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Luke van der Laan

Luke van der Laan

Senior Lecturer (Foresight) and Director; Professional Studies, University of Southern Queensland

Blockchain Revolution Series

The blockchain could have better security than the banks

Jul 18, 2017 14:12 pm UTC| Fintech Digital Currency

There are ways to improve the online ledger blockchain by taking some security notes from banks. If people could use both two-step verification and spending limits on the blockchain, this would reduce any economic loss...

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Economy

JGBs trade slightly higher as geopolitical tensions continue to bother amid silent economic session

Japanese government bonds traded slightly higher on the first trading day of the week as geopolitical tensions continued to bother investors sentiments, leading to a rise in demand for safe-haven bonds, thus weighing on...

Australian 10-year bond yield slumps to lowest this year amid weak risk appetite

Australian government bonds rallied across the curve during early Asian session Monday as investors risk appetite remained sour ahead of U.S.-China trade talks this week. However, markets will await the Reserve Bank of...

Crypto Currency Brief: Bitcoin rises for third straight day, HK-based Okex delists Altcoin pairs, EOS/USD breaches previous support – Friday, August 17th, 2018

BTC/USD: Bitcoin prices remained on the upside for the third consecutive day, trying to overcome the losses made last week, but failed to catch the $6,500 mark. Further, the past 24 hours witnessed a 50 percent jump in...

German bunds surge after Turkey’s political crisis worsens; Eurozone July CPI remains unchanged

The German bunds surged during European session Friday after Turkeys political crisis worsened, with the United States threatening to impose higher economic sanctions if the former refuses to set free a detained American...

Singapore’s NODX rises better-than-expected in July; NODX 2018 growth seen at 4-5 pct: OCBC Bank

Singapores non-oil domestic exports rose a better-than-expected 11.8 percent y/y (4.3 percent m/m s.a.) in July, up from Junes 1.1 percent y/y (-10.8 percent m/m s.a), beating market consensus forecast. While electronics...

Politics

Abbott and Turnbull shape up for another round of an old battle

The Coalition party room on Tuesday is set for a high stakes, quite personal battle between Tony Abbott and Malcolm Turnbull over the National Energy Guarantee, with former and current prime ministers shaping up on...

Immigration activists fighting to abolish ICE have a bigger vision

Theres a phrase being thrown around a lot these days: Abolish ICE. Its a hashtag, its used in political speeches and demonstrations, and it appears all over Facebook. What does it mean and where did it come from? ICE...

A socialist's primary win doesn't herald a workers revolution in the US

Anyone anticipating a golden dawn of Marxist-Leninist communism soon in the United States might have to wait a while longer perhaps forever. The surprise victory of socialist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez over longtime...

Kabila's decision to step aside won't change the DRC's power dynamics

The ruling party in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), The Peoples Party for Reconciliation and Democracy, made an announcement recently that took everybody by surprise that Joseph Kabila will not be its...

'Conservative turn' will continue in Indonesian presidential election next year

The recent announcement of President Joko Jokowi Widodos running mate in his re-election bid suggests the continued strong influence of conservative groups over politics in the worlds largest Muslim population. A...

Science

The world of plastics, in numbers

From its early beginnings during and after World War II, the commercial industry for polymers long chain synthetic molecules of which plastics are a common misnomer has grown rapidly. In 2015, over 320 million tons of...

How biobanks can help improve the integrity of scientific research

Biobanks are repositories which receive, store, process and disseminate specimens. These include DNA derived from humans and animals; bacterial strains; and environmental samples like plants and soil. Biobanks also provide...

Jupiter's magnetic fields may stop its wind bands from going deep into the gas giant

One of the most striking features of Jupiter a gaseous giant with no solid surface is the coloured bands that encircle the planet. These bands are so large and distinct that they can be seen from here on Earth using a...

The US plan for a Space Force risks escalating a 'space arms race'

United States Vice President Mike Pence has confirmed overnight plans to create a Space Force as the sixth branch of the US military. He repeated comments from President Donald Trump, who had said that American...

Chemistry kits can help teachers ignite the spark of science

When it comes to physical sciences, South Africas pupils lag far behind their peers in other countries. The World Economic Forum ranked South Africa at 128 of 137 countries in math and science education in its most recent...

Technology

‘PUBG' Mobile Season 3 Release Date, Gears, Rewards: Number of Free Emoticons Revealed

PUBG Mobile Season 3 is expected to roll out this week and fans of the shooting game cant wait for the latest update to drop. Game developer Tencent will be adding a few more features in the game that players can look...

‘Kingdom Hearts 3’ Release Date, Gameplay, Rankings: Title Earns No. 1 Spot on Famitsu Chart

Kingdom Hearts 3 has knocked Final Fantasy 7 Remake out of its number one spot on the Famitsu leaderboard, Gamit Bolt reported. Famitsu is a video game magazine in Japan and is considered to be one of the most widely read...

South Korea’s Chuncheon city partners with blockchain startup Swytch to reduce carbon footprint

Chuncheon, the capital of Gangwon Province in South Korea, is collaborating with Austin-based blockchain startup Swytch to reduce carbon emissions and drive economic and environmental sustainability in the city. Founded...

