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Digital currency or digital money is an Internet-based medium of exchange distinct from physical (such as banknotes and coins) that exhibits properties similar to physical currencies, but allows for instantaneous transactions and borderless transfer-of-ownership. Like traditional money these currencies may be used to buy physical goods and services but could also be restricted to certain communities such as for example for use inside an on-line game or social network. In this series, we cover stories and provide insightful analysis of the digital currencies such as bitcoin with no central point of control over the money supply.

Digital Currency Revolution

Payment platform Payza adds altcoins support

Jun 22, 2017 13:15 pm UTC| Digital Currency

Payment platform Payza added the support of new altcoins Ethereum, Ripple, Litecoin, Dash, Monero, Zcash and dozens of other cryptocurrencies to its platform. The launch will enable Payza members to use these altcoins...

Digital Currency Revolution

Blockchain secures $40M in Series B round led by Lakestar

Jun 22, 2017 11:29 am UTC| Digital Currency

Blockchain, a leading software platform for digital assets, has announced that it has raised $40 million in Series B funding round. According to the official release, the round was led by Lakestar, and also saw...

Digital Currency Revolution

FxWirePro: ETH/USD rangebound, good to go short on close below 20-DMA

Jun 22, 2017 10:51 am UTC| Digital Currency

ETH/USD dropped to $303 levels following the congestion of the Ethereum network. It is currently trading at 322 levels at the time of writing (BTC-e). Ichimoku analysis (Daily chart): Tenkan-Sen: 337.63 Kijun-Sen:...

Digital Currency Revolution

FxWirePro: BTC/GBP trades just above 20-DMA, good to go long on close above

Jun 22, 2017 10:14 am UTC| Digital Currency

BTC/GBP failed to break above 2200 levels on Wednesday and closed in the red. It is currently trading at 2112 levels at the time of writing (Coinfloor). Ichimoku analysis of daily chart: Tenkan Sen: 1925 Kijun...

Digital Currency Revolution

FxWirePro: BTC/CNY downside capped by ichimoku cloud, good to sell on rallies

Jun 22, 2017 09:58 am UTC| Digital Currency

BTC/CNY has once again recovered after making a low of 19108 levels (BTCCHINA). The pair shown a minor jump till 19600 and is currently trading around 19600 at the time of writing. Ichimoku analysis 4-Hours...

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FxWirePro: ETH/EUR upside capped by 89 - 4H EMA, sell on rallies

Jun 22, 2017 09:24 am UTC| Digital Currency

ETH/EUR pair declined sharply breaking major support at 300 levels (KRAKEN). ETH/EUR declined till 275 and is currently trading around 287 at the time of writing. Ichimoku analysis of 4-Hour Chart...

Digital Currency Revolution

FxWirePro: BTC/USD rangebound, trades just shy of 20-DMA, bias neutral

Jun 22, 2017 09:14 am UTC| Digital Currency

BTC/USD is trading in a very narrow range on Thursday after being rejected at 2800 levels. It is currently trading at 2650 levels at the time of writing (Bitstamp). Ichimoku analysis of daily chart: Tenkan Sen:...

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