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Bitcoin, the world's first and largest cryptocurrency, celebrated its 16th birthday this week. On January 3, 2009, in the midst of the global financial crisis, a pseudonymous programmer (or group of...

Money, it seems, is by far the most tangible way to measure a technology's impact, as it awakens in everyone the desire to become rich overnight. Bitcoin has paved the way for hundreds of other...

As I celebrate my tenth anniversary writing for the Oman Observer, I find myself reflecting on the profound technological shifts that have taken place over the past decade. When I first began...

At the heart of this transformative journey lies the concept of decentralised identity. Unlike traditional identity systems controlled by central authorities, decentralised identity empowers...

Bitcoin achieved a historic milestone this week, surpassing $100,000 for the first time before experiencing significant volatility that saw prices briefly touch $93,000. This landmark event, which...

A quiet revolution in global finance is unfolding, not in the trading floors of New York or London, but in the mobile phones of citizens across Africa, Latin America, and Asia. While cryptocurrency...

The digital asset market stands at a historic crossroads as Bitcoin trades north of $99k, just shy of the psychologically significant $100k mark. This milestone comes as the total cryptocurrency...

Digital assets reached unprecedented heights this week as Bitcoin surged past $90,000, briefly touching $93,000 before settling around $89,500. This remarkable rally pushed the total cryptocurrency...

Digital assets and traditional markets reached significant milestones this week, marking a historic shift in investment preferences. The S&P 500 crossed the 6,000 mark for the first time, while...

The global technology landscape witnessed a significant shift this week as Nvidia, the artificial intelligence chip giant, was selected to replace Intel in the prestigious Dow Jones Industrial...

The global markets continue to showcase the complex interplay between traditional and emerging sectors, as evidenced by developments across energy, technology, and regulatory landscapes this week.Oil...

On October 18, 2024, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved Bitcoin ETF options trading on both the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE),...

The future of finance is digital, and a growing number of nations are spearheading the transition towards a cashless society. Driven by convenience, security, and efficiency, these countries are...

Swift is a global financial messaging network serving over 11,500 institutions, created in 1973 to facilitate secure and efficient cross-border transactions. In 2023 alone, Swift has processed over 6...

Swift is a global financial messaging network serving over 11,500 institutions, created in 1973 to facilitate secure and efficient cross-border transactions. In 2023 alone, Swift has processed over 6...

The global landscape of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) is facing a critical juncture as some nations like Canada and Australia reconsider their retail CBDC initiatives. This shift has raised...

It's been a whirlwind 660 days since ChatGPT was first unveiled to the public. The initial release captivated the world with its ability to generate human-like text, but that was just the beginning....

I came across a recent research stating that the cryptocurrency market in Oman is projected to experience a steady annual growth rate of 5.60% from 2024 to 2028, ultimately reaching a market value of...

Recent US employment data has triggered mixed reactions from macro investors. While the unemployment rate dipped slightly from 4.3% to 4.2%, the slower-than-expected job growth of 142,000 jobs in...

In a positive turn of events for Japan, workers in their 40s and 50s, often referred to as the "lost generation" due to their experience of economic stagnation and limited career opportunities, are...