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Digital Currency Revolution

itBit receives approval to add trading and custodial services for 4 more cryptocurrencies

Jun 15, 2018 03:17 am UTC| Digital Currency

itBit, the first company to receive a charter under the New York Banking Law from the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), has received the approval from the regulator to offer expanded trading and...

Initial Coin Offering Series

ICOs to relax with a sigh of relief on both US SEC and Thailand SEC

Jun 14, 2018 14:06 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency Insights & Views Commentary Fintech

Investing In America: At the Town Hall Meeting held in Atlanta, the SEC Chairman has reiterated in his speech where he pointed out that ICOs should be considered as securities, that need regulation. The town hall was...

Blockchain Revolution Series

Digital Currency Revolution

Binance expands to Jersey, plans to set up compliance base and cryptocurrency exchange

Jun 14, 2018 11:50 am UTC| Digital Currency

Binance, the largest cryptocurrency in the world on the basis of 24-hour trading volume, has announced its expansion to Jersey. Digital Jersey, an independent organisation promoting Jerseys digital industries, has...

Digital Currency Revolution

RBI to uphold accountability in forbidding cryptocurrencies - After High Courts of India, ball is now in court of India’s Supreme Court

Jun 14, 2018 11:40 am UTC| Digital Currency Research & Analysis Central Banks Insights & Views

India has been the predominant country for FinTech innovation. But on the contrary, conflicting cryptocurrencies appears to be a downright adverse approach in this regard. Indian central bank, Reserve bank of India had...

Digital Currency Revolution

Crypto exchange Bithumb adds support for Cardano and Status Network tokens

Jun 14, 2018 11:04 am UTC| Digital Currency Fintech

South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb has announced support for Cardano (ADA) and Status Network (SNT) tokens on its platform. Cardano(ADA) and Status Network Token(SNT) will be listed on Bithumb...

Blockchain Revolution Series

Digital Currency Revolution

New bills seek illegality for forging blockchain data in Michigan

Jun 14, 2018 10:15 am UTC| Digital Currency

Two new bills have been introduced in the state of Michigan that seeks to prosecute persons who falsely alter public records on a blockchain. The Michigan state legislature has introduced two House Bills 6257 and 6258...

Digital Currency Revolution

FxWirePro: ETH/USD struggles to break above 500, bias bearish, stay short

Jun 14, 2018 09:31 am UTC| Digital Currency

ETH/USD dropped to 450 levels on Wednesday before closing at 476 levels. It is currently trading at 486 levels at the time of writing (Coinbase). On the upside, the pair faces immediate resistance at 491 (1h 50-SMA) and...

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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...