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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

Exchange Your In-Game Coins for Notcoin Tokens Before Launch Next Week

Apr 12, 2024 02:45 am UTC| Technology Digital Currency

As Notcoin readies for its imminent launch on The Open Network, the gaming community buzzes with anticipation. Set to go live in just over a week, the tokens conversion rate from in-game currency to blockchain-based tokens...

Digital Currency Revolution

Ubisoft Unveils 'Champion Tactics Grimoria', Pioneering Blockchain Game at Paris Week

Apr 11, 2024 18:26 pm UTC| Technology Digital Currency

At Paris Blockchain Week, Ubisoft revealed gameplay for Champion Tactics Grimoria, its first venture into blockchain gaming. This new title allows players to craft unique, blockchain-based figurines for tactical RPG...

Digital Currency Revolution

Bitcoin Mining Challenge Peaks, Setting Stage for Imminent Halving Event

Apr 11, 2024 18:03 pm UTC| Technology Digital Currency

Just days before a pivotal halving event, Bitcoin mining difficulty has soared to a record 86.4 trillion, reflecting intensified efforts by miners to solve blocks under increasingly complex conditions. This surge, a 3.4%...

Digital Currency Revolution

Thailand Tightens Grip on Crypto with New P2P Transaction Rules to Curb Fraud

Apr 11, 2024 13:34 pm UTC| Technology Digital Currency

In a decisive move to clamp down on online fraud, Thailands digital economy minister, Prasert Jantararuangthong, announced new regulatory measures targeting peer-to-peer cryptocurrency transactions. These measures,...

Digital Currency Revolution

AI Predicts Shiba Inu's Value to Double Prior to Bitcoin's Next Halving

Apr 11, 2024 13:27 pm UTC| Technology Digital Currency

With the growing expectation that Bitcoin will be halved, the cryptocurrency market is becoming increasingly volatile. Despite these fluctuations, the BTC price reclaims the $70,000 mark, while altcoins remain divided....

Digital Currency Revolution

Ethereum Surges with Whale Moves, Buterin Proposes Decentralization Boost

Apr 11, 2024 11:38 am UTC| Technology Digital Currency

Ethereum (ETH) has rebounded sharply, climbing 5.3% after a significant drop amidst a flurry of whale transactions totaling over $67 million. Concurrently, Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin introduced a novel strategy to...

Digital Currency Revolution

SHIB Army's Record Burn Spike 48,554% Following Kusama's Festive Message

Apr 11, 2024 11:27 am UTC| Technology Digital Currency

According to recent data shared by the Shibburn team, within the last 24 hours, the SHIB army has transferred a massive amount of meme coins to inferno wallets, effectively burning those SHIBs with no chance of recovery....

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Economy

Impact of Iran-Israel conflict on Stocks, Gold and Bitcoin

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Japan Posts 7.7% Growth in Machinery Orders

In a striking development that looks set to invigorate Japans economic prospects, a key gauge of capital spending in the country has seen its most significant jump in over a year. According to Cabinet Office data released...

How cuts to marginal income tax could boost the UK’s stagnant economic growth

The British prime minister recently claimed the UK economy has turned a corner. Rishi Sunak said inflation figures were encouraging, and proclaimed that 2024 would be the year Britain bounces back. According to his...

A sustainable future begins at ground level

In 2015, the United Nations adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a call to action in global partnership. By 2023 it appears that our progress has been far from satisfactory in achieving these...

Digital trade protocol for Africa: why it matters, what’s in it and what’s still missing

In February 2024, African heads of states adopted a draft protocol to regulate digital trade within the continent. This significant yet challenging course for Africas digital economy fits into the broader trade agreement,...

Politics

Nvidia RTX 4090D Embroiled in US-China Tech Rivalry; South Korea Navigates Chip Export Dilemma

The U.S. government has tightened export restrictions on high-performance semiconductor chips to China, including the Nvidia RTX 4090D, and is urging South Korea to enforce similar curbs, marking a significant escalation...

Canada needs a national strategy for homeless refugee claimants

One year after the federal government closed Roxham Road, refugee claims in Canada continue to increase: there were 143,785 in 2023 compared to 91,730 in 2022. The surprise announcement in March 2023 to modify Canadas...

Who will Trump pick as his running mate?

Being second in line for leadership of the most powerful country in the world is not an easy job. But for Mike Pence, vice president under Donald Trump, things were even harder than usual. As insurrectionists descended...

US and Japan Boost AI, Semiconductor Alliance; EU Eyes Reduction in China Dependence

Japan and the United States are poised to deepen ties in the high-tech sector, signaling a strategic move to enhance their global partnership with a focus on artificial intelligence and semiconductor...

US Finalizes Ban List for Chinese Chipmakers; Boosts Mexico Semiconductor Ties

The United States is finalizing a list of Chinese chip factories banned from receiving vital technology, aiming to curb Beijings tech advancements amid national security concerns. Concurrently, a US-Mexico semiconductor...

Science

Could a telescope ever see the beginning of time? An astronomer explains

The James Webb Space Telescope, or JWST for short, is one of the most advanced telescopes ever built. Planning for JWST began over 25 years ago, and construction efforts spanned over a decade. It was launched into space on...

US media coverage of new science less likely to mention researchers with African and East Asian names

When one Chinese national recently petitioned the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to become a permanent resident, he thought his chances were pretty good. As an accomplished biologist, he figured that news...

If life exists on Jupiter’s moon Europa, scientists might soon be able to detect it

Europa is one of the largest of more than 90 moons in orbit around the planet Jupiter. It is also one of the best places to look for alien life. Often termed an ocean world by scientists, observations to date strongly...

Exploding stars are rare but emit torrents of radiation − if one happened close enough to Earth, it could threaten life on the planet

Stars like the Sun are remarkably constant. They vary in brightness by only 0.1% over years and decades, thanks to the fusion of hydrogen into helium that powers them. This process will keep the Sun shining steadily for...

An eclipse for everyone – how visually impaired students can ‘get a feel for’ eclipses

Many people in the U.S. will have an opportunity to witness nearly four minutes of a total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024, as it moves from southern Texas to Maine. But in the U.S., over 7 million people are blind...

Technology

Canada Set to Enforce OECD Crypto Tax Standards by 2026

Canada has announced plans to adopt the OECDs Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) by 2026, aligning with global efforts to standardize cryptocurrency taxation. The move aims to enhance transparency and regulatory...

Elon Musk Reveals Cybertruck Accelerator Fix; New Software Bug Exposed in Car Wash Mishap

Elon Musk has addressed the Tesla Cybertrucks accelerator problem in a recent flurry of issues. At the same time, another owner reports a significant software glitch following a routine car wash, causing a five-hour system...

Samsung's Exynos 2500 Rumored to Eclipse Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 in Power Efficiency With 3nm SoC

Samsung is reportedly preparing to equip the Galaxy S25 series with the Exynos 2500, a chipset that utilizes 3nm technology and may perform better than Qualcomms Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. For the next Galaxy S25 series,...

Shibarium Soars 160% as Key Metric Rebounds, Signaling Recovery

Shibarium, Shiba Inus blockchain solution, has surged by an impressive 160% in just 24 hours, marking a notable recovery in vital metrics. This surge follows a recent decline in transaction volume, indicating a swift...

Robotic Baristas Serve Coffee and Crypto at Dubai's Token2049 Event

Visitors experienced the future firsthand as blockchain-powered robots served coffee and offered cryptocurrency rewards at Token2049, showcasing a new level of automation and digital incentives. Blockchain-Powered...