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Digital currency or digital money is an Internet-based medium of exchange distinct from physical (such as banknotes and coins) that exhibits properties similar to physical currencies, but allows for instantaneous transactions and borderless transfer-of-ownership. Like traditional money these currencies may be used to buy physical goods and services but could also be restricted to certain communities such as for example for use inside an on-line game or social network. In this series, we cover stories and provide insightful analysis of the digital currencies such as bitcoin with no central point of control over the money supply.

Digital Currency Revolution

Crypto Products Bleed $528M as Recession Fears Hit Hard, CoinShares Reports

Aug 05, 2024 22:17 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology

CoinShares revealed a staggering $528 million outflow from crypto products last week due to recession fears. According to a new analysis by the crypto investment business CoinShares, cryptocurrency assets began seeing...

Digital Currency Revolution

Bitcoin Plunge Warning: Analysts Predict Dip to $42K

Aug 05, 2024 21:32 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology

Bitcoins recent sell-off might lead to further price declines, with analysts predicting a potential dip to $42,000. Bitcoin Sell-Off Sparks $42K Concerns The present Bitcoin sell-off, according to crypto experts,...

Digital Currency Revolution

Will Shiba Inu (SHIB) Price Rebound? Here's Why Investors Are Optimistic

Aug 05, 2024 21:13 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology

Despite a recent decline, Shiba Inu (SHIB) is showing signs of a rebound, with trade volumes surging. Shiba Inu (SHIB) Market Meltdown The market is experiencing a severe downturn, which has caused over 278,500...

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$510 Billion Vanishes from Crypto Market in Three Days Amid Tech Stock Decline

Aug 05, 2024 06:59 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology

For three days, the cryptocurrency market endured its worst decline in a year, losing $510 billion amid broader economic concerns. Market Decline Tied to Economic Concerns For a brief period on August 2, the...

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Riot Exec: Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Could Transform US Economy Amid Debt Concerns

Aug 04, 2024 23:08 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology

Riot Platforms VP of research, Pierre Rochard, advocates for a strategic Bitcoin reserve to address the US national debt, sparking significant interest in the crypto market. Bitcoin Reserve Role in Debt Repayment The...

Digital Currency Revolution

Dogecoin Core's Latest Update Bolsters Security and Trust

Aug 04, 2024 22:35 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology

Dogecoin Core 1.14.8 update will introduce vital security patches, focusing on enhancing reproducibility and network trust. Strengthening Network Security When Dogecoin Core 1.14.8 launches, the widely used memecoin...

Digital Currency Revolution

Shiba Inu (SHIB) in Peril: Bulls Needed to Halt a Potential 20% Plummet!

Aug 04, 2024 22:24 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology

Shiba Inu (SHIB) has dropped over 22% in the past two weeks. Without bullish intervention, the price could face an additional 20% decline. SHIB Resting on Key Support Shiba Inu (SHIB), a cryptocurrency that has...

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Economy

Gold Prices Edge Higher as Markets Await Key U.S. PCE Inflation Data

Gold prices moved higher in Asian trading on Friday, supported by a weakening U.S. dollar and strong expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates at its upcoming December 910 meeting. Spot gold rose 0.5%...

Asia’s IPO Market Set for Strong Growth as China and India Drive Investor Diversification

Asias equity capital markets are poised for another strong year as a surge of high-profile IPOs from China and India attracts global investors seeking diversification beyond U.S. assets. In 2025, Asian ECM...

Spain’s Industrial Output Records Steady Growth in October Amid Revised September Figures

Spains industrial sector posted a moderate yet encouraging rise in October, with industrial output increasing 1.2% compared to the same month last year, according to new data released by the National Statistics Institute...

European Stocks Rise as Markets Await Key U.S. Inflation Data

European stock markets edged higher on Friday as investors looked ahead to the delayed release of the Federal Reserves preferred inflation metric, a key indicator ahead of next weeks policy meeting. By early European...

European Oil & Gas Stocks Face 2026 With Cautious Outlook Amid Valuation Pressure

European oil and gas equities are entering 2026 on a more cautious footing as J.P. Morgans latest EU Oils Outlook highlights tightening valuations and growing concerns over a projected global oil oversupply. Despite Brent...

