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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

Ripple Unlocks 1 Billion XRP From Escrow, Triggering a 2.26% Price Drop Amid Market Uncertainty

Sep 01, 2024 16:48 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Ripples recent Escrow release of 1 billion XRP tokens caused a 2.26% price drop, bringing the token to $0.5569 as market uncertainty looms over the increased supply. XRP Price Drops After 1 Billion Tokens Released As...

Digital Currency Revolution

Canadian Court Orders $1.2M Bitcoin Repayment in Landmark Crypto Loan Case

Sep 01, 2024 15:33 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

A Canadian court has ruled that Daniel Tambosso must repay Hung Nguyen $1.2 million in Bitcoin after a contentious loan dispute, marking a significant legal precedent in cryptocurrency cases. $1.2M Bitcoin Loan Ordered...

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Shiba Inu's SHIB Price Set to Soar? Weekly Burn Rate Explodes 244% as Millions Disappear

Sep 01, 2024 14:54 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Shiba Inus SHIB token saw a staggering 244% increase in its weekly burn rate, with 389.5 million tokens vanishing, stirring speculation about a potential price surge. SHIB Community Sees Burn Rate Increase Amidst...

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XRP Outrage as Bitcoin, Ethereum Allegedly Receive SEC's Favoritism, Igniting Community Backlash

Aug 31, 2024 21:22 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

The XRP community is furious over allegations that the US SEC is favoring Bitcoin and Ethereum, a move seen as deeply unfair by XRP supporters and sparking widespread criticism in the crypto world. XRP Community Fumes...

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Justin Sun Confirms 100% SUN Revenue Burn, Sparking Anticipation for Token Price Rally

Aug 31, 2024 20:43 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Tron founder Justin Sun announced that 100% of SUN token revenue will be allocated to token burns, boosting community expectations for a price rally. SUN Revenue Allocation to Burn According to Trons Justin Sun, all...

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Telegram Holds $400 Million in Crypto Assets, Financial Statement Confirms

Aug 31, 2024 17:56 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Telegrams 2023 financial statement confirms $400 million in crypto assets, solidifying its position as a key player in the digital finance sector amid CEO Pavel Durovs ongoing legal battles. Telegram Holds $400 Million...

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Shiba Inu (SHIB) Price Slips as Bears Tighten Grip Despite Burn Rate Spike

Aug 31, 2024 16:17 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

The Shiba Inu (SHIB) price has faltered, with the token losing 1.56% in a single day, despite a brief surge in its burn rate, raising concerns among investors. SHIB Price Falls Amid Bearish Trends In a titanic war...

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Economy

India Budget 2026: Modi Government Eyes Reforms Amid Global Uncertainty and Fiscal Pressures

Indias central government is set to present its annual budget on Sunday, a closely watched event as Prime Minister Narendra Modis administration seeks to accelerate domestic reforms while navigating rising global...

China Home Prices Rise in January as Government Signals Stronger Support for Property Market

Average prices of new homes across 100 major Chinese cities recorded an increase in January, while price declines in the secondary housing market continued to narrow, according to a private survey. The data suggests early...

South Korea Exports Surge in January on AI Chip Demand, Marking Fastest Growth in 4.5 Years

South Koreas exports recorded a strong start to the year, rising for an eighth consecutive month in January and posting their fastest growth in four and a half years, driven largely by booming global demand for AI servers...

Russia Stocks End Flat as MOEX Closes Unchanged Amid Mixed Global Signals

Russian stocks finished Saturdays trading session slightly lower overall, with the benchmark MOEX Russia Index closing unchanged at 0.00% in Moscow. Market sentiment remained cautious as investors weighed mixed...

China Factory Activity Slips in January as Weak Demand Weighs on Growth Outlook

Chinas factory activity contracted at the start of the year, highlighting persistent pressure from weak domestic demand despite continued policy support from Beijing. An official survey released on Saturday showed that...

