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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

Trump Media, Bakkt in 'Advanced Talks': Crypto Deal Sparks 162% Surge in Market Frenzy

Nov 18, 2024 21:26 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business Economy

Trump Media is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire Bakkt, a major cryptocurrency trading firm. The Financial Times revealed the negotiations, triggering a 162% spike in Bakkts stock price and a 15% boost in Trump Media...

Digital Currency Revolution

Dogecoin Panic: Millions in Limbo as Wallet Shutdown Triggers Urgent Scam Warning

Nov 18, 2024 16:24 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Millions of Dogecoin holders risk losing their funds as Dogechain.info shuts down, prompting an urgent warning from a top developer. Users must act before Dec. 31 to secure their private keys, with scammers exploiting the...

Digital Currency Revolution

BAN Soars 80%, AKT Gains 25% as Binance Futures Introduces 75x Leverage Contracts

Nov 18, 2024 16:12 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Comedian (BAN) surged 80%, and Akash Network (AKT) gained 25% following Binance Futures announcement of USDⓈ-Margined perpetual contracts for both assets. The new trading pairs, set to launch on November 18, offer up to...

Digital Currency Revolution

Shiba Inu Burn Rate Explodes 6223% as SHIB Price Rallies, Is $1 Within Reach?

Nov 18, 2024 10:52 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Shiba Inus burn rate hit an astonishing 6223% on November 18, destroying 290,321 SHIB. The reduced supply drove a 4% price rally, stirring investor speculation about SHIBs potential to reach $1 amid bullish market...

Digital Currency Revolution

Cathie Wood Says Bitcoin’s Journey Is Just Beginning as It Hits $90K With "A Long Way to Go"

Nov 18, 2024 10:02 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Despite Bitcoins surge to a record-breaking $90,000, ARK Invests Cathie Wood argues the cryptocurrency is only at the start of its ascent. Predicting a possible rise to $1.5 million by 2030, she attributes the momentum to...

Digital Currency Revolution

Shiba Inu Set for Major Rally as Golden Cross Signals 23% Price Surge

Nov 17, 2024 23:12 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Shiba Inu, the meme-inspired cryptocurrency, appears poised for a significant price increase as a golden cross forms on its daily chart. This bullish indicator suggests SHIB could surge by 23%, following a healthy...

Digital Currency Revolution

Coinbase CEO Armstrong's Game-Changing Proposal to Musk’s D.O.G.E.: Sovereign Wealth and Spending Caps

Nov 17, 2024 22:55 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business Politics

Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, has challenged Elon Musks D.O.G.E. commission with a game-changing proposal: implement a government spending cap and establish a U.S. sovereign wealth fund distributing dividends to...

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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...