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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

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...

Digital Currency Revolution

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...

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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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Shytoshi Kusama Leads Shiba Inu Vote; SHIB Burn Option Falls Short in Community Decision

Sep 03, 2024 17:28 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Shytoshi Kusamas latest initiative, a vote among Shiba Inu members, saw the SHIB burn option unexpectedly rejected, shifting community focus to other strategies. Shytoshi Kusama Calls for Community Vote According to...

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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...