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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

Binance Goes Live in Argentina – Crypto Giant Secures Full Regulatory Approval for Nationwide Service

Oct 02, 2024 00:56 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Binance has announced that its mobile and online platforms are fully operational in Argentina following the exchanges registration as an official virtual asset service provider (VASP). This expansion strengthens its...

Digital Currency Revolution

XRP ETF Filing by Bitwise Stirs Market! Could Approval Finally Be on the Horizon?

Oct 02, 2024 00:41 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Bitwise has officially filed for an XRP exchange-traded fund in Delaware, raising excitement in the cryptocurrency market. Though the filing doesnt confirm an SEC submission, many speculate it could lead to more...

Digital Currency Revolution

BlackRock Exec Blames Complex Ethereum Narrative for ETF Struggles, Bitcoin Continues to Surge

Oct 01, 2024 09:40 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Robert Mitchnick from BlackRock pointed to Ethereums more complicated investment narrative as a reason for the slower growth of its ETF compared to Bitcoin. Despite this, Ethereum ETFs passed a $1 billion milestone, and...

Digital Currency Revolution

Ripple Gains Key Approval in UAE, Paving Way for Global Expansion in Blockchain Payments

Oct 01, 2024 09:07 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Ripple has received in-principle clearance from the Dubai Financial Services Authority, marking a significant step toward launching Ripple Payments Direct in the UAE. The approval strengthens Ripples global presence,...

Digital Currency Revolution

Bitcoin ETFs Off-Limits for Vanguard's $7.2 Trillion—ETF Guru Explains the Real Reason

Oct 01, 2024 03:55 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Despite the rising popularity of Bitcoin ETFs, Vanguards $7.2 trillion fund refuses to join the fray. ETF analyst Eric Balchunas exposes Vanguards stance, highlighting their view of commodities as mere speculation and...

Digital Currency Revolution

Shiba Inu's Shibarium Just Hit a Major Milestone—But There's a Catch!

Oct 01, 2024 03:06 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Shibarium, Shiba Inus layer-2 scaling solution, has unlocked a new achievement that could impact its future, yet declining transaction numbers cast a shadow over the celebration. On its mainnet, Shibarium, the Shiba Inu...

Digital Currency Revolution

Bitcoin for Taxes? Ohio Senator Proposes Bold Law Allowing Crypto for State Payments and Investments

Oct 01, 2024 02:29 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

A new bill could make Ohio the first state to mandate cryptocurrency for tax payments and authorize public entities to invest in bitcoin. The proposed legislation, introduced by Senator Niraj Antani, would reshape Ohios...

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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...