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Initial Coin Offering Series

Thailand’s SEC releases regulatory framework for ICO portals and tokens

Jul 05, 2018 11:47 am UTC| Digital Currency

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Thailand has released a regulatory framework on the issuance and sale of digital tokens via Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) in the country, Bangkok Post reported. In...

Digital Currency Revolution

FxWirePro: ETH/USD extends consolidation, further bullishness only on decisive break above 500

Jul 05, 2018 11:05 am UTC| Digital Currency Technicals

ETH/USD continues to consolidate in a narrow range below 500 levels on Thursday. It is currently trading at 474 levels at the time of writing (Coinbase). On the upside, the pair is currently testing 473 (20-DMA) and a...

Blockchain Revolution Series

Search giant Baidu to announce “Totem Rewards” and blockchain layout this month

Jul 05, 2018 09:22 am UTC| Digital Currency

Chinese search engine giant Baidu is going to launch Totem Rewards and reveal its blockchain layout at an upcoming conference, China Money Network reported. In April 2018, Baidu launched Totem a blockchain-based image...

News of Bitcoin ETFs and disappointing altcoins cushion and fuel BTC prices, where hacking row hampers sentiments

Jul 05, 2018 08:52 am UTC| Digital Currency Research & Analysis Insights & Views

Fundamentally, the hot news flashes on the heels of the SEC asking for comments on the new ETF. We reiterate that the SEC, however, recently announced that they propose to ease ETF approval rules, especially for...

FxWirePro: VeChain/USD price analysis after launch of Thor blockchain and partnership with BMW

Jul 05, 2018 07:32 am UTC| Digital Currency

VeChain is the one of the earliest block chain technology companies in the world established in 2015 in Singapore. It is a block chain plat form that focuses on financial services,supply chain management and smart...

Digital Currency Revolution

FxWirePro: BTC/USD tests key resistance at 4h 200-SMA, bearish RSI and stochs divergence call for high caution

Jul 05, 2018 07:28 am UTC| Digital Currency Technicals

BTC/USD remains rangebound on Thursday as it tested key resistance at 4h 200-SMA. It is currently trading at 6600 levels at the time of writing (Bitstamp). On the upside, a decisive break above 6724 (4h 200-SMA) would...

Blockchain Revolution Series

Malta approves laws to set up blockchain regulatory framework

Jul 05, 2018 06:42 am UTC| Digital Currency

The Parliament of Malta has passed three bills that will establish a regulatory framework for distributed ledger technology, commonly known as blockchain, Malta Today reported. The three bills the Malta Digital...

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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...