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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

Shiba Inu (SHIB) Launches ShibDev Portal, Paving the Way for Developers to Revolutionize Shibarium Ecosystem

Sep 05, 2024 23:10 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Shiba Inu (SHIB) has launched the ShibDev Portal, arming developers with a robust suite of tools to build groundbreaking dApps, fueling Shibariums growth as a thriving decentralized ecosystem. Shiba Inu Empowers...

Digital Currency Revolution

Coinbase Announces New Listings, Could These Coins Skyrocket Next?

Sep 05, 2024 22:38 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Coinbase International Exchange has unveiled new listings that could ignite strong price movements in select altcoins. As the exchange broadens its global reach, traders are closely watching for significant market...

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Kamala Harris’ Campaign Isn’t Taking Crypto, But Her Super PAC Is — Says Coinbase CFO

Sep 05, 2024 21:29 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business Politics

Speaking at the Citi Global TMT Conference, Coinbase CFO Alesia Haas revealed that while Kamala Harris campaign isnt directly taking cryptocurrency donations, her Super PAC has embraced the digital currency through...

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Ex-Binance CEO CZ Receives Lifetime Ban from Managing the Exchange, Richard Teng Confirms

Sep 05, 2024 21:04 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Binance CEO Richard Teng confirmed in a recent statement that CZ, the companys former chief executive, is permanently barred from managing or operating the exchange. This lifetime ban follows CZs guilty plea as part of a...

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Donald Trump Vows to Make Bitcoin King Again, Pledges US Crypto Domination

Sep 05, 2024 20:51 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business Politics

At the Economic Club of New York, Donald Trump pledged to propel the U.S. to the top of the global crypto stage. Promising to cut regulatory roadblocks, Trump emphasized that Bitcoin would be a central focus of his...

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AI Coins Ready to Surge as Nvidia Sparks Rally with $165 Target Amid Market Drama

Sep 05, 2024 20:31 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

AI coins are on investors radar for a potential surge, as Nvidia stock holds firm with a $165 price target despite recent market turbulence. Analysts remain confident in Nvidias growth prospects, sparking renewed interest...

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Shiba Inu Whales Trigger 285% Netflow Spike, Setting SHIB Up for a Price Rally

Sep 05, 2024 20:21 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Shiba Inu (SHIB) saw its netflows skyrocket 285%, fueled by heightened whale activity. The surge in whale transactions has ignited fresh speculation of a potential SHIB price explosion, as large holders position for a...

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Economy

Oil Prices Drop as Strait of Hormuz Shipping Recovers

Global oil prices declined sharply on Wednesday as concerns over supply disruptions in the Middle East eased following the recovery of shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude and U.S. West Texas...

Trump Requests $11 Billion More in Farm Aid as Rising Costs Pressure U.S. Farmers

U.S. President Donald Trump has asked Congress to approve more than $11 billion in additional farm aid to help American farmers cope with soaring fuel and fertilizer expenses linked to the recent Iran conflict. According...

Gold Falls Below $4,000 as Strong Dollar and Fed Rate Hike Expectations Weigh on Prices

Gold prices extended their losses on Wednesday, with spot gold dropping below the key $4,000 per ounce level for the first time since November 2025. The decline came as a stronger U.S. dollar and renewed expectations of...

U.S. Dollar Reaches One-Year High as Tech Sell-Off and Fed Rate Hike Expectations Support Demand

The U.S. dollar strengthened on Wednesday, climbing to its highest level in more than a year as investor demand for safe-haven assets increased amid weakness in technology stocks and continued expectations of Federal...

Wall Street Ends Mixed as Tech Stocks Struggle Ahead of Micron Earnings

Wall Street closed mixed on Wednesday as investors remained cautious toward technology stocks ahead of Micron Technologys highly anticipated earnings report. Concerns surrounding semiconductor stocks and the broader...

Politics

Pelosi Discloses Major Intel and Uber Call Option Purchases Worth Up to $6 Million

Representative Nancy Pelosi has disclosed a new financial transaction report revealing that her spouse, Paul Pelosi, purchased substantial call options in Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC) and Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:...

Trump Orders DOJ Investigation Into Exxon, Chevron Over High Gas Prices

President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating ExxonMobil, Chevron, and other major oil companies over persistently high gasoline and natural gas prices. The move comes amid...

NATO Chief Tries to Ease Trump Alliance Dispute

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte sought to reduce tensions with U.S. President Donald Trump during a White House meeting on Wednesday, emphasizing that most NATO allies have continued to support the United States despite...

U.S. Reviewing Potential F-35 Fighter Jet Sale to Turkey Amid S-400 Dispute

The United States is reviewing the possibility of selling F-35 fighter jets to Turkey, according to comments made by U.S. Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday. The move signals a potential shift in relations between...

White House Seeks $1.4 Billion to Combat Growing Ebola Outbreak

The White House is preparing to request more than $1.4 billion in emergency funding from Congress to strengthen the response to the rapidly expanding Ebola outbreak, according to a Trump administration official. The...

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

Micron Stock Surges on Strong AI Demand, Record Revenue, and Bullish Q4 Forecast

Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) delivered a stronger-than-expected fiscal third-quarter performance and issued an optimistic outlook for the fourth quarter, sending its shares up nearly 9% in after-hours trading. The...

Anthropic AI Model Uncovers Vulnerabilities in Classified U.S. Government Systems During Security Test

Anthropics advanced artificial intelligence model identified vulnerabilities in classified U.S. government computer systems during a recent security testing exercise, according to a report by the Associated Press citing a...

Samsung Electronics Stock Surges on Report of Massive $59 Billion Share Buyback Plan

Samsung Electronics shares rallied sharply on Wednesday after a report suggested the company could launch a substantial share buyback program worth nearly 90 trillion won ($59 billion) over the next three years. The...

SK Hynix Moves Closer to New York ADR Listing Amid AI Chip Boom

South Korean memory chip giant SK Hynix is reportedly preparing to take a major step toward a U.S. market debut by filing documents for an American Depositary Receipt (ADR) offering with South Koreas financial regulator....

Cerebras Revenue Forecast Tops Expectations, but Margin Concerns Weigh on Stock

Cerebras Systems delivered a strong revenue outlook for 2026 that exceeded Wall Street expectations, but investors remained cautious as the companys profit margin forecast highlighted the challenges of competing with AI...