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In a move set to galvanize the landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) development, Microsoft has announced a hefty $1.5 billion investment in G42, the foremost AI technology holding company headquartered in the UAE. The strategic injection of funds aims to fortify the ongoing collaboration between the two tech giants, ushering in a new era of…

In a swift and tumultuous turn of events, the cryptocurrency market witnessed a significant downturn on Friday evening, followed by another violent plunge on Saturday. This downward spiral resulted in a massive outflow of approximately $200 billion from the entire market, exacerbating concerns among investors and traders. Bitcoin (BTC), the leading…

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced plans to unveil new legislation aimed at regulating stablecoins, a move anticipated to occur as early as this week. Speaking at the Bitcoin Policy Summit held at the National Press Club in Washington on April 9, Gillibrand, alongside Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), disclosed ongoing negotiations to introduce…

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revised its projection for India’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the fiscal year (FY) 2024, anticipating a solid expansion of 7%. This upgrade, disclosed in the latest release of the ADB’s flagship economic report, the Asian Development Outlook (ADO) April 2024, marks an increase from the previously…

The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) announced Thursday that it anticipates a surge in world oil demand, projecting an increase of 2.25 million barrels per day (bpd) in 2024 and 1.85 million bpd in 2025. In its latest monthly report, OPEC emphasized the robust fuel consumption expected during the summer months, maintaining…

McDonald’s Corporation has inked a deal to acquire all 225 outlets of its Israel franchise, the American fast-food giant announced. This move comes in response to a significant downturn in sales amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict and subsequent pro-Palestinian boycotts. The restaurant chain’s outlets in Israel have been under the ownership of…

Binance NFT, a leading platform for digital collectibles, has announced its decision to discontinue support for Bitcoin-based Ordinal non-fungible token (NFT) collectibles within its marketplace. The announcement, made on April 4, 2024, calls for users to withdraw their Ordinal inscriptions from the platform by May 18, 2024. The move to end support…

Bitcoin experienced a significant drop of $5,000 within a span of 24 hours, as interest rates surged, marking the second consecutive day of decline for the cryptocurrency at the outset of the new month and quarter. This decline was influenced by the rising Treasury yields and the strengthening of the U.S. dollar. According to Coin Metrics, the…

Bitcoin faced a downturn early Monday, slipping below the $70,000 mark as volatility surged in anticipation of this month’s looming block reward halving. Currently trading at around $69,565, Bitcoin experienced a 1.1% dip within the day, according to data from CoinGecko. Despite this, it retains a nearly 4% increase over the week. As the Bitcoin…

A stark warning reverberates through the corridors of economic powerhouses as concerns mount over the trajectory of the United States’ national debt. Against the backdrop of a blockbuster report projecting a staggering $141 trillion debt burden by 2054, experts are sounding the alarm on potentially irreversible consequences for the American…