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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

MEW Surges 14% After KRW Listing on Upbit, Following Shiba Inu and Dogecoin’s Path

Oct 21, 2024 13:23 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

MEW, a Solana-based token, soared by 14% following its listing on the South Korean exchange Upbit in the KRW market. The announcement has sparked an increase in trading volume by 370%, signaling heightened investor...

Digital Currency Revolution

CAT Price Climbs 40% First as Binance Debuts 75x Leverage Contracts, Sparks Bull Run

Oct 21, 2024 13:00 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

CAT coins price jumped 40% today as Binance unveiled 75x leverage perpetual contracts, igniting a bullish trend. Trading volumes have soared, reflecting strong investor enthusiasm for the meme coins future...

Digital Currency Revolution

PEPE Volume Surges 51%, but Whales’ Silence Sparks Fears of Price Crash

Oct 21, 2024 12:40 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

PEPEs 51% trading volume surge has caught the attention of investors, but with whales sitting out, the tokens price growth appears fragile. Analysts warn that without more large-scale interest, PEPE could be facing a...

Digital Currency Revolution

Bitcoin Tax Urged by Fed as US Deficit Crisis Deepens – Could a Ban Be Next?

Oct 21, 2024 12:20 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis is recommending that governments tax or ban Bitcoin to prevent the cryptocurrency from destabilizing fiscal policy. With U.S. deficits at record highs, the Fed suggests Bitcoin could...

Digital Currency Revolution

Japan’s Crypto Tax Shake-Up: 20% Tax Plan Launched Ahead of Pivotal Election by Party Leader

Oct 21, 2024 11:42 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

With Japans election nearing, Democratic Party for the People leader Yuichiro Tamaki has put forward a proposal to lower crypto taxes to 20%. This move aims to streamline crypto gains taxation and position Japan as a...

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DOGE Whale Sends 176 Million to Binance: What’s Behind This $25M Transfer?

Oct 20, 2024 21:48 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

A massive DOGE whale moved 176 million tokens, valued at over $25 million, to Binance today, sparking speculation as the cryptocurrencys price continues to climb. Whale Moves 176 Million DOGE to Binance Today, on...

Digital Currency Revolution

Pump.fun Teases Massive Token Launch, Unveils New 'Advance' Trading Terminal with 0% Fees

Oct 20, 2024 21:07 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Pump.fun, a popular memecoin platform on Solana, has teased a future token launch and revealed its new Pump Advance trading terminal, promising 0% fees for the first month and enhanced security features for...

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Economy

Asian Currencies Edge Higher as Markets Look to Fed Rate Cut; Rupee Steadies Near Record Lows

Asian currencies strengthened slightly on Friday as traders grew more confident that the U.S. Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next week. The US Dollar Index slipped 0.1% in Asian hours, hovering near a one-month...

Oil Prices Hold Steady as Ukraine Tensions and Fed Cut Expectations Support Market

Oil prices traded mostly steady in Asia on Friday, holding on to gains from the previous session as geopolitical uncertainty and growing expectations of a U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut continued to support sentiment. As of...

BOJ Faces Pressure for Clarity, but Neutral Rate Estimates Likely to Stay Vague

Investors hoping the Bank of Japan will reveal clearer guidance on how high interest rates might rise may be disappointed, according to several former BOJ officials. Governor Kazuo Uedas recent hawkish tone has pushed...

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...

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...

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...

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...