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Cryptocurrency exchange Coinone’s subsidiary joins Ripple’s blockchain network

May 09, 2018 11:50 am UTC| Digital Currency

Coinone Transfer, a payments business subsidiary of Coinone, is the latest to join Ripples blockchain network. As one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in South Korea, Coinone handles more than $97 million in...

TRON/USD- Time to buy the dip on account of TRX Main net launch.

May 09, 2018 10:27 am UTC| Digital Currency

Tron jumped almost more than 350% from the low of 0.02280 and secured its place back in top ten crypto currencies by market cap (10th position as of today). At the moment Tron is operating from ERC20 smart contract. ERC 20...

FxWirePro: ETH/EUR extends grind below 5-DMA, eyes 100-DMA at 554

May 09, 2018 10:09 am UTC| Technicals Digital Currency

ETH/EUR capped below 5-DMA at 643 levels, intraday bias lower. Recovery attempts on Tuesdays trade was capped at 5-DMA. We see Doji formation on daily charts. The pair is extending downside for 4th straight...

Blockchain Revolution Series

State of Colorado passes blockchain technology bill

May 09, 2018 09:08 am UTC| Digital Currency

The State of Colorado has passed a legislation that promotes the use of blockchain and other distributed ledger technologies (DLTs). The bipartisan Senate Bill 86 establishes the framework for the use of cyber coding...

Digital Currency Revolution

FxWirePro: BTC/USD breaches 20-DMA support, stay short

May 09, 2018 07:46 am UTC| Digital Currency

BTC/USD has broken below 20-DMA and is trading at 9082 levels at the time of writing (Bitstamp). On the upside, the pair faces resistance at 9248 (20-DMA) and a break above would target 9410 (5-DMA)/9830 (trend line...

Blockchain Revolution Series

Singapore International Chamber of Commerce unveils blockchain-based eCertificate of Origin platform

May 09, 2018 06:51 am UTC| Digital Currency

The Singapore International Chamber of Commerce (SICC) and vCargo Cloud (VCC), a Singapore-based cross-border trade facilitation solutions provider, have officially unveiled a blockchain-based platform for electronic...

Blockchain Revolution Series

Kik to fork Stellar to create own blockchain

May 09, 2018 06:03 am UTC| Digital Currency

The Kin Ecosystem Foundation, the nonprofit governance body for Kin, has announced that it will fork Stellar and create its own blockchain. The foundation said that the decision evolves its earlier plan to build a...

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Economy

IEA Warns China Rare Earth Export Curbs Could Threaten $6.5 Trillion in Global Production

Chinas planned implementation of stricter rare earth export controls could place up to $6.5 trillion in downstream production outside the country at risk, according to the International Energy Agencys (IEA) latest Global...

U.S. Imposes 25% Tariff on Select Brazilian Imports After Section 301 Trade Investigation

The United States announced on Wednesday that it will impose a 25% tariff on certain imports from Brazil after concluding a year-long Section 301 trade investigation that found several Brazilian policies unfairly...

Gold Prices Slip as Oil Rally Fuels Inflation Fears, Strengthens Dollar

Gold prices declined early Thursday as rising oil prices reignited concerns that inflation could remain persistent, reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve may keep interest rates elevated for longer. The...

Asian Stocks Slide as Chip Selloff Deepens Ahead of TSMC Earnings

Asian stock markets declined sharply on Thursday, led by heavy losses in South Korea, as a broad semiconductor selloff and renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East weighed on investor sentiment. Market participants...

Asian Currencies Hold Steady as Middle East Tensions Offset Weaker US Dollar

Asian currencies traded in tight ranges on Thursday as a weaker U.S. dollar was balanced by growing investor caution over the escalating Middle East conflict, limiting demand for risk-sensitive regional assets. Market...

Politics

Iran Warns Trump Against Striking Infrastructure, Declares Strait of Hormuz a ‘Red Line’

Iran warned on Thursday that the Strait of Hormuz remains an inviolable red line, vowing to retaliate against infrastructure across the Gulf region if U.S. President Donald Trump follows through on threats to attack...

DOJ Refuses to Release Unredacted Jeffrey Epstein Files to New Mexico Investigation

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) said Wednesday it cannot legally release unredacted Jeffrey Epstein files requested by New Mexico officials, deepening a dispute over the states renewed investigation into the late...

US Restricts Commercial Flights From Congo Amid Ebola Outbreak

The United States has introduced new travel restrictions tied to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), preventing U.S. citizens and nationals who have been in the country within the previous...

NY Times Challenges Trump Administration Subpoenas Over Air Force One Report

The New York Times has asked a federal court to block grand jury subpoenas issued to three of its journalists following their reporting on President Donald Trumps new Qatari-donated Air Force One, escalating a legal battle...

Trump Orders ICE to Resume Traffic Stops After Deadly Immigration Enforcement Incidents

U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to resume using traffic stops during immigration enforcement operations, reversing a temporary suspension announced just a day...

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

Apple Intelligence China Approval Lifts Alibaba and Baidu Shares

Alibaba and Baidu shares rallied on Thursday after Apple secured regulatory approval to introduce its Apple Intelligence platform in China, a major step toward expanding its artificial intelligence services in one of the...

Nvidia Partners With Fanuc and Yaskawa to Accelerate AI Robotics in Japan

Nvidia is strengthening its presence in Japan through new partnerships with leading industrial automation companies, including Fanuc and Yaskawa Electric, as the chip giant pushes to accelerate the adoption of artificial...

Hyundai Takes Full Control of Boston Dynamics to Accelerate Humanoid Robot and AI Strategy

Hyundai Motor has announced plans to acquire SoftBank Groups remaining stake in Boston Dynamics, giving the South Korean automaker full ownership of the robotics company as it expands its artificial intelligence and...

Jamie Dimon Warns Anthropic's Mythos AI Poses National Security Risks

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has warned that Anthropics advanced Mythos artificial intelligence model presents significant national security risks, highlighting growing concerns over the potential misuse of powerful AI...

SpaceX Stock Falls Below IPO Price as Investors Weigh Losses and Lockup Expiry

SpaceX shares fell below their initial public offering (IPO) price for the first time on Wednesday, highlighting growing investor caution as the companys early post-listing momentum continues to fade. The stock dropped...