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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

Digital currency industry experts weigh on bitcoin surpassing $7000 mark

Nov 06, 2017 06:36 am UTC| Digital Currency

Bitcoin price skyrocketed last week from around 6000 levels to near 7600 levels (Bitstamp). While the cryptocurrency community is rejoicing the new heights, skeptics are calling this as a bubble. Digital currency...

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Digital Currency and Blockchain Weekly Round-up – November 3rd, 2017

Nov 03, 2017 10:43 am UTC| Digital Currency

Vitalik Buterin reveals Ethereum technical development roadmap Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin has revealed a long-term roadmap for ethereums technical development, particularly addressing the issue of scalability,...

Digital Currency Revolution

FxWirePro: ETH/USD finds support near Cloud bottom, break above 20-DMA targets 331

Nov 03, 2017 08:49 am UTC| Digital Currency

ETH/USD reversed its losses on Friday as it found strong support near Cloud bottom. It is currently trading at 292 levels at the time of writing (Kraken). Ichimoku analysis (Daily chart): Tenkan-Sen:...

Digital Currency Revolution

FxWirePro: BTC/USD skyrockets to 7354, break above trend line resistance targets 7500

Nov 03, 2017 07:04 am UTC| Digital Currency

BTC/USD skyrocketed to fresh all-time highs at 7354 levels on Thursday before closing at 7030 levels. It is currently trading at 7242 levels at the time of writing (Bitstamp). The recent rise in bitcoin price comes at a...

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Bitcoin payroll startup Bitwage announces support for 18 new fiat currencies

Nov 03, 2017 05:23 am UTC| Digital Currency

Bitwage, a bitcoin payroll startup headquartered in San Francisco, has announced the addition of 18 new currencies for invoicing and team wages. The new currencies include South African rand (ZAR), Turkish Lira (TRY),...

Digital Currency Revolution

Coinbase's GDAX Exchange publishes framework on digital asset listings

Nov 03, 2017 04:36 am UTC| Digital Currency

Coinbases Global Digital Asset Exchange (GDAX) has released the framework on evaluating digital asset listings on the platform. Announcing the GDAX Digital Asset Frameworkthe factors we evaluate when considering...

Digital Currency Revolution

Cryptocurrency exchange OKEx launches P2P digital trading platform

Nov 03, 2017 03:09 am UTC| Digital Currency

Cryptocurrency exchange OKEx has launched a peer-to-peer (P2P) digital trading platform, AllCoinsNews reported. The new platform will support multiple digital assets and fiat currencies. In addition, OKEx announced that...

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