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Digital Currency Revolution

Bitmain to open blockchain data center and crypto mining facility in Texas

Aug 07, 2018 04:51 am UTC| Digital Currency

Bitcoin mining giant Bitmain Technologies has announced its expansion to Texas with its new blockchain data center and cryptocurrency mining facility. The new blockchain data center will be located in the city of...

Digital Currency Revolution

Coinbase hires Amazon Web Services general manager to lead engineering team

Aug 07, 2018 03:52 am UTC| Digital Currency

Crypto exchange Coinbase has announced the appointment of Tim Wagner as the new Vice President of Engineering. Wagner will bring his extensive experience with leading great technical organizations to Coinbase. He is...

Bitcoin and other major cryptos’ bullish momentum shrinks below 7-DMAs on languishing hopes of ETFs approval

Aug 06, 2018 14:12 pm UTC| Technicals Digital Currency Insights & Views

Crypto Trader, Mati Greenspan, Senior Analyst at eToro, came up with his opinion that it is unlikely to get a Bitcoin (BTC) ETF by the end of 2018. However, the optimistic still lingers about the approval of Bitcoin (BTC)...

FxWirePro: Major Altcoins continue weakness following Bitcoin trend, Cardano recovers slightly on hopes of Coinbase listing

Aug 06, 2018 12:31 pm UTC| Digital Currency

EOS/USD: Intraday trend Slightly bullish EOS has once recovered after hitting low of $6.7900.It recovered till $7.18 and is currently trading around $6.98. Major support-$6.54 (Jul 12th2018 low). Any break below...

Crypto Currency Brief: Bitcoin in red zone again; Coinbase launches new plugin system for payments; Bitcoin Superstore adds XRP to list of cryptocurrencies - Monday, August 6th, 2018

Aug 06, 2018 11:40 am UTC| Commentary Market Roundups Economy Digital Currency

BTC/USD: After recovering slightly over the weekend, Bitcoin prices again entered the red category and falling below the $7,000 mark. The price action is completely in contrast to news that San Francisco-based crypto giant...

BTC/USD plunges below 7k mark on bearish engulfing, more slumps on cards upon bearish crossovers despite data announcement

Aug 06, 2018 11:17 am UTC| Technicals Digital Currency Insights & Views

On daily plotting,BTCUSDforms hanging man and bearish engulfing pattern candles at $8,179.5 and $7,731.3 levels respectively. Ever since then, the price has constantly been dipping below DMAs and for now, plunged below...

Digital Currency Revolution

Coinsource surpasses 200th bitcoin ATM installation with 17 new machines in Florida

Aug 06, 2018 09:50 am UTC| Digital Currency

Leading bitcoin ATM operator Coinsource has surpassed the 200 machine milestone with the addition of 17 new machines in Florida. With five machines already installed in Jacksonville, Coinsource said it is expanding its...

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Economy

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...

Oil Prices Steady but Head for Weekly Loss as Supply Glut Concerns Weigh

Oil prices were mostly steady during Asian trading on Friday, yet both benchmark crude contracts remained on track for weekly losses after a sharp selloff in the previous session. Brent crude futures for April delivery...

Politics

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...

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...

Trump Maritime Action Plan Targets U.S. Shipbuilding Revival and Port Fee Funding

The Trump administration has unveiled a sweeping Maritime Action Plan aimed at rebuilding U.S. shipbuilding and strengthening the nations broader maritime industry. The more than 30-page strategy outlines a long-term...

Peru Congress Schedules Debate on Motion to Remove President Jose Jeri Amid Scandal

Perus Congress has scheduled a key debate for Tuesday on a motion to remove President Jose Jeri, intensifying political uncertainty in the country. Congressional leader Fernando Rospigliosi announced the decision on social...

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

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....

Russia Moves to Fully Block WhatsApp as Kremlin Pushes State-Backed MAX App

Russia has reportedly attempted to fully block WhatsApp, the popular messaging service owned by Meta Platforms, as part of its broader efforts to tighten control over the countrys digital space. According to a company...