Politics

Trump Says Fed Pick Kevin Warsh Could Win Democratic Support in Senate Confirmation

U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed confidence that his nominee to lead the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, could secure votes from Senate Democrats during what is expected to be a closely watched and potentially...

Christian Menefee Wins Texas Special Election, Narrowing GOP House Majority

Democrat Christian Menefee has won a Texas special election for the U.S. House of Representatives, according to the Associated Press, a result that further tightens Republicans slim majority in the chamber. Menefees...

Trump’s Iraq Envoy Mark Savaya Ousted Amid U.S.-Iraq Tensions Over Iran Influence

Mark Savaya, who was named by U.S. President Donald Trump as special envoy for Iraq in October, is no longer serving in that role, according to multiple sources familiar with the decision. The reported removal comes at a...

Keir Starmer Urges Prince Andrew to Testify in U.S. Epstein Investigation

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called for former Prince Andrew to testify before a U.S. congressional committee following new revelations about his long-standing links to disgraced financier and convicted sex...

U.S. Government Enters Brief Shutdown as Congress Delays Funding Deal

The U.S. government entered a partial shutdown early Saturday after Congress failed to finalize a funding agreement before a midnight deadline, temporarily halting a range of federal operations. The shutdown officially...

Science

NASA and SpaceX Target Crew-11 Undocking From ISS Amid Medical Concern

NASA has confirmed that the agency, in coordination with SpaceX, is targeting no earlier than 5 p.m. Eastern Time (2200 GMT) on Wednesday, January 14, for the undocking of the SpaceX Crew-11 mission from the International...

Neuralink Plans High-Volume Brain Implant Production and Fully Automated Surgery by 2026

Elon Musks brain-computer interface company Neuralink is preparing for a major expansion, announcing plans to begin high-volume production of its brain implant devices and transition to a fully automated surgical procedure...

Jared Isaacman Confirmed as NASA Administrator, Becomes 15th Leader of U.S. Space Agency

The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as the new NASA administrator, making him the 15th leader in the agencys history. The confirmation, which took place on Wednesday, marks...

Senate Sets December 8 Vote on Trump’s NASA Nominee Jared Isaacman

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee announced it will vote on December 8 on President Donald Trumps renewed nomination of private astronaut and tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to lead NASA. Isaacman, known for his...

NASA Cuts Boeing Starliner Missions as SpaceX Pulls Ahead

NASA has significantly scaled back Boeings Starliner program after years of technical issues and delays, announcing that the next Starliner mission to the International Space Station (ISS) will fly without astronauts. The...

Technology

Elon Musk’s Empire: SpaceX, Tesla, and xAI Merger Talks Spark Investor Debate

Speculation around a potential Musk Inc has resurfaced as Elon Musks companiesSpaceX, Tesla, and xAIexplore closer ties amid rapid advances in artificial intelligence and automation. With SpaceX expected to go public later...

SpaceX Reports $8 Billion Profit as IPO Plans and Starlink Growth Fuel Valuation Buzz

SpaceX delivered a strong financial performance last year, generating an estimated $8 billion in profit on revenues between $15 billion and $16 billion, according to people familiar with the companys results. The figures,...

SpaceX Updates Starlink Privacy Policy to Allow AI Training as xAI Merger Talks and IPO Loom

SpaceX has revised its Starlink privacy policy to allow customer data to be used for artificial intelligence training, a move that could significantly support Elon Musks broader AI ambitions. The policy change comes as...

Nvidia’s $100 Billion OpenAI Investment Faces Internal Doubts, Report Says

Nvidias ambitious plan to invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI, aimed at supporting the training and operation of next-generation artificial intelligence models, has reportedly hit a roadblock. According to a report...

Federal Judge Signals Possible Dismissal of xAI Lawsuit Against OpenAI

A U.S. federal judge has signaled she may dismiss a high-profile lawsuit filed by Elon Musks artificial intelligence startup, xAI, against rival OpenAI, dealing a potential setback to Musk in an escalating legal battle...