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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

Bitcoin Poised for $80K Breakout Amid Bullish Derivatives and Election Optimism

Oct 29, 2024 20:45 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Bitcoin is set to potentially exceed $80,000, fueled by bullish derivatives markets and substantial ETF inflows. Bitfinex analysts point to a surge in call options and growing optimism surrounding the upcoming U.S....

Digital Currency Revolution

Shiba Inu Sees 4 Trillion SHIB Whale Surge in 24 Hours: Could Prices Rally Next?

Oct 29, 2024 20:29 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Shiba Inus daily transaction volume surged to nearly four trillion SHIB, marking a significant increase driven by whale-tier trades. The renewed activity among large holders suggests potential support for SHIBs price,...

Digital Currency Revolution

Shiba Inu Breaks Free from Bitcoin’s Shadow: SHIB’s Bold Decoupling Signals Explosive Uptober Momentum

Oct 29, 2024 02:19 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

In a surprising shift, Shiba Inu (SHIB) has decoupled from Bitcoin, gaining nearly 30% in trading volume and rising by 6.03% to $0.00001706. With market enthusiasm building, SHIBs October rally defies Bitcoins slow...

Digital Currency Revolution

Bitcoin Rallies to $70,150 as ETF Inflows Soar Amid Rising US Election Speculation

Oct 29, 2024 02:02 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Bitcoin surged to $70,150 on Oct. 28, hitting a new milestone since June. This rally follows significant inflows into U.S.-based spot ETFs, totaling $920 million in a week. The gains come as market factors, including U.S....

Digital Currency Revolution

XRP Set to Break Out as Whale Transfers $51M Amid Bullish Predictions

Oct 29, 2024 01:04 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

A $51 million XRP transfer between anonymous wallets hints at a potential price rally, as whale activity typically signals long-term holding intentions. Crypto analysts Egrag Crypto and Dark Defender project double-digit...

Digital Currency Revolution

Shiba Inu Could Hit All-Time High by November, Analyst Predicts 350% Surge

Oct 28, 2024 22:11 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Shiba Inu might soar to its all-time high by November, according to crypto analyst Javon Marks. With bullish trends emerging and increased activity on the Shibarium network, a potential 350% price surge could be on the...

Digital Currency Revolution

Coinbase Takes NBA Spotlight with Golden State Warriors Deal, Filling FTX’s Void in Sports Sponsorship

Oct 28, 2024 21:15 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Coinbase has claimed a prominent place in NBA sports sponsorship, partnering with the Golden State Warriors and stepping into the void left by FTXs collapse. The deal signals Coinbases commitment to reestablishing cryptos...

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Economy

Putin in Delhi: Assessing the Stakeholders. A Comprehensive Examination of Defence, Energy, and Aspirations for Export Expansion."

With discussions spanning new S-400 regiments, cooperative Su-57 fighter and hypersonic technology, and long-term agreements on Russian crude, LNG, and nuclear initiatives, Putins visit to Delhi places defence and energy...

Asian Currencies Steady as Rupee Hits Record Low Amid Fed Rate Cut Bets

Most Asian currencies held steady on Thursday after modest gains, as markets continued to price in the possibility of a Federal Reserve rate cut next week. The US Dollar Index edged 0.1% higher following an overnight dip...

Asian Markets Mixed as Fed Rate Cut Bets Grow and Japan’s Nikkei Leads Gains

Asian stock markets traded mostly subdued on Thursday, mirroring the modest uptick seen on Wall Street as investors positioned themselves ahead of next weeks Federal Reserve meeting. Market sentiment remained cautiously...

China Urged to Prioritize Economy Over Territorial Ambitions, Says Taiwan’s President Lai

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has urged Chinese President Xi Jinping to direct his focus toward revitalizing Chinas weakening economy rather than pursuing territorial expansion, highlighting widening economic contrasts...

IMF Deputy Dan Katz Visits China as Key Economic Review Nears

International Monetary Fund Deputy Managing Director Dan Katz is making his first trip to China since leaving his position as chief of staff to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, marking a significant moment ahead of...

Politics

Cuba Reaffirms Anti-Drug Cooperation as Tensions Rise in the Caribbean

Cuban authorities announced that the island is intensifying its fight against narcotics trafficking in the Caribbean, emphasizing ongoing cooperation with the U.S. Coast Guard despite heightened political tensions and an...

Drones Spotted Near Zelenskiy’s Flight Path in Ireland Trigger Security Alert

An Irish naval vessel detected as many as five drones operating close to the flight path of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiys aircraft as he arrived in Ireland for a state visit, according to local media reports on...

Australia Progresses AUKUS Review as U.S. Affirms Strong Support

Australia is moving forward with the newly received United States review of the AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine partnership, signalling renewed confidence in the trilateral defence pact with the U.S. and the United...

Trump Administration Tightens H-1B Visa Vetting With New Focus on Free Speech and Censorship

The Trump administration has introduced stricter vetting measures for H-1B visa applicants, targeting professionals in highly skilled fields often recruited by major U.S. tech companies. According to an internal State...

California Launches Portal for Reporting Alleged Misconduct by Federal Immigration Agents

California has introduced a new online portal that enables the public to submit videos, photos, and other evidence of potential misconduct by federal immigration agents. The initiative comes as immigration enforcement...

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...