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FxWirePro: BTC/USD finds strong support near 50-DMA, break below to see further downside

Jun 16, 2017 09:18 am UTC| Digital Currency

BTC/USD plunged to 2120 levels on Thursday, before closing at 2424 levels. It is currently trading at 2488 levels at the time of writing (Bitstamp). Ichimoku analysis of daily chart: Tenkan Sen: 2550 Kijun Sen:...

Blockchain Revolution Series

UK FCA selects nine blockchain firms for second cohort of regulatory sandbox

Jun 16, 2017 07:29 am UTC| Digital Currency

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has revealed the names of nine blockchain firms among others that were successful in their applications to begin testing in the second cohort of its regulatory sandbox. The...

Digital Currency Revolution

FxWirePro: BTC/EUR downside capped by 78.6% fibo, good to buy on dips

Jun 16, 2017 07:25 am UTC| Digital Currency

BTC/EUR has shown a minor jump after hitting low of 2015 yesterday (CEXIO). The pair jumped till 2315and is currently trading around 2213 at press time. Ichimoku analysis 4-Hour chart indicates: Tenkan-Sen level:...

Blockchain Revolution Series

IOHK’s proof-of-stake blockchain protocol accepted at Crypto 2017

Jun 16, 2017 06:34 am UTC| Digital Currency

Blockchain research and development company IOHK has announced that its research paper describing a Proof-of-Stake protocol, Ouroboros, has been accepted to Crypto 2017, the foremost academic event in the field of...

Digital Currency Revolution

Cofound.it’s CFI token to trade on Bittrex cryptocurrency exchange

Jun 16, 2017 05:43 am UTC| Digital Currency

Cofound.it, a distributed global platform connecting startups, experts, and investors worldwide, has announced that its CFI tokens will begin trading on the Bittrex exchange on Monday June 19 at noon PST. CFI was...

Blockchain Revolution Series

Blockchain startup Circle launches free cross border payments for customers in US, UK and Europe

Jun 16, 2017 05:39 am UTC| Digital Currency

Blockchain-based payments startup Circle has launched no-cost international payment transactions for its customers in the US, UK and Europe. With this launch, Circle customers in the US, UK and Europe will have the...

Blockchain Revolution Series

Nevada’s pro-blockchain legislation to help build large blockchain developer community: SONM Advisor

Jun 16, 2017 05:01 am UTC| Digital Currency

Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval signed a landmark bill into law earlier this month which would prohibit a local government from taxing or imposing restrictions upon the use of the blockchain technology. The bill recognizes...

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Economy

Goldman Sachs Cuts 2026 Copper Price Forecast Amid Global Growth Concerns

Goldman Sachs has revised its 2026 copper price outlook downward, now projecting an average of $12,650 per tonne compared to its earlier estimate of $12,850. The adjustment reflects softer global demand expectations tied...

European Stocks Hold Steady as Iran Ceasefire Deadline Looms

European stock markets showed little movement on Tuesday following a long holiday weekend, as investors remained cautious amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. The pan-European Stoxx 600 edged up 0.1%, Germanys DAX...

Asian Markets Hold Steady Ahead of Trump's Iran Deadline as Oil Tops $110

Asian equity markets traded within tight ranges on Tuesday as cautious investors stepped back from risk assets ahead of a critical U.S. deadline tied to the escalating Iran conflict. With President Donald Trump warning...

Asian Currencies Hold Steady as Trump's Iran Deadline Rattles Markets

Most Asian currencies and the U.S. dollar remained largely unchanged on Tuesday as global investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of President Donald Trumps looming deadline for potential military action against Iran....

Global LNG Exports Drop 4% in Q1 2026 as Qatar Shutdown Reshapes Energy Markets

Global liquefied natural gas exports declined 4% quarter-on-quarter in the first three months of 2026, falling to 115 million tonnes, as Qatars sudden terminal shutdown in March sent ripples across international energy...

Politics

Russia Secretly Aids Iran With Satellite Intelligence and Cyber Support Across the Middle East

A Ukrainian intelligence assessment has revealed that Russian satellites conducted at least 24 detailed reconnaissance missions over 11 Middle Eastern countries between March 21 and 31, surveying 46 strategic locations to...

Trump May Delay Iran Military Strike If Diplomatic Deal Shows Promise

President Donald Trump is reportedly open to postponing planned military action against Iran should credible signs of a diplomatic breakthrough emerge, according to multiple media outlets citing an Axios report. U.S....

Iran-Israel War Escalates as Trump's Ceasefire Deadline Looms

Tensions in the Middle East reached a critical flashpoint as Iran and Israel continued exchanging strikes, with Tehran firmly rejecting a U.S.-brokered ceasefire proposal just hours before a deadline issued by President...

Vance Visits Hungary to Back Orban Ahead of Pivotal 2025 Elections

U.S. Vice President JD Vance is traveling to Hungary this week in a show of political solidarity with Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who faces his most difficult re-election battle since coming to power in 2010. The two-day...

China's Push to Steal Taiwan's Chip Technology and Talent Raises Security Alarms

Taiwans National Security Bureau has raised serious concerns about Beijings escalating efforts to infiltrate the islands world-class semiconductor industry. According to a report submitted to Taiwanese lawmakers, China is...

Science

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...

NASA's Artemis II Mission: First Crewed Lunar Journey Since Apollo

NASA's Artemis II Crew Arrives in Florida for Historic Moon Mission

The four astronauts chosen for NASAs Artemis II mission have touched down at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, marking the beginning of final launch preparations for the first crewed lunar journey in over 50 years. NASA...

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...

Technology

Samsung Electronics Posts Eightfold Profit Surge Driven by AI Chip Demand

Samsung Electronics delivered a stunning financial turnaround in the first quarter of 2025, projecting operating profit of approximately 57.2 trillion won (roughly $38 billion) a more than eightfold increase compared to...

Apple's Foldable iPhone Faces Engineering Setbacks, Mass Production Timeline at Risk

Apples highly anticipated foldable iPhone is running into significant engineering hurdles during its test phase, raising concerns about potential delays in both mass production and product shipments, according to a report...

Britain Courts Anthropic Amid US Defense Department Dispute

The United Kingdom is actively working to attract Anthropic, the company behind the popular Claude AI app, to expand its footprint in the country. This diplomatic push comes as Anthropic finds itself in the middle of a...

OpenAI Executive Shake-Up Ahead of Anticipated 2026 IPO

OpenAI is navigating a significant leadership restructuring at one of the most pivotal moments in its history. The AI powerhouse confirmed that Chief Operating Officer Brad Lightcap is transitioning into a newly created...

Elon Musk Ties SpaceX IPO Access to Mandatory Grok AI Subscriptions

Elon Musk is reportedly making Grok subscriptions a prerequisite for banks and advisers involved in SpaceXs highly anticipated initial public offering. According to the New York Times, citing insiders familiar with the...