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Digital Currency Revolution

Brazil’s securities regulator prohibits domestic funds from investing in cryptocurrencies

Jan 16, 2018 06:05 am UTC| Digital Currency

Comissão de Valores Mobiliários (CVM), or the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission, has issued a circular prohibiting local investment funds from buying digital currencies, Reuters...

Digital Currency Revolution

Huobi Pro adds support for NEM’s XEM token

Jan 16, 2018 05:13 am UTC| Digital Currency

Huobi Pro, a Singapore-based leading global blockchain asset financial service provider, has added support for NEMs XEM token on its platform. Cryptocurrency exchange Huobi launched its international trading platform,...

FxWirePro: DASH/USD breaks strong support at 50-DMA (967), bias lower, stay short

Jan 16, 2018 05:03 am UTC| Technicals Digital Currency

DASH/USD has shown a decisive break below strong support at 50-DMA at 967.92. The pair hit session lows at 858 before paring some losses to currently trade around 900 levels. Momentum studies are bearish, RSI is...

Blockchain Revolution Series

Dubai to soon implement blockchain-based services

Jan 16, 2018 04:09 am UTC| Digital Currency

Smart Dubai, the government initiative to implement innovative technology, is closed to launching 20 blockchain applications in various civic agencies, a senior official said on Sunday. During her keynote speech at the...

Digital Currency Revolution

MAS chief hopes cryptocurrency crash doesn’t undermine blockchain

Jan 16, 2018 03:08 am UTC| Digital Currency

Singapore central bank chief said on Monday that he hopes blockchain, the underlying technology of digital currencies such as bitcoin, would not be affected by an ultimate crash in the price of cryptocurrencies, Reuters...

Digital Currency Revolution

Bank Indonesia forbids all parties from engaging in cryptocurrencies

Jan 15, 2018 11:18 am UTC| Digital Currency

The Bank Indonesia on Saturday has warned against buying, selling, or trading of digital currencies such as bitcoin. The central banks official statement follows the comments from Governor Agus D.W. Martowardojo made...

Digital Currency Revolution

FxWirePro: ETH/USD holds 7-DMA support, sees further upside on close above 1400

Jan 15, 2018 10:33 am UTC| Digital Currency

ETH/USD is trading in the red after it surged to fresh all-time high at 1594 levels on January 13. It is currently trading at 1320 levels at the time of writing (Coinbase). Ichimoku analysis (Daily...

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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’s Bad Bunny Super Bowl Criticism Sparks Concern Among Latino Republicans Ahead of Midterms

President Donald Trumps criticism of Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunnys Super Bowl halftime show is raising concerns among Republican strategists and Latino leaders as the party heads into crucial congressional elections....

Vietnam Approves SpaceX Starlink Satellite Internet Service Amid U.S. Trade Talks

Vietnam has officially granted SpaceX permission to deploy its Starlink satellite internet service in the country, marking a significant step in expanding high-speed connectivity across Southeast Asia. According to state...

Reza Pahlavi Urges U.S. Military Intervention as Iran Nuclear Talks Continue

Iranian opposition figure Reza Pahlavi has called for potential U.S. military intervention in Iran, arguing that decisive action could save lives and accelerate political change. Speaking to Reuters on the sidelines of the...

Zelenskiy Urges Serious U.S.-Brokered Peace Talks as Ukraine Faces Pressure Over Concessions

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he hopes upcoming U.S.-brokered peace talks in Geneva will deliver meaningful progress toward ending the war, while raising concerns that Ukraine is being asked too frequently...

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...

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....