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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

FxWirePro: BTC/EUR hits fresh all-time high, jump till 2778 likely

Jun 12, 2017 07:58 am UTC| Digital Currency

BTC/EUR has shown a huge recovery and hits fresh all-time high of 2706 levels (CEXIO). It is currently trading around 2620 at press time. Ichimoku analysis of 4-Hour chart shows: Tenkan-Sen level: 2619 Kijun-Sen...

Digital Currency Revolution

MIT’s Enigma launches ‘Catalyst’ platform to build decentralized cryptocurrency hedge fund

Jun 12, 2017 06:16 am UTC| Digital Currency

Enigma Project, a decentralized computation network created by the graduates of MIT Media Lab, announced a new platform Catalyst that empowers anyone to build their own decentralized cryptocurrency hedge fund and...

Digital Currency Revolution

US firm Synechron joins Misys InFusion Partner Program amid blockchain push

Jun 12, 2017 04:29 am UTC| Digital Currency Fintech

Synechron Inc., a New York-based financial services consulting and technology services provider, has announced that it will join the Misys InFusion Partner Program. Misys launched the InFusion Partner Program in 2014....

Digital Currency Revolution

FxWirePro: ETH/USD continues choppy trade, decisive break above 127.2% fib targets 307

Jun 09, 2017 11:42 am UTC| Digital Currency

ETH/USD is continuing rangebound trading on Friday as it faces strong resistance at 127.2% extension of 40.12 and 210 rally at 256 levels. It is currently trading at 254 levels at the time of writing (BTC-e). Ichimoku...

Digital Currency Revolution

FxWirePro: BTC/GBP hovers around 2200, close above targets 2381

Jun 09, 2017 10:53 am UTC| Digital Currency

BTC/GBP in trading is trading slightly higher on Friday as it once again broke above 2200 mark. It is hovering this levels and is currently trading at 2192 levels at press time (Coinfloor). Ichimoku analysis of daily...

Digital Currency Revolution

FxWirePro: BTC/CNY faces minor resistance at 76.4% fibo, break above targets 20221

Jun 09, 2017 10:28 am UTC| Digital Currency

BTC/CNY recovered sharply after forming a bottom at 17796 on Jun 8th 2017 (BTCCHINA). The pair jumped till 19680 and is currently trading around 18815 at the time of writing. Ichimoku analysis 4-Hours...

Digital Currency Revolution

FxWirePro: BTC/USD rangebound, bias higher, break above 113% fib targets 3000

Jun 09, 2017 10:03 am UTC| Digital Currency

BTC/USD is trading in a narrow range on Friday, after it closed well above 5-DMA at 2806 levels on June 08. It is currently trading at 2812 levels at the time of writing (Bitstamp). Ichimoku analysis of daily...

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Economy

Oil Prices Steady as Markets Weigh U.S.-Iran Talks, Dollar Strength Caps Gains

Oil prices edged slightly higher on Tuesday as investors balanced easing geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran against pressure from a stronger U.S. dollar. The cautious tone in global energy markets...

Gold and Asian Stocks Rebound as Market Volatility Eases and Global Sentiment Improves

Gold prices and Asian stock markets rebounded on Tuesday as global financial markets steadied following sharp volatility in metals trading, while investor sentiment was supported by a strong rebound in U.S. factory...

Dollar Holds Firm as Strong U.S. Data, Fed Expectations and Global Central Bank Moves Shape Markets

The U.S. dollar remained resilient on Tuesday, supported by upbeat economic data and shifting expectations around Federal Reserve policy, even as concerns lingered over the possibility of another U.S. government shutdown....

Trump Announces U.S.–India Trade Deal Cutting Tariffs, Boosting Markets and Energy Ties

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a major U.S.India trade deal on Monday that significantly reduces U.S. tariffs on Indian goods to 18% from a previous combined rate of 50%. The agreement, revealed after a phone call...

Viksit Bharat 2026: Fiscal Muscle, Factory Revival, and the War on Speculation

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharamans Union Budget 202627 pursues the Viksit Bharat vision vigorously by combining severe fiscal discipline with a huge growth push. Driven by a 7% GDP growth objective and a lowered fiscal...

