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Petya ransomware snowballs into global cyberattack, demands $300 in bitcoin

Jun 29, 2017 05:17 am UTC| Digital Currency

Just days after WannaCry ransomware that affected over 150 countries, a new global cyberattack has been unleashed. Called Petya, the ransomware is demanding a ransom worth $300 in Bitcoin. In a blog post, Microsoft...

Blockchain Revolution Series

Daimler AG and LBBW jointly utilize blockchain for financial transaction

Jun 29, 2017 04:33 am UTC| Digital Currency

German multinational automotive corporation Daimler AG and Landesbank Baden-Wrttemberg (LBBW), a commercial banking company, have jointly utilized blockchain technology in order to execute a financial transaction. Both...

Blockchain Revolution Series

R3 tests Euro Commercial Paper issuance on Corda DLT platform with member banks

Jun 29, 2017 04:13 am UTC| Digital Currency

Financial innovation firm R3, along with four member banks of its blockchain consortium, has developed a prototype solution for the issuance of Euro Commercial Paper (ECP) on R3s Corda platform. Corda is a financial...

Blockchain Revolution Series

Qtum Foundation launches ‘Sparknet’ – first public test of blockchain platform

Jun 28, 2017 13:35 pm UTC| Digital Currency

The Qtum Foundation today announced the launch of Sparknet the first public testnet for the Qtum blockchain. Sparknet has been designed primarily for developers, while the mainnet, expected to be released in September,...

Digital Currency Revolution

FxWirePro: BTC/CNY downside capped by 50% fibo, good to buy on dips

Jun 28, 2017 12:30 pm UTC| Digital Currency

BTC/CNY has recovered sharply after hitting low of 16744 yesterday (BTCCHINA). The pair has shown a minor jump till 18180 and is currently trading around 17997 at press time. Ichimoku analysis of 4-hours...

Digital Currency Revolution

FxWirePro: BTC/GBP upside capped by 2H 100-EMA, good to go short on break below 1935

Jun 28, 2017 11:55 am UTC| Digital Currency

BTC/GBP closed in the green on Tuesday after it dropped to 1777 levels. It is currently trading at 1971 levels at the time of writing (Coinfloor). Ichimoku analysis of daily chart: Tenkan Sen: 1985 Kijun Sen:...

Digital Currency Revolution

FxWirePro: ETH/EUR downside capped by 89- day EMA, good to buy on dips

Jun 28, 2017 10:30 am UTC| Digital Currency

ETH/EUR pair has shown a good recovery after making a low of 193 levels (KRAKEN). ETH/EUR jumped till 258 at the time of writing and is currently trading around 258 at press time. Ichimoku analysis of daily chart...

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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...