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Digital Currency Revolution

Supreme Court of South Korea orders first confiscation of bitcoins, recognizes cryptocurrency as ‘asset’

May 30, 2018 11:38 am UTC| Digital Currency

The Supreme Court of South Korea recognized cryptocurrency as an asset with measurable value, the Korea Times reported. On Wednesday, the top court confirmed a previous appellate court order to confiscate the 191...

FxWirePro: EOS/USD recovers slightly ahead of MainNet launch, good to buy on dips

May 30, 2018 11:10 am UTC| Digital Currency

EOS/USD has jumped almost 28% in the past two trading session as Main Net launch date nearing from the low of $11.74 level. Since 2017 EOS block chain operates as a smart contract platform, catering to decentralized...

Initial Coin Offering Series

SEC to lash out at Stollaire and Titanium Blockchain pertaining to ICO scam

May 30, 2018 11:06 am UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency Fintech Insights & Views Commentary

More than $8.8 billion worth of capital has been raised via Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) since 2016. Fresh entrepreneurs across the globe are looking into how they can get involved in this new fundraising programme. The...

Initial Coin Offering Series

Digital Currency Revolution

US SEC to discuss Bitcoin and ICOs at Investing in America conference

May 30, 2018 10:48 am UTC| Digital Currency

The Atlanta Regional Office of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is going to hold an investor conference on June 13, 2018, at Georgia State University. The one-day Investing in America conference will...

Initial Coin Offering Series

Crypto payroll startup Bitwage launches ICO advisory firm, Inwage

May 30, 2018 09:57 am UTC| Digital Currency

Cryptocurrency payroll processor Bitwage has launched an ICO advisory firm to aid the booming ICO market. The advisory firm, InWage, will leverage Bitwages blockchain expertise to build a highly secure turnkey solution...

Digital Currency Revolution

FxWirePro: ETH/USD holds key support at 500, break above 10-DMA to see further bullishness

May 30, 2018 09:03 am UTC| Digital Currency

ETH/USD found strong support near 500 levels and has bounced to 585 levels. It is currently trading at 559 levels at the time of writing (Coinbase). On the upside, the pair faces stiff resistance at 589 (10-DMA) and a...

Blockchain Revolution Series

Digital Currency Revolution

LMAX to render handy custodian services to institutional clients

May 30, 2018 08:34 am UTC| Digital Currency Research & Analysis Insights & Views

BTCUSD tumbled to almost a mammoth 25% in this month (price dip from this months highs of 9990 to the current 7476 levels). Amid this price movement, hedge fund flows have poured in cryptocurrencies that have had an...

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Economy

Oil Prices Climb on Venezuela Blockade, Russia Sanctions Fears, and Supply Risks

Oil prices extended their gains during Asian trading on Thursday as geopolitical tensions involving Venezuela and Russia heightened concerns over global crude supply. Market sentiment was boosted after U.S. President...

Asian Stocks Slide as AI Spending Fears and Global Central Bank Decisions Weigh on Markets

Asian shares fell sharply on Thursday as technology stocks came under renewed pressure, driven by growing investor concerns over heavy artificial intelligence spending and its impact on corporate balance sheets. Market...

Dollar Holds Firm Ahead of Global Central Bank Decisions as Yen, Sterling and Euro React

The U.S. dollar remained steady against major global currencies on Thursday as investors positioned themselves ahead of key central bank decisions in the United Kingdom, Europe and Japan. Currency markets showed cautious...

BoE Set to Cut Rates as UK Inflation Slows, but Further Easing Likely Limited

The Bank of England is widely expected to cut interest rates on Thursday as signs mount that UK inflation is easing and economic growth is weakening. Financial markets anticipate a 25-basis-point reduction, bringing the...

U.S. Stock Futures Edge Higher as Micron Earnings Boost AI Sentiment Ahead of CPI Data

U.S. stock index futures inched higher on Wednesday evening, supported by blowout earnings and strong guidance from Micron Technology, although broader gains remained limited as investors stayed cautious ahead of key U.S....

