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Blockchain Revolution Series

R3 blockchain consortium raises $107M from over 40 institutions in latest funding round

May 24, 2017 04:13 am UTC| Digital Currency

R3, a financial technology innovator leading a blockchain consortium with over 80 members, has announced the completion of the first two of three tranches in its Series A fundraising round, raising $107 million in the...

Digital Currency Revolution

FxWirePro: BTC/CNY faces strong support at 10 4H MA, break below confirms minor weakness

May 23, 2017 12:11 pm UTC| Digital Currency

BTC/CNY has formed a temporary top around 15800 and shown a minor decline from that level (BTCCHINA). It is currently trading around 14979 at the time of writing. The pair has formed a minor bottom around 12267 and any...

Blockchain Revolution Series

Blockchain platform ShapeShift launches trustless portfolio market platform ‘Prism’

May 23, 2017 11:51 am UTC| Digital Currency

Blockchain asset exchange platform ShapeShift has introduces trustless portfolio market platform Prism that is built entirely upon Ethereum-based smart contracts. Prism platform enables humans and machines to acquire...

Digital Currency Revolution

FxWirePro: ETH/EUR downside capped by 4h Kijun-Sen, go short on break below

May 23, 2017 10:50 am UTC| Digital Currency

ETH/EUR pair has formed almost a double top around 158 and declining from that level. ETH/EUR recovered slightly after hitting a low of 120 and a minor weakness below 120 level (KRAKEN). It is currently trading around...

Digital Currency Revolution

Japanese airline Peach Aviation to accept payment in bitcoin for airline tickets

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

Peach Aviation Ltd, one of Japans largest discount airline providers, has become the first in Japan to accept bitcoin as a payment option for airline tickets with an aim to attract more tourists from Asian region,...

Digital Currency Revolution

FxWirePro: BTC/USD consolidates around all-time highs, good to go long on dips

May 23, 2017 09:22 am UTC| Digital Currency

BTC/USD surpassed our target of 2200 levels and hit a fresh all-time high at 2230.34 levels on Monday. However, it could not sustain and closed at 2099.97 levels. It is currently trading at 2140 levels at the time of...

Blockchain Revolution Series

Toyota, MIT Media lab partner to explore blockchain for driverless cars

May 23, 2017 09:11 am UTC| Digital Currency

Toyota Research Institute (TRI), a unit of Toyota Motor North America, has partnered with MIT Media lab and five other firms in a move to explore blockchain technology for the development of driverless cars. The...

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Economy

Iran War Fallout: How Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and Egypt Are Struggling With Rising Energy Costs

Sri Lankas tourism industry was hoping 2025 would finally mark a full recovery from years of economic hardship. Instead, the outbreak of war involving Iran sent oil prices surging 40%, forcing the government to raise fuel...

Italy's Bond Market Under Pressure as Middle East Conflict Exposes Economic Fragility

Italys financial vulnerabilities have come into sharp focus amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with surging energy costs and mounting political uncertainty weighing heavily on Italian government bonds. In March,...

Asia FX Slides as Dollar Surges Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions and Inflation Fears

Asian currencies broadly declined on Monday as the U.S. dollar attracted safe-haven demand following the collapse of U.S.-Iran peace negotiations and mounting concerns over a potential American blockade of Iranian ports....

Oil Prices Surge as U.S. Imposes Blockade on Iranian Shipping Amid Ongoing Middle East Tensions

Global financial markets were rattled Monday after the United States announced a blockade on Iranian shipping following the breakdown of weekend peace negotiations. The decision has renewed fears over Middle East energy...

Bank of Korea Governor Nominee Warns of Action if Korean Won Weakens Further

South Koreas Bank of Korea governor nominee, Shin Hyun-song, signaled on Monday that policymakers stand ready to intervene should the Korean won experience excessive depreciation. In written statements submitted to...

Politics

U.S. Blockade of Iran Begins as Nuclear Talks Collapse in Islamabad

Tensions between the United States and Iran have sharply escalated after weekend diplomatic talks in Islamabad ended without an agreement, prompting Washington to announce a full naval blockade of Iranian ports and coastal...

U.S., Australia, and Philippines Conduct Joint South China Sea Military Drills Amid Rising Tensions With China

The United States, Australia, and the Philippines wrapped up their second trilateral maritime exercises of 2025 in the South China Sea, reinforcing their collective commitment to freedom of navigation and regional security...

South Korea and Poland Forge Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Centered on Defence

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk formally elevated bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership on Monday, placing defence cooperation at the heart of the upgraded...

Taiwan Insists Government Must Lead Cross-Strait Engagement Amid China's New Incentives

Taiwans top security official has made clear that any response to Chinas latest proposed trade and tourism measures must be government-led, not driven by opposition party diplomacy. National Security Bureau chief Tsai...

Spain's Sanchez Urges China to Take Greater Global Leadership Role During Beijing Visit

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called on China to assume a more meaningful role in addressing pressing global challenges, including climate change, international security, defense, and the fight against inequality....

Science

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...

NASA Artemis II: First Crewed Moon Mission Since Apollo Takes Four Astronauts on 10-Day Lunar Journey

NASAs Artemis II mission launched Wednesday, marking humanitys return to crewed lunar exploration for the first time since the Apollo era. Carrying four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft, this historic 10-day mission...

NASA's Artemis II Mission: First Crewed Lunar Journey Since Apollo

NASA's Artemis II Crew Arrives in Florida for Historic Moon Mission

The four astronauts chosen for NASAs Artemis II mission have touched down at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, marking the beginning of final launch preparations for the first crewed lunar journey in over 50 years. NASA...

SpaceX Pivots Toward Moon City as Musk Reframes Long-Term Space Vision

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has revealed a significant shift in the companys near-term space exploration strategy, announcing that SpaceX is now prioritizing the development of a self-growing city on the Moon rather than focusing...

Technology

AI Deradicalization Tools: How Chatbots Could Help Combat Violent Extremism Online

As artificial intelligence platforms become more deeply embedded in daily life, concerns about their role in enabling dangerous behavior continue to grow. A New Zealand startup is now developing a groundbreaking tool that...

Meta Is Building an AI Version of Mark Zuckerberg to Interact With Employees

Meta Platforms is reportedly developing a photorealistic artificial intelligence version of its CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, designed to engage directly with employees on his behalf. According to the Financial Times, which cited...

TSMC Posts Record Q1 2026 Profits Driven by Surging AI Chip Demand

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) is on track to deliver its fourth straight quarter of record-breaking earnings, with analysts forecasting a 50% jump in net profit for the first quarter of 2026. The surge is...

OpenAI Addresses Security Vulnerability in macOS App Certification Process

OpenAI disclosed a security concern on Friday involving a third-party developer tool known as Axios, which is connected to the process used to verify the authenticity of its macOS applications. The company confirmed it has...

San Francisco Suspect Arrested After Molotov Cocktail Attack on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's Home

San Francisco police arrested a 20-year-old suspect Friday following a pre-dawn attack on OpenAI CEO Sam Altmans residence in the citys North Beach neighborhood. According to the San Francisco Police Department, an...