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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

US Marshals Likely to Sell Silk Road Bitcoin Stash, Expert Predicts

Aug 17, 2024 20:59 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology

A US finance lawyer has indicated that the US Marshals Service is poised to sell Bitcoin seized from the Silk Road, causing ripples of speculation throughout the cryptocurrency market. US Marshals Could Sell Silk Road...

Digital Currency Revolution

Shiba Inu Integrates Burn Portal into Shibarium, Aiming for SHIB Supply Reduction

Aug 17, 2024 20:43 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology

Shiba Inus Shibarium update has introduced a Burn Portal, offering a new way to reduce SHIB token supply, a move likely to affect the cryptocurrencys market dynamics. Shiba Inus Shibarium Adds Burn Gateway As part of...

Digital Currency Revolution

Bitcoin ETF Holdings by Advisors Increase, Hedge Fund Stakes Drop Amid Market Shifts

Aug 17, 2024 06:17 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology

Investment advisors increased their exposure to Bitcoin ETFs in the second quarter of 2024, while hedge fund stakes saw a dip, reflecting broader market trends. Bitcoin ETF Holdings Among Advisors Surge in Q2...

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Shiba Inu Lead Drops Cryptic Message Ahead of ShibaCon 2024, Fueling Major SHIB Speculation

Aug 16, 2024 20:14 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology

A cryptic message from Shiba Inu lead developer Shytoshi Kusama has sparked intense speculation in the SHIB community, with fans eagerly anticipating major announcements at the upcoming ShibaCon 2024 in...

Digital Currency Revolution

Sam Altman's Worldcoin Expands to Malaysia for Digital ID Verification, Boosting National Security

Aug 16, 2024 20:02 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology

Malaysia has taken a bold step in digital transformation by adopting Sam Altmans Worldcoin for identity verification and integrating the technology into its national digital ID system. Worldcoin to Enhance Malaysias...

Digital Currency Revolution

Dubai Court Declares Crypto Salary Legal, Ushering in a Revolutionary Shift for UAE Workers

Aug 16, 2024 19:44 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology

A Dubai court has boldly declared that cryptocurrency can be used as a legal form of salary, setting the stage for a revolutionary shift in how workers in the UAE are paid. Dubai Court Endorses Crypto Wage...

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Donald Trump Jr Debuts Telegram Channel for Upcoming Crypto Project, Sparks Intense Online Discussion

Aug 15, 2024 23:10 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Politics

Donald Trump Jr has debuted a Telegram channel dedicated to a mysterious new crypto project, stirring intense discussion and speculation among followers and industry insiders. Trump Family Launches Crypto Project on...

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Economy

US Yen Intervention Unlikely to Deliver Lasting Recovery, Yardeni Says

U.S. efforts to strengthen the Japanese yen may offer only temporary relief as Japans fiscal policies, wide interest-rate gap with the United States, and preference for a weaker currency continue to pressure the yen,...

Iran-Oman Near Strait of Hormuz Deal as Shipping Tensions Persist

Iran and Oman are nearing an agreement on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, but Tehran says a bilateral deal alone will not be enough to fully reopen the critical global energy route. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas...

Trump Unveils $3 Billion U.S. Critical Minerals Push

President Donald Trump announced roughly $3 billion in U.S. government investments and financing for critical minerals, battery materials and mining projects, part of a broader effort to strengthen domestic production and...

Oil Prices Set for Steep Weekly Losses as Hormuz Deal Stalls

Oil prices fluctuated on Friday and remained on course for sharp weekly declines as uncertainty surrounding a potential agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz continued to drive volatility across global energy markets....

Gold Prices Surge 7% as Dollar Falls, Fed Rate Hike Bets Ease

Gold prices rallied sharply on Friday, putting the precious metal on track for its strongest weekly performance since late January as a weaker U.S. dollar, lower oil prices and softer Federal Reserve rate hike expectations...

Politics

Germany Warns of Daily Hybrid Warfare Threats

Germany is facing foreign hybrid warfare operations on a daily basis, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt has warned after authorities discovered an explosive-carrying drone at Leipzig/Halle Airport. Dobrindt said hostile...

ICE to Complete Nationwide Body Camera Rollout by End of August

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will equip all officers and agents working in the field with body-worn cameras by the end of August, accelerating a nationwide rollout that was initially expected to take...

Joe Biden’s Prostate Cancer Has Spread Further, Hunter Biden Says

Former U.S. President Joe Bidens prostate cancer has spread beyond his bones and is causing significant pain, according to his son, Hunter Biden, who discussed his fathers health in a BBC interview. Speaking to the BBCs...

Senate Majority Leader John Thune Moves to Advance Crypto Clarity Act

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune has taken a key step toward advancing the Clarity Act, a major cryptocurrency regulation bill that could establish the first comprehensive federal framework for the U.S. crypto...

Taiwan President Lai Oversees Coastal Strike Drills in Han Kuang War Games

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te observed coastal strike drills on Saturday as the island continued its annual Han Kuang military exercises, designed to strengthen Taiwans defence readiness against a potential Chinese attack....

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

Nvidia Seen Beating Q2 Targets as Vera Rubin Cycle Begins

Nvidia (NVDA) could enter a multi-quarter growth cycle as shipments of its next-generation Vera Rubin AI chips begin, with BofA Global Research forecasting stronger-than-expected quarterly results and maintaining a bullish...

OpenAI Restricts Astra AI Over Cyberattack Risks

OpenAI has reportedly restricted parts of the development of its next-generation AI model, code-named Astra, after early evaluations indicated the system could potentially carry out sophisticated cyberattacks with limited...

Nvidia to Invest Up to $3 Billion in Blackstone-Backed Lancium

Nvidia is reportedly preparing to invest as much as $3 billion in Lancium, a Blackstone-backed power infrastructure developer involved in the Stargate artificial intelligence infrastructure initiative, as demand for...

Meta Ordered to Pay $567M Over Child Safety Violations in New Mexico

Meta Platforms Inc. has been ordered to pay $567 million into a fund designed to address harm to young people, in a major legal ruling involving child safety on Facebook and Instagram. Judge Bryan Biedscheid of New Mexicos...

Nintendo Shares Jump as Switch 2 Sales Boost Earnings

Nintendo shares surged nearly 5% on Friday after the Japanese gaming giant reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter earnings and upgraded its full-year financial outlook, supported by robust demand for the new Switch...