OnePlus 6T News & Update: T-Mobile to Reportedly Sell 6T, First US Carrier to Do So

Since selling the first OnePlus smartphone in 2014, OnePlus has set itself apart as a unique existence in the smartphone industry. Forget trying to buy it via retailers, customers often needed an invitation to actually...

‘Fortnite’ Android News & Update: Even More Phones Added to List, Comparison Between iOS and Android

Fortnite Android is still in Beta phase, but the access to the test is being expanded to include more devices. This should help Epic work out as many of the bugs and kinks in the system before it officially launches for...

Digital Currency

Bitmain invests in blockchain data storage startup Lambda

FxWirePro: Monero (XMR/USD) trades slightly above 23.6% fib, jump till $112 likely

Digital Currency and Blockchain Weekly Round-up – August 17th, 2018

Law

How contracts drawn up as comic strips are being put to use in South Africa

Who gets the frozen embryos in the divorce?

What is insider trading, the crime Rep. Chris Collins was charged with?

Life

Saudi women can drive, but are their voices being heard?

The start of high school doesn't have to be stressful

Music hasn't had a defining #MeToo moment ... yet

Nature

What elephants' unique brain structures suggest about their mental abilities

Evolution is getting a rethink after scientists take a closer look at Earth's first animals

How 'Big History' can save the world

Sports

Carmelo Anthony Latest Update: Will the Ex-Thunder Star Clash Again with Previous Coach Mike D’Antoni?

Kawhi Leonard Latest Update: Bruce Bowen Fired by Clippers After Criticizing Ex-Spurs Superstar in Interview

Michael Schumacher Health Update: F1 Star Still Bedridden, Son Mick Follows in His Footsteps with First F3 Win

Technical Analysis

FxWirePro: Chinese yuan strengthens in early Asia, PBOC sets yuan mid-point at 6.8718

Gold : Trend line break out and bullish divergence

FxWirePro: Nikkei Daily Outlook

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GERMANY'S DAX UP 0.3 PCT
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FRANCE'S CAC 40 UP 0.2 PCT, SPAIN'S IBEX UP 0.3 PCT
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CHINA'S CSI300 INDEX CLOSES UP 1.2 PCT AT 3,267.25 POINTS
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SHANGHAI COMPOSITE INDEX CLOSES UP 1.1 PCT AT 2,698.47 POINTS
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ITALY’S FTSE MIB UP 0.28 PERCENT AT 20,471.51 POINTS IN EARLY DEALS
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EURO STOXX INDEX UP 0.2 PCT
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BRITAIN'S FTSE 100 UP 0.2 PCT
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EUROPE'S STOXX 600 UP 0.1 PCT
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RUSSIAN ROUBLE OPENS 0.3 PCT WEAKER VS DOLLAR AT 67.25
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TURKISH LIRA WEAKENS TO 6.1 AGAINST DOLLAR
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INDIA CENBANK SAYS BANKS' CASH BALANCES 4.73 TRLN RUPEES ON AUG 11
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INDIA CENBANK SAYS AUG 18 REFINANCE 23.88 BLN RUPEES
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INDIAN BANKS BORROWED 630.00 MLN RUPEES VIA MARGINAL STANDING FACILITY ON AUG 18 – RBI
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INDIAN BANKS BORROWED 71.96 BLN RUPEES VIA MARGINAL STANDING FACILITY ON AUG 17 – RBI
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EU'S MOSCOVICI, ASKED IF THERE WILL BE DEFINITELY BE A DEAL ON BREXIT, REPLIES "NOT NECESSARILY" AND THAT IN THEORY BREXIT VOTE COULD BE REVERSED
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EU'S MOSCOVICI SAYS WELCOMES GREECE'S EXIT FROM BAILOUT PROGRAMME, HOPES GREEK ECONOMY CONTINUES TO MAKE PROGRESS ALONG WITH SOCIAL REFORMS
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SOUTH KOREAN WON UNOFFICIALLY CLOSES ONSHORE TRADE AT 1,123.1 PER DOLLAR VS 1,124.9 AT PREVIOUS CLOSE
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SEOUL SHARES UNOFFICIALLY CLOSE UP 0.05 PCT
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GERMAN BUND FUTURES OPEN 2 TICKS LOWER AT 163.65
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FxWirePro: USD/JPY shooting star pops-up again at 61.8% Fibos, bears resume in both minor and major trend – Bid 7-DMA to execute tunnel spreads

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FxWirePro: EUR/KRW moves in stiff boundaries, sustained close below 1,277 requires for downside rally

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FxWirePro: DXY pauses downside, finds strong support at 1H 200-SMA, further weakness only on break below

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FxWirePro: Thai baht trades flat ahead of GDP data, faces key support at 33.01 mark

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FxWirePro: USD/JPY rangebound above 110-EMA support, break below targets 200-DMA at 109.86

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Australian 10-year bond yield slumps to lowest this year amid weak risk appetite

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FxWirePro: USD/TWD hovers around 30.70 mark, Taiwan’s export orders data in focus

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