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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

Shiba Inu Tokens and Shibarium Metrics Surge, Hinting at Ecosystem Evolution

Apr 08, 2024 14:58 pm UTC| Technology Digital Currency

In a striking development, 692.4 billion Shiba Inu tokens worth $19.26 million were transferred from Crypto Coms hot wallet to an undisclosed address amidst a significant uptick in Shibariums network activity. The move,...

Digital Currency Revolution

Bitcoin's Crucial $80,000 Threshold: Key to Mining Profitability Post-Halving

Apr 08, 2024 14:52 pm UTC| Technology Digital Currency

Amidst the upcoming Bitcoin halving in mid-April, miners face a pivotal challenge: the BTC price must surpass $80,000 to ensure profitability. CryptoQuants CEO highlights that mining costs will double, intensifying the...

Digital Currency Revolution

HashKey Group Gears Up to Rival Coinbase with New Bermuda License

Apr 08, 2024 07:59 am UTC| Technology Digital Currency

HashKey, a Hong Kong cryptocurrency exchange, is willing to compete with global crypto exchanges such as Coinbase to pursue a new Bermuda license to offer crypto futures for 20 different crypto coins. This development...

Digital Currency Revolution

Bitcoin's Path to $140,000: Momentum Indicator Hints at July Surge

Apr 08, 2024 06:48 am UTC| Technology Digital Currency

An analyst interpreting the Bollinger Band momentum indicator suggests Bitcoin might reach $140,000 by July. This potential doubling from its current $69,000 follows historical patterns of significant price jumps after...

Digital Currency Revolution

$7.55 Billion in Bitcoin Pulled from Exchanges, Fueling Market Speculation

Apr 07, 2024 17:43 pm UTC| Technology Digital Currency

In a significant market move, nearly 111,000 BTC have been withdrawn from crypto exchanges in the past month, hinting at a potential supply crunch and increased institutional adoption. Massive Bitcoin Withdrawals from...

Digital Currency Revolution

FTX Estate's $1.9 Billion Solana Sell-Off: A Turning Point for SOL's Rally?

Apr 07, 2024 17:33 pm UTC| Technology Digital Currency

In a market-shaking move, FTXs estate has liquidated $1.9 billion in Solana holdings at a steep discount, igniting debates on SOLs potential for a price rebound amid broader crypto market resilience. FTXs Estate Massive...

Digital Currency Revolution

Coinbase Cautions on Bitcoin Halving Amid Seasonal Crypto Market Downturn

Apr 07, 2024 14:33 pm UTC| Technology Digital Currency

In a recent market commentary, Coinbase highlighted challenges for the upcoming Bitcoin halving, noting seasonal trends could dampen its anticipated boost. Despite historic surges following halving events, the exchange...

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Economy

Vietnam’s November Trade Sees Monthly Decline but Strong Year-on-Year Growth

Vietnam recorded a notable month-on-month decline in trade activity in November, according to new data from the National Statistics Office (NSO). Exports fell 7.1% from October, reaching $39.07 billion, while imports...

Austria’s AA Credit Rating Affirmed as Fitch Highlights Stable Outlook

Fitch Ratings has reaffirmed Austrias Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating at AA with a Stable Outlook, underscoring the countrys strong economic fundamentals despite rising fiscal pressures. According to the...

Fed Meeting Sparks Division as Markets Brace for Possible Rate Cut

The upcoming Federal Reserve meeting is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched and contentious in years, with investors focused on how divided policymakers are over a potential interest-rate cut and the signals...

U.S. Stocks Rise as Cooler Inflation Boosts Hopes for Fed Rate Cut

U.S. stocks ended higher on Friday as a softer inflation reading strengthened expectations that the Federal Reserve could move forward with an interest-rate cut next week. The SP 500 climbed 0.2%, the Dow Jones Industrial...

U.S. Stocks End Week Higher as Markets Anticipate Fed Rate Cut

U.S. stocks closed the week with modest gains on Friday, as investors weighed a wave of delayed economic data and maintained strong expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut at next weeks policy meeting. Despite...

Politics

CFPB to Review Anti-Discrimination Policies and Fair Lending Rules Amid Policy Shift

The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is preparing to convene its Consumer Advisory Board next week to review major policy changes, including a controversial proposal to scale back long-standing...

Supreme Court to Review Legality of Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Restrictions

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to examine the legality of President Donald Trumps directive aimed at restricting birthright citizenship, a move that could redefine a long-standing interpretation of the 14th Amendment....

Australia Imposes Sanctions on Taliban Officials Over Human Rights Abuses

Australia has announced new financial sanctions and travel bans against four senior officials of Afghanistans Taliban government, citing the worsening human rights situation in the country, particularly the escalating...

U.S. Appeals Court Rules Trump Can Remove Members of Key Federal Labor Boards

A U.S. appeals court has ruled that President Donald Trump had the authority to dismiss Democratic members of two major federal labor boards, marking a significant win for efforts to expand presidential control over...

Trump Backs Review of U.S. Childhood Vaccine Schedule After Hepatitis B Policy Change

President Donald Trump on Friday expressed support for a major shift in U.S. vaccine policy after government advisers voted to eliminate the long-standing recommendation that all newborns receive the hepatitis B vaccine at...

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

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...

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...