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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

Blockchain asset exchange OKCoin adds support for Ethereum trading

May 31, 2017 05:07 am UTC| Digital Currency

Leading blockchain asset exchange platform OKCoin has formally launched Ethereum trading (ETH) on its exchange. With Ethereum being second among the blockchain assets in terms of market cap, there has been an increased...

Digital Currency Revolution

Dutch Bitcoin Exchange BL3P expands to Euro area

May 31, 2017 05:01 am UTC| Digital Currency

BL3P, a subsidiary of the first bitcoin company in The Netherlands Bitonic, has announced the expansion of its services to the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA). BL3P is now available to all EU residents [plus the...

Digital Currency Revolution

FxWirePro: BTC/CNY struggles to close above 61.8% fibo, good to sell on rallies

May 30, 2017 12:13 pm UTC| Digital Currency

BTC/CNY is trading in narrow range between 15550 and 14000 for the past two trading sessions (BTCCHINA). It is currently trading around 15180 levels at press time. The pair has shown a minor jump above 61.8% retracement...

Digital Currency Revolution

FxWirePro: ETH/EUR trades higher, good to buy on dips

May 30, 2017 11:05 am UTC| Digital Currency

ETH/EUR pair has formed a minor bottom around 113 and jumped sharply near all-time high from that level (KRAKEN). The pair jumped till 200 at the time of writing and it is currently trading around 192 at the time of...

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FxWirePro: ETH/USD trades higher, break above 113% fib targets 256

May 30, 2017 10:15 am UTC| Digital Currency

ETH/USD surpassed previous high of 210 levels on Tuesday and hit 218 levels. It is currently trading at 207 levels at the time of writing (BTC-e). Ichimoku analysis (Daily chart): Tenkan-Sen: 162.53 Kijun-Sen:...

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FxWirePro: BTC/GBP hovers around 1800, close above targets 1872

May 30, 2017 09:38 am UTC| Digital Currency

BTC/GBP managed to close above 7-DMA on Monday at 1783 levels. It is currently trading at 1807 levels at the time of writing (Coinfloor). Ichimoku analysis of daily chart: Tenkan Sen: 1796.50 Kijun Sen: 1635 On...

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FxWirePro: BTC/USD faces strong resistance at 200% fib, break above targets 2500

May 30, 2017 09:04 am UTC| Digital Currency

BTC/USD successfully closed above 7-DMA on Monday at 2292 levels. It is currently trading at 2310 levels at the time of writing (Bitstamp). Ichimoku analysis of daily chart: Tenkan Sen: 2305.05 Kijun Sen:...

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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...

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Extraordinary Vietnam fraud case exposes the inherent vulnerabilities of banks

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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...

The 50th anniversary of Portugal’s Carnation Revolution

Across Portugal, a number of photography exhibitions are currently on display that commemorate the ousting of the Estado Novo, the dictatorial, authoritarian and corporatist political regime that had ruled the country...

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

Massive Shiba Inu Transfer: 1.75 Trillion SHIB Moves, Sparks Market Excitement

On May 2, Whale Alert tracked two enormous transfers totaling 1.75 trillion Shiba Inu (SHIB) tokens from Robinhood, driving a more than 6% increase in SHIBs price and igniting bullish sentiment among...

Anthropic Launches Claude AI App on iPhone to Rival OpenAI’s ChatGPT

Anthropic PBC, an artificial intelligence startup established in 2021, announced on Wednesday, May 1, that it launched an iOS app for its Claude 3 AI chatbot or language models. The company also unveiled a new subscription...

Shiba Inu Whale Moves 100 Billion SHIB Before FOMC, Signals Market Stir

In a surprising move, a mysterious Shiba Inu whale deposited 100 billion SHIB tokens into Coinbase, coinciding with a significant price drop just before the Federal Reserves crucial rate decision. This action has stirred...

Dongfeng Unveils High-Power Tesla Cybertruck Rival, Eyes Production in Italy

At the Beijing Auto Show, Dongfeng Motor Group showcased a Cybertruck-inspired electric vehicle boasting an impressive 1,305 horsepower, signaling its ambitions to produce over 100,000 electrified cars annually in Italy....

Biden Administration Set to Finalize Stricter EV Tax Credit Rules

The Biden administration is finalizing new electric vehicle tax credit rules, slashing the list of eligible models to just 13. This update, part of a broader effort to refine economic incentives before the election,...