Politics

Trump Announces $1,776 Cash Bonus for U.S. Military Personnel Ahead of Christmas

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Wednesday evening that eligible U.S. military personnel will receive a one-time cash payment of $1,776, a move he described as a special warrior dividend timed ahead of Christmas. The...

U.S. House Advances GOP Healthcare Bill as ACA Subsidies Near Expiration

A major U.S. federal healthcare subsidy expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic is set to expire at the end of the year after the House of Representatives narrowly advanced a Republican healthcare bill that does not renew...

U.S. Initiates $11.1 Billion Arms Sale to Taiwan Amid Rising China Tensions

Taiwans defence ministry announced on Thursday that the United States government has formally initiated the congressional notification process for a proposed $11.1 billion arms sale to Taiwan, underscoring Washingtons...

Union-Aligned Investors Question Amazon, Walmart and Alphabet on Trump Immigration Policies

A union-aligned investment group has urged major U.S. corporations including Amazon, Walmart and Google-parent Alphabet to explain how President Donald Trumps immigration policies are affecting their finances, workforce...

Venezuela Seeks UN Security Council Meeting Over U.S. Oil Tanker Blockade

Venezuela has formally requested an urgent meeting of the United Nations Security Council to address what it described as ongoing U.S. aggression against the country, according to a letter seen by Reuters. The request...

Science

Jared Isaacman Confirmed as NASA Administrator, Becomes 15th Leader of U.S. Space Agency

The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as the new NASA administrator, making him the 15th leader in the agencys history. The confirmation, which took place on Wednesday, marks...

Senate Sets December 8 Vote on Trump’s NASA Nominee Jared Isaacman

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee announced it will vote on December 8 on President Donald Trumps renewed nomination of private astronaut and tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to lead NASA. Isaacman, known for his...

NASA Cuts Boeing Starliner Missions as SpaceX Pulls Ahead

NASA has significantly scaled back Boeings Starliner program after years of technical issues and delays, announcing that the next Starliner mission to the International Space Station (ISS) will fly without astronauts. The...

Blue Origin’s New Glenn Achieves Breakthrough Success With First NASA Mission

Blue Origins massive New Glenn rocket marked a major milestone as it completed its first mission for paying customers, sending two NASA satellites toward Mars and successfully landing its reusable booster at sea. The...

Cogent Biosciences Soars 120% on Breakthrough Phase 3 Results for Bezuclastinib in GIST Treatment

Cogent Biosciences (NASDAQ: COGT) shares skyrocketed over 120% after the biotech company announced groundbreaking results from its Phase 3 PEAK trial evaluating bezuclastinib in combination with sunitinib for patients with...

Technology

Apple Opens iPhone to Alternative App Stores in Japan Under New Competition Law

Apple has announced a major shift in its App Store policies in Japan, opening iPhones and other Apple devices to alternative app stores in order to comply with new competition laws aimed at reshaping the countrys...

Micron Technology Forecasts Surge in Revenue and Earnings on AI-Driven Memory Demand

Micron Technology delivered record first-quarter results and issued a bullish forecast for the current quarter, driven by rising memory prices and strong demand linked to artificial intelligence workloads. The upbeat...

Oracle Stock Slides After Blue Owl Exit Report, Company Says Michigan Data Center Talks Remain on Track

Oracle shares fell more than 4% on Wednesday after a Financial Times report claimed that Blue Owl Capital, Oracles largest U.S. data center partner, decided not to support a planned $10 billion data center project in...

OpenAI Explores Massive Funding Round at $750 Billion Valuation

OpenAI, the company behind the widely used AI chatbot ChatGPT, has reportedly entered preliminary discussions with investors about a potential new funding round that could value the company at approximately $750 billion....

Republicans Raise National Security Concerns Over Intel’s Testing of China-Linked Chipmaking Tools

Republican lawmakers are raising alarms over potential U.S. national security risks after a Reuters report revealed that Intel evaluated advanced chipmaking equipment from ACM Research, a company with significant ties to...