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Bitcoin Falls Below $54K Amid $222M Liquidation, Crypto Market Sees $664M Wiped Out

Jul 05, 2024 07:10 am UTC| Technology Digital Currency

Since February, Bitcoin hit its lowest point, dropping to $53,499 on Coinbase and triggering $222 million in long-position liquidations. The broader crypto market saw $664 million wiped out in the past 24 hours, signaling...

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Panic Selling Engulfs Ethereum, Altcoin Market Following Bitcoin Crash

Jul 05, 2024 06:40 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology

Panic selling has gripped the altcoin market, with Ethereum prices falling by 10-20% after Bitcoins plunge to $55,000. Liquidations hit record highs, impacting traders. Altcoin Market in Turmoil The altcoin markets...

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Bitcoin Plummets to $53K: Experts Fear the Worst Is Yet to Come

Jul 05, 2024 05:57 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology

Bitcoin could drop to $50,000, but macro factors and a buy the dip mentality will swiftly drive it up. Volatility Expected as Bitcoin Hits New Lows On July 5, the price of Bitcoin dropped to a low of $53,600 on...

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Hamster Kombat Surpasses 239M Users in 81 Days; Anticipated Airdrop Prompts Speculations

Jul 04, 2024 23:38 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology

Hamster Kombat has achieved a staggering 239 million users in just 81 days, igniting speculation about the anticipated airdrop. Hamster Kombats Impressive User Growth Durov boasted about the viral clicker games...

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Dogecoin Whale Accumulates 90M DOGE Amid Market Collapse, Sparking Price Optimism

Jul 04, 2024 21:02 pm UTC| Technology Digital Currency

On July 4, a significant Dogecoin investor acquired 90 million DOGE from Binance, fueling optimism for a potential price increase despite the recent market downturn. This whales accumulation indicates strong confidence in...

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French Billionaire Xavier Niel Unveils Revolutionary AI Voice Assistant 'Moshi'

Jul 04, 2024 20:58 pm UTC| Technology Digital Currency

French billionaire Xavier Niels AI lab, Kyutai, launched Moshi, a voice assistant with 70 human-like emotions that could revolutionize human-machine communication. Kyutai Unveils Emotionally Intelligent AI Voice...

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German Government Transfers $172M in Bitcoin to Crypto Exchanges and Wallets

Jul 04, 2024 20:54 pm UTC| Technology Digital Currency

The German government transferred over 3,000 Bitcoin, valued at $172 million, to various crypto exchanges and an unknown wallet on July 4, potentially impacting market dynamics, according to blockchain investigator...

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Economy

Vietnam, U.S. Firms Plan 29 Deals Across Energy, Tech and Aviation

Vietnamese and U.S. companies are expected to announce a broad package of commercial agreements covering energy, technology, aviation and financial services next week as Vietnamese leader To Lam visits New York. An...

UK Inflation Rises to 3.1% Ahead of BoE Rate Decision

UK inflation accelerated in August, adding pressure on households and policymakers just one day before the Bank of England is expected to announce its latest interest rate decision. Official figures released Wednesday...

Asian Currencies Subdued as Yen Slides Ahead of Fed, BOJ Decisions

Asian currencies traded mostly cautiously on Wednesday as the Japanese yen weakened to a one-week low and the U.S. dollar remained near multi-week highs ahead of key Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan policy decisions. The...

Saudi Arabia Raises Security Alerts as Houthi Attacks Threaten Oil Routes

Saudi Arabia issued widespread security alerts on Tuesday, including in Mecca and Jeddah, as attacks by Iran-aligned groups intensified and raised fresh concerns over Middle East oil supplies and Red Sea shipping. The...

Hong Kong Unveils First Five-Year Plan to Boost Finance, Tech and Housing

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee unveiled the citys first five-year development plan on Wednesday, outlining measures to strengthen its status as a global financial hub, improve residents livelihoods and deepen...

Politics

US Confirms Weapons in Orbit as Space Tensions Rise

The United States has publicly acknowledged operating weapons in Earths orbit, marking a major shift in how the Pentagon discusses military capabilities in space as competition with China and Russia intensifies. U.S. Air...

South Korea’s Cho Hyun to Meet Rubio in Washington

South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun will travel to Washington this week for talks with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, as Seoul and Washington seek to maintain close coordination on their bilateral alliance, the...

Ovechkin Faces Scrutiny Over United Russia Campaign Video

Washington Capitals star Alexander Ovechkin has drawn renewed attention over his political ties after appearing in a campaign video connected to United Russia, the ruling party backed by Russian President Vladimir Putin....

U.S. Imposes New Visa Restrictions Over South Africa Policies

The United States has announced a new visa restriction policy targeting certain foreign nationals from South Africa, marking another deterioration in relations between Washington and Pretoria. U.S. Secretary of State Marco...

UK PM Andy Burnham Set for First Trump Meeting in New York

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is expected to meet U.S. President Donald Trump for the first time next week in New York, marking their first face-to-face talks since Burnham took office. The meeting is expected to...

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

Databricks to Invest $350 Million in Singapore AI Expansion

Databricks plans to invest more than $350 million in Singapore over the next three years, expanding its presence in the city-state as demand rises for its data and artificial intelligence products. The privately held data...

SK Hynix, Intel Discuss U.S. Memory Chip Production Deal

SK Hynix is reportedly in discussions with Intel over a potential agreement to manufacture memory chips in the United States, a move that would mark the South Korean semiconductor giants first U.S.-based memory production....

DOJ Will Investigate AI-Related Crimes, Attorney General Blanche Says

U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche said the Department of Justice will investigate individuals or companies connected to artificial intelligence when there is evidence they have violated federal criminal law, while...

Meta CEO Zuckerberg Backs Independent AI Safety Reviews Over Development Slowdown

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has argued that artificial intelligence companies should prioritize independent safety evaluations and stronger alignment rather than slowing the pace of AI development. Zuckerberg said AI...

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Expected at Trump-Xi State Dinner

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is expected to attend a state dinner hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump for Chinese President Xi Jinping next week, placing one of the technology industrys most prominent executives at the center...