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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

FxWirePro: ETH/USD trades higher, good to go long on close above 55-EMA

Apr 20, 2018 09:20 am UTC| Digital Currency

ETH/USD is trading higher on Friday as it broke above 50-DMA. It has hit 587 levels so far in the day and is currently trading at 576 levels at the time of writing (Coinbase). On the upside, the pair is currently...

Digital Currency Revolution

FxWirePro: BTC/USD remains rangebound for the week, bias neutral

Apr 20, 2018 06:50 am UTC| Digital Currency

BTC/USD remained rangebound during the week and is currently hovering around 50-DMA at 8290 levels at the time of writing (Bitstamp). On the topside, a consistent break above 8328 (50-DMA) would target 8680 (Upper...

Digital Currency Revolution

FxWirePro: ETH/USD consolidates just shy of 50-DMA, “death cross” calls for high caution

Apr 19, 2018 10:46 am UTC| Digital Currency

ETH/USD continues to consolidate just shy of 50-DMA and is currently trading at 533 levels at the time of writing (Coinbase). On the upside, a break above 555 (50-DMA) would see the pair soaring to 605 (Cloud...

Digital Currency Revolution

FxWirePro: BTC/USD extends consolidation, break above 55-EMA to see minor bullishness

Apr 19, 2018 08:24 am UTC| Digital Currency

BTC/USD continues to consolidate in a narrow range on Thursday as it struggles for a consistent break above 55-EMA. It is currently trading at 8153 levels at the time of writing (Bitstamp). On the topside, resistance is...

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Digital Currency Revolution

South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb to issue own token

Apr 19, 2018 05:57 am UTC| Digital Currency

South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb has plans to issue its own cryptocurrency BITHUMB Coin, TokenPost reported. Recent reports suggest that the startup recently announced the establishment of its unit in...

Digital Currency Revolution

Bitcoin ATM network Coinsource teams up with multi-factor authenticator Acuant

Apr 19, 2018 04:59 am UTC| Digital Currency

Bitcoin ATM network Coinsource has partnered with Acuant, a multi-factor KYC / AML authenticator, in order to enhance customer experiences, increase conversion rates, and mitigate fraud at all of its Bitcoin ATM...

Digital Currency Revolution

Coinone cryptocurrency exchange expands to Indonesia

Apr 19, 2018 04:08 am UTC| Digital Currency

South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Coinone has announced its expansion to Indonesia with the setting up of Coinone Indonesia in Jakarta. According to the Finance Magnates, pre-registrations are now open and the...

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Economy

Beyond the spin, beyond the handouts, here’s how to get a handle on what’s really happening on budget night

Three weeks from now, some of us will be presented with a mountain of budget papers, and just about all of us will get to hear about them on radio, TV or news websites on budget night. The quickest way to find out what...

Johannesburg in a time of darkness: Ivan Vladislavić’s new memoir reminds us of the city’s fragility

Ivan Vladislavić is Johannesburgs literary linkman. He tells us, in the first pages of his new book, The Near North, that before cities were lit, first by gaslight and later electricity, people of means paid torchbearers...

Economist Chris Richardson on an ‘ugly’ inflation result and the coming budget

With Jim Chalmerss third budget on May 14, Australians will be looking for some more cost-of-living relief beyond the tax cuts although they have been warned extra measures will be modest. As this weeks consumer price...

Inflation is slowly falling, while student debt is climbing: 6 graphs that explain today’s CPI

Australias inflation rate has fallen for the fifth successive quarter, and its now less than half of what it was back in late 2022. The annual rate peaked at 7.8% in the December quarter of 2022 and is now just 3.6%, in...

Why is the London Stock Exchange losing out to the US

London Stock Exchange (LSE), which can trace its heritage to the coffee houses of the 17th century, is failing. The volume of shares traded is sharply declining, and some UK companies are swiftly moving to the US...

Politics

Labour can afford to be far more ambitious with its economic policies – voters are on board

To say that the Labour party is flying high in the polls is something of an understatement. But despite its consistent lead against the Tories, the opposition finds itself in a rather odd position: on the cusp of power but...

History for sale: what does South Africa’s struggle heritage mean after 30 years of democracy?

One of my favourite statues is the one of Nelson Mandela at the Sandton City shopping centre in Johannesburg. Larger than life, its oversized bronze shoes shimmer in the evening light, polished by the hands of many...

Sudan: civil war stretches into a second year with no end in sight

In the early hours of April 15 2023, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) a Sudanese paramilitary force attacked the military airstrip in the town of Merowe and deployed troops across strategic locations in Sudans capital,...

Military conscription is returning to Europe, but is it really a more equal way of mobilising? What history tells us

The idea that conscription, defined as the compulsory enlistment of citizens for military service, can increase equality and instil a sense of solidarity that transcends traditional societal divides has echoed throughout...

Joe Biden Proposes Record 44.6% Capital Gains Tax in Latest Budget Plan That May Favor Cryptocurrencies

President Joe Biden has proposed raising the capital gains tax to an unprecedented 44.6% in a bold fiscal move, targeting the wealthiest Americans. This hike is part of his 2025 budget proposal to reduce income...

Science

A Nasa rover has reached a promising place to search for fossilised life on Mars

While we go about our daily lives on Earth, a nuclear-powered robot the size of a small car is trundling around Mars looking for fossils. Unlike its predecessor Curiosity, Nasas Perseverance rover is explicitly intended to...

The rising flood of space junk is a risk to us on Earth – and governments are on the hook

A piece of space junk recently crashed through the roof and floor of a mans home in Florida. Nasa later confirmed that the object had come from unwanted hardware released from the international space station. The 700g,...

Peter Higgs was one of the greats of particle physics. He transformed what we know about the building blocks of the universe

Peter Higgs, who gave his name to the subatomic particle known as the Higgs boson, has died aged 94. He was always a modest man, especially when considering that he was one of the greats of particle physics the area of...

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...

Technology

Blockstream CEO Adam Back Highlights Unique Aspects of Hong Kong's Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs

Adam Back, CEO of Blockstream, recently detailed the unique characteristics of Hong Kongs newly launched Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs on X, emphasizing their in-kind redemption model, which sets them apart from their U.S....

Massive 624 Billion SHIB, PEPE Purchase by Whales Could Signal More Rallies

Recent on-chain data reveals that whales have amassed 624 billion SHIB and PEPE coins, injecting a wave of optimism and triggering speculation about sustained upward trends in the prices of these meme coins. Whales...

Apple Escalates AI Talent War, Poaches 36 Google Experts for Zurich Initiative

Stepping up its AI game, Apples Zurich lab has successfully attracted 36 experts from Google, marking a significant expansion in its artificial intelligence (AI) operations. Apples Aggressive AI Talent...

Binance's CZ Partners with OpenAI's Altman on AI Investment Venture

Changpeng Zhao, the former CEO of Binance, is engaging in strategic talks with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to explore potential investments in artificial intelligence. This collaboration comes as Zhao faces significant legal...

Hong Kong's First ETFs Underperform Expectations as Bitcoin Falls Below $62K

In a disappointing debut, Hong Kongs inaugural Bitcoin and Ether ETFs attracted minimal trading volume, contributing to a sharp 2% drop in Bitcoin prices to just under $62,000 and a 2.8% decline in Ether, as investors...