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Crypto Community Erupts as Top Analyst Calls Memecoin Investments Gambling

Jun 17, 2024 04:46 am UTC| Technology Digital Currency

Justin Bons, the founder of Cyber Capital, sparked a revolt in the crypto community by labeling memecoin investments as gambling, igniting heated debates and diverse reactions from enthusiasts. Crypto Community Reacts...

Digital Currency Revolution

Dogecoin Developer Urges Community to Assess Investment Risks in New Warning

Jun 17, 2024 04:41 am UTC| Technology Digital Currency

Mishaboar, a key Dogecoin developer, has urged traders to conduct thorough risk assessments before investing in the volatile cryptocurrency, emphasizing responsible investment practices. Dogecoin Developer Mishaboar...

Traders Say Bitcoin Whale Watching is 'Useless' for Gaining Valuable Market Insights

Jun 16, 2024 20:01 pm UTC| Technology Digital Currency

Traders argue that monitoring Bitcoin whale activities is useless for gaining valuable market insights, stating that it serves social media more than serious analysis. On-chain analyst James Check and others warn against...

How Solana's Shopify Plugin Expansion is Revolutionizing Crypto Payments

Jun 16, 2024 12:52 pm UTC| Technology Digital Currency

The Solana Pay plugin for Shopify has expanded, supporting over 100 cryptocurrencies, and aims to revolutionize the payment experience for millions of merchants worldwide by integrating Web3 functionalities and reducing...

Digital Currency Revolution

Biden Administration to Participate in Crucial Bitcoin Strategy Roundtable Next Month

Jun 16, 2024 12:43 pm UTC| Technology Digital Currency

Next month, Congressman Ro Khanna will host a pivotal Bitcoin strategy roundtable in Washington, D.C., with Biden Administration officials and industry leaders in attendance, aiming to bolster U.S. blockchain...

Donald Trump Pledges to End Joe Biden's 'War on Crypto' If Elected

Jun 16, 2024 12:39 pm UTC| Technology Digital Currency

Donald Trump has vowed to end Joe Bidens war on crypto if elected, promising to make America a hub for cryptocurrency and Bitcoin development, particularly in Florida. Donald Trump Pledges to Halt Bidens War on...

Shiba Inu Community Fuels 685% SHIB Burn Rate Surge, Anticipates Price Rally

Jun 16, 2024 12:34 pm UTC| Technology Digital Currency

The Shiba Inu (SHIB) community has driven a remarkable 685% increase in the burn rate, transferring over 399 million SHIB to dead-end addresses, sparking expectations of a price surge. Shiba Inu Burn Rate Surges 685%,...

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Economy

European Stocks Slip as Earnings, UK Inflation and ECB Decision Keep Investors on Edge

European stock markets traded slightly lower on Wednesday as investors assessed a fresh wave of corporate earnings while awaiting key economic and policy events, including the latest UK inflation data, the European Central...

Japan Yen Slides Past 163 as Middle East Tensions Lift US Dollar, Oil Prices

The Japanese yen weakened beyond the 163-per-dollar level on Wednesday, hovering near its weakest point since 1986 as higher U.S. Treasury yields and rising oil prices boosted demand for the U.S. dollar. Investors also...

Gold Price Surges Above $4,100 as Middle East Tensions Boost Safe-Haven Demand

Gold prices extended their rally on Wednesday, climbing above the key $4,100-an-ounce level as investors sought safe-haven assets amid escalating Middle East tensions and growing concerns over global energy supplies....

US Stock Exchanges Face Earnings Test as Trading Boom Meets Crypto Competition

U.S. exchange operators are set to begin reporting quarterly earnings this week, with investors expected to focus on whether strong trading activity can offset mounting concerns over regulatory changes and rising...

India FMCG Q1 Earnings Preview: Higher Input Costs Likely to Weigh on Profit Margins

Indias leading fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies are expected to report weaker first-quarter profit margins as rising raw material costs, driven by the Iran conflict and higher crude oil prices, offset the...

Politics

US-Iran War Enters 11th Day as Costs Climb to $37.5 Billion, Trump Warns of More Strikes

The U.S.-Iran conflict intensified after U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed it had completed an eleventh consecutive night of military strikes targeting Iranian assets. The operations are aimed at weakening Irans...

Rubio Urges Global Isolation of Nicaragua After Ortega Vows to End Elections

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has urged the international community to increase pressure on Nicaragua after President Daniel Ortega announced that the country would no longer hold elections, a move that has drawn...

US-Backed Pediatric HIV Treatment Drops After Foreign Aid Changes, Study Finds

Around 77,000 fewer children worldwide received HIV treatment supported by the United States in the fiscal year ending October 2025 compared with the previous year, according to research presented at the AIDS 2026...

US, Solomon Islands Deepen Ties as Peace Corps Set to Return After 25 Years

The United States is strengthening its relationship with the Solomon Islands by reviving the Peace Corps program and expanding development assistance, signaling Washingtons continued focus on the strategically important...

US Sends First Humanitarian Aid Flight to Cuba Under $100M Assistance Plan

The United States has launched the first humanitarian aid flight to Cuba under a newly announced $100 million assistance initiative, marking a significant step in Washingtons effort to provide direct relief to the Cuban...

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

Samsung Eyes Up to $1.14 Billion Investment in AI Startup Mistral

Samsung Electronics is reportedly in discussions to invest as much as 1 billion euros ($1.14 billion) in French artificial intelligence startup Mistral, a move that could strengthen the South Korean tech giants position in...

Wistron Opens $700M Texas AI Factory to Build Nvidia Superchips in U.S.

Taiwan-based Wistron Corp. (TW:3231), one of Nvidias leading manufacturing partners, has officially opened its first U.S. production facility in Fort Worth, Texas, marking a significant milestone in the expansion of...

Wistron Opens $700M Texas AI Factory to Build Nvidia GB300 Superchips

Taiwan-based Wistron Corp., a major Nvidia supplier, has opened its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Fort Worth, Texas, investing $700 million to expand artificial intelligence infrastructure production as global...

Super Micro Computer Stock Jumps 20% After Record AI Orders and Margin Surge

Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) stock soared about 20% in after-hours trading on Tuesday after the AI server maker released a stronger-than-expected preliminary update for its fiscal fourth quarter, highlighting a...

US, China to Hold AI Talks Ahead of Xi’s September Visit

The United States and China are preparing to hold high-level artificial intelligence (AI) talks in September, marking the first official AI dialogue between the two countries under President Donald Trumps administration....