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FxWirePro Poll: No near-term relief for Bitcoin; could see small gains next year

Nov 16, 2018 08:17 am UTC| Economy Commentary Digital Currency Insights & Views

There will be little respite for the bruised Bitcoin this year, depressed by the United States Securities and Exchange Commissions (SEC) announcement of more regulatory actions on the initial coin offering (ICO) over the...

Cryptocurrency Brief: Bitcoin tumbles to lowest in one year, altcoins follow suit, BCH/USD hit by hard fork

Nov 15, 2018 12:16 pm UTC| Commentary Economy Digital Currency Market Roundups

BTC/USD: Bitcoin prices tumbled to a one-year low during late European session Thursday, after the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published its annual enforcement report, pinning down several...

FinTech Trends - JP Morgan's successful trial of blockchain adoption on settlements, IMF chief seems constructive on Singapore's FinTech symposium

Nov 15, 2018 10:09 am UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency Insights & Views Commentary

We have seen technological advancements and the new regulatory policies in the FinTech trend, and ever demanding clients restructure the banking industrys landscape. Maldonado, state economist, IE business school professor...

Retail giant 'Target' becomes targeted victim of Bitcoin scam - Bitcoin price tumbles more than 11%

Nov 15, 2018 07:25 am UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency Insights & Views Technicals

With Bitcoin scammers on Twitter seem to have worsened the situation, Bitcoin price hits a fresh 1-year lows after tumbling below $5,780 levels. Bearish streaks continued today with more than 11% slumps. The intensity of...

FxWirePro: Shooting star hampers BCH/USD consolidation, bears drag 2-week’s lows ahead of hard fork

Nov 15, 2018 05:27 am UTC| Research & Analysis Technicals Digital Currency Insights & Views

BCHUSDbears have been extending slumps breaching major strong supports at $500.2238 and $477.50 levels. We observed the failure swings at the stiff resistance, consequently, the current prices slid below 7DMAs with bearish...

Top executives’ notions on Elon Musk’s twitter rampant over cryptocurrency scams

Nov 14, 2018 11:56 am UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency Insights & Views Commentary

Elon musk imposters have been hijacking verified Twitter accounts to promote bitcoin scams. A few verified accounts on Twitterwere hacked as part of a scam to steal bitcoinfrom unknown mopes by utilizingTeslaCEO Elon Musks...

Spotlight on Bitcoin Cash Hard-fork Policy and Its Impact on BCHZ18 Futures Contracts

Nov 14, 2018 07:40 am UTC| Research & Analysis Technicals Digital Currency

AlthoughBCHUSDis showing minor rallies (up about 2.03% for the day), the buying sentiments are not convincing as these rallies are not backedby the momentum and trend indicators (refer daily chart). Moreover, bears of this...

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Economy

BCA Research Warns Iran and Ukraine Ceasefires May Offer Limited Relief for Global Markets

BCA Research analysts have cautioned that potential ceasefires in both Iran and Ukraine may provide only temporary support for global financial markets, as investors could be underestimating ongoing geopolitical risks and...

Rising Airfares May Challenge Cruise Industry Growth Ahead of 2027 Booking Season

The cruise industry could face increasing pressure in 2027 if high airfare prices continue to climb, according to a recent Deutsche Bank research report. The study highlights how rising airline ticket costs are already...

Brazil Extends Fuel Subsidies and Tax Relief Measures Through July 2026 Amid Global Oil Market Volatility

Brazils government has announced a two-month extension of its fuel subsidy and tax relief measures, ensuring that support programs remain in place until July 31, 2026. The decision aims to protect consumers and businesses...

Kevin Warsh Faces Early Fed Test as Inflation Risks Challenge Rate-Cut Expectations

Bank of America (BofA) analysts believe incoming Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh could face a difficult policy environment as rising inflation and economic uncertainty complicate the outlook for U.S. interest rates....

US Launches New Trade Investigation Into Vietnam Over Intellectual Property Concerns

The United States has initiated a new trade investigation into Vietnams handling of intellectual property (IP) rights, a move that could eventually lead to additional tariffs on Vietnamese imports. The investigation,...

Politics

Trump to Launch America 250 Celebration Amid Concert Cancellations

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to headline the opening ceremony of a major event celebrating Americas 250th anniversary after several scheduled musical performers withdrew from the program, according to reports. The...

US Plans Faster Military Drawdown in Europe, NATO Allies Face Greater Defense Role

The United States is reportedly preparing to accelerate the reduction of its military presence across Europe, signaling a major shift in NATO defense strategy. According to a report published by Germanys Welt am Sonntag,...

US to Accelerate Troop Withdrawal from Europe, NATO Allies to Review Plans Next Month

The United States is reportedly preparing to speed up the withdrawal of its military personnel from bases across Europe, according to a report published by Germanys Welt am Sonntag. The newspaper cited an unnamed Pentagon...

Trump Adviser’s Investment in Thrive Capital Draws Scrutiny Over Federal Contracts

A senior adviser in President Donald Trumps administration is facing scrutiny after a report revealed his involvement in government contract matters connected to companies backed by a venture capital firm in which he held...

US Southern Command Chief Holds Rare Military Meeting With Cuban Officials at Guantanamo Bay

A rare high-level military meeting between the United States and Cuba took place at the perimeter of the U.S. Naval Station at Guantanamo Bay, marking a significant development in U.S.-Cuba relations amid growing...

Science

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...

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...

Technology

Nvidia and Microsoft to Launch AI-Powered Windows PCs at Computex 2026

Nvidia and Microsoft are reportedly preparing to introduce a new generation of Windows PCs powered by Nvidia-designed processors, marking a significant step in the evolution of AI-enabled personal computing. According to...

SoftBank to Invest €75 Billion in France AI Data Center Expansion by 2031

SoftBank Group (TYO: 9984) has announced plans to invest up to 75 billion ($87.5 billion) in France to develop and operate 5 gigawatts (GW) of artificial intelligence data center capacity, marking one of the largest AI...

Kentucky School District Secures $27 Million in Social Media Addiction Lawsuit Settlements

A Kentucky school district has secured nearly $27 million in settlements from major social media companies over allegations that their platforms contributed to a growing student mental health crisis. The financial details,...

MongoDB Q1 FY2027 Earnings Beat Expectations, Raises Full-Year Outlook

MongoDB (NASDAQ: MDB) delivered stronger-than-expected first-quarter fiscal 2027 results, fueled by growing demand for its database platform among enterprises and organizations developing artificial intelligence...

SpaceX IPO Could Become Largest in History with $1.8 Trillion Valuation Target

Elon Musks SpaceX is reportedly moving forward with plans for a historic initial public offering (IPO), targeting a valuation of at least $1.8 trillion. According to a Bloomberg News report citing sources familiar with the...