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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

Senator Lummis Pushes for 1M BTC in US Reserve to Slash Debt, Preserve Dollar Dominance

Nov 22, 2024 19:35 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business Politics

Senator Cynthia Lummis has proposed adding Bitcoin to the U.S. strategic reserve to slash national debt and stabilize the economy. Highlighting BTCs deflationary value, the senator sees it as a hedge against inflation and...

Digital Currency Revolution

What’s Driving Charles Schwab Toward Spot Crypto Trading? Trump’s Regulatory Shift and $100K Bitcoin Answer

Nov 22, 2024 19:23 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business Politics

Charles Schwab is poised to enter the spot crypto market as Trumps administration signals regulatory reforms. With Bitcoin nearing $100,000 and competition heating up, Schwab aims to seize the moment and expand its crypto...

Digital Currency Revolution

Ether Price Rises Despite $1.3B Whale Sell-Off, Targets $3,700 Breakout

Nov 22, 2024 13:02 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Ethers price continues to climb despite significant selling pressure from whales unloading over $1.3 billion in holdings. Investors anticipate a rally toward the $3,700 resistance level, buoyed by Bitcoins surge past...

Digital Currency Revolution

Solana Hits $262 ATH Amid $35M Whale Buys—Could $5,000 Be Next?

Nov 22, 2024 12:29 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Whale investors snapped up $35 million in Solana, driving the token to a new all-time high of $262. With growing excitement around a potential Solana ETF, analysts speculate that a climb to $5,000 might be on the...

Digital Currency Revolution

Dogecoin Soars 16.8% After Musk’s Alien Meme Shakes Up X: What It Means for Crypto

Nov 22, 2024 12:00 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

A single meme tweet from Elon Musk set the crypto world buzzing, with Dogecoins value surging 16.8% this week. The viral post, reminiscent of Musks 2021 DogeFather moment, highlights his knack for intertwining humor,...

Digital Currency Revolution

Shiba Inu’s Kusama Strikes Back at Critics, Declares 'Send SHIB to the Moon' Mission Is on Track

Nov 22, 2024 11:35 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Shytoshi Kusama, Shiba Inus vocal leader, pushed back against critics, reaffirming SHIBs decentralized status and outlining bold plans for growth. The Ethereum-based token remains at the forefront of the crypto ecosystem,...

Digital Currency Revolution

Texas Considers Bitcoin Reserve Legislation Amid Push for US Crypto Mining Security

Nov 22, 2024 11:14 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business Politics

In a bid to bolster economic resilience and secure U.S. Bitcoin mining, Texas lawmakers are exploring strategic Bitcoin reserve legislation. Satoshi Action Fund highlighted the initiatives significance during a blockchain...

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Economy

WTO Reform Talks Begin in Cameroon Amid Global Trade Tensions

Trade ministers from around the world convened Thursday in Yaoundé, Cameroon, for a critical four-day summit focused on reforming the World Trade Organization. The high-stakes gathering comes at a turbulent moment...

Japan Eyes Oil Futures Intervention to Stabilize Yen Amid Middle East Crisis

Japan is exploring an unconventional strategy to halt the yens ongoing decline directly intervening in global crude oil futures markets. The proposal, first reported by Reuters, signals Tokyos growing frustration as...

Asian Currencies Stay Muted as Dollar Holds Firm Amid Iran Uncertainty

Asian currencies remained largely subdued on Thursday as the U.S. dollar maintained its strength, with investors navigating mixed signals surrounding ongoing Middle East peace efforts. The U.S. Dollar Index held steady...

U.S. Stock Futures Steady as Iran Reviews U.S. Ceasefire Proposal

U.S. stock index futures held relatively steady on Wednesday evening after Iran signaled it was reviewing a ceasefire proposal put forward by Washington aimed at ending the ongoing Middle East conflict. The cautious market...

Oil Prices Climb as Iran Reviews U.S. Peace Proposal Amid Middle East Tensions

Oil prices edged higher during Asian trading on Thursday as conflicting signals over potential Middle East de-escalation kept energy markets on alert. Brent crude futures for May delivery rose 0.8% to $103.02 per barrel,...

Politics

Russia-Iran Military Alliance Deepens With Drone Shipments Amid Middle East Tensions

Moscow is moving closer to completing a multi-phase transfer of lethal drones, medicine, and food supplies to Tehran, according to Western intelligence sources cited by the Financial Times. The deliveries are designed to...

Trump Seeks Quick End to U.S.-Iran Conflict Amid Ongoing Middle East Tensions

President Donald Trump has privately told close advisers that he wants to avoid a drawn-out war with Iran and is pushing for a swift resolution to the ongoing conflict, according to a Wall Street Journal report published...

Iran-U.S. Negotiations: Tehran Reviews American Peace Proposal Amid Ongoing Gulf Conflict

Irans foreign minister confirmed Wednesday that Tehran is examining a United States peace proposal aimed at ending the escalating Gulf war, though officials stressed this falls short of direct negotiations between the two...

FEMA Reinstates $1 Billion Disaster Prevention Grant Program After Court Order

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced the resumption of a key disaster prevention initiative after facing legal challenges that forced the reversal of its earlier cancellation. The agency is once again...

Taiwan Arms Deal on Track Despite U.S.-China Summit Uncertainty

Taiwans Defense Minister Wellington Koo confirmed Thursday that the next major U.S. arms sale to the island remains on schedule, revealing that Taipei has already received a formal letter of guarantee from Washington...

Science

SpaceX Pivots Toward Moon City as Musk Reframes Long-Term Space Vision

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has revealed a significant shift in the companys near-term space exploration strategy, announcing that SpaceX is now prioritizing the development of a self-growing city on the Moon rather than focusing...

SpaceX Prioritizes Moon Mission Before Mars as Starship Development Accelerates

Elon Musks SpaceX is shifting its near-term space exploration strategy, choosing to prioritize a return to the Moon before pursuing missions to Mars, according to a recent Wall Street Journal report citing sources familiar...

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...

Technology

Google's TurboQuant Algorithm Sends Memory Chip Stocks Tumbling

Major memory chipmakers took a significant hit on Thursday after Google researchers introduced a groundbreaking compression algorithm that threatens to reduce artificial intelligence demand for memory chips. Samsung...

Reflection AI Eyes $25 Billion Valuation in Massive $2.5 Billion Funding Round

Nvidia-backed artificial intelligence startup Reflection AI is in advanced discussions to secure $2.5 billion in fresh funding, with negotiations pointing to a staggering pre-money valuation of $25 billion, according to a...

Nanya Technology Shares Surge 10% After $2.5 Billion Private Placement from Sandisk and Cisco

Shares of Taiwan-based memory chip manufacturer Nanya Technology soared to their daily limit of 10% on Thursday morning following the companys announcement of a major $2.5 billion private placement deal backed by prominent...

SK Hynix Eyes Up to $14 Billion U.S. IPO to Fund AI Chip Expansion

South Korean memory chip giant SK Hynix has submitted a confidential filing for a U.S. stock market listing in 2026, with sources indicating the move could raise as much as $14 billion. The company intends to offer...

Meta Ties Executive Pay to Aggressive Stock Price Targets in Major Retention Push

Meta Platforms made a significant move this week by granting restricted stock units and stock options to several of its most senior leaders, including Chief Financial Officer Susan Li and Chief Technology Officer Andrew...