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Digital Currency Revolution

'Trump Effect' Powers BlackRock Bitcoin ETF to $4.1B on 'Biggest Volume Day Ever,' Beats Netflix & Visa

Nov 07, 2024 13:24 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business Politics

BlackRocks Bitcoin ETF achieved its biggest volume day ever on Nov. 6, reaching $4.1 billion following Donald Trumps U.S. election win. Surpassing Netflix and Visa in trading volume, the milestone reflects a renewed surge...

Digital Currency Revolution

Senator Cynthia Lummis Promises US Bitcoin Reserve but Faces Major Hurdles Post-Trump Victory

Nov 07, 2024 01:13 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business Politics

Senator Cynthia Lummis, dubbed the Crypto Queen of Capitol Hill, renews her promise to create a U.S. strategic Bitcoin reserve following Donald Trumps reelection. While a Republican-led Congress improves the odds,...

Digital Currency Revolution

Bitcoin Soars to $76K ATH Following Kamala Harris Concession to Trump, Setting Bullish Tone

Nov 07, 2024 00:36 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business Politics

Bitcoin surged past $76,000, setting a new all-time high on the day Kamala Harris conceded to Donald Trump. The milestone reflects growing enthusiasm for Bitcoin amid expectations of supportive policies from the next U.S....

Digital Currency Revolution

President Trump’s 11 Pledges to Crypto Community Signal New Era for US Crypto Policies

Nov 06, 2024 23:47 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business Politics

In the wake of President Donald Trumps re-election, the crypto community is energized by his 11 pledges aimed at overhauling US crypto regulations and fostering innovation to secure global leadership. US Policy Shift:...

'Loser' Kamala Harris Sparks Controversy with Concession Speech at Howard University: ‘She Never Wanted to Represent All Americans,’

Nov 06, 2024 18:15 pm UTC| Politics

Vice President Kamala Harriss decision to deliver a post-election speech at Howard University, her alma mater and a historically Black institution, has stirred controversy and debate across the political spectrum....

Did Kamala Harris Immediately Accept Trump’s Victory? Sources Say She’s ‘Considering All Options’ in Stunning Turn of Events'

Nov 06, 2024 18:01 pm UTC| Politics

As news of Donald Trumps election victory settled in, many anticipated a prompt concession from Vice President Kamala Harris. However, sources close to Harris reveal that her acceptance of Trumps win may not be as...

Will Kamala Harris Fight Back? Insiders Reveal If She’s Contesting Donald Trump’s Election Win ‘To Protect Democracy'

Nov 06, 2024 17:58 pm UTC| Politics

With Donald Trumps recent victory in the 2024 presidential election, speculation is swirling around Vice President Kamala Harris and whether she plans to contest the outcome. Insiders close to Harris suggest that she is...

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Economy

Oil Prices Drop as Middle East Supply Recovery Eases Market Concerns

Global oil prices continued to decline on Thursday, reaching levels close to those seen before tensions escalated between Iran and its regional rivals. The sharp drop in crude prices reflects growing confidence that oil...

White House Seeks $87.6 Billion Emergency Funding for Iran War, Farmers, and Ebola Response

The White House has formally asked Congress to approve an $87.6 billion supplemental spending package aimed at covering expenses tied to the ongoing Iran war, while also providing funding for American farmers and...

Japan Signals Preference for Low Interest Rates as BOJ Policy Debate Intensifies

Japans government is preparing to push for a monetary policy that supports stronger private demand, highlighting its preference for keeping borrowing costs low even as the Bank of Japan (BOJ) continues normalizing interest...

Gold Drops Below $4,000 as Strong US Dollar and Fed Rate Hike Expectations Pressure Bullion

Gold prices continued their downward trend during Asian trading on Thursday, falling to their lowest level in more than seven months as a stronger U.S. dollar and growing expectations of additional Federal Reserve interest...

South Korea’s KOSPI Jumps Over 5% as Samsung, SK Hynix Rally on Micron Earnings Boost

South Koreas benchmark KOSPI index soared more than 5% at Thursdays market open, prompting the Korea Exchange (KRX) to temporarily halt program trading after a sharp rally fueled by leading semiconductor stocks. The...

Politics

US Mobilizes Aid After Powerful Earthquakes Devastate Venezuela

Powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela on Wednesday have prompted an immediate response from the United States, which is coordinating with Venezuelan authorities and preparing emergency assistance for the disaster-hit...

US Urges States and Businesses to Strengthen Taiwan Ties Amid China Pressure

The United States has urged state governments and private businesses to strengthen their engagement with Taiwan after raising concerns that Chinese officials have been attempting to discourage such relationships. According...

Young Brazilian Voters Shift Right Ahead of 2026 Election

As Brazil prepares for its October presidential election, a growing number of young voters are moving away from the left, signaling a major political shift that could influence the countrys future. Many who once supported...

Pelosi Discloses Major Intel and Uber Call Option Purchases Worth Up to $6 Million

Representative Nancy Pelosi has disclosed a new financial transaction report revealing that her spouse, Paul Pelosi, purchased substantial call options in Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC) and Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:...

Trump Requests $11 Billion More in Farm Aid as Rising Costs Pressure U.S. Farmers

U.S. President Donald Trump has asked Congress to approve more than $11 billion in additional farm aid to help American farmers cope with soaring fuel and fertilizer expenses linked to the recent Iran conflict. According...

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

Kioxia Targets U.S. Listing as AI Chip Boom Accelerates

Japan-based Kioxia Holdings Corp. (TYO:285A) is preparing to launch U.S. depositary shares in the spring of 2027, a strategic move aimed at expanding its global investor base and taking advantage of growing enthusiasm for...

Doncasters Raises $919 Million in NYSE IPO as Aerospace Growth Accelerates

Doncasters has successfully raised $919.3 million through its U.S. initial public offering (IPO), marking a significant milestone in the aerospace components manufacturers long-term transformation. The historic British...

SK Hynix Targets $29.4 Billion Nasdaq Listing to Expand AI Chip Business

SK Hynix has announced plans to raise as much as $29.4 billion through a Nasdaq listing in the United States, positioning the deal as one of the largest global stock offerings in history. The South Korean memory chip...

Alibaba Shares Fall After Anthropic Alleges Massive AI Model Distillation Campaign

Alibaba Groups Hong Kong-listed shares dropped sharply on Thursday after reports revealed that U.S.-based artificial intelligence company Anthropic accused the Chinese tech giant of conducting a large-scale campaign to...

Samsung and SK Hynix Shares Jump After Micron Earnings Boost AI Chip Optimism

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix posted strong gains on Thursday after Micron Technology delivered record quarterly earnings and issued a stronger-than-expected revenue forecast, reinforcing confidence in the growing...