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Blockchain Revolution Series

Alibaba’s chief Jack Ma constructive on Blockchain as technology but destructive on Bitcoin

May 21, 2018 06:20 am UTC| Fintech Technology Digital Currency Commentary Insights & Views

Weve been seeing the newly invented advanced technologies on a constant basis, now the Blockchain can have a large impact on the way transactions and ownership are recorded, it is important to note that there are actually...

Blockchain Revolution Series

Mark your calendar for series of conferences on Blockchain in May 2018

May 17, 2018 14:30 pm UTC| Fintech Digital Currency

Australia: Blockchain Bitcoin Conference Australia: On May 29, Sydney will host a major event dedicated to cryptocurrencies, blockchain, and ICOs Blockchain Bitcoin Conference Australia. 17 top speakers,...

Blockchain Revolution Series

Digital Currency Revolution

OECD eyes on optimized usages of Cryptocurrencies and ICOs

May 17, 2018 13:15 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Economy Fintech Digital Currency

Blockchain Revolution Series

Digital Currency Revolution

“Here’s another US-based Blockchain ETF Company” - Talk of the FinTech universe

May 17, 2018 11:56 am UTC| Fintech Digital Currency Insights & Views

A couple of days ago, NASDAQ was already supporting existing crypto exchanges. It also proclaims a collaboration with cryptocurrency exchange Gemini, founded by one of the pioneer bitcoin investors Tyler and Cameron...

Digital Currency Revolution

James Bullard of Federal Reserve keen on “Stable Money Than Volatile Crypto” at consensus conference

May 17, 2018 08:35 am UTC| Digital Currency Fintech Insights & Views Central Banks

At this years consensus conference in New York City, James Bullard, St. Louis Federal Reserve President, was lately questioned. The chief candidate to form the US monetary policy was in attendance is victory enough;...

Blockchain Revolution Series

Ease of logistic operations by deploying Blockchain - FedEx reports

May 16, 2018 14:45 pm UTC| Digital Currency Fintech Technology Business Insights & Views

FedEx, the shipping kingdom has announced yesterday that the organization would begin utilizing emerging Blockchain technology to track bulky and costly shipments in the near future, the CEO Fred Smith confirms. By...

Digital Currency Revolution

San Francisco-based firm customizes crypto-products to lure institutional clients

May 16, 2018 05:21 am UTC| Digital Currency Fintech Insights & Views

San Francisco-based Coinbase has recently proclaimed the unveiling of a wide range of products designed exclusively intended to entice institutional organizations to the briskly evolving cryptocurrency and blockchain...

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Economy

Russian LNG Shadow Fleet Expands Amid Arctic LNG 2 Sanctions

Russia is intensifying efforts to bypass Western energy sanctions after a liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker operating under a newly adopted Russian flag was spotted loading fuel linked to the sanctioned Arctic LNG 2...

S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Record Highs as AI Stocks Rally and Strong Jobs Data Boost Confidence

The SP 500 and Nasdaq closed at fresh record highs on Friday as investors poured into AI-related stocks and welcomed stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs data, reinforcing confidence in the resilience of the American economy....

Dollar Slips as Strong U.S. Jobs Data Reduces Fed Rate Cut Expectations

The U.S. dollar weakened on Friday after stronger-than-expected April jobs data reduced speculation about potential Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. Investor sentiment also improved after President Donald Trump stated...

European Stocks Fall as US-Iran Conflict Rekindles Energy Supply Fears

European stock markets closed lower on Friday as renewed military tensions between the United States and Iran rattled investor confidence and intensified concerns about global energy supplies. The escalating conflict...

Gold Prices Rise as Weaker Dollar and Iran Ceasefire Hopes Boost Safe-Haven Demand

Gold prices climbed on Friday and were set for a strong weekly gain as the U.S. dollar weakened following the latest U.S. jobs report. Investors also turned to safe-haven assets amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East and...

Politics

Trump Reportedly Approves Plan to Remove FDA Commissioner Marty Makary Amid Growing Controversies

President Donald Trump has reportedly approved a plan to remove U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Marty Makary, according to sources familiar with discussions inside the White House. While officials say...

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...

US Revises UN Resolution on Iran Strait of Hormuz Attacks Amid Russia-China Opposition

The United States has revised its proposed United Nations Security Council resolution calling on Iran to stop attacks and mining activities in the Strait of Hormuz, but diplomats say the changes are unlikely to prevent...

Judge Delays SEC Settlement With Elon Musk Over Twitter Stock Disclosure Case

A federal judge has declined to immediately approve a proposed $1.5 million settlement between Elon Musk and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) tied to Musks 2022 Twitter stock purchase disclosures. The...

U.S., South Korea Launch Shipbuilding Partnership Initiative

The United States Department of Commerce and South Koreas Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the global shipbuilding...

Science

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

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...

Technology

AI-Driven Inflation Raises U.S. Consumer Prices, Goldman Sachs Says

Artificial intelligence is starting to increase U.S. consumer prices through rising costs in electronics, software, and electricity, according to a new Goldman Sachs report. The investment bank said AI-related inflation...

Broadcom Eyes $35 Billion AI Chip Financing Deal With Apollo and Blackstone

Broadcom Inc. is reportedly in discussions with Apollo Global Management and Blackstone Inc. to secure around $35 billion in financing for its expanding artificial intelligence chip business, according to a Bloomberg...

Dell Stock Hits Record High After Trump Endorsement, AI Server Demand Fuels Rally

Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE: DELL) surged to an all-time high on Friday after receiving a public endorsement from President Donald Trump during a White House event. The president encouraged Americans to go out and buy...

TikTok Nears $400 Million Settlement With Trump Administration Over Child Privacy Lawsuit

TikTok and the Trump administration are reportedly close to reaching a $400 million settlement tied to allegations that the popular video-sharing platform violated U.S. child privacy laws. According to ABC News, the...

Trump Invites Top CEOs Including Nvidia, Apple, Boeing to China Summit With Xi Jinping

The Trump administration has reportedly invited executives from some of Americas largest corporations to join President Donald Trump on his upcoming trip to China next week, according to a Semafor report. The visit is...