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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: BTC/EUR faces strong resistance at ichimoku cloud, good to buy on dips

Apr 07, 2017 09:30 am UTC| Digital Currency

BTC/EUR has broken the major resistance at 1088 and has jumped sharply till 1132 levels (COINBASE). It is currently trading around 1126 at press time. Ichimoku analysis of daily chart indicates: Tenkan-Sen level:...

Digital Currency Revolution

Taking Bitcoin to the stockmarket won't do much for its risky image

Apr 07, 2017 09:10 am UTC| Digital Currency

Since its inception in 2008 digital currency Bitcoin has attracted critics who argue its inherently risky. The latest push to create an exchange traded fund (ETF) in order to make trading it easier, suggests attitudes to...

Digital Currency Revolution

Digital Currency and Blockchain Weekly Round-up – April 7th, 2017

Apr 07, 2017 08:24 am UTC| Digital Currency

Arizona blockchain bill enacted into law after Governors approval Arizona Governor Doug Ducey has signed the bill HB 2417 into law on 29th March, thereby recognizing blockchain signatures and smart contracts under state...

Digital Currency Revolution

260,000 Japanese Stores To Start Accepting Bitcoin As Payment

Apr 07, 2017 07:53 am UTC| Digital Currency

Following Japans recent announcement that Bitcoin will now be a legal form of payment in the country, two major retailers jumped on the opportunity to be the first to offer the option to their customers. Aside from causing...

Digital Currency Revolution

Bitcoin mining pool ViaBTC closes Series A funding of ¥20M from Bitmain

Apr 07, 2017 05:23 am UTC| Digital Currency

Chinese mining poolViaBTC announced that it has closed series A funding of 20 million CNY from Bitmain, one of the worlds leading manufacturers of bitcoin mining hardware, and other private investors. The company stated...

Digital Currency Revolution

Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation re-issues warning against digital currencies

Apr 07, 2017 05:01 am UTC| Digital Currency

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), an independent agency of the Federal Government of Nigeria, has once again issued a warning against investing money online and in digital currencies. The fresh warning...

Digital Currency Revolution

FxWirePro: BTC/CNY downside capped by 89- day EMA, good to buy on dips

Apr 06, 2017 12:35 pm UTC| Digital Currency

BTC/CNY is trading slightly high on Thursday and the pair has declined slightly till 6915 after jumping till 7250 levels (BTCCHINA). It is currently trading around 7070.60 at press time. Ichimoku analysis of daily chart...

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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...

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...

Why Germany ditched nuclear before coal – and why it won’t go back

One year ago, Germany took its last three nuclear power stations offline. When it comes to energy, few events have baffled outsiders more. In the face of climate change, calls to expedite the transition away from fossil...

What if the Reserve Bank itself has been feeding inflation? An economist explains

Heres something for the board of the Reserve Bank of Australia to ponder as it meets next month to set interest rates. It has pushed up rates on 13 occasions since it began its attempt to restrain inflation in May...

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,...

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...

Turkey’s suppression of the Kurdish political movement continues to fuel a deadly armed conflict

The world has 91 democracies and 88 autocracies. Yet 71% of the worlds population (some 5.7 billion people) are living under autocratic rule, a big jump from 48% ten years ago. This trend towards authoritarianism can...

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

Republic First Bank Shut Down by Regulators, Crypto Prices Tumble

In a significant regulatory move, the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities has closed Republic First Bank, marking the first major U.S. bank collapse of 2024. The closure has sparked heated reactions within...

Shiba Inu Tops Robinhood, 300M Dogecoin Moves As Market Eyes Breakout

Shiba Inu leads this weeks Robinhood cryptocurrency rankings as it surges 11%, while a massive 300 million Dogecoin transfer to Robinhood signals a potential market breakout, stirring interest among traders and...

Tesla Sets Late 2025 Launch for Semi, Expands Megapack Production

Tesla Inc. has confirmed the launch of its Semi truck for late 2025, with broader customer deliveries expected in 2026. This announcement coincides with the expansion of Teslas Megapack production at its Lathrop...

SHIB Price Climbs as Shibarium Upgrade Sparks Optimism Among Investors

The Shiba Inu cryptocurrency surged over 4% on April 26, buoyed by executive enthusiasm for the forthcoming Shibarium upgrade to enhance the platforms functionality and security. Shibarium Upgrade Fuels Market Optimism,...
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