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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

Bitcoin Continues To Dominate The Crypto Market, Just 10% Away From $100K

Nov 21, 2024 10:34 am UTC| Business Digital Currency

Bitcoin continues to dominate the crypto market, just 10% away from the highly anticipated $100,000 mark. It is drawing investor and institutional attention as it edges closer to this historic milestone. Bitcoins price...

Digital Currency Revolution

HBAR, OM, and APE Tokens Gear Up for Rally as Binance Reveals Major Trading Pair Expansion

Nov 20, 2024 19:28 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

HBAR, OM, and APE are grabbing the spotlight as Binance unveils expanded trading pairs and Spot Algo services. Launching November 22, the announcement has market watchers eyeing a rally despite recent turbulence in token...

Digital Currency Revolution

Shiba Inu Scam Warning Shocks Community: Fraudsters Use Fake Tokens to Exploit Shibarium Enthusiasts

Nov 20, 2024 19:12 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

The Shiba Inu team has issued an urgent scam alert following a surge of fake accounts and tokens exploiting Shibarium users. Community members are reminded to prioritize safety, verify all information, and avoid engaging...

Digital Currency Revolution

South Korea’s $36K Crypto Tax Threshold Sparks 2025 Battle: 20% Gains Levy in the Crossfire

Nov 20, 2024 18:59 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

South Koreas Democratic Party is making waves with its push for a 20% crypto tax in 2025. Raising the taxable threshold to $36,000 has drawn fierce criticism and political conflict as lawmakers debate its impact on...

Digital Currency Revolution

Vladimir Putin’s Russia Declares War on Crypto Mining With Siberian Energy Limits and Tax Rules

Nov 20, 2024 18:48 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business Politics

Russia, under Vladimir Putin, is tightening its grip on crypto mining by capping energy use at 6,000 kWh for unregistered miners and requiring entrepreneur licenses. Starting in December 2024, the measures include tax...

Digital Currency Revolution

Is Bitcoin’s Rally in Danger? Five Critical Signs Suggest Bull Run Could Be Nearing Its Peak

Nov 20, 2024 17:20 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

As Bitcoin breaks the $94,000 barrier, CryptoQuant warns of five crucial indicators that could signal a looming price peak. The MVRV ratio and Fear Greed Index are hitting critical levels, prompting analysts to advise...

Digital Currency Revolution

Shiba Inu’s 14.84 Trillion Surge: Are Whales Quietly Shaping SHIB’s Next Big Move?

Nov 20, 2024 17:05 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Shiba Inu recorded an eye-catching 14.84 trillion in transaction volumes over the past 24 hours. As whales scale back their activity, SHIBs struggle at key support levels could signal either a breakout or a deeper...

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Economy

Russian LNG Shadow Fleet Expands Amid Arctic LNG 2 Sanctions

Russia is intensifying efforts to bypass Western energy sanctions after a liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker operating under a newly adopted Russian flag was spotted loading fuel linked to the sanctioned Arctic LNG 2...

S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Record Highs as AI Stocks Rally and Strong Jobs Data Boost Confidence

The SP 500 and Nasdaq closed at fresh record highs on Friday as investors poured into AI-related stocks and welcomed stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs data, reinforcing confidence in the resilience of the American economy....

Dollar Slips as Strong U.S. Jobs Data Reduces Fed Rate Cut Expectations

The U.S. dollar weakened on Friday after stronger-than-expected April jobs data reduced speculation about potential Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. Investor sentiment also improved after President Donald Trump stated...

European Stocks Fall as US-Iran Conflict Rekindles Energy Supply Fears

European stock markets closed lower on Friday as renewed military tensions between the United States and Iran rattled investor confidence and intensified concerns about global energy supplies. The escalating conflict...

Gold Prices Rise as Weaker Dollar and Iran Ceasefire Hopes Boost Safe-Haven Demand

Gold prices climbed on Friday and were set for a strong weekly gain as the U.S. dollar weakened following the latest U.S. jobs report. Investors also turned to safe-haven assets amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East and...

Politics

Israel’s Secret Iraq Base Allegedly Supported Iran Air Campaign, WSJ Reports

Israel reportedly established a covert military outpost deep in the Iraqi desert to support its recent air campaign against Iran, according to a Wall Street Journal report citing sources familiar with the operation,...

Senate Stablecoin Bill Sparks Clash Between Banks and Crypto Industry

A major fight over U.S. crypto regulation is heating up as lawmakers prepare to advance the CLARITY Act, a proposed bill designed to create a clear regulatory framework for digital assets and stablecoins. The legislation...

Trump-Xi Beijing Summit to Focus on Trade, Taiwan, and Boeing Deal

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing from May 14 to May 15, marking the first visit by an American president to the Chinese capital in nearly ten years. According to Reuters,...

Trump Reportedly Approves Plan to Remove FDA Commissioner Marty Makary Amid Growing Controversies

President Donald Trump has reportedly approved a plan to remove U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Marty Makary, according to sources familiar with discussions inside the White House. While officials say...

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...

Science

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...

NASA Artemis II: First Crewed Moon Mission Since Apollo Takes Four Astronauts on 10-Day Lunar Journey

NASAs Artemis II mission launched Wednesday, marking humanitys return to crewed lunar exploration for the first time since the Apollo era. Carrying four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft, this historic 10-day mission...

NASA's Artemis II Mission: First Crewed Lunar Journey Since Apollo

NASA's Artemis II Crew Arrives in Florida for Historic Moon Mission

The four astronauts chosen for NASAs Artemis II mission have touched down at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, marking the beginning of final launch preparations for the first crewed lunar journey in over 50 years. NASA...

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...

Technology

AI-Driven Inflation Raises U.S. Consumer Prices, Goldman Sachs Says

Artificial intelligence is starting to increase U.S. consumer prices through rising costs in electronics, software, and electricity, according to a new Goldman Sachs report. The investment bank said AI-related inflation...

Judge Delays SEC Settlement With Elon Musk Over Twitter Stock Disclosure Case

A federal judge has declined to immediately approve a proposed $1.5 million settlement between Elon Musk and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) tied to Musks 2022 Twitter stock purchase disclosures. The...

Broadcom Eyes $35 Billion AI Chip Financing Deal With Apollo and Blackstone

Broadcom Inc. is reportedly in discussions with Apollo Global Management and Blackstone Inc. to secure around $35 billion in financing for its expanding artificial intelligence chip business, according to a Bloomberg...

Dell Stock Hits Record High After Trump Endorsement, AI Server Demand Fuels Rally

Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE: DELL) surged to an all-time high on Friday after receiving a public endorsement from President Donald Trump during a White House event. The president encouraged Americans to go out and buy...

TikTok Nears $400 Million Settlement With Trump Administration Over Child Privacy Lawsuit

TikTok and the Trump administration are reportedly close to reaching a $400 million settlement tied to allegations that the popular video-sharing platform violated U.S. child privacy laws. According to ABC News, the...