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Digital Currency Revolution

BTC/USD upside capped by 90 EMA, further bullishness only above the level

Aug 12, 2016 04:12 am UTC| Digital Currency

BTC/USD continues to trade in the red on Friday. The pairs upward move seems to be limited by 90 EMA. It currently trades at 581.55 levels at the time of writing (Bitstamp). Ichimoku analysis of daily chart: Tenkan...

Digital Currency Revolution

Sunshine Capital appoints Honson Luma to lead its foray in cryptocurrency market

Aug 11, 2016 12:39 pm UTC| Digital Currency

Florida- based Sunshine Capital Inc. has announced the appointment of Honson Luma as Vice President of Sunshine Capital and its parent company and equity holding firm DIB funding, in order to assist both the companies plan...

Blockchain Revolution Series

‘The Blockchain Opportunity’- a book that explores cryptocurrency solutions in Africa

Aug 11, 2016 11:53 am UTC| Digital Currency Fintech

(Corrected country to continent in last paragraph) BitHub.Africa, a blockchain accelerator based in Nairobi, has announced the release of a book on how cryptocurrencies and tokens should scale disruptive solutions...

Digital Currency Revolution

Scam or not: Cryptocurrency community divided over Ethereum Classic

Aug 11, 2016 11:31 am UTC| Digital Currency

Ethereum Classic has been gradually spreading its wings since the Ethereum community went ahead with the hardfork solution. Several exchanges and mining pools have added support this new cryptocurrency, which currently...

Digital Currency Revolution

ETH/USD trades weak, bullishness only above 100-day MA

Aug 11, 2016 11:09 am UTC| Digital Currency

ETH/USD failed to hold its strength above 90 EMA on Thursday and has slipped to 11.65 levels at the time of writing (Kraken). Long-term trend: bullish Ichimoku analysis of daily chart: Tenkan Sen: 9.75 Kijun...

Digital Currency Revolution

ETC/USD breaks above 55-hour EMA, eyes 1.97

Aug 11, 2016 10:52 am UTC| Digital Currency

ETC/USD recovered losses on Thursday and has hit 1.88 levels so far in the day (Kraken). Ichimoku analysis of hourly chart: Tenkan Sen: 1.72 Kijun Sen: 1.76 Trend Reversal: 1.97 (90 EMA) The pair has broken...

Digital Currency Revolution

ETH/EUR faces strong resistance at 11.30, break above targets 13.75

Aug 11, 2016 10:27 am UTC| Digital Currency

ETH/EUR is seen trading in red on Thursday. The pair has made a high of 11.30 and declined from that level (KRAKEN). It is currently trading at 10.57 at the time of writing. 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...