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FxWirePro: BTC/EUR edges higher from 4-week lows at 5500, break below daily cloud to see further weakness

Aug 08, 2018 10:24 am UTC| Digital Currency Technicals

BTC/EUR edges higher from 4-week lows at 5500, trades at 5614 at the time of writing. The pair fails at 200-DMA, extends downside after bearish divergence on Stochs. Downside finds strong support at daily cloud...

Blockchain Revolution Series

South Korea’s Shinhan Bank partners with KT to develop blockchain solution

Aug 08, 2018 09:56 am UTC| Fintech Digital Currency

Shinhan Bank, South Koreas second largest commercial bank by total assets, has entered into a partnership with telecom giant KT in order to jointly build a blockchain-based service, The Korea Times reported. The bank...

Bitcoin dives below 7k mark on SEC’s continued deferral of ETF approval, more dips on cards upon intensified bearish momentum

Aug 08, 2018 09:46 am UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency Insights & Views

Major cryptocurrencies have continued bearish streaks as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) deferred the pronouncement on the approval of a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). The US regulatory authority, in...

FxWirePro: ETH/EUR breaks below 88.6% Fib, hits 4-month lows at 315.55, bias lower

Aug 08, 2018 07:49 am UTC| Digital Currency Technicals

ETH/EUR extends weakness below 88.6% Fib, hits new 4-month lows at 315.55, bias bearish. SECs decision to postpone approval for listing of the Cboe VanEck/SolidX exchange-traded fund (ETF) backed by Bitcoin (BTC) to...

Blockchain Revolution Series

Applied DNA, Everledger to develop blockchain solution for high-end product markets

Aug 08, 2018 07:31 am UTC| Digital Currency

Applied DNA Sciences, a U.S.-based company providing molecular technologies, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with blockchain startup Everledger to build CertainT Blockchain platform. The companies will...

Zebpay’s efforts of bouncing back by slashing down 50% transaction fees after blanket ban

Aug 08, 2018 07:19 am UTC| Digital Currency Research & Analysis Insights & Views

Bitcoin price is yet another day for bears, as perhaps establishing its sights on strong support zones. The pioneer cryptocurrency has tumbled from the highs of $8,313.3 to the current $6,545.9 levels. Amid this bearish...

Digital Currency Revolution

FxWirePro: BTC/USD finds support near cloud bottom, bias bearish, stay short

Aug 08, 2018 06:32 am UTC| Digital Currency Technicals

(Refer BTC/USD chart on Trading View) BTC/USD crashed to near 6400 levels as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) postponed its decision on the VanEck-SolidX bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). The pair...

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Economy

US Launches New Trade Investigation Into Vietnam Over Intellectual Property Concerns

The United States has initiated a new trade investigation into Vietnams handling of intellectual property (IP) rights, a move that could eventually lead to additional tariffs on Vietnamese imports. The investigation,...

US Dollar Slips as Markets Weigh Potential US-Iran Peace Deal and Oil Price Outlook

The U.S. dollar weakened slightly on Friday as investor confidence improved following comments from President Donald Trump regarding a possible peace agreement between the United States and Iran. The prospect of easing...

Asian Currencies Steady as U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Extension Hopes Weigh on Dollar

Asian currencies traded in a narrow range on Friday while the U.S. dollar remained largely unchanged, as investors assessed reports suggesting the United States and Iran are close to extending their ceasefire agreement....

Asian Stocks Rally as AI Boom and Iran Ceasefire Progress Lift Market Sentiment

Asian stock markets posted strong gains on Friday, supported by a global technology rally and growing optimism surrounding a potential extension of the ceasefire between the United States and Iran. Investor confidence...

Tokyo Inflation Cools in May, Supporting BOJ’s Cautious Rate Hike Path

Tokyo consumer inflation slowed in May, reinforcing expectations that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) will continue taking a measured approach to monetary policy tightening as inflationary pressures remain moderate. According to...

Politics

US Southern Command Chief Holds Rare Military Meeting With Cuban Officials at Guantanamo Bay

A rare high-level military meeting between the United States and Cuba took place at the perimeter of the U.S. Naval Station at Guantanamo Bay, marking a significant development in U.S.-Cuba relations amid growing...

Trump Nears Decision on Iran Ceasefire Extension as Key Disputes Remain

U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that he is close to making a final decision on a proposed agreement to extend the current ceasefire with Iran, although major disagreements between Washington and Tehran continue to...

Trump Signs Executive Order to Expand Access to Federal Lands in the U.S.

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday aimed at removing restrictions that limit access to federal lands across the United States, according to a statement from the White House. The move is part of...

Netanyahu Gaza Expansion Plan Sparks Hamas Condemnation and International Concern

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus announcement that Israel plans to expand its area of control in Gaza has drawn strong criticism from Hamas, European governments, and residents of the Palestinian territory. The...

Russia Prepares New Large-Scale Attack on Ukraine, Zelenskiy Warns

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has warned that Russia is preparing a major new attack on Ukraine, citing intelligence reports that indicate plans for a large-scale military strike. The announcement comes as...

Science

Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Launch Pad Test, Delaying Space Ambitions

Blue Origin suffered a major setback after its uncrewed New Glenn rocket exploded during a launch pad test in Florida on Thursday, raising new challenges for Jeff Bezos space company as it competes with Elon Musks SpaceX...

SpaceX Delays Starship V3 Launch Ahead of Potential Record IPO

SpaceX on Thursday postponed the highly anticipated launch of its 12th Starship rocket test from Texas after technical issues interrupted the final countdown. The company now plans to attempt the Starship V3 launch again...

Trump Administration Releases New UFO Files and Apollo Mission Records

The U.S. Defense Department has released dozens of previously classified UFO-related files following an order from President Donald Trump, sparking renewed debate over unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and government...

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

NASA Artemis II: First Crewed Moon Mission Since Apollo Takes Four Astronauts on 10-Day Lunar Journey

NASAs Artemis II mission launched Wednesday, marking humanitys return to crewed lunar exploration for the first time since the Apollo era. Carrying four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft, this historic 10-day mission...

Technology

Kentucky School District Secures $27 Million in Social Media Addiction Lawsuit Settlements

A Kentucky school district has secured nearly $27 million in settlements from major social media companies over allegations that their platforms contributed to a growing student mental health crisis. The financial details,...

MongoDB Q1 FY2027 Earnings Beat Expectations, Raises Full-Year Outlook

MongoDB (NASDAQ: MDB) delivered stronger-than-expected first-quarter fiscal 2027 results, fueled by growing demand for its database platform among enterprises and organizations developing artificial intelligence...

SpaceX IPO Could Become Largest in History with $1.8 Trillion Valuation Target

Elon Musks SpaceX is reportedly moving forward with plans for a historic initial public offering (IPO), targeting a valuation of at least $1.8 trillion. According to a Bloomberg News report citing sources familiar with the...

Autodesk Beats Q1 Estimates, Acquires MaintainX for $3.6 Billion

Autodesk (NASDAQ: ADSK) reported stronger-than-expected financial results for its fiscal first quarter and announced a major $3.6 billion acquisition of MaintainX, a move that strengthens its position in AI-powered...

US Quantum Stocks Surge After $2 Billion Government Investment

The U.S. Department of Commerce has sparked major excitement across the technology and financial sectors after announcing plans to invest $2 billion into quantum computing and advanced hardware companies through the CHIPS...