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MGT and Bitmain sign Letter of Intent to launch McAfee bitcoin mining pool

Oct 28, 2016 06:27 am UTC| Digital Currency

MGT Capital Investments, Inc, announced that it has signed a Letter of Intent with bitcoin company Bitmain Technologies in order to form a joint venture that aims in opportunities in the bitcoin space in North America. The...

Digital Currency Revolution

FxWirePro: BTC/SGD trades higher, good to buy on dips

Oct 28, 2016 06:00 am UTC| Digital Currency

BTC/SGD is seen trading high on Friday. The pair is trading higher continuously for past two trading session and jumped till 956.50 yesterday (ITBIT). It is currently trading around 954.51 at the time of...

Digital Currency Revolution

Stash introduces Stash Node Pro to bitcoin device market

Oct 28, 2016 05:45 am UTC| Digital Currency

Stash, Inc., a software start-up providing turnkey financial cryptographic solutions, has announced the release of Stash Node Pro, which is an Open-Transactions based plug-and-play hardware unit that combines bitcoin full...

Digital Currency Revolution

FxWirePro: ETH/USD upside capped by 7-day EMA, good to sell on rallies

Oct 28, 2016 05:11 am UTC| Digital Currency

ETH/USD has slightly recovered after declining till $11.16 (KRAKEN). It is currently trading around $11.57 at the time of writing. Ichimoku analysis of daily chart shows: Tenkan-Sen $11.89 Kijun-Sen...

Blockchain Revolution Series

Blockchain platform DECENT expands to China and Armenia

Oct 28, 2016 04:35 am UTC| Digital Currency

DECENT, a peer-to-peer content distribution platform, has embarked ona large-scale international expansion of its office in China and Armenia during their successful ICO that will concludeon November 6,...

Digital Currency Revolution

Coinsource launches 6 new bitcoin ATMs in California, passes 50 machine milestone

Oct 28, 2016 04:22 am UTC| Digital Currency

Coinsource, the leading Bitcoin ATM Network, has launched six new machines in California, bringing the total number of machines in the region to 19, and 55 across the United States. The company said that the new...

Digital Currency Revolution

FxWirePro: BTC/EUR struggles to close above 636, good to buy on dips

Oct 28, 2016 03:50 am UTC| Digital Currency

BTC/EUR is seen trading slightly below in red on Friday. The pair slightly retreated till 622 after jumping till 630.64 levels (COINBASE). It is currently trading around 630.66 at the time of writing. Ichimoku analysis...

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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...