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Digital Currency Revolution

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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 Pump and Dump Alert: Investors Urged to Stay Vigilant by Lead Marketer Lucie

Sep 04, 2024 18:07 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Lucie, Shiba Inus marketing lead, cautioned the community about the dangers of pump-and-dump schemes, emphasizing the need for thorough research as unsustainable projects flood the cryptocurrency market. Lucie Urges...

Digital Currency Revolution

Whale Dumps Shake Dogecoin as Tesla, Elon Musk Optimism Fails to Prevent Market Downturn

Sep 04, 2024 17:42 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Dogecoins price took a sharp hit after a major whale dumped 119 million tokens on Robinhood, raising concerns among investors, even as Tesla and Elon Musk continue supporting the meme coin. DOGE Whales Dump 119M...

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TokenPost Hosts ‘Crypto Night in Seoul Forest’ at KBW 2024

Sep 04, 2024 06:27 am UTC| Business Digital Currency

This summer, as part of the official side events of Korea Blockchain Week (KBW) 2024, TokenPost is organizing Crypto Night in Seoul Forest on Thursday, September 5. The event will take place at the Under Stand Avenue in...

Digital Currency Revolution

Solana ETF Approval 'Not Going to Happen,' Warns CF Benchmarks CEO, Citing Key Regulatory Gaps

Sep 03, 2024 22:58 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

CF Benchmarks CEO Sui Chung has dampened speculation about a Solana ETF approval, citing a lack of a regulated futures market as the key obstacle. This news has led to a 1.4% decline in SOLs price over the last 24...

Digital Currency Revolution

Shiba Inu (SHIB) Price Stabilizes at Key Reset Point: Market Awaits Next Move

Sep 03, 2024 21:58 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

The price of Shiba Inu (SHIB) has reached a crucial reset point, leaving traders uncertain about the assets next direction. As volatility drops, the market stands at a crossroads. SHIB Hits Key Reset Point There has...

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Coinbase's CLO Hints at Potential Kamala Harris Support Amid Crypto Regulation Debate

Sep 03, 2024 21:41 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business Politics

Coinbases Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal has suggested that the exchange might lean toward supporting Vice President Kamala Harris as the crypto regulation debate intensifies. Coinbases Paul Grewal Hints at Political...

Digital Currency Revolution

XRP Outpaces Bitcoin as Price Teases Big Move in Tight Crypto Market

Sep 03, 2024 17:51 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

XRP edged ahead of Bitcoin today, increasing market speculation about a potential big move as trading tightens. XRP Price Gains Over Bitcoin According to information provided by Binance, the price of the widely used...

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Economy

Fed Unveils Stablecoin Rules Under GENIUS Act

The Federal Reserve has proposed a broad regulatory framework for payment stablecoin issuers, moving forward with implementation of the GENIUS Act and efforts to bring dollar-backed digital assets further into the...

U.S. Dollar Hits Two-Month High as Oil, Treasury Yields Surge

The U.S. dollar strengthened for a fourth consecutive session on Thursday, reaching its highest level in nearly two months as rising oil prices, surging Treasury yields and expectations for further Federal Reserve rate...

U.S. Treasury Yields Surge as 30-Year Hits 22-Year High

U.S. Treasury yields surged again Thursday as investors sold government bonds amid rising inflation concerns, strong economic data and growing expectations that the Federal Reserve will continue raising interest rates. The...

Soybean Futures Slip as Traders Await Trump-Xi Trade Signals

Chicago soybean futures edged lower on Thursday as traders closely watched Chinese President Xi Jinpings state visit to Washington for signs of progress on U.S.-China agricultural trade and future soybean purchases. CBOT...

European Stocks Fall as Bond Yields and Geopolitical Risks Weigh

European stocks closed lower on Thursday as rising bond yields, geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East and concerns surrounding artificial intelligence weighed on investor sentiment. The pan-European STOXX 600 dropped...

Politics

North Korea Warns South Korea Over US-Led Defense Role

North Korea warned that South Korea could become a decisive target for collective retaliation if Seoul develops into a central hub for a US-led collective defense system, according to state media KCNA on Friday. The...

Pezeshkian Says US Must Choose When Iran War Ends

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the United States holds the key to ending the Iran war, signaling that Tehran does not want the conflict to continue but will not surrender under US pressure. Asked whether the war...

Trump Asks Supreme Court to Restore Third-Country Deportations

President Donald Trumps administration asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday to allow it to continue deporting migrants to countries other than their homelands without automatically giving them an opportunity to raise...

Netanyahu Defends Israel at UN as Delegates Stage Walkout

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a defiant address to the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, defending Israels military actions as dozens of delegates walked out in protest. The speech came as...

US Backs Musk in Fight Against EU’s €120 Million X Fine

The U.S. government has formally moved to join Elon Musks legal challenge against a 120 million ($136.5 million) European Union fine imposed on his social media platform X, escalating a dispute over the reach of European...

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

Jeff Bezos Invests $32 Billion in Blue Origin as Space Firm Targets Major Growth

Jeff Bezos has invested about $32 billion in Blue Origin since founding the space company in 2000, underscoring the Amazon founders long-term commitment to competing in the rapidly expanding commercial space industry....

OpenAI to Preview GPT-6 Cyber AI Model for Cybersecurity

OpenAI is preparing to preview GPT-6 Cyber, a new artificial intelligence model focused on cybersecurity, within days as the company expands its push into AI-powered security tools, according to a Fortune report cited by...

Former OpenAI Data Center Chief Chris Malone Joins Nvidia

Chris Malone, the former head of data centers at OpenAI, has joined Nvidia as vice president of its DSX Platform, strengthening the chipmakers leadership team as demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure continues...

Akamai Shares Surge on $11.6B Anthropic AI Cloud Deal

Akamai Technologies shares jumped as much as 20% in after-hours trading Thursday after the cloud computing company announced an $11.6 billion, seven-year agreement with artificial intelligence firm Anthropic. The contract...

Oracle Shares Fall as New Mexico AI Data Center Faces Power Delays

Oracle Corp. shares fell after reports that the technology giant is seeking protection from financial obligations linked to its massive artificial intelligence data center project in New Mexico amid regulatory and...