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Nov 07 2024POLITICS

Trump's Win Sparks Stock and Crypto Boom

Just days after Donald Trump's 2024 election win, markets are buzzing. Dow futures jumped by nearly 1, 400 points, around a 3. 2% boost, pushing the blue-chip market to record heights before trading started on Wednesday. The S&P 500 futures followed suit, up over 2%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Compos

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Bitcoin and Stocks Go Up as Election Results Come In

Tuesday night was an exciting time for investors. Futures on the Dow and S&P 500 climbed, and Bitcoin hit a new peak as early results from the U. S. presidential election rolled in. The U. S. dollar index also reached its highest level since July. Cryptocurrencies, often linked to former President T

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Nov 06 2024CRYPTO

Bitcoin Boom: Trump's Election Win Sparks Crypto Frenzy

Bitcoin hit a new high of $75, 345 on Wednesday, rising by about 8%, as investors anticipated that Donald Trump's victory in the U. S. presidential election would be great news for cryptocurrencies. This was a significant turnaround for Trump, who was once skeptical about crypto but later embraced i

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Nov 06 2024CRYPTO

Bitcoin Hits New High Amidst Election Uncertainty

Bitcoin hit a new record high at $75, 000 as investors wagered on a potential edge for former President Trump in the U. S. election. The price jumped by 7% to $74, 392. 00, breaking the previous peak set in March. Earlier in the year, Bitcoin had been trading below $70, 000. The overnight rise in B

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Nov 05 2024FINANCE

China's Next Moves: How the U. S. Election Could Impact Their Economy

In a few days, China will unveil its fiscal plans during a significant meeting of its parliament. Experts believe the scale of these plans may depend on who wins the upcoming U. S. presidential election. Both candidates, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, have different policies towards China. Trump ha

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Nov 05 2024TECHNOLOGY

Watch Out, Devs: Malicious Codes on NPM

Ever heard of sneaky hackers trying to trick you? That’s what’s happening on NPM, a popular site for sharing code. Hackers are uploading hundreds of fake packages, trying to fool developers into downloading malware. These fake packages have names that look like real ones, such as Puppeteer and Bignu

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Nov 01 2024CRYPTO

Former FTX Engineer Avoids Jail Time for Helping Catch Bankman-Fried

In New York, a former FTX executive named Nishad Singh was spared a prison sentence on Wednesday. The federal judge commended Singh's significant cooperation in exposing the multibillion-dollar fraud orchestrated by FTX's founder, Sam Bankman-Fried. Singh, who was the company's engineering director,

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Nov 01 2024CRYPTO

Did DCG Benefit from $60 Million in North Korean Laundering?

In 2023, a significant amount of cryptocurrency was allegedly laundered through a mixer called Railgun. This mixer, which helps hide the identity of crypto owners, was used by a North Korean hacker group called the Lazarus Group. The U. S. Department of the Treasury had already blacklisted other mix

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Oct 30 2024FINANCE

Bitcoin Trumps $72, 000: Politics and Inflation Boost Crypto

Bitcoin has hit a new high, soaring over $72, 000—a benchmark it hasn’t seen since spring. This surge comes as investors consider upcoming elections and inflation fears. The world's most valuable cryptocurrency, with a market value of over $1. 4 trillion, has shot up by about 6% on Tuesday. In simp

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Oct 30 2024CRYPTO

Professor Sues TVA Over Bitcoin Miner Incentives

A University of Tennessee professor has taken legal action against the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). The professor, Melanie Faizer, is arguing that TVA is not complying with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) after she requested documents about incentives given to cryptocurrency companies lik

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