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Digital Currency Revolution

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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

Coinbase Wins Regulatory Nod for Cryptocurrency Futures for US Retailers

Aug 17, 2023 11:54 am UTC| Economy Digital Currency Business

Coinbase wins major U.S. regulatory approval to offer Bitcoin and Ether futures to retail customers, marking a pivotal shift in crypto accessibility and boosting its shares by 3%. The move expands beyond institutional...

Digital Currency Revolution

y00ts NFT Collection Migrates to Ethereum, Refunds $3M Polygon Grant Amid Strategy Shift

Aug 17, 2023 10:22 am UTC| Economy Digital Currency Business

In a seismic shift, y00ts announces its bold exit from Polygon, returning a $3 million grant, and now aims to merge with the influential DeGods community on Ethereum. This comes ahead of LAs DeLabs launching DeGods Season...

Digital Currency Revolution

McDonald's Singapore Unveils 2,000 Exclusive Grimace NFTs in Partnership with 'The Hidden Walls'

Aug 17, 2023 08:26 am UTC| Economy Business Digital Currency

McDonalds Singapore partners with Bandwagon Labs and local NFT artist The Hidden Walls to launch 2,000 unique Grimace digital collectibles, blending nostalgia with innovative technology in an iconic character...

Digital Currency Revolution

Coca-Cola NFTs on Coinbase's Base Chain Surge to $450,000, Bucking Previous Brand Trends

Aug 17, 2023 06:53 am UTC| Economy Digital Currency Business

Coca-Colas recent NFT launch on Coinbases Base chain amasses over $450,000, marking a significant uptick as major brands typically falter in NFT secondary markets. On Sunday, Coinbase announced the collection launch as...

Digital Currency Revolution

tBTC Debuts on Solana: A Revolution in Decentralized Finance, Bitcoin Liquidity

Aug 16, 2023 12:02 pm UTC| Economy Digital Currency Business Investing

The Threshold Networks tBTC has debuted on Solana, revolutionizing decentralized finance. This innovative tokenized Bitcoin offers unprecedented opportunities, addressing Bitcoins existing challenges and bolstering Solanas...

Digital Currency Revolution

Islamic Coin: Pioneering Shariah-Compliant Crypto Launches with $400M Backing, Global Partnerships

Aug 16, 2023 10:05 am UTC| Economy Digital Currency Investing Business

Islamic Coin, a Shariah-compliant crypto, announces its September 1 launch. Backed by a staggering $400 million and strategic partnerships, the coin is shaking up traditional and Islamic finance worlds. In a major...

Digital Currency Revolution

Coca-Cola Unveils Exclusive ‘Masterpiece’ NFT Collection on Coinbase's Base Blockchain

Aug 15, 2023 10:25 am UTC| Business Digital Currency Investing

The Coca-Cola Company is launching its newest non-fungible token (NFT) collection, the Masterpiece. This will feature modern and timeless art pieces. Coca-Cola chose to release its new NFT collection through Coinbases...

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Economy

Trump Defends Economic Record in North Carolina as Midterm Election Pressure Mounts

U.S. President Donald Trump traveled to the battleground state of North Carolina on Friday to defend his economic policies and reassure voters that the U.S. economy remains on solid footing, as concerns grow ahead of a...

EU Approves €90 Billion Ukraine Aid as Frozen Russian Asset Plan Stalls

Ukraine welcomed a major European Union decision on Friday to provide 90 billion in financial support over the next two years, a move Kyiv says will significantly strengthen its economic resilience amid the ongoing war...

Kevin Hassett Says Inflation Is Below Target, Backs Trump’s Call for Rate Cuts

White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett said President Donald Trump is correct in claiming inflation is low, despite official data, public sentiment, and many economists suggesting otherwise. Speaking on Fox Business,...

U.S. Stocks End Week Higher as Tech Rally Offsets Consumer Weakness

U.S. stocks closed higher on Friday, recovering from a volatile start to the week as gains in technology and AI-related shares outweighed sharp declines in consumer stocks such as Nike. Major indexes finished in positive...

EU Delays Mercosur Free Trade Agreement Signing Amid Ukraine War Funding Talks

The European Union has decided to delay the formal signing of its long-anticipated free trade agreement with the Mercosur bloc, as EU leaders convened in Brussels to prioritize discussions on funding Ukraines war effort....

Politics

U.S. Launches Large-Scale Airstrikes on ISIS Targets in Syria After Deadly Attack

The United States military carried out extensive airstrikes against Islamic State (ISIS) targets across Syria on Friday, escalating its response after a deadly attack on American personnel, according to U.S. officials. The...

Putin Envoy Heads to Miami for High-Stakes Talks as U.S. Pushes Ukraine Peace Deal

Russian President Vladimir Putins special envoy Kirill Dmitriev is traveling to Miami for talks with U.S. President Donald Trumps envoy Steve Witkoff and Trumps son-in-law Jared Kushner, according to a Russian source cited...

Russian Missile Strike on Odesa Port Kills Seven, Disrupts Key Trade Routes

A Russian missile attack late on Friday struck critical port infrastructure near Ukraines Black Sea port city of Odesa, killing at least seven people and injuring 15 others, according to Ukrainian officials. The attack...

Trump Nominates Lt. Gen. Frank Donovan to Lead U.S. Southern Command Amid Rising Tensions in Latin America

U.S. President Donald Trump has nominated Lieutenant General Frank Donovan, the vice commander of U.S. Special Operations Command, to become the next head of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), the military body responsible...

Brazil Court Allows Bolsonaro Hospital Trip Amid Prison Sentence

Brazils Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has authorized former President Jair Bolsonaro to temporarily leave the Federal Police Superintendency in Brasília, where he is currently serving a 27-year prison...

Science

Jared Isaacman Confirmed as NASA Administrator, Becomes 15th Leader of U.S. Space Agency

The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as the new NASA administrator, making him the 15th leader in the agencys history. The confirmation, which took place on Wednesday, marks...

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...

Technology

U.S. Lawmakers Urge Pentagon to Blacklist More Chinese Tech Firms Over Military Ties

A group of nine Republican U.S. lawmakers has formally urged the Pentagon to expand its list of Chinese companies accused of supporting Chinas military, intensifying scrutiny of Beijing-linked technology firms amid rising...

Dina Powell McCormick Resigns From Meta Board After Eight Months, May Take Advisory Role

Dina Powell McCormick has resigned from Meta Platforms board of directors effective immediately, just eight months after joining the social media company, Meta confirmed on Friday. The unexpected departure comes at a time...

TikTok U.S. Deal Advances as ByteDance Signs Binding Joint Venture Agreement

TikTok has taken a major step toward securing its future in the United States after its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, announced it has signed binding agreements with three major investors to form a new joint venture...

Trump Administration Reviews Nvidia H200 Chip Sales to China, Marking Major Shift in U.S. AI Export Policy

The U.S. government under President Donald Trump has launched a formal review that could pave the way for the first-ever shipments of Nvidias H200 artificial intelligence chips to China, according to multiple sources...

Oracle Stock Surges After Hours on TikTok Deal Optimism and OpenAI Fundraising Buzz

Oracle Corporation (NYSE: ORCL) shares surged sharply in extended trading on Thursday, reflecting renewed investor optimism fueled by reports of a potential U.S. TikTok transaction and fresh fundraising discussions...