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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

XRP Forms Bullish Inverted Head and Shoulders Pattern, Poised for Breakout to $1

Sep 08, 2024 18:51 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

XRP, the popular cryptocurrency, is showing signs of a potential reversal, with a bullish pattern forming on its weekly chart. If it breaks above key resistance levels, XRP could be on track to reach $1, giving traders...

Digital Currency Revolution

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Predicts Yen-Pegged Stablecoin Boom in Japan’s Crypto Market

Sep 08, 2024 17:40 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, predicts significant interest in yen-backed stablecoins in Japan due to the countrys forward-thinking approach to cryptocurrency regulations. Ripples stablecoin will first launch in the US...

Digital Currency Revolution

Bitcoin Rally Imminent, Says Arthur Hayes After Closing Short Position Due to Market Shift

Sep 08, 2024 16:56 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes has revealed the closure of his Bitcoin short position, citing signs of a market recovery. Hayes now predicts a Bitcoin rally as US dollar liquidity rises, reversing his earlier bearish...

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Shiba Inu Whales Make Moves as 1.9 Billion SHIB Transacted in 24 Hours

Sep 08, 2024 16:32 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

In a significant market shift, 1.9 billion Shiba Inu were traded within 24 hours, highlighting renewed interest from whales. This uptick in transactions may signal a potential change in SHIBs market direction after a...

Digital Currency Revolution

Vitalik Buterin’s 10-Year Ethereum Plan Teases Critical Network Changes and Future Advancements

Sep 07, 2024 21:20 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Vitalik Buterin has outlined his vision for Ethereums next decade, hinting at critical changes aimed at advancing the networks capabilities. His 10-year roadmap suggests developments that could elevate Ethereums...

Digital Currency Revolution

Solana (SOL) Faces Potential $90 Price Drop, as Market Prediction Warns of Bearish Trend

Sep 07, 2024 18:02 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Solana (SOL) may face a steep decline as market predictions suggest the cryptocurrency could drop to $90. Analysts point to rising selling pressure and key support levels being tested, signaling possible continued losses...

Digital Currency Revolution

Bitcoin Whales Rush to Sell as Correction Threatens $50K Support, US Rate Cut Looms Large

Sep 07, 2024 17:24 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Bitcoin is on the verge of a major correction as whales accelerate selling pressure. With the US rate cut decision approaching, traders are bracing for a potential drop below the $50,000 mark, heightening market...

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Economy

US Yen Intervention Unlikely to Deliver Lasting Recovery, Yardeni Says

U.S. efforts to strengthen the Japanese yen may offer only temporary relief as Japans fiscal policies, wide interest-rate gap with the United States, and preference for a weaker currency continue to pressure the yen,...

Iran-Oman Near Strait of Hormuz Deal as Shipping Tensions Persist

Iran and Oman are nearing an agreement on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, but Tehran says a bilateral deal alone will not be enough to fully reopen the critical global energy route. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas...

Trump Unveils $3 Billion U.S. Critical Minerals Push

President Donald Trump announced roughly $3 billion in U.S. government investments and financing for critical minerals, battery materials and mining projects, part of a broader effort to strengthen domestic production and...

Oil Prices Set for Steep Weekly Losses as Hormuz Deal Stalls

Oil prices fluctuated on Friday and remained on course for sharp weekly declines as uncertainty surrounding a potential agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz continued to drive volatility across global energy markets....

Gold Prices Surge 7% as Dollar Falls, Fed Rate Hike Bets Ease

Gold prices rallied sharply on Friday, putting the precious metal on track for its strongest weekly performance since late January as a weaker U.S. dollar, lower oil prices and softer Federal Reserve rate hike expectations...

Politics

Germany Warns of Daily Hybrid Warfare Threats

Germany is facing foreign hybrid warfare operations on a daily basis, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt has warned after authorities discovered an explosive-carrying drone at Leipzig/Halle Airport. Dobrindt said hostile...

ICE to Complete Nationwide Body Camera Rollout by End of August

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will equip all officers and agents working in the field with body-worn cameras by the end of August, accelerating a nationwide rollout that was initially expected to take...

Joe Biden’s Prostate Cancer Has Spread Further, Hunter Biden Says

Former U.S. President Joe Bidens prostate cancer has spread beyond his bones and is causing significant pain, according to his son, Hunter Biden, who discussed his fathers health in a BBC interview. Speaking to the BBCs...

Senate Majority Leader John Thune Moves to Advance Crypto Clarity Act

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune has taken a key step toward advancing the Clarity Act, a major cryptocurrency regulation bill that could establish the first comprehensive federal framework for the U.S. crypto...

Taiwan President Lai Oversees Coastal Strike Drills in Han Kuang War Games

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te observed coastal strike drills on Saturday as the island continued its annual Han Kuang military exercises, designed to strengthen Taiwans defence readiness against a potential Chinese attack....

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

Nvidia Seen Beating Q2 Targets as Vera Rubin Cycle Begins

Nvidia (NVDA) could enter a multi-quarter growth cycle as shipments of its next-generation Vera Rubin AI chips begin, with BofA Global Research forecasting stronger-than-expected quarterly results and maintaining a bullish...

OpenAI Restricts Astra AI Over Cyberattack Risks

OpenAI has reportedly restricted parts of the development of its next-generation AI model, code-named Astra, after early evaluations indicated the system could potentially carry out sophisticated cyberattacks with limited...

Nvidia to Invest Up to $3 Billion in Blackstone-Backed Lancium

Nvidia is reportedly preparing to invest as much as $3 billion in Lancium, a Blackstone-backed power infrastructure developer involved in the Stargate artificial intelligence infrastructure initiative, as demand for...

Meta Ordered to Pay $567M Over Child Safety Violations in New Mexico

Meta Platforms Inc. has been ordered to pay $567 million into a fund designed to address harm to young people, in a major legal ruling involving child safety on Facebook and Instagram. Judge Bryan Biedscheid of New Mexicos...

Nintendo Shares Jump as Switch 2 Sales Boost Earnings

Nintendo shares surged nearly 5% on Friday after the Japanese gaming giant reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter earnings and upgraded its full-year financial outlook, supported by robust demand for the new Switch...