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Digital Currency Revolution

Cryptocurrency exchange Poloniex adds support for Gnosis token

May 02, 2017 05:44 am UTC| Digital Currency

Leading cryptocurrency exchange Poloniex has announced that it has added support for Gnosis token on its platform. Founded by Martin Kppelmann and Stefan George, Gnosis is a decentralized prediction platform built on...

Blockchain Revolution Series

Emirates NBD launches new blockchain initiative to minimize cheque fraud

May 02, 2017 05:18 am UTC| Digital Currency

UAEs leading banking group Emirates NBD has announced the launch of a new initiative that will integrate blockchain technology into cheques to strengthen their authenticity and minimise potential fraud. Called Cheque...

Digital Currency Revolution

Norges Bank assesses future form of money, considers digital currency concept

May 02, 2017 04:59 am UTC| Digital Currency Fintech

Norway central bank has joined the list of central banks that are researching the concept of digital currencies. Speaking at Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters, Oslo, on 25 April 2017, Jon Nicolaisen, Deputy...

Blockchain Revolution Series

Defense contractor Lockheed Martin to incorporate blockchain technology into operations

May 01, 2017 10:43 am UTC| Digital Currency

Lockheed Martin, a global security and aerospace company headquartered in Maryland, has become the first U.S. defense contractor to incorporate blockchain technology into its development processes. The company announced...

Digital Currency Revolution

FxWirePro: ETH/USD hits fresh all-time high at 81.17, close above 161.8% fib targets 86

May 01, 2017 09:47 am UTC| Digital Currency

ETH/USD hit a fresh all-time high on Monday at 81.17 levels. It is currently trading at 79.60 levels at the time of writing (Kraken). Ichimoku analysis (Daily chart): Tenkan-Sen: 64.39 Kijun-Sen: 61.09 The pair...

Digital Currency Revolution

FxWirePro: BTC/GBP hits all-time high at 1098, close above 1100 targets 1150

May 01, 2017 08:59 am UTC| Digital Currency

BTC/GBP hit an all-time high at 1098 levels on Monday and is currently trading at 1092 levels at the time of writing (Coinfloor). Ichimoku analysis of daily chart: Tenkan Sen: 1027 Kijun Sen: 1004 On the...

Digital Currency Revolution

FxWirePro: BTC/USD hits fresh all-time high at 1368, bias higher, jump till 1400 likely

May 01, 2017 07:29 am UTC| Digital Currency

BTC/USD hit a fresh all-time high for second consecutive day on Monday at 1368 levels. It is currently trading at 1363 levels at the time of writing (Bitstamp). Ichimoku analysis of daily chart: Tenkan Sen:...

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Economy

Oil Prices Climb on Venezuela Blockade, Russia Sanctions Fears, and Supply Risks

Oil prices extended their gains during Asian trading on Thursday as geopolitical tensions involving Venezuela and Russia heightened concerns over global crude supply. Market sentiment was boosted after U.S. President...

Asian Stocks Slide as AI Spending Fears and Global Central Bank Decisions Weigh on Markets

Asian shares fell sharply on Thursday as technology stocks came under renewed pressure, driven by growing investor concerns over heavy artificial intelligence spending and its impact on corporate balance sheets. Market...

Dollar Holds Firm Ahead of Global Central Bank Decisions as Yen, Sterling and Euro React

The U.S. dollar remained steady against major global currencies on Thursday as investors positioned themselves ahead of key central bank decisions in the United Kingdom, Europe and Japan. Currency markets showed cautious...

BoE Set to Cut Rates as UK Inflation Slows, but Further Easing Likely Limited

The Bank of England is widely expected to cut interest rates on Thursday as signs mount that UK inflation is easing and economic growth is weakening. Financial markets anticipate a 25-basis-point reduction, bringing the...

