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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

Dash partners with European broker and Russian exchange to enhance global reach

Mar 30, 2017 04:05 am UTC| Digital Currency

Dash, the worlds third most valuable digital currency by market cap, has announced two partnerships that will enhance customer bases in Europe and Russia. BitPanda, formerly known as Coinimal, has added a buy option for...

Digital Currency Revolution

FxWirePro: BTC/CNY faces strong resistance at 7000 level, break above targets 7430

Mar 29, 2017 12:24 pm UTC| Digital Currency

BTC/CNY pair is trading higher for the past five days after hitting low of 6119 (BTCCHINA). It is currently trading around 6920 at the time of writing. Ichimoku analysis of daily chart shows: Tenkan-Sen level:...

Digital Currency Revolution

FxWirePro: ETH/EUR hits fresh all-time high at 48.89, jump till 51.97 likely

Mar 29, 2017 11:35 am UTC| Digital Currency

ETH/EUR pair has once again hit fresh all-time high after breaking previous high at 48.73 (KRAKEN). ETH/EUR formed a bottom around 43.90 and any minor weakness can be seen only below that level. It is currently trading...

Digital Currency Revolution

FxWirePro: ETH/USD in flag pattern, good to go long on break above 55

Mar 29, 2017 09:33 am UTC| Digital Currency

ETH/USD hit a fresh high of 53.97 on Wednesday and is currently at 52 levels at the time of writing (Kraken). Ichimoku analysis (Daily chart): Tenkan-Sen: 45.25 Kijun-Sen: 34.23 The pair has formed a bullish...

Digital Currency Revolution

FxWirePro: BTC/GBP hovers around Cloud base, break above 850 targets 885

Mar 29, 2017 09:00 am UTC| Digital Currency

BTC/GBP dropped to 814 levels initially on Wednesday, but turned around and has formed a hammer. It is currently trading at 838 levels (Cloud base) at the time of writing (Coinfloor). Ichimoku analysis of daily...

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FxWirePro: BTC/EUR upside capped by 21-day EMA, good to sell on rallies

Mar 29, 2017 07:47 am UTC| Digital Currency

BTC/EUR has declined after making a high of 987.86 yesterday (COINBASE) and is seen trading low on Wednesday. It is currently trading around 943.95 at the time of writing. Ichimoku analysis of daily chart...

Digital Currency Revolution

FxWirePro: BTC/USD takes support near 5-DMA, break below targets 958

Mar 29, 2017 07:23 am UTC| Digital Currency

BTC/USD is trading in the red on Wednesday, as the SEC rejected SolidX bitcoin ETF proposal. It is currently trading at 1010 levels at the time of writing (Bitstamp). Ichimoku analysis of daily chart: Tenkan Sen:...

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One of the biggest mysteries in astrophysics today is that the forces in galaxies do not seem to add up. Galaxies rotate much faster than predicted by applying Newtons law of gravity to their visible matter, despite those...

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Technology

Shibarium Faces 97% Drop in Transactions, Yet Transfers Rise Steadily

While the Shiba Inu developer team continues to work on and implement key updates to the Layer-2 blockchain, Shibarium is seeing a significant drop in transaction volume, which has been ongoing for about a month. This...

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An analysis of Binance listings over the past six months reveals that high fully diluted valuations often lead to token value loss, adversely affecting regular investors while benefiting insiders. VC-Backed Tokens on...

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