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Can BTC derivatives sincerely aid in hedging Bitcoin volatility?

Oct 08, 2018 10:45 am UTC| Research & Analysis Technicals Digital Currency Insights & Views

Although the bulls ofBTCUSDhave attempted to bounce back in the recent weeks from the lows of $6,100 levels, the trend is restrained well below 21-EMAs, technically, we see no bullish momentum to back-up buying sentiments....

FxWirePro: Delta longs/theta short options combinations to hedge NZD/JPY bearish risks optimally

Oct 08, 2018 07:58 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views

It has been one-way traffic for the NZD of late as support levels give way on the back of a stronger USD. There were some hints of stabilisation before the New York close last week, and the PBoC RRR cut over the weekend...

Venezuela, officially unveils “Petro-cryptocurrency”

Oct 08, 2018 05:49 am UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency Insights & Views Commentary

The member of Venezuelas National Constituent Assembly, Mr. Hermann Escarra, had informed in an interview with Reuters, in the past, about the assemblys ideas for cryptocurrencies. He also hinted thatthe National...

FxWirePro: Long/short call switch – A relative vol set-up in Brent and WTI options on detrimental crude fundamentals

Oct 05, 2018 13:09 pm UTC| Research & Analysis

A quick glance at crude fundamentals: The rally in energy prices persisted into end 3Q18, given potential supply shocks emanating especially from Iranian sanctions amid OPECs reluctance to lift production in response....

FxWirePro: Brexit on deadlock, Sterling apprehensive and GBP/USD OTC bearish indications intact – Devise 1m/3m options spreads

Oct 05, 2018 11:56 am UTC| Research & Analysis Central Banks

Take a quick glance at some key fundamentals: As we continue to foresee the trade apprehensions ratchet up, the GBPUSD likely to prolong its apprehensions amid minor spikes in a typical risk off move. While the bearish...

Sporting Universe Flirting With Crypto-Space

Oct 05, 2018 10:48 am UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency Insights & Views

Whats buzzing around crypto-universe?As the technology industry evolves, we witnessed application of technologies in various walks of our lives. How about the combination of sports and technology? In the recent trends, its...

Trend of stable coin – Is China emulating like USDT and LBX?

Oct 05, 2018 07:48 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views Digital Currency

The prime intention and need behind cryptocurrency invention in 2008-09 was to create fidelity and anonymous method of mobilizing funds efficiently, ever since then its been presaged as digital gold. With an objective of...

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Economy

Fed Unveils Stablecoin Rules Under GENIUS Act

The Federal Reserve has proposed a broad regulatory framework for payment stablecoin issuers, moving forward with implementation of the GENIUS Act and efforts to bring dollar-backed digital assets further into the...

U.S. Dollar Hits Two-Month High as Oil, Treasury Yields Surge

The U.S. dollar strengthened for a fourth consecutive session on Thursday, reaching its highest level in nearly two months as rising oil prices, surging Treasury yields and expectations for further Federal Reserve rate...

U.S. Treasury Yields Surge as 30-Year Hits 22-Year High

U.S. Treasury yields surged again Thursday as investors sold government bonds amid rising inflation concerns, strong economic data and growing expectations that the Federal Reserve will continue raising interest rates. The...

Soybean Futures Slip as Traders Await Trump-Xi Trade Signals

Chicago soybean futures edged lower on Thursday as traders closely watched Chinese President Xi Jinpings state visit to Washington for signs of progress on U.S.-China agricultural trade and future soybean purchases. CBOT...

European Stocks Fall as Bond Yields and Geopolitical Risks Weigh

European stocks closed lower on Thursday as rising bond yields, geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East and concerns surrounding artificial intelligence weighed on investor sentiment. The pan-European STOXX 600 dropped...

Politics

North Korea Warns South Korea Over US-Led Defense Role

North Korea warned that South Korea could become a decisive target for collective retaliation if Seoul develops into a central hub for a US-led collective defense system, according to state media KCNA on Friday. The...

Pezeshkian Says US Must Choose When Iran War Ends

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the United States holds the key to ending the Iran war, signaling that Tehran does not want the conflict to continue but will not surrender under US pressure. Asked whether the war...

Trump Asks Supreme Court to Restore Third-Country Deportations

President Donald Trumps administration asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday to allow it to continue deporting migrants to countries other than their homelands without automatically giving them an opportunity to raise...

Netanyahu Defends Israel at UN as Delegates Stage Walkout

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a defiant address to the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, defending Israels military actions as dozens of delegates walked out in protest. The speech came as...

US Backs Musk in Fight Against EU’s €120 Million X Fine

The U.S. government has formally moved to join Elon Musks legal challenge against a 120 million ($136.5 million) European Union fine imposed on his social media platform X, escalating a dispute over the reach of European...

Science

Blue Origin New Glenn Explosion Could Delay Launch Operations Until 2028

Blue Origin is facing a significant setback after a dramatic explosion involving its New Glenn rocket severely damaged a launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida. According to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, repairs to the...

Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Launch Pad Test, Delaying Space Ambitions

Blue Origin suffered a major setback after its uncrewed New Glenn rocket exploded during a launch pad test in Florida on Thursday, raising new challenges for Jeff Bezos space company as it competes with Elon Musks SpaceX...

SpaceX Delays Starship V3 Launch Ahead of Potential Record IPO

SpaceX on Thursday postponed the highly anticipated launch of its 12th Starship rocket test from Texas after technical issues interrupted the final countdown. The company now plans to attempt the Starship V3 launch again...

Trump Administration Releases New UFO Files and Apollo Mission Records

The U.S. Defense Department has released dozens of previously classified UFO-related files following an order from President Donald Trump, sparking renewed debate over unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and government...

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

Technology

Jeff Bezos Invests $32 Billion in Blue Origin as Space Firm Targets Major Growth

Jeff Bezos has invested about $32 billion in Blue Origin since founding the space company in 2000, underscoring the Amazon founders long-term commitment to competing in the rapidly expanding commercial space industry....

OpenAI to Preview GPT-6 Cyber AI Model for Cybersecurity

OpenAI is preparing to preview GPT-6 Cyber, a new artificial intelligence model focused on cybersecurity, within days as the company expands its push into AI-powered security tools, according to a Fortune report cited by...

Former OpenAI Data Center Chief Chris Malone Joins Nvidia

Chris Malone, the former head of data centers at OpenAI, has joined Nvidia as vice president of its DSX Platform, strengthening the chipmakers leadership team as demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure continues...

Akamai Shares Surge on $11.6B Anthropic AI Cloud Deal

Akamai Technologies shares jumped as much as 20% in after-hours trading Thursday after the cloud computing company announced an $11.6 billion, seven-year agreement with artificial intelligence firm Anthropic. The contract...

Oracle Shares Fall as New Mexico AI Data Center Faces Power Delays

Oracle Corp. shares fell after reports that the technology giant is seeking protection from financial obligations linked to its massive artificial intelligence data center project in New Mexico amid regulatory and...