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Blockchain Revolution Series

Industry experts to discuss blockchain and object capabilities at The Next Frontier Symposium

Jun 30, 2017 05:15 am UTC| Digital Currency

A number of prominent industry experts will come together next week for a symposium that aims to delve into the core properties of blockchain and explore why the technology alone is not enough for fully enabling the future...

Blockchain Revolution Series

Blockchain ad network AdEx partners with video entertainment publisher Stremio

Jun 30, 2017 04:23 am UTC| Digital Currency

AdEx, an online ad exchange, has entered into a partnership with video entertainment publisher Stremio for its decentralized advertising network on the blockchain. Using cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, the...

Digital Currency Revolution

Nvidia to launch graphic cards for cryptocurrency mining

Jun 30, 2017 03:47 am UTC| Digital Currency

Nvidia, one of the markets best performing stocks, announced that it will launch graphic cards that are exclusively designed for cryptocurrency mining, CNBC reported. The company said that the graphic cards will be...

Digital Currency Revolution

FxWirePro: BTC/CNY upside capped by 200- 4H MA, good to sell on rallies

Jun 29, 2017 11:59 am UTC| Digital Currency

BTC/CNY has slightly declined after hitting high of 18180 yesterday (BTCCHINA). The pair has shown a minor sell of 17666 and is currently trading around 17838 at press time. Ichimoku analysis of 4-hours...

Digital Currency Revolution

FxWirePro: ETH/EUR faces strong trend line resistance at 295, good to sell on rallies

Jun 29, 2017 11:10 am UTC| Digital Currency

ETH/EUR pair has a minor selling after hitting high of 293 yesterday (KRAKEN). ETH/EUR declined till 254 at the time of writing and is currently trading around 268 at press time. Ichimoku analysis of daily chart...

Digital Currency Revolution

FxWirePro: ETH/USD faces strong trend line resistance at 309, good to go short on close below 5-DMA

Jun 29, 2017 10:32 am UTC| Digital Currency

ETH/USD failed to hold above 10-DMA and has slipped below the 300 mark. It is currently trading at 298 levels at the time of writing (BTC-e). Ichimoku analysis (Daily chart): Tenkan-Sen: 283.25 Kijun-Sen:...

Digital Currency Revolution

FxWirePro: BTC/GBP extremely rangebound, upside capped by 10-DMA, break above targets 2085

Jun 29, 2017 09:47 am UTC| Digital Currency

BTC/GBP is trading in an extremely narrow range on Thursday and is hovering around 5-DMA at the time of writing. It is currently trading at 1979 levels at press time (Coinfloor). Ichimoku analysis of daily...

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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...