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Bitcoin POS terminal by 34 Bytes enters beta

Jul 15, 2016 10:48 am UTC| Digital Currency

34 Bytes LLC, a bitcoin point-of-sale (POS) solutions company, has announced that its new fully functional bitcoin POS terminals has entered the beta testing phase and the POS terminal will be available for free to the...

Digital Currency Revolution

Wirex now offers free virtual bitcoin debit cards

Jul 15, 2016 10:36 am UTC| Digital Currency

Wirex Limited has announced that starting this month, its popular virtual bitcoin debit card denominated in either USD, GBP or EUR can be redeemed for free from Wirex app, available for Android and iOS users. Now...

Blockchain Revolution Series

Blockchain social media platform Steemit hacked, 260 accounts compromised

Jul 15, 2016 07:39 am UTC| Digital Currency

Steemit, a blockchain powered social media platform, was hacked on Thursday which resulted in nearly 260 accounts getting compromised and likely theft of $85,000 worth of Steem Dollars and Steem. In a blog post Steemit...

Digital Currency Revolution

FxWirePro: BTC/USD faces strong support at $650, good to buy on dips

Jul 15, 2016 07:39 am UTC| Digital Currency

BTC/USD is consolidating in anarrow range between $678 and $650 for the past three trading session. It is currently trading at $661.55 levels (Bitstamp). Long-term trend: Bullish Short-term trend- Bullish Ichimoku...

Digital Currency Revolution

FxWirePro: BTC/EUR trades in narrow range, good to buy the dips

Jul 15, 2016 07:27 am UTC| Digital Currency

BTC/EUR is seen trading in a narrow range on Friday. The pair is trading in anarrow range between 615 and 588 levels (CEXIO) for the past three trading session. It is currently trading at 601 at the time of...

Digital Currency Revolution

Blockchain-based Stratis raises $100K through crowdfunding

Jul 15, 2016 06:42 am UTC| Digital Currency

The U.K.-based Stratis, a blockchain company, announced that it has already raised $100K from investors, soon after the launch of its Initial Coin Offering (ICO).Stratis launched its ICO on 21st June, which will run till...

Blockchain Revolution Series

IBM launches new secure blockchain cloud service

Jul 15, 2016 06:30 am UTC| Digital Currency

IBM has announced a cloud service for organizations requiring a secure environment for blockchain networks. These new secure cloud services are currently in limited beta. IBMs secure blockchain cloud environment is...

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Economy

New World Screwworm Found Near U.S. Border Raises Threat to Cattle Industry and Beef Prices

A dangerous outbreak of the New World Screwworm has moved closer to the United States, raising serious concerns for the livestock industry and agricultural economy. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA),...

Iran-U.S. Nuclear Talks Remain Unresolved as Strait of Hormuz Risks Keep Markets on Edge

Iran has rejected suggestions that a final agreement has been reached with the United States, emphasizing that negotiations surrounding its nuclear program remain ongoing. The statement came after comments from U.S....

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...

Oil Prices Fall as Markets Await U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Decision

Oil prices moved lower on Friday as investors closely monitored developments surrounding a potential U.S.-Iran peace agreement. Market sentiment weakened after U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he would meet with...

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...

Poland Considers Revoking Zelensky’s Top Honor Over Controversial UPA Army Unit Recognition

Poland is considering revoking one of its highest state honors awarded to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after a controversial decision by Ukraine to rename a military unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA),...

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...

UN Blacklists Israel and Russia Over Conflict-Related Sexual Violence Claims

The United Nations has added Israel and Russia to its official blacklist of parties suspected of committing conflict-related sexual violence, a decision that has sparked strong international reactions and intensified...

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...

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...

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

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...