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Blockchain Revolution Series

HSBC successfully executes trade finance transaction on R3’s blockchain platform

May 15, 2018 10:45 am UTC| Fintech Insights & Views Technology

HSBC Singapore completed a transaction using blockchain based on which it shows they perceived that the technology seems commercially compatible for trade finance business. The banking giant is joining hands with ING...

Digital Currency Revolution

A glimpse at institutional investors’ perception on crypto avenues

May 15, 2018 07:43 am UTC| Digital Currency Fintech Insights & Views

Amid endless speculation about a crypto-bubble, there has been lingering indecisiveness about regulatory framework on cryptocurrency space, a lack of trusted custodians and concerns about security are key factors that...

Blockchain Revolution Series

Digital Currency Revolution

FxWirePro: BCH forms shooting star to signal weakness ahead of imminent hard fork

May 15, 2018 05:39 am UTC| Digital Currency Fintech Technicals

BCHUSD (Bitcoin coin cash) forms shooting stars quite frequently at 1466.9, 1478 and now at 1458 levels, both leading oscillators evidence faded strength and lagging indicators signal uptrend reversal (refer daily chart). ...

Blockchain Revolution Series

Digital Currency Revolution

Weekend special lined up at Ethereal Summit NY

May 11, 2018 06:05 am UTC| Fintech Digital Currency

Every week is full of either dry days or hectic days or combination of both to observe and celebrate in the end. Enjoy the famous events, local celebrations. But distinctive and insightful occasions are rare to celebrate...

Digital Currency Revolution

SEC sheds some light on distinction of BTC, ICO, tokens and whims on hedge fund advisor

May 10, 2018 12:24 pm UTC| Digital Currency Insights & Views Fintech

Hester M. Pierce, Commissioner of the US Securities and Exchange Commission as of January 2018, indicated in a speech last week concerning the classification and regulation of ICOs that the agency considers cryptocurrency...

Blockchain Revolution Series

Does latest trend of DLT impact securities market?

May 10, 2018 11:38 am UTC| Fintech Insights & Views

The securities laws and regulations would be an ongoing phenomenon to evolve in lockstep with the industry itself, as well as the role of technology solutions, so as to come up with some viable alternatives - not an easy...

Two Australian bankers set their FinTech expectations for Sydney Sibos 2018, London to host Sibos 2019

May 10, 2018 08:20 am UTC| Fintech Insights & Views Commentary

The Sibos 2018 to take place International Conventional Centre (ICC) Sydney between 22nd and 25th of this October. While Dr. Leila Fourie, CEO, Australian Payments Network (APN) and Gordon Sparrow, Head of Financial...

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Economy

U.S. Stock Futures Steady as Iran Reviews U.S. Ceasefire Proposal

U.S. stock index futures held relatively steady on Wednesday evening after Iran signaled it was reviewing a ceasefire proposal put forward by Washington aimed at ending the ongoing Middle East conflict. The cautious market...

Oil Prices Climb as Iran Reviews U.S. Peace Proposal Amid Middle East Tensions

Oil prices edged higher during Asian trading on Thursday as conflicting signals over potential Middle East de-escalation kept energy markets on alert. Brent crude futures for May delivery rose 0.8% to $103.02 per barrel,...

Gold Prices Climb as Middle East Ceasefire Talks Stir Market Optimism

Gold prices edged higher on Wednesday as cautious optimism surrounding potential U.S.-Iran ceasefire negotiations lifted sentiment across global markets. Spot gold climbed 0.7% to $4,504.58 per ounce, while U.S. gold...

Middle East War Rattles Global Markets as Oil Tops $100 and Dollar Surges

Asian equity markets struggled to find clear direction on Thursday as investors navigated a rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape in the Middle East. Iran signaled conditional willingness to consider a U.S.-backed...

Federal Reserve Balance Sheet Reduction: Brookings Research Outlines Possible Path Forward

New research from the Brookings Institution suggests the Federal Reserve could shrink its balance sheet through a combination of regulatory adjustments, payment system reforms, and more active market interventions without...

Politics

Trump's Overhaul of American History: Museums, Monuments, and Cultural Institutions

Since returning to the White House, President Donald Trump has launched a sweeping campaign to reshape how American history is presented across cultural institutions, national parks, and public monuments. Framing his...

Pakistan's Diplomatic Rise: Mediating U.S.-Iran Peace Talks

Pakistan is emerging as a key global mediator in efforts to end the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict, leveraging its unique position as a trusted contact for both Washington and Tehran. This diplomatic role could elevate...

US Accelerates Taiwan Arms Deliveries Amid Rising China Threat

Taiwans Defense Minister Wellington Koo confirmed Wednesday that the United States has expressed a strong sense of urgency in bolstering Taiwans military capabilities, with active efforts underway to resolve long-standing...

Trump Administration Settles Lawsuit Barring Federal Agencies from Pressuring Social Media Censorship

The Trump administration has reached a landmark settlement that prohibits three major federal agencies from coercing social media platforms into removing or suppressing constitutionally protected speech. The agreement,...

Cuba Receives Humanitarian Aid Convoy Amid U.S. Sanctions

Cuba welcomed a long-awaited shipment of international humanitarian aid on Tuesday, as activists from the global Nuestra America Convoy successfully delivered essential supplies to the island nation despite ongoing U.S....

Science

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...

NASA and SpaceX Target Crew-11 Undocking From ISS Amid Medical Concern

NASA has confirmed that the agency, in coordination with SpaceX, is targeting no earlier than 5 p.m. Eastern Time (2200 GMT) on Wednesday, January 14, for the undocking of the SpaceX Crew-11 mission from the International...

Neuralink Plans High-Volume Brain Implant Production and Fully Automated Surgery by 2026

Elon Musks brain-computer interface company Neuralink is preparing for a major expansion, announcing plans to begin high-volume production of its brain implant devices and transition to a fully automated surgical procedure...

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...

Technology

Nanya Technology Shares Surge 10% After $2.5 Billion Private Placement from Sandisk and Cisco

Shares of Taiwan-based memory chip manufacturer Nanya Technology soared to their daily limit of 10% on Thursday morning following the companys announcement of a major $2.5 billion private placement deal backed by prominent...

SK Hynix Eyes Up to $14 Billion U.S. IPO to Fund AI Chip Expansion

South Korean memory chip giant SK Hynix has submitted a confidential filing for a U.S. stock market listing in 2026, with sources indicating the move could raise as much as $14 billion. The company intends to offer...

Meta Ties Executive Pay to Aggressive Stock Price Targets in Major Retention Push

Meta Platforms made a significant move this week by granting restricted stock units and stock options to several of its most senior leaders, including Chief Financial Officer Susan Li and Chief Technology Officer Andrew...

SpaceX IPO Filing Expected This Week as Valuation Could Surpass $75 Billion

Elon Musks SpaceX is reportedly moving closer to going public, with plans to submit its initial public offering prospectus to regulators as early as this week or next, according to a report by The Information citing a...

OpenAI Pulls the Plug on Sora, Ending $1 Billion Disney Partnership

OpenAI has officially shut down Sora, its AI-powered video generation tool, in a move that blindsided partners and staff alike and effectively ended a landmark deal with Walt Disney Co. The decision marks a major...