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NFT: Ray-Ban unveils first NFT Aviator glasses in history

Oct 29, 2021 09:32 am UTC| Business Digital Currency

Ray-Ban is unleashing the very first non-fungible token (NFT) eyewear in the world, and it was created in collaboration with German artist Oliver Latta, who is also known as Extraweg. Ray-Bans iconic Aviator glasses...

Cryptocurrency: Wharton School is the first Ivy League institution to accept crypto for tuition via Coinbase

Oct 29, 2021 09:08 am UTC| Business Digital Currency

Wharton School is now the very first Ivy League school to get into blockchain by accepting cryptocurrency as tuition fee payment for an online blockchain course. The institution tapped Coinbase for transactions involving...

NFT: McDonald's unveils first-ever NFT, giving away rare McRib digital art

Oct 29, 2021 08:27 am UTC| Business Digital Currency

McDonalds just launched its first NFT featuring its popular McRib menu. The fast-food chain is releasing its non-fungible token to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the McRib sandwich. McDonalds will be giving away...

Cryptocurrency: Thailand’s biggest department store chain starts trial of its own C-Coin virtual currency

Oct 29, 2021 07:52 am UTC| Business Digital Currency

Central Retail Corp., the largest shopping center developer in Thailand, has rolled out its own cryptocurrency called the C-Coin for trial. For the testing, the company has been distributing the crypto coin to its 80,000...

Cryptocurrency: Tom Brady rewarded fan with Bitcoin after his historic touchdown in NFL game and here's why

Oct 29, 2021 05:05 am UTC| Business Digital Currency

Tom Brady, the NFL quarterback, recently reached his 600th touchdown pass during Sundays game against the Chicago Bears. The moment was a historic event in his National Football League career since he is the only player in...

NFT game Cryptobuds lets users build digital cannabis empires

Oct 28, 2021 23:50 pm UTC| Life Digital Currency Economy

A weed-themed crafting game dubbed Cryptobuds that lets users purchase NFT component cards to build a cannabis business, grow rare strains, and trade with other players on the WAX blockchain will be available...

Dallas Mavericks gives US cryptocurrency platform Voyager naming rights to Mavs Gaming Hub

Oct 28, 2021 23:49 pm UTC| Sports Digital Currency Economy

The Dallas Mavericks has inked a deal giving with US cryptocurrency platform Voyager Digital the naming rights for Mavs Gaming Hub, the home venue of the Mavericks NBA 2K League team. The deal also includes brand...

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Economy

UK House Prices Record First Monthly Decline Since December as Iran Conflict Dampens Market Confidence

Britains housing market experienced its first monthly decline in house prices since December, with values falling by 0.6% in May 2026 as economic uncertainty linked to the Iran conflict weakened buyer demand, according to...

German Retail Sales Decline Less Than Expected in April 2026

Germanys retail sales recorded a smaller-than-expected decline in April 2026, offering a mixed signal about consumer spending in Europes largest economy. According to data released on Monday by the Federal Statistical...

India Manufacturing Growth Accelerates in May Despite Rising Costs

Indias manufacturing sector recorded its strongest growth in three months during May, supported by robust demand and a rise in new orders, according to the latest HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI)...

Asian Currencies Hold Steady as U.S. Dollar Gains on Inflation and Middle East Concerns

Asian currencies traded within narrow ranges on Monday as investors closely monitored ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and rising inflation risks that could keep U.S. interest rates higher for longer. The...

Jerome Powell Warns Against Politicizing the Federal Reserve, Defends Democratic Institutions

Former U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has issued a strong warning about the dangers of political interference in the Federal Reserve, while urging Americans to protect key democratic institutions. Powell made the...

Politics

Colombia Presidential Runoff Set as Abelardo De La Espriella Leads Ivan Cepeda in First Round

Colombia is heading toward a highly anticipated presidential runoff election after right-wing outsider Abelardo De La Espriella secured a narrow lead over leftist candidate Ivan Cepeda in the first round of voting....

US-Iran Tensions Escalate as New Strikes Threaten Ceasefire and Impact Global Oil Markets

The conflict between the United States and Iran intensified over the weekend as both sides exchanged fresh military strikes, raising concerns about the stability of the fragile ceasefire and the broader economic impact of...

Trump Says Iran Wants U.S. Deal as Tensions Continue Amid Ongoing Conflict

U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that Iran is eager to reach an agreement with the United States, expressing confidence that a potential deal would benefit both Washington and its allies despite ongoing military...

US Tightens AI Chip Export Rules, Impacting Nvidia and AMD Sales to Chinese Firms

The U.S. Department of Commerce has introduced new restrictions aimed at closing a potential loophole in the export of advanced artificial intelligence chips to Chinese companies. The move is expected to affect major...

U.S. Launches Strikes on Iranian Drone and Radar Facilities Following MQ-1 Drone Incident

The United States military carried out targeted strikes on Iranian radar installations and drone command-and-control facilities located in Goruk and Qeshm Island over the weekend, according to a statement released by U.S....

Science

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...

NASA Artemis II: First Crewed Moon Mission Since Apollo Takes Four Astronauts on 10-Day Lunar Journey

NASAs Artemis II mission launched Wednesday, marking humanitys return to crewed lunar exploration for the first time since the Apollo era. Carrying four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft, this historic 10-day mission...

Technology

Morgan Stanley Upgrades Winbond and Nanya to Overweight on Strong Memory Chip Market Outlook

Morgan Stanley has upgraded two major Greater China semiconductor stocks, Winbond Electronics Corp. and Nanya Technology Corp., from Equal-weight to Overweight, citing strengthening memory chip prices and expanding growth...

SoftBank Becomes Japan’s Most Valuable Company as AI-Fueled Rally Drives Shares to Record High

SoftBank Group Corp. (TYO: 9984) surged to a record high on Monday, driven by growing investor confidence in the artificial intelligence sector and the companys expanding exposure to AI-related technologies. The Japanese...

Nvidia Unveils RTX Spark AI PC Chips, Expands Challenge to Intel, AMD, and Apple

Nvidia has officially entered the Windows PC processor market with the launch of its new RTX Spark platform, unveiled by CEO Jensen Huang during his keynote presentation at COMPUTEX in Taiwan. The announcement marks a...

LG Electronics Stock Hits Record High on Nvidia AI Partnership Speculation

LG Electronics shares soared to a record high on Monday as investors reacted to growing speculation about a potential expansion of the companys artificial intelligence and robotics partnership with Nvidia. The South Korean...

Nvidia and Microsoft to Launch AI-Powered Windows PCs at Computex 2026

Nvidia and Microsoft are reportedly preparing to introduce a new generation of Windows PCs powered by Nvidia-designed processors, marking a significant step in the evolution of AI-enabled personal computing. According to...