U.S. Stock Futures Edge Higher as Micron Earnings Boost AI Sentiment Ahead of CPI Data

U.S. stock index futures inched higher on Wednesday evening, supported by blowout earnings and strong guidance from Micron Technology, although broader gains remained limited as investors stayed cautious ahead of key U.S....

Politics

Trump Announces $1,776 Cash Bonus for U.S. Military Personnel Ahead of Christmas

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Wednesday evening that eligible U.S. military personnel will receive a one-time cash payment of $1,776, a move he described as a special warrior dividend timed ahead of Christmas. The...

U.S. House Advances GOP Healthcare Bill as ACA Subsidies Near Expiration

A major U.S. federal healthcare subsidy expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic is set to expire at the end of the year after the House of Representatives narrowly advanced a Republican healthcare bill that does not renew...

U.S. Initiates $11.1 Billion Arms Sale to Taiwan Amid Rising China Tensions

Taiwans defence ministry announced on Thursday that the United States government has formally initiated the congressional notification process for a proposed $11.1 billion arms sale to Taiwan, underscoring Washingtons...

Union-Aligned Investors Question Amazon, Walmart and Alphabet on Trump Immigration Policies

A union-aligned investment group has urged major U.S. corporations including Amazon, Walmart and Google-parent Alphabet to explain how President Donald Trumps immigration policies are affecting their finances, workforce...

Venezuela Seeks UN Security Council Meeting Over U.S. Oil Tanker Blockade

Venezuela has formally requested an urgent meeting of the United Nations Security Council to address what it described as ongoing U.S. aggression against the country, according to a letter seen by Reuters. The request...

Science

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...

Senate Sets December 8 Vote on Trump’s NASA Nominee Jared Isaacman

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee announced it will vote on December 8 on President Donald Trumps renewed nomination of private astronaut and tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to lead NASA. Isaacman, known for his...

NASA Cuts Boeing Starliner Missions as SpaceX Pulls Ahead

NASA has significantly scaled back Boeings Starliner program after years of technical issues and delays, announcing that the next Starliner mission to the International Space Station (ISS) will fly without astronauts. The...

Blue Origin’s New Glenn Achieves Breakthrough Success With First NASA Mission

Blue Origins massive New Glenn rocket marked a major milestone as it completed its first mission for paying customers, sending two NASA satellites toward Mars and successfully landing its reusable booster at sea. The...

Cogent Biosciences Soars 120% on Breakthrough Phase 3 Results for Bezuclastinib in GIST Treatment

Cogent Biosciences (NASDAQ: COGT) shares skyrocketed over 120% after the biotech company announced groundbreaking results from its Phase 3 PEAK trial evaluating bezuclastinib in combination with sunitinib for patients with...

Technology

Apple Opens iPhone to Alternative App Stores in Japan Under New Competition Law

Apple has announced a major shift in its App Store policies in Japan, opening iPhones and other Apple devices to alternative app stores in order to comply with new competition laws aimed at reshaping the countrys...

Micron Technology Forecasts Surge in Revenue and Earnings on AI-Driven Memory Demand

Micron Technology delivered record first-quarter results and issued a bullish forecast for the current quarter, driven by rising memory prices and strong demand linked to artificial intelligence workloads. The upbeat...

Oracle Stock Slides After Blue Owl Exit Report, Company Says Michigan Data Center Talks Remain on Track

Oracle shares fell more than 4% on Wednesday after a Financial Times report claimed that Blue Owl Capital, Oracles largest U.S. data center partner, decided not to support a planned $10 billion data center project in...

OpenAI Explores Massive Funding Round at $750 Billion Valuation

OpenAI, the company behind the widely used AI chatbot ChatGPT, has reportedly entered preliminary discussions with investors about a potential new funding round that could value the company at approximately $750 billion....

Republicans Raise National Security Concerns Over Intel’s Testing of China-Linked Chipmaking Tools

Republican lawmakers are raising alarms over potential U.S. national security risks after a Reuters report revealed that Intel evaluated advanced chipmaking equipment from ACM Research, a company with significant ties to...