder Pockets $780,000 in 2024—And He Didn't Even Hold Any DOGE!

Oct 20, 2024 09:59 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Dogecoin creator Billy Markus, despite selling off his original holdings years ago, made $780,000 this year alone by selling tokens gifted to him. Markus continues to profit from the cryptocurrency space without holding...

Digital Currency Revolution

Bitcoin Climbs to $68K, Boasting $1 Trillion Market Cap Advantage Over Ethereum

Oct 20, 2024 08:52 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Bitcoins market cap has surged to $1.35 trillion, creating a $1 trillion lead over Ethereum. With BTC trading above $68,000, bullish momentum continues, leaving traders speculating on Bitcoins long-term potential to...

Digital Currency Revolution

$50B in Ethereum Locked as Accumulation Wallets Soar 65% in 2024

Oct 20, 2024 07:42 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Over $50 billion worth of Ethereum has been locked in accumulation wallets, a 65% jump since the start of 2024, reflecting the growing confidence of long-term investors in the cryptocurrency market. Ethereum...

Digital Currency Revolution

Arthur Hayes Teases 10X Rally for GOAT Crypto—Is Another Solana Meme Coin Breakout Imminent?

Oct 19, 2024 21:51 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, suggests Goatseus Maximus could be on the verge of a 10X price rally after gaining a key mention from Bloombergs Matt Levine, sparking market interest. Arthur Hayes Bullish on GOAT...

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Bitcoin Liquidity Explosion Incoming After SEC Shocks Markets With ETF Options Approval

Oct 19, 2024 21:30 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

The SECs surprise approval of Bitcoin ETF options for trading on the NYSE and CBOE is expected to ignite a wave of liquidity. Analysts predict significant institutional inflows that could push Bitcoin prices to record...

Digital Currency Revolution

Dogecoin Price Hits $0.14, But Overbought Signals Hint at Potential Correction – Here’s the Latest

Oct 19, 2024 20:57 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Dogecoin (DOGE) continues its upward trend, reaching $0.14 and gaining over 7% in the last 24 hours. However, technical analysis signals that the meme coin might be overbought, pointing to a possible correction...

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Economy

Fed Unveils Stablecoin Rules Under GENIUS Act

The Federal Reserve has proposed a broad regulatory framework for payment stablecoin issuers, moving forward with implementation of the GENIUS Act and efforts to bring dollar-backed digital assets further into the...

U.S. Dollar Hits Two-Month High as Oil, Treasury Yields Surge

The U.S. dollar strengthened for a fourth consecutive session on Thursday, reaching its highest level in nearly two months as rising oil prices, surging Treasury yields and expectations for further Federal Reserve rate...

U.S. Treasury Yields Surge as 30-Year Hits 22-Year High

U.S. Treasury yields surged again Thursday as investors sold government bonds amid rising inflation concerns, strong economic data and growing expectations that the Federal Reserve will continue raising interest rates. The...

Soybean Futures Slip as Traders Await Trump-Xi Trade Signals

Chicago soybean futures edged lower on Thursday as traders closely watched Chinese President Xi Jinpings state visit to Washington for signs of progress on U.S.-China agricultural trade and future soybean purchases. CBOT...

European Stocks Fall as Bond Yields and Geopolitical Risks Weigh

European stocks closed lower on Thursday as rising bond yields, geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East and concerns surrounding artificial intelligence weighed on investor sentiment. The pan-European STOXX 600 dropped...

Politics

North Korea Warns South Korea Over US-Led Defense Role

North Korea warned that South Korea could become a decisive target for collective retaliation if Seoul develops into a central hub for a US-led collective defense system, according to state media KCNA on Friday. The...

Pezeshkian Says US Must Choose When Iran War Ends

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the United States holds the key to ending the Iran war, signaling that Tehran does not want the conflict to continue but will not surrender under US pressure. Asked whether the war...

Trump Asks Supreme Court to Restore Third-Country Deportations

President Donald Trumps administration asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday to allow it to continue deporting migrants to countries other than their homelands without automatically giving them an opportunity to raise...

Netanyahu Defends Israel at UN as Delegates Stage Walkout

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a defiant address to the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, defending Israels military actions as dozens of delegates walked out in protest. The speech came as...

US Backs Musk in Fight Against EU’s €120 Million X Fine

The U.S. government has formally moved to join Elon Musks legal challenge against a 120 million ($136.5 million) European Union fine imposed on his social media platform X, escalating a dispute over the reach of European...

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

Jeff Bezos Invests $32 Billion in Blue Origin as Space Firm Targets Major Growth

Jeff Bezos has invested about $32 billion in Blue Origin since founding the space company in 2000, underscoring the Amazon founders long-term commitment to competing in the rapidly expanding commercial space industry....

OpenAI to Preview GPT-6 Cyber AI Model for Cybersecurity

OpenAI is preparing to preview GPT-6 Cyber, a new artificial intelligence model focused on cybersecurity, within days as the company expands its push into AI-powered security tools, according to a Fortune report cited by...

Former OpenAI Data Center Chief Chris Malone Joins Nvidia

Chris Malone, the former head of data centers at OpenAI, has joined Nvidia as vice president of its DSX Platform, strengthening the chipmakers leadership team as demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure continues...

Akamai Shares Surge on $11.6B Anthropic AI Cloud Deal

Akamai Technologies shares jumped as much as 20% in after-hours trading Thursday after the cloud computing company announced an $11.6 billion, seven-year agreement with artificial intelligence firm Anthropic. The contract...

Oracle Shares Fall as New Mexico AI Data Center Faces Power Delays

Oracle Corp. shares fell after reports that the technology giant is seeking protection from financial obligations linked to its massive artificial intelligence data center project in New Mexico amid regulatory and...