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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

Bitcoin on Edge: Mt. Gox and US Gov’t Eye $14B Sell-Off That Could Rattle the Market

Aug 30, 2024 11:15 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Bitcoin could be in for a wild ride as Mt. Gox and the US government gear up to release $14 billion in Bitcoin, a move that could significantly disrupt the market with overwhelming selling pressure. Bitcoin Braces for...

Digital Currency Revolution

Bitcoin Exchange Reserves Plummet to Yearly Low as $60K Retest Looms

Aug 30, 2024 09:02 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

As Bitcoin exchange reserves decline to a new yearly low, the cryptocurrency is positioned for a critical retest of the $60,000 mark. Bitcoin Reserves Hit New Yearly Low Crypto exchange holdings have hit a new supply...

Digital Currency Revolution

Shiba Inu SHIB Joins Kraken's Collateral List for Futures Trading, Expanding Crypto Options

Aug 30, 2024 08:22 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Shiba Inu SHIB can now be used as collateral for futures contracts on Kraken, a major US cryptocurrency exchange, opening new trading opportunities for users. Shiba Inu SHIB Now Accepted as Collateral on Kraken You...

Digital Currency Revolution

Tesla, Elon Musk Clear in Dogecoin Lawsuit Alleging Market Manipulation and Insider Trading

Aug 30, 2024 07:46 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business Law

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit accusing Elon Musk and Tesla of manipulating the price of dogecoin through insider trading and public stunts, dealing a decisive legal victory to Musk and his electric vehicle...

Digital Currency Revolution

Bitcoin Recovers Strongly After $100 Million Sale by Ark Invest, Eyes $60,000 Mark Again

Aug 29, 2024 19:36 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

After Ark Invest offloaded $100 million worth of Bitcoin, the cryptocurrency recovered robustly, nearing the $60,000 threshold once again in a volatile market. Cathie Woods Ark Invest Sells $100 Million in...

Digital Currency Revolution

Shiba Inu's Shibarium Sees 1,036% Transaction Fee Increase, Signaling Booming Network Activity

Aug 29, 2024 18:19 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Shibarium, the backbone of Shiba Inus blockchain, has recorded a 1,036% jump in transaction fees, underscoring a dramatic increase in the networks utilization, likely fueled by Shiba Inu-specific apps. Shibarium Fee...

Digital Currency Revolution

Ether ETF Surges with $8.4M BlackRock Inflow—First Positive Shift in 2 Weeks

Aug 29, 2024 18:01 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

For the first time in over two weeks, Ether ETF flows have turned positive, led by an impressive $8.4 million inflow from BlackRock. BlackRock Leads with $8.4M Inflow On August 14, nine US spot Ether ETFs saw net...

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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...