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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: ETH/USD trades higher, break above 113% fib targets 256

May 30, 2017 10:15 am UTC| Digital Currency

ETH/USD surpassed previous high of 210 levels on Tuesday and hit 218 levels. It is currently trading at 207 levels at the time of writing (BTC-e). Ichimoku analysis (Daily chart): Tenkan-Sen: 162.53 Kijun-Sen:...

Digital Currency Revolution

FxWirePro: BTC/GBP hovers around 1800, close above targets 1872

May 30, 2017 09:38 am UTC| Digital Currency

BTC/GBP managed to close above 7-DMA on Monday at 1783 levels. It is currently trading at 1807 levels at the time of writing (Coinfloor). Ichimoku analysis of daily chart: Tenkan Sen: 1796.50 Kijun Sen: 1635 On...

Digital Currency Revolution

FxWirePro: BTC/USD faces strong resistance at 200% fib, break above targets 2500

May 30, 2017 09:04 am UTC| Digital Currency

BTC/USD successfully closed above 7-DMA on Monday at 2292 levels. It is currently trading at 2310 levels at the time of writing (Bitstamp). Ichimoku analysis of daily chart: Tenkan Sen: 2305.05 Kijun Sen:...

Digital Currency Revolution

FxWirePro: BTC/EUR upside capped by 50% fibo, sell on rallies

May 30, 2017 08:45 am UTC| Digital Currency

BTC/EUR is trading in narrow range between 2231 and 1940 for the past 11 trading sessions (CEXIO). The pair has formed a minor bottom around 1770 May 27th 2017 and slight break below confirms minor weakness. It is...

Digital Currency Revolution

Russian payments firm ChronoPay to add bitcoin payment support

May 29, 2017 12:01 pm UTC| Digital Currency

ChronoPay, a Russian international payment processing company, said that it will add the support of bitcoin payments to its platform. The company said that, with bitcoin market potential showing tremendous growth in the...

Digital Currency Revolution

FxWirePro: BTC/CNY upside capped by 4H Kijun-Sen, good to sell on rallies

May 29, 2017 11:17 am UTC| Digital Currency

BTC/CNY has taken support near 12267 (May 21st low) and shown a minor jump from that level (BTCCHINA). It is currently trading around 14947 at press time. The pair has formed a minor bottom around 12267 and any further...

Digital Currency Revolution

FxWirePro: ETH/USD hovers around 61.8% fib, close above targets 210

May 29, 2017 10:40 am UTC| Digital Currency

ETH/USD is hovering around 61.8% fib on Monday, recovering from the low of 107 levels hit on May 27. It is currently trading at 170 levels at the time of writing (BTC-e). Ichimoku analysis (Daily chart): Tenkan-Sen:...

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Economy

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...

Asian Stocks Sink as Apple Price Hikes Spark AI Valuation Fears, South Korea and Japan Lead Selloff

Asian stock markets closed sharply lower on Friday as investors took profits from this weeks technology-driven rally after Apple Inc.s decision to raise prices on several products reignited concerns about the...

Gold Prices Fall Below $4,000 as Strong Dollar, Fed Rate Hike Bets Weigh on Bullion

Gold prices extended their decline on Friday, falling below the key $4,000-per-ounce level as a stronger U.S. dollar and growing expectations of additional Federal Reserve interest rate hikes continued to pressure the...

SpaceX Eyes Starlink Mobile Phone Service to Challenge Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile

SpaceX is reportedly exploring a major expansion of its Starlink business by launching a Starlink-branded mobile phone service in the United States, a move that could position Elon Musks company as a direct competitor to...

Asian Currencies Trade Mixed as Yen Hovers Near 40-Year Low, Dollar Holds Firm on Fed Outlook

Asian currencies traded within narrow ranges on Friday as the U.S. dollar paused after a strong weekly rally, while the Japanese yen remained close to a four-decade low amid lingering concerns over potential government...

Politics

Trump Administration Rejects Claims of Rift Between JD Vance and Marco Rubio on Iran Policy

President Donald Trumps administration is pushing back against claims of internal divisions over its Iran strategy after comments from Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio appeared to reflect...

US Approves $250 Million Fighter Jet Training Sale to Australia

The United States has approved a potential $250 million military sale to Australia, reinforcing the long-standing defense partnership between the two allies. The U.S. State Department announced on Thursday that it had...

Johns Hopkins University Lays Off 110 Employees as Federal Research Funding Declines

Johns Hopkins University has announced the layoff of 110 employees following significant reductions in federal research funding, highlighting the growing financial challenges facing one of the United States leading...

Iran Attack in Strait of Hormuz Pushes Oil Prices Higher

Global oil prices climbed on Thursday after Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reportedly attacked a Singapore-flagged cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, reigniting concerns over Middle East tensions and...

Republican Lawmaker Introduces AI Incident Reporting Bill to Strengthen U.S. AI Safety

The United States could soon see new artificial intelligence regulations after Republican Representative Nathaniel Moran of Texas introduced the proposed AI Incident Reporting Act, a bill designed to improve transparency...

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

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,...

OpenAI May Delay IPO to 2027 Amid $1 Trillion Valuation Goal

OpenAI is reportedly considering postponing its highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO) until 2027 as it pursues an ambitious $1 trillion valuation. According to a report by The New York Times, company executives...

Kioxia Targets U.S. Listing as AI Chip Boom Accelerates

Japan-based Kioxia Holdings Corp. (TYO:285A) is preparing to launch U.S. depositary shares in the spring of 2027, a strategic move aimed at expanding its global investor base and taking advantage of growing enthusiasm for...