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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.

Blockchain Revolution Series

Digital Currency Revolution

Digital Currency and Blockchain Weekly Round-up – November 24th, 2017

Nov 24, 2017 11:03 am UTC| Digital Currency

Ethereum-based digital ID registration platform opens to Zug citizens Self-sovereign identity platform uPort has announced the opening of an Ethereum-based digital identity registration system to the citizens of Zug,...

Digital Currency Revolution

FxWirePro: BTC/USD extends consolidation, bias bullish, good to go long on decisive break above 8300

Nov 24, 2017 08:27 am UTC| Digital Currency

BTC/USD broke above 8300 levels on Friday and has hit 8340 levels so far in the day. However, it failed to hold its strength and is currently trading at 8274 levels at the time of writing (Bitstamp). Ichimoku analysis...

Digital Currency Revolution

FxWirePro: ETH/USD surges to all-time high at 420, bias bullish, stay long

Nov 24, 2017 06:47 am UTC| Digital Currency

ETH/USD surged to fresh all-time highs at near 420 levels on Thursday before it closed at 408 levels. It is currently trading at 410 levels at the time of writing (Kraken). Ichimoku analysis (Daily...

Digital Currency Revolution

Bitcoin Gold issues official statement on recent wallet scam, says some theft claims are reliable

Nov 24, 2017 06:20 am UTC| Digital Currency

The team behind Bitcoin Gold (BTG) have issued an official statement on the recent wallet scam that resulted in over $3.3 million in cryptocurrency being stolen reportedly. Earlier this week, CoinDesk reported that the...

Digital Currency Revolution

South Korea’s Financial Regulator: No plans to regulate bitcoin trading

Nov 24, 2017 03:55 am UTC| Digital Currency

Financial Supervisory Service (FSS), South Koreas financial regulator, is not planning to regulate digital currencies such as bitcoin, FSS Governor said recently, as reported by The Korea Times. According to the...

Digital Currency Revolution

FxWirePro: ETH/USD breaches strong trend line resistance at 384, bias bullish, stay long

Nov 23, 2017 10:56 am UTC| Digital Currency

ETH/USD is trading higher on Thursday and has broken the trend line joining 404.99 and 395. It is currently trading at 392 levels at the time of writing (Kraken). Ichimoku analysis (Daily chart): Tenkan-Sen:...

Blockchain Revolution Series

Digital Currency Revolution

Ontario Securities Commission seeks cryptocurrency and blockchain experts for Fintech Advisory Committee

Nov 23, 2017 10:33 am UTC| Digital Currency

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is seeking applications for membership on its Fintech Advisory Committee (FAC). The FAC is tasked with advising OSC LaunchPad staff on the latest developments in the fintech...

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Economy

Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on Countries Imposing Digital Services Taxes on U.S. Tech Firms

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Friday that the United States will impose a 100% tariff on imports from any country that enforces digital services taxes (DSTs) on American technology companies, significantly...

US Dollar Slips After PCE Inflation Data as Fed Rate Hike Expectations Stay Elevated

The U.S. dollar edged lower on Friday, extending its decline for a second consecutive session after a six-day winning streak pushed the greenback to its strongest level since May 2025. Despite the modest pullback, the...

Gold Price Ends Lower for Fourth Week Despite Rebound as Fed Rate Hike Bets Strengthen

Gold prices rebounded more than 1% on Friday but still finished the week in negative territory, as renewed expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate hikes and a stronger U.S. dollar continued to pressure the precious...

Wall Street Ends Lower as AI Stocks Drag Markets, Fed Rate Outlook Shifts

Wall Street closed slightly lower on Friday, capping a difficult week for U.S. equities as technology stocks led the decline. With geopolitical tensions easing following diplomatic progress in the Middle East and oil...

South Korea’s KOSPI Plunges as Apple Price Hikes and OpenAI IPO Delay Shake AI Chip Stocks

South Koreas benchmark KOSPI index suffered a steep selloff on Friday as investors dumped technology and semiconductor stocks following Apples latest price increases and reports that OpenAI may delay its highly anticipated...

Politics

US Seizes Nearly 400 Illegal World Cup Streaming Domains in Global Anti-Piracy Crackdown

U.S. authorities have seized nearly 400 internet domains that were allegedly used to illegally stream FIFA World Cup matches, marking one of the largest anti-piracy enforcement actions tied to the global soccer tournament....

Iran Revolutionary Guards Claim Strike on U.S. Military Positions After Fresh U.S. Attack

Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Saturday that it had targeted U.S. military positions across the region in retaliation for what it described as a fresh U.S. military strike against Iran,...

Texas Approves Bible-Inclusive Reading Lists for Public Schools Starting in 2030

Texas has approved new mandatory reading lists for public school students that include passages from the Bible, marking the latest move by state leaders to incorporate conservative and religious values into public...

US Strikes Iran After Strait of Hormuz Attack as Ceasefire Tensions Escalate

The United States launched military strikes against Iran on Friday following an Iranian drone attack on a commercial cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, further escalating tensions despite a ceasefire agreement reached...

NATO Strengthens Arctic Defense as Russia Expands Military Presence

As NATO ramps up efforts to reinforce its Arctic defenses, alliance members are investing in military capabilities to counter Russias growing presence in the strategically important High North. The initiative comes as...

Science

Blue Origin New Glenn Explosion Could Delay Launch Operations Until 2028

Blue Origin is facing a significant setback after a dramatic explosion involving its New Glenn rocket severely damaged a launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida. According to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, repairs to the...

Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Launch Pad Test, Delaying Space Ambitions

Blue Origin suffered a major setback after its uncrewed New Glenn rocket exploded during a launch pad test in Florida on Thursday, raising new challenges for Jeff Bezos space company as it competes with Elon Musks SpaceX...

SpaceX Delays Starship V3 Launch Ahead of Potential Record IPO

SpaceX on Thursday postponed the highly anticipated launch of its 12th Starship rocket test from Texas after technical issues interrupted the final countdown. The company now plans to attempt the Starship V3 launch again...

Trump Administration Releases New UFO Files and Apollo Mission Records

The U.S. Defense Department has released dozens of previously classified UFO-related files following an order from President Donald Trump, sparking renewed debate over unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and government...

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

Technology

Italy Investigates Microsoft Over Microsoft 365 AI Subscription Price Hike

Italys antitrust authority has launched an investigation into Microsoft over allegations of unfair commercial practices tied to the pricing changes for its Microsoft 365 subscription service. The probe focuses on whether...

SpaceX, Charter Communications Explore Mobile Partnership to Expand Starlink Wireless Service

SpaceX and Charter Communications are reportedly in executive-level discussions about forming a strategic partnership that could accelerate the expansion of consumer mobile services across the United States. According to a...

OpenAI IPO Delay Weighs on SoftBank Shares as AI Valuation Concerns Grow

SoftBank Group (TYO:9984) shares tumbled sharply on Friday after a report suggested that OpenAI is considering postponing its highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO), delaying what many investors had expected to...

Apple Supplier Stocks Slide as Samsung, SK Hynix Lead Selloff After Apple Price Hikes

Apples major Asian suppliers came under heavy selling pressure on Friday after the iPhone maker announced significant price increases for its MacBook and iPad lineup, fueling concerns that rising semiconductor costs are...

Samsung, SK Hynix to Unveil Record AI and Semiconductor Investment Plans Worth Over $646 Billion

South Korean technology giants Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are preparing to unveil sweeping long-term investment strategies centered on semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI), and next-generation technologies,...