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BTC/EUR holds above 600 level, jump till 673 likely

Nov 07, 2016 08:54 am UTC| Digital Currency

BTC/EUR is seen trading slightly above on Monday. The pair jumped sharply after making a temporary bottom around 610 on 3rd Nov 2016 (COINBASE). It is currently trading around 644.45 at the time of writing. Ichimoku...

Digital Currency Revolution

BTC/USD takes support near 700, jump till 745 likely

Nov 07, 2016 07:37 am UTC| Digital Currency

BTC/USD is gradually moving up after falling to 670.32 levels on November 03. It is currently trading at 707.29 levels (Bitstamp). Long-term trend: Bullish Short-term trend: Bullish Ichimoku analysis of daily...

Blockchain Revolution Series

China’s online insurer ZhongAn launches blockchain and AI-focused technology incubator

Nov 07, 2016 07:35 am UTC| Digital Currency

ZhongAnOnline Property Casualty Insurance Co., Ltd., a China-based online insurance company, has announced the establishment of its wholly-owned subsidiary that will focus on developing artificial intelligence (AI),...

Blockchain Revolution Series

Blockchain wallet Jaxx announces Rootstock’s token RSK integration

Nov 07, 2016 06:28 am UTC| Digital Currency

Decentral, creators of the universal wallet Jaxx, announced the integration of Rootstocks token RSK to their software products to provide users with the opportunity to access the testnet version of the token, powered by...

Digital Currency Revolution

BTCC rolls out new USD bitcoin exchange

Nov 07, 2016 06:17 am UTC| Digital Currency

BTCC, one of the worlds leading and long-running bitcoin exchanges, has launched a new BTC/USD exchange that features industry-leading rates and multi-tier referral program to maximize passive income. According to the...

Blockchain Revolution Series

Tech Bureau and NEM launch notary and timestamping solution ‘Apostille’

Nov 07, 2016 05:34 am UTC| Digital Currency

Tech Bureau Corp. and open source blockchain project NEM announced the launch of Apostille, a notary and timestamping solution for both NEM public blockchain and Tech Bureaus Mijin private blockchain. Apostille is...

Digital Currency Revolution

Indian bitcoin startup Unocoin reveals robust API to fuel crypto market

Nov 07, 2016 04:31 am UTC| Digital Currency

Unocoin, Indias leading bitcoin company, has announced the implementation of its first-ever, easy-to- accessApplication Programming Interface (API) allowing companies world over to access the worlds largest potential...

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Economy

Iran Economic Crisis Forces Afghan Families to Return Home

Irans deepening economic crisis is pushing thousands of Afghan migrants to return to Afghanistan, even as families face limited jobs and severe restrictions on women under Taliban rule. Mohammad Saeed fled Afghanistan with...

Trump Hopes Iran War Nears End as Yemen Fighting Escalates

U.S. President Donald Trump said he hopes the seven-month war against Iran is nearing an end, even as the conflict spreads into Yemen and raises fresh concerns over Middle East oil supplies. Hopefully we are towards the...

Asian Currencies Mixed as Dollar Hits Seven-Week High After Fed Hike

Asian currencies traded mixed on Thursday as the U.S. dollar hovered near a seven-week high following the Federal Reserves first interest-rate hike in three years. Meanwhile, the Japanese yen remained near a two-week low...

Oil Prices Fall as Saudi Supply Improves, Middle East Fears Ease

Oil prices declined on Thursday, extending recent losses as signs of improving Saudi Arabian crude supplies and reported U.S.-Houthi talks eased concerns about potential Middle East supply disruptions. A stronger U.S....

BOJ Set for Rate Hike as Inflation and Yen Pressure Mount

The Bank of Japan is widely expected to raise interest rates by 25 basis points on September 18 as policymakers confront persistent inflation and prolonged weakness in the Japanese yen. The anticipated move would lift the...

Politics

Trump Eyes End to Iran War, Plans Gulf Leaders Meeting

U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he hopes the seven-month war with Iran is approaching an end, as reports indicate he plans to meet Gulf leaders in New York next week to discuss the conflict and a potential...

US Allies Fear Trump Could Soften Taiwan Stance in Xi Talks

U.S. allies in Asia are increasingly concerned that President Donald Trump could soften Washingtons stance on Taiwan as he prepares to host Chinese President Xi Jinping on September 24, with trade and economic issues...

Australia Tightens Student Visa Rules, Targets Migration Cut by 2028

Australia is set to tighten immigration rules by restricting international students from bringing partners and children while studying, as the government seeks to reduce net overseas migration, according to media reports...

US Officials Meet Houthis in Oman Amid Yemen Offensive

US officials met representatives of Yemens Iran-backed Houthis in Oman over the weekend, according to five sources familiar with the discussions, as tensions rise following the groups rapid advance along Yemens Red Sea...

France Urges Faster AI Push Despite Safety Risks

French Finance Minister Roland Lescure has pushed back against calls to slow artificial intelligence development, arguing that such proposals could benefit U.S. technology leaders while making it harder for France and...

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

Guterres Urges Stronger Global AI Safeguards Ahead of UN Assembly

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned world leaders on Wednesday that the rapid development of artificial intelligence carries significant risks that governments cannot afford to overlook, highlighting a...

Databricks to Invest $350 Million in Singapore AI Expansion

Databricks plans to invest more than $350 million in Singapore over the next three years, expanding its presence in the city-state as demand rises for its data and artificial intelligence products. The privately held data...

SK Hynix, Intel Discuss U.S. Memory Chip Production Deal

SK Hynix is reportedly in discussions with Intel over a potential agreement to manufacture memory chips in the United States, a move that would mark the South Korean semiconductor giants first U.S.-based memory production....

DOJ Will Investigate AI-Related Crimes, Attorney General Blanche Says

U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche said the Department of Justice will investigate individuals or companies connected to artificial intelligence when there is evidence they have violated federal criminal law, while...

Meta CEO Zuckerberg Backs Independent AI Safety Reviews Over Development Slowdown

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has argued that artificial intelligence companies should prioritize independent safety evaluations and stronger alignment rather than slowing the pace of AI development. Zuckerberg said AI...