Politics

Taiwan Opposition Criticizes Plan to Block Chinese App Rednote Over Security Concerns

Taiwans political landscape heated up after the government announced a plan to suspend access to the Chinese social media platform Rednoteknown as Xiaohongshufor one year. The interior ministry said the proposed ban stems...

China’s Expanding Maritime Military Presence Alarms Taiwan and Japan

Taiwan and Japan expressed growing concern on Friday over Chinas expanding military activity across East Asian waters, following a Reuters report revealing Beijings largest maritime deployment to date. According to...

Honduras Election Turmoil Intensifies as Nasralla Blames Trump for Shift in Results

Honduran presidential candidate Salvador Nasralla says last-minute interference by former U.S. President Donald Trump undermined his chances in the countrys tightly contested election. Speaking with Reuters, Nasralla, a...

Australia and Japan Strengthen Defence Cooperation Amid Rising Regional Tensions

Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles will travel to Japan on Saturday for high-level defence talks with his counterpart, Shinjiro Koizumi, as both nations deepen security cooperation in response to growing regional...

U.S. Justice Department Orders Intensified Probe Into Antifa and Domestic Extremist Groups

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has directed federal law enforcement agencies to significantly ramp up investigations into the antifa movement and other groups deemed potential domestic extremist threats, according to an...

Science

Senate Sets December 8 Vote on Trump’s NASA Nominee Jared Isaacman

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee announced it will vote on December 8 on President Donald Trumps renewed nomination of private astronaut and tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to lead NASA. Isaacman, known for his...

NASA Cuts Boeing Starliner Missions as SpaceX Pulls Ahead

NASA has significantly scaled back Boeings Starliner program after years of technical issues and delays, announcing that the next Starliner mission to the International Space Station (ISS) will fly without astronauts. The...

Blue Origin’s New Glenn Achieves Breakthrough Success With First NASA Mission

Blue Origins massive New Glenn rocket marked a major milestone as it completed its first mission for paying customers, sending two NASA satellites toward Mars and successfully landing its reusable booster at sea. The...

Cogent Biosciences Soars 120% on Breakthrough Phase 3 Results for Bezuclastinib in GIST Treatment

Cogent Biosciences (NASDAQ: COGT) shares skyrocketed over 120% after the biotech company announced groundbreaking results from its Phase 3 PEAK trial evaluating bezuclastinib in combination with sunitinib for patients with...

Trump and Merck KGaA Partner to Slash IVF Drug Costs and Expand Fertility Coverage

U.S. President Donald Trump and German pharmaceutical company Merck KGaA have announced a groundbreaking deal aimed at lowering the cost of in-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments while boosting access to fertility care in...

Technology

EU Prepares Antitrust Probe Into Meta’s AI Integration on WhatsApp

The European Commission is reportedly preparing to launch a new antitrust investigation into Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META) over the companys recent rollout of artificial intelligence features within WhatsApp....

Sam Altman Reportedly Explored Funding for Rocket Venture in Potential Challenge to SpaceX

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman reportedly explored raising significant capital to acquire or partner with a rocket company, a move that could have created direct competition with Elon Musks SpaceX. According to a report from the...

Wikipedia Pushes for AI Licensing Deals as Jimmy Wales Calls for Fair Compensation

Wikipedia is seeking additional licensing deals with major technology companies to address the growing financial burden caused by artificial intelligence firms heavily scraping its platform, according to co-founder Jimmy...

Firelight Launches as First XRP Staking Platform on Flare, Introduces DeFi Cover Feature

Firelight reaches 25M XRP deposit cap within hours of launch; ushers in a new era for decentralized XRP staking. A new XRP staking platform, Firelight, has officially launched on the Flare blockchain, marking the first...

OpenAI Moves to Acquire Neptune as It Expands AI Training Capabilities

OpenAI has confirmed plans to acquire Neptune, a startup known for its advanced tools that help companies track, monitor, and optimize AI model training workflows. Although the company did not release the financial details...