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Cryptocurrency: Kraken crypto exchange shuts down operations in Japan

Dec 30, 2022 08:27 am UTC| Business Digital Currency Investing

Kraken announced it would halt its operations in Japan following global layoffs. The US-based digital currency exchange cited the current Japanese market conditions and the frail crypto market around the world as the main...

Digital Currency Revolution

NFT: Square Enix signs deal with Gumi to create NFT gaming marketplace

Dec 27, 2022 10:30 am UTC| Business Digital Currency Investing

Square Enix has shelled out $52.7 million or 7 billion yen to invest in the mobile entertainment content publisher and developer Gumi Inc. The Japanese gaming giant that is known for its Final Fantasy video game series...

Digital Currency Revolution

Cryptocurrency: Huobi partners with Visa to launch Huobi Visa Card

Dec 27, 2022 09:37 am UTC| Business Digital Currency Investing

Huobi, a cryptocurrency exchange based in Seychelles, has joined forces with Visa Inc. to introduce the Huobi Visa Card, which will make it easier for customers to convert and use their cryptocurrencies as payments to at...

Digital Currency Revolution

NFT: Dunamu's Momentica drops Le Sserafim digital collectibles

Dec 24, 2022 03:09 am UTC| Business Digital Currency Investing

Dunamus Momentica is dropping girl group Le Sserafims first NFTs or digital collection. The South Korean fintech firm has teamed up with Hybe entertainment company to form Levvels Inc., which provides blockchain-based...

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NFT: LG displaying innovative shoe shelf with NFT shoes at CES 2023

Dec 23, 2022 08:06 am UTC| Business Digital Currency Investing

LG Electronics is participating in the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2023), which is happening from Jan. 5 to Jan. 8 in Las Vegas. For this, the South Korean electronics firm is showcasing one of its innovative...

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NFT: Lotte Department Store to launch ‘Next Museum’ NFT art gallery

Dec 21, 2022 06:27 am UTC| Business Digital Currency Investing

Lotte Department Store is opening an NFT gallery to exhibit digital artworks. It will be called the Next Museum and will be inaugurated at Lotte World Mall in Seoul on Dec. 23. Lotte Department Store is holding an NFT...

Digital Currency Revolution

Cryptocurrency: Binance acquires Voyager’s assets as FTX deal collapsed

Dec 20, 2022 08:59 am UTC| Business Digital Currency Investing

Binance, a cryptocurrency company and exchange platform, has taken over the deal to buy Voyagers assets for $1 billion. The agreement comes after its deal with FTX failed since it also went under not long ago. Sam...

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Economy

Impact of Iran-Israel conflict on Stocks, Gold and Bitcoin

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Japan Posts 7.7% Growth in Machinery Orders

In a striking development that looks set to invigorate Japans economic prospects, a key gauge of capital spending in the country has seen its most significant jump in over a year. According to Cabinet Office data released...

How cuts to marginal income tax could boost the UK’s stagnant economic growth

The British prime minister recently claimed the UK economy has turned a corner. Rishi Sunak said inflation figures were encouraging, and proclaimed that 2024 would be the year Britain bounces back. According to his...

A sustainable future begins at ground level

In 2015, the United Nations adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a call to action in global partnership. By 2023 it appears that our progress has been far from satisfactory in achieving these...

Digital trade protocol for Africa: why it matters, what’s in it and what’s still missing

In February 2024, African heads of states adopted a draft protocol to regulate digital trade within the continent. This significant yet challenging course for Africas digital economy fits into the broader trade agreement,...

Politics

Nvidia RTX 4090D Embroiled in US-China Tech Rivalry; South Korea Navigates Chip Export Dilemma

The U.S. government has tightened export restrictions on high-performance semiconductor chips to China, including the Nvidia RTX 4090D, and is urging South Korea to enforce similar curbs, marking a significant escalation...

Canada needs a national strategy for homeless refugee claimants

One year after the federal government closed Roxham Road, refugee claims in Canada continue to increase: there were 143,785 in 2023 compared to 91,730 in 2022. The surprise announcement in March 2023 to modify Canadas...

Who will Trump pick as his running mate?

Being second in line for leadership of the most powerful country in the world is not an easy job. But for Mike Pence, vice president under Donald Trump, things were even harder than usual. As insurrectionists descended...

US and Japan Boost AI, Semiconductor Alliance; EU Eyes Reduction in China Dependence

Japan and the United States are poised to deepen ties in the high-tech sector, signaling a strategic move to enhance their global partnership with a focus on artificial intelligence and semiconductor...

US Finalizes Ban List for Chinese Chipmakers; Boosts Mexico Semiconductor Ties

The United States is finalizing a list of Chinese chip factories banned from receiving vital technology, aiming to curb Beijings tech advancements amid national security concerns. Concurrently, a US-Mexico semiconductor...

Science

Could a telescope ever see the beginning of time? An astronomer explains

The James Webb Space Telescope, or JWST for short, is one of the most advanced telescopes ever built. Planning for JWST began over 25 years ago, and construction efforts spanned over a decade. It was launched into space on...

US media coverage of new science less likely to mention researchers with African and East Asian names

When one Chinese national recently petitioned the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to become a permanent resident, he thought his chances were pretty good. As an accomplished biologist, he figured that news...

If life exists on Jupiter’s moon Europa, scientists might soon be able to detect it

Europa is one of the largest of more than 90 moons in orbit around the planet Jupiter. It is also one of the best places to look for alien life. Often termed an ocean world by scientists, observations to date strongly...

Exploding stars are rare but emit torrents of radiation − if one happened close enough to Earth, it could threaten life on the planet

Stars like the Sun are remarkably constant. They vary in brightness by only 0.1% over years and decades, thanks to the fusion of hydrogen into helium that powers them. This process will keep the Sun shining steadily for...

An eclipse for everyone – how visually impaired students can ‘get a feel for’ eclipses

Many people in the U.S. will have an opportunity to witness nearly four minutes of a total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024, as it moves from southern Texas to Maine. But in the U.S., over 7 million people are blind...

Technology

Shiba Inu Burns 700M Coins, Eyes Price Surge to $0.00004

Shiba Inu burned over 700 million coins this week in a remarkable event, sparking optimism as the meme coins price rallied by 5%. Analysts now forecast a potential surge to $0.00004, buoyed by a growing bullish sentiment...

Tesla Trims Prices on Models Y, X, S Amid Sales Dip; Musk Delays India Trip

Tesla has reduced the prices of its Model Y, X, and S vehicles by $2,000 to boost sales following disappointing first-quarter delivery numbers. Meanwhile, CEO Elon Musk postponed his anticipated trip to India due to...

Tesla's Elon Musk Teases Full Self-Driving Launch in China, Postpones India Visit

On Saturday, Teslas CEO Elon Musk teased the near-term rollout of Full Self-Driving (FSD) in China and announced a delay in his awaited visit to India, attributing it to pressing Tesla commitments. FSD in China: An...

Kia Unveils $15,000 EV2, Spearheading Affordable Electric Vehicle Drive

Kia has unveiled the EV2, its newest addition to the electric vehicle market, priced at around $15,000. This compact SUV, seen in recent test footage, is part of Kias broader strategy to introduce a range of affordable...

Bitcoin Halving 2024 Complete: New Era for Miners and Market Speculation

Bitcoin has successfully completed its fourth halving, reducing mining rewards to 3.125 BTC per block and sparking widespread speculation about future price surges. As the crypto community eyes potential market shifts,...