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FxWirePro: ETH/USD hovers around 20-DMA, close above targets 269

Jul 19, 2017 11:36 am UTC| Digital Currency

ETH/USD hit 257 levels on Tuesday but failed to close above 20-DMA. It continues to struggle for a decisive break above this level and is trading at 225 levels at the time of writing (BTC-e). Ichimoku analysis (Daily...

Blockchain Revolution Series

Indian state government and 33 other organisations join Enterprise Ethereum Alliance

Jul 19, 2017 10:59 am UTC| Digital Currency

Enterprise Ethereum Alliance (EEA), an enterprise collaboration focused on Ethereum blockchain technology formed earlier this year, has announced that 34 organisations have joined the initiative, bringing the total...

Blockchain Revolution Series

London Stock Exchange Group tests blockchain for securities data management

Jul 19, 2017 09:12 am UTC| Digital Currency

The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) is teaming up with IBM to build a blockchain solution in order to digitize the issuance of securities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Europe. According to the official...

Digital Currency Revolution

FxWirePro: BTC/USD faces trend line resistance at 2410, good to go long on break above

Jul 19, 2017 08:29 am UTC| Digital Currency

BTC/USD traded higher on Tuesday and hit 2392 levels, before it closed at 2303 levels. Today, it has broken above 20-DMA and is currently trading at 2394 levels at the time of writing (Bitstamp). Ichimoku analysis of...

Blockchain Revolution Series

Humaniq to launch blockchain-powered financial inclusion app-lite at Rise Accelerator

Jul 19, 2017 07:06 am UTC| Digital Currency

Humaniq, a blockchain startup focused on financial inclusion, has announced that it will launch its blockchain-powered financial inclusion app while starting its first global meetup in London at the Rise London, a Fintech...

Blockchain Revolution Series

European Commission organizes first workshop under Blockchain4EU initiative

Jul 19, 2017 06:00 am UTC| Digital Currency

The European Commission (EC) organized the first workshop on 04 July 2017 related to the project #Blockchain4EU: Blockchain for Industrial Transformations, launched last month. Launched by the ECs Joint Research Centre...

Digital Currency Revolution

13 Japanese bitcoin exchanges to suspend bitcoin transactions on August 01 over UASF concerns

Jul 19, 2017 05:14 am UTC| Digital Currency

Japans Cryptocurrency Business Association (JCBA) has announced that 13 digital currency exchanges operating in the country will temporarily suspend deposit and withdrawal of bitcoins due to the upcoming Bitcoin User...

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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...