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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

Ether Price Could Skyrocket to $12K to $22K, Say VanEck and StoneX Analysts

Sep 11, 2024 17:24 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Analysts at VanEck and StoneX forecast that Ether could surge to between $12,000 and $22,000 by 2030, fueled by Ethereums expanding transaction network and technological advancements. Ether Could Surge to $12K to...

Digital Currency Revolution

Bitcoin Bull Run Looms: On-Chain Data Reveals Exchange Reserves Drop, Demand Surges

Sep 11, 2024 15:02 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

On-chain data reveals Bitcoin reserves on exchanges are sharply declining while stablecoin reserves rise, suggesting a drop in selling pressure and a surge in potential buying power. Experts believe these trends could...

Digital Currency Revolution

Ex-Mt. Gox CEO Launches New 'Transparent' Exchange, Highlights Differences with FTX Collapse

Sep 11, 2024 13:39 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Mark Karpeles, the former Mt. Gox CEO, is launching a new crypto exchange, promising a transparent and well-regulated platform. He pointed to the crypto-friendly MiCA framework in Europe and contrasted the collapse of Mt....

Digital Currency Revolution

Shiba Inu (SHIB) Burn Rate Spikes 8,193%, Price Sees Quick Uptick Despite Bearish Market

Sep 11, 2024 13:02 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

The Shiba Inu (SHIB) ecosystem witnessed an 8,193% surge in its burn rate, temporarily lifting the price before broader market pressures caused a dip. Investors are watching closely for further signs of a deflationary...

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Indodax Hack: $22M Stolen in Massive Breach, Indonesia’s Leading Crypto Exchange Shuts Down

Sep 11, 2024 12:47 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Indodax, Indonesias top crypto exchange, has gone offline following a $22 million hack, sparking an immediate investigation into the breach that compromised hot wallets across several blockchain networks. Indodax...

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'Catizen' Airdrop: Are You Eligible for Free Tokens? Find Out Who Qualifies

Sep 11, 2024 11:38 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Pluto Studio has announced that only 15.2 million out of Catizens 35.8 million players will be eligible for the CATI token airdrop. The drop is expected to occur on September 20, aligning with the tokens debut on The Open...

Digital Currency Revolution

PayPal, Venmo Streamline Crypto Transfers by Adding Ethereum Name Service (ENS)

Sep 10, 2024 22:21 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

PayPal and Venmo have integrated Ethereum Name Service (ENS) into their platforms, allowing users to send and receive crypto using human-readable usernames instead of complicated wallet addresses, improving transaction...

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Economy

Saudi Aramco Q1 Profit Jumps 25% as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Reshapes Oil Exports

Saudi Aramco posted a strong 25% increase in first-quarter net profit for 2026, highlighting the companys resilience amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and major disruptions to global energy shipping routes. The Saudi...

Dollar Struggles to Rally Despite Strong US Data as Fed Hike Expectations Remain Limited

The U.S. dollar has continued to underperform even as economic data points to improving fundamentals, and BofA Securities believes the markets hesitation is tied to expectations surrounding future Federal Reserve rate...

Malaysia Unveils Energy Security Plan Amid Iran Conflict and Rising Oil Costs

Malaysia is preparing to introduce a comprehensive strategy to protect its oil supply as tensions surrounding the Iran conflict continue to disrupt global energy markets. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is expected to...

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....

Politics

Qatar Condemns Drone Strike as Iran Conflict Threatens Gulf Shipping and Global Markets

Qatar has strongly condemned a drone strike on a cargo vessel in its territorial waters, calling the incident a serious violation of international law and a dangerous escalation in the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict. The...

Iran Military Readiness Intensifies After Meeting With Mojtaba Khamenei

Irans military leadership has reinforced its warning against the United States and Israel following a high-level meeting between senior armed forces officials and Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, according to a report...

Qatar LNG Tanker Crosses Strait of Hormuz Amid Iran War Tensions

A QatarEnergy-operated liquefied natural gas tanker successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday for the first time since the Iran war began on February 28, signaling a possible easing of tensions in one of the...

Germany Rejects Putin’s Proposal for Schroeder to Mediate Ukraine Peace Talks

Germany has dismissed Russian President Vladimir Putins suggestion that former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder could act as a mediator between Russia and the European Union in possible Ukraine peace negotiations....

Russia Accuses Ukraine of Ceasefire Violations Amid Drone and Artillery Attacks

Russias Defence Ministry claimed on Sunday that Ukraine breached a temporary ceasefire by carrying out drone and artillery attacks against Russian forces, according to reports from Interfax news agency. Moscow stated that...

Science

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...

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...

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...