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Digital Currency Revolution

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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

Deutsche Bundesbank board member warns against bitcoin

May 09, 2017 06:40 am UTC| Digital Currency

Digital currency bitcoin is breaking all records with its price rise from $960 at the start of this year to around $1675 at the time of writing. This strong growth acts as an incentive for investors who are constantly...

Digital Currency Revolution

Singaporean bitcoin options exchange Coinut adds ETC support

May 09, 2017 06:05 am UTC| Digital Currency

Coinut, a bitcoin options exchange owned by Coinut Pte. Ltd., a Singapore company, announced that it has added the support of Ethereum Classic (ETC) trading. According to the company tweet, it stated that 10 % of the...

Digital Currency Revolution

Vermont passes bill to include digital currency as permissible investment

May 09, 2017 05:54 am UTC| Digital Currency

Vermont Governor signed a bill into law last week that updates the states money transmission rules to include a definition for virtual currencies, CoinDesk reported. The Vermont House Bill 182 was first introduced in...

Digital Currency Revolution

Australian blockchain firm Living Room of Satoshi processes over $5M of real world bills in bitcoin

May 09, 2017 05:28 am UTC| Digital Currency

Brisbane-based blockchain firm Living Room of Satoshi that created a service for Australian citizens to pay their household bills with bitcoin, reported that Australians have paid over $5 million of everyday household...

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South Korea to ease equity capital requirements for bitcoin-mediated foreign currency transfer

May 09, 2017 04:52 am UTC| Digital Currency

According to reports by a Korean media agency, the South Korean government has planned to simplify and ease equity capital requirements for fintech companies to provide foreign currency transfer service. The decision aims...

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Bitcoin pioneer Charlie Shrem joins Jaxx as Director of Business & Community Development

May 08, 2017 12:30 pm UTC| Digital Currency

Decentral, a Toronto-based innovation hub for decentralized and blockchain technologies, announced today that Bitcoin evangelist Charlie Shrem will join the company as Director of Business Community...

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FxWirePro: BTC/CNY downside capped by 9 –day MA, good to buy on dips

May 08, 2017 12:29 pm UTC| Digital Currency

BTC/CNY has formed a temporary top around 9266 and slightly declined from that level. It is currently trading around 8775 at press time. Ichimoku analysis of daily chart indicates: Tenkan-Sen level: 8502 Kijun-Sen...

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Economy

Impact of Iran-Israel conflict on Stocks, Gold and Bitcoin

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Japan Posts 7.7% Growth in Machinery Orders

In a striking development that looks set to invigorate Japans economic prospects, a key gauge of capital spending in the country has seen its most significant jump in over a year. According to Cabinet Office data released...

How cuts to marginal income tax could boost the UK’s stagnant economic growth

The British prime minister recently claimed the UK economy has turned a corner. Rishi Sunak said inflation figures were encouraging, and proclaimed that 2024 would be the year Britain bounces back. According to his...

A sustainable future begins at ground level

In 2015, the United Nations adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a call to action in global partnership. By 2023 it appears that our progress has been far from satisfactory in achieving these...

Digital trade protocol for Africa: why it matters, what’s in it and what’s still missing

In February 2024, African heads of states adopted a draft protocol to regulate digital trade within the continent. This significant yet challenging course for Africas digital economy fits into the broader trade agreement,...

Politics

Nvidia RTX 4090D Embroiled in US-China Tech Rivalry; South Korea Navigates Chip Export Dilemma

The U.S. government has tightened export restrictions on high-performance semiconductor chips to China, including the Nvidia RTX 4090D, and is urging South Korea to enforce similar curbs, marking a significant escalation...

Canada needs a national strategy for homeless refugee claimants

One year after the federal government closed Roxham Road, refugee claims in Canada continue to increase: there were 143,785 in 2023 compared to 91,730 in 2022. The surprise announcement in March 2023 to modify Canadas...

Who will Trump pick as his running mate?

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US and Japan Boost AI, Semiconductor Alliance; EU Eyes Reduction in China Dependence

Japan and the United States are poised to deepen ties in the high-tech sector, signaling a strategic move to enhance their global partnership with a focus on artificial intelligence and semiconductor...

US Finalizes Ban List for Chinese Chipmakers; Boosts Mexico Semiconductor Ties

The United States is finalizing a list of Chinese chip factories banned from receiving vital technology, aiming to curb Beijings tech advancements amid national security concerns. Concurrently, a US-Mexico semiconductor...

Science

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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

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If life exists on Jupiter’s moon Europa, scientists might soon be able to detect it

Europa is one of the largest of more than 90 moons in orbit around the planet Jupiter. It is also one of the best places to look for alien life. Often termed an ocean world by scientists, observations to date strongly...

Exploding stars are rare but emit torrents of radiation − if one happened close enough to Earth, it could threaten life on the planet

Stars like the Sun are remarkably constant. They vary in brightness by only 0.1% over years and decades, thanks to the fusion of hydrogen into helium that powers them. This process will keep the Sun shining steadily for...

An eclipse for everyone – how visually impaired students can ‘get a feel for’ eclipses

Many people in the U.S. will have an opportunity to witness nearly four minutes of a total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024, as it moves from southern Texas to Maine. But in the U.S., over 7 million people are blind...

Technology

Polestar to Launch Polestar 4 Pure EV in South Korea

Polestar, a Swedish automotive manufacturer owned by Volvo Cars, is set to bring its all-electric Sports Utility Vehicle to South Korea. The company specializing in EV production will release its Polestar 4 electric...

Canada Set to Enforce OECD Crypto Tax Standards by 2026

Canada has announced plans to adopt the OECDs Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) by 2026, aligning with global efforts to standardize cryptocurrency taxation. The move aims to enhance transparency and regulatory...

Elon Musk Reveals Cybertruck Accelerator Fix; New Software Bug Exposed in Car Wash Mishap

Elon Musk has addressed the Tesla Cybertrucks accelerator problem in a recent flurry of issues. At the same time, another owner reports a significant software glitch following a routine car wash, causing a five-hour system...

Samsung's Exynos 2500 Rumored to Eclipse Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 in Power Efficiency With 3nm SoC

Samsung is reportedly preparing to equip the Galaxy S25 series with the Exynos 2500, a chipset that utilizes 3nm technology and may perform better than Qualcomms Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. For the next Galaxy S25 series,...

Shibarium Soars 160% as Key Metric Rebounds, Signaling Recovery

Shibarium, Shiba Inus blockchain solution, has surged by an impressive 160% in just 24 hours, marking a notable recovery in vital metrics. This surge follows a recent decline in transaction volume, indicating a swift...