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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

South Korea, US Discuss Warship Building Cooperation

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung discussed expanding cooperation with the United States on warship construction during a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday, according to South Koreas presidential...

Russian Envoy Dmitriev Heads to US for Ukraine Talks

Russian presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev is traveling to the United States for talks with Trump administration representatives, including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, as Washington and Moscow continue diplomatic...

U.S. 10-Year Treasury Yield Hits 2007 High as Fed Rate Hike Bets Rise

U.S. Treasury yields surged Wednesday as stronger economic data, renewed inflation concerns and hawkish Federal Reserve comments triggered a sharp bond sell-off. The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield climbed to its highest...

US, China Extend Trade Truce to Jan. 10 Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit

The United States and China have agreed to extend their trade truce, known as the Busan Agreement, until Jan. 10, giving the worlds two largest economies additional time to negotiate a broader economic agreement. U.S....

Wall Street Falls as Treasury Yields Surge, Oil Rebounds on Iran Tensions

Wall Street ended sharply lower Wednesday as surging U.S. Treasury yields pressured technology stocks, while investors monitored renewed U.S.-Iran tensions and Chinese President Xi Jinpings visit to Washington. The SP 500...

Politics

Sudan Rejects US Legitimacy Remarks, Defends Sovereignty

Sudan on Wednesday defended its national sovereignty and urged the United States to engage constructively with its government after Washington questioned the legitimacy of the countrys warring authorities. The dispute...

US Invites Putin to Miami G20, Opening Door to Trump Summit

The United States has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend the G20 summit in Miami, Florida, in December, potentially creating an opportunity for another meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump. U.S....

US Officials Split Over Response to Israeli West Bank Settlements

A proposed U.S. statement criticizing the UK, France and Canada over restrictions on imports from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank was ultimately shelved amid disagreements within the Trump administration,...

Europe Warns Russia Is Escalating Hybrid Attacks Across NATO

European officials have warned that Russia is intensifying hybrid attacks across Europe, including cyberattacks, sabotage and airspace violations, in an effort to weaken Western support for Ukraine. Speaking during the UN...

Gaza Faces Evacuation Crisis as War-Damaged Buildings Risk Collapse

Gaza authorities are struggling to evacuate residents from hundreds of war-damaged buildings at risk of collapse, citing shortages of heavy equipment, funding and safe land for displaced families. The danger intensified on...

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

Meta Connect Spotlights Camera-Free Smart Glasses Amid Privacy Concerns

Meta Platforms opened its annual Connect conference on Wednesday, with the technology giant expected to introduce new smart glasses as it seeks to expand its lead in AI-powered wearable devices while addressing mounting...

Anthropic’s Claude Discovers CRISPR-Like Enzyme System

Anthropic has launched a new life sciences research group and laboratory focused on fundamental biology, with its Claude AI model already contributing to the discovery of a previously unknown enzyme system that shares...

Microsoft Stock Upgraded as Stifel Sees Stronger Azure Growth

Stifel upgraded Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) to Buy from Hold and lifted its price target to $575 from $530, citing stronger confidence in the technology giants ability to maintain mid-to-upper-teens revenue growth. Analysts...

Scott Bessent Eyed as Trump’s New AI Czar

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is under consideration to become President Donald Trumps new artificial intelligence czar as Washington intensifies its focus on AI development, safety and national security. A source...

China Reviews Broadcom Switch Use in State Data Centres

China is reviewing the use of Broadcom switches in state-backed data centres as Beijing intensifies efforts to reduce dependence on foreign technology and promote domestic semiconductor and networking equipment suppliers,...