Politics

Venezuela and U.S. Move Toward Renewed Diplomatic Relations

Venezuela and the United States have taken another step toward restoring diplomatic relations after years of tension, following a high-level meeting in Caracas between interim President Delcy Rodríguez and U.S....

Russian Missile and Drone Attacks Hit Kyiv and Other Ukrainian Cities, Causing Widespread Damage

Russian forces launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukraine early Tuesday, striking the capital Kyiv and several other major regions, according to Ukrainian officials. The assault caused damage to residential...

Cuba and U.S. Resume Limited Diplomatic Communications Amid Rising Tensions

Cuba and the United States are maintaining active communication channels, according to a Cuban diplomat, signaling a potential thaw in relations despite escalating political and economic tensions. In comments to Reuters on...

Bill and Hillary Clinton Agree to Testify in Epstein Investigation

Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have agreed to testify before the House Oversight Committee as part of its ongoing investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein,...

UN Peacekeepers to Deploy Ceasefire Monitoring Team to Eastern Congo After Doha Talks

The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo is preparing to deploy its first ceasefire monitoring team to eastern Congo in the coming days, following progress in Qatar-mediated talks between...

Science

NASA and SpaceX Target Crew-11 Undocking From ISS Amid Medical Concern

NASA has confirmed that the agency, in coordination with SpaceX, is targeting no earlier than 5 p.m. Eastern Time (2200 GMT) on Wednesday, January 14, for the undocking of the SpaceX Crew-11 mission from the International...

Neuralink Plans High-Volume Brain Implant Production and Fully Automated Surgery by 2026

Elon Musks brain-computer interface company Neuralink is preparing for a major expansion, announcing plans to begin high-volume production of its brain implant devices and transition to a fully automated surgical procedure...

Jared Isaacman Confirmed as NASA Administrator, Becomes 15th Leader of U.S. Space Agency

The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as the new NASA administrator, making him the 15th leader in the agencys history. The confirmation, which took place on Wednesday, marks...

Senate Sets December 8 Vote on Trump’s NASA Nominee Jared Isaacman

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee announced it will vote on December 8 on President Donald Trumps renewed nomination of private astronaut and tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to lead NASA. Isaacman, known for his...

NASA Cuts Boeing Starliner Missions as SpaceX Pulls Ahead

NASA has significantly scaled back Boeings Starliner program after years of technical issues and delays, announcing that the next Starliner mission to the International Space Station (ISS) will fly without astronauts. The...

Technology

SoftBank and Intel Partner to Develop Next-Generation Memory Chips for AI Data Centers

SoftBank Corp (TYO:9434) has announced a strategic collaboration between its subsidiary Saimemory and Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC) to develop a new class of advanced memory chip technology aimed at powering the next...

Oracle Plans $45–$50 Billion Funding Push in 2026 to Expand Cloud and AI Infrastructure

Oracle has announced plans to raise between $45 billion and $50 billion in 2026 as it accelerates the expansion of its cloud infrastructure to meet surging demand from major technology and artificial intelligence clients....

SpaceX Seeks FCC Approval for Massive Solar-Powered Satellite Network to Support AI Data Centers

Elon Musks SpaceX is seeking approval from the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for an ambitious plan to launch up to 1 million satellites into Earths orbit, aiming to harness solar energy in space to power AI...

Nvidia Confirms Major OpenAI Investment Amid AI Funding Race

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has confirmed that the chipmaking giant plans to make a massive investment in OpenAI, calling it likely the largest investment Nvidia has ever made. Speaking to reporters in Taipei, Huang dismissed...

Elon Musk’s Empire: SpaceX, Tesla, and xAI Merger Talks Spark Investor Debate

Speculation around a potential Musk Inc has resurfaced as Elon Musks companiesSpaceX, Tesla, and xAIexplore closer ties amid rapid advances in artificial intelligence and automation. With SpaceX expected to go public later...