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West Virginia taps blockchain technology for mid-term elections

Aug 07, 2018 10:32 am UTC| Digital Currency

West Virginian military personnel located overseas would be able to cast their ballots in the midterm federal election, thanks to a blockchain-based smartphone app. In a report dated August 6th, CNN stated that the app...

Digital Currency Revolution

Swiss bank Maerki Baumann announces support for crypto assets

Aug 07, 2018 09:43 am UTC| Digital Currency Fintech

Maerki Baumann, a private bank headquartered in Zurich, has decided to accept cryptocurrency assets, according to International Investment. Cryptocurrencies What exactly are they? Our latest Investment Theme:...

Blockchain Revolution Series

Government of Telangana to establish first Blockchain District in India

Aug 07, 2018 08:58 am UTC| Digital Currency

The government of Indian state of Telangana signed memorandum of understandings (MOUs) with Tech Mahindra, Nucleus Vision, and Eleven01 Foundation to launch Indias first Blockchain District in the state, according to an...

Co-founder of Finder to become pioneer in launching cryptocurrency bank of Australia

Aug 07, 2018 08:09 am UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency Insights & Views Commentary

There has been a rapid surge in the number of FinTech startups in Australia over the past 5 years and the sub-sectors encompassed have become more diverse. Investment in the Australian FinTech sector has risenremarkably as...

Digital Currency Revolution

FxWirePro: BTC/USD holds 50-DMA support, good to go short on break below

Aug 07, 2018 07:46 am UTC| Digital Currency Technicals

(Refer BTC/USD chart on Trading View) BTC/USD plunged to 6835 levels on Monday before closing just above 50-DMA at 6936 levels (Bitstamp). The pair is currently trading at 7033 levels at the time of writing. On...

Digital Currency Revolution

CoinJar announces first cryptocurrency index fund for wholesale investors in Australia

Aug 07, 2018 06:31 am UTC| Digital Currency

Australian bitcoin startup CoinJar has announced the countrys first index-style cryptocurrency fund for wholesale investors. In an online post dated August 2, CoinJar introduced the CoinJar Digital Currency Fund, which...

Initial Coin Offering Series

Blockchain startup tZERO to announce results of Security Token Offering on August 9

Aug 07, 2018 05:39 am UTC| Digital Currency

American online retail giant Overstock.coms blockchain subsidiary tZERO has closed its Security Token Offering (STO) on August 6, 2018. tZERO commenced the token sale late last year, seeking to raise $250 million. It...

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Economy

MOEX Russia Index Closes Flat as Gold Surges and Ruble Strengthens

Russian stocks ended Saturdays session little changed, with the MOEX Russia Index closing flat at 0.00% on the Moscow Exchange. Market activity remained subdued, reflecting a balanced performance across major sectors as...

ECB Expands Euro Liquidity Backstop to Strengthen Global Role of the Euro

The European Central Bank (ECB) has unveiled plans to permanently expand access to its euro liquidity backstop, opening the facility to central banks worldwide in a strategic move to reinforce the euros international...

U.S. Inflation Cools in January as Gas Prices Fall, Core CPI Signals Sticky Price Pressures

U.S. consumer prices rose less than expected in January, offering modest relief to households as gasoline and rental costs eased. However, persistent increases in service-related expenses suggest the Federal Reserve may...

U.S. Stocks End Mixed as January CPI Cools, Treasury Yields Slide

U.S. stocks closed mixed on Friday after a volatile trading session, as investors reacted to softer-than-expected January CPI data and falling Treasury yields. The SP 500 finished flat at 6,835.08, while the Dow Jones...

Asian Currencies Slip as Dollar Stabilizes Ahead of U.S. CPI Data

Asian currencies edged lower on Friday as the U.S. dollar steadied, with traders closely monitoring upcoming U.S. consumer price index (CPI) data for signals on the Federal Reserves interest rate outlook. Despite the daily...

Politics

Trump, Netanyahu Push to Curb Iran Oil Exports to China Amid Rising Nuclear Tensions

President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have agreed to intensify efforts to curb Irans oil exports to China, according to a report by Axios citing senior U.S. officials. The decision followed a...

U.S. Military Prepares for Potential Prolonged Conflict With Iran Amid Rising Tensions

The U.S. military is preparing for the possibility of sustained, weeks-long military operations against Iran if President Donald Trump authorizes an attack, according to two U.S. officials familiar with the planning. The...

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney Honors Victims After Tumbler Ridge Mass Shooting

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney joined grieving residents in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, on Friday to honor the victims of one of the worst mass shootings in Canadian history. Speaking at a candlelight vigil,...

Canada Calls for Regime Change in Iran Amid Rising U.S. Military Tensions

Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand has stated that Canada is seeking a change of government in Iran, underscoring Ottawas firm stance on Tehrans human rights record and diplomatic conduct. Speaking to The Globe...

Gideon Saar to Join Trump’s Gaza Peace Board Meeting as U.S. Unveils Reconstruction Plan

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar is set to attend U.S. President Donald Trumps first formal Board of Peace meeting on February 19 in Washington, according to two Israeli officials. The high-level summit is expected to...

Science

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...

SpaceX Prioritizes Moon Mission Before Mars as Starship Development Accelerates

Elon Musks SpaceX is shifting its near-term space exploration strategy, choosing to prioritize a return to the Moon before pursuing missions to Mars, according to a recent Wall Street Journal report citing sources familiar...

NASA and SpaceX Target Crew-11 Undocking From ISS Amid Medical Concern

NASA has confirmed that the agency, in coordination with SpaceX, is targeting no earlier than 5 p.m. Eastern Time (2200 GMT) on Wednesday, January 14, for the undocking of the SpaceX Crew-11 mission from the International...

Neuralink Plans High-Volume Brain Implant Production and Fully Automated Surgery by 2026

Elon Musks brain-computer interface company Neuralink is preparing for a major expansion, announcing plans to begin high-volume production of its brain implant devices and transition to a fully automated surgical procedure...

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...

Technology

Anduril Eyes $60 Billion Valuation in New Funding Round to Expand Defense Manufacturing and Autonomous Fighter Jet Development

U.S. defense technology firm Anduril Industries is reportedly in discussions to raise billions of dollars in fresh funding at a valuation of at least $60 billion, according to a recent report by The Information citing...

Grok AI Market Share Surges as xAI Faces Scrutiny Over Image Generation Controversy

Elon Musks AI chatbot Grok is rapidly gaining traction in the U.S., even as it faces mounting global criticism over the generation of non-consensual and sexualized AI images. According to data from app intelligence firm...

Lockheed Martin Secures $101M in U.S. Defense Contracts for AEGIS, F-35, and Missile Systems

Lockheed Martin has been awarded three U.S. Department of Defense contracts worth approximately $101 million, reinforcing its role as a leading defense contractor in advanced military systems, fighter jet support, and...

GE Aerospace Expands Singapore Engine Repair Hub with Automation and AI to Tackle Aviation Bottlenecks

GE Aerospace is accelerating automation and AI-driven innovation at its Singapore engine repair hub as global airlines grapple with maintenance delays, parts shortages, and extended turnaround times. At the center of this...

U.S. Commerce Department Reaches $252 Million Settlement With Applied Materials Over China Exports

The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced a $252 million settlement with Applied Materials, resolving allegations that the semiconductor equipment maker illegally exported U.S. chip manufacturing technology to China....