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Digital Currency/Stablecoin/Tokenization Series: Facebook’s Crypto Project ‘Libra’ To Combat With Initial Setbacks

Sep 12, 2019 13:38 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency Insights & Views

Facebooks crypto-project initiative Libra has been confronting various hindrances before an actual take-off, talk of the town across the globe and reinstating the project is the most buzzing topic even within the U.S....

Digital Currency Revolution Series: London-based P2P Crypto-Solution, CMMPay Comes Up With ‘Your Keys, Your Crypto’ Concept

Sep 12, 2019 12:37 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency Insights & Views

CMMPay, which is a London-based non-custodial and peer-to-peer cryptocurrency payments solution, officiallyannouncedits Beta version of platform to acceptBitcoinand other cryptocurrencies as part of their existing...

FxWirePro: The Key Driving Forces of Surge in Gold Prices and Spotlight on ETFs

Sep 12, 2019 11:41 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views

Gold has once again recovered slightly after hitting a low of $1486 yesterday. Markets awaited ECB policy today for further direction. The central bank is expected to restart asset purchases by 30 or 50 bn and to cut...

Digital Currency Revolution Series: Bitwise Seeks Custodian and Administrative Assistance From BNY Mellon For Proposed Bitcoin ETF

Sep 12, 2019 11:16 am UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency Insights & Views

Bitwise Asset Management, a leading provider of crypto-asset index and beta funds, has appointed BNY Mellon as the transfer agent, administrator and a custodian of its proposed bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). In a...

FxWirePro: EUR/NZD bullish/bearish scenarios and hedging perspectives ahead of ECB

Sep 12, 2019 08:51 am UTC| Research & Analysis Central Banks

Bearish EURNZD Scenarios: 1) ECB goes all-in with rates cuts, tiering and QE. 2) Trump proceeds with tariffs on Euro car imports. 3) A no-deal Brexit. 4) Kiwis fiscal easing is accelerated; 5) Housing begins...

Cryptocurrency Derivatives Series: VanEck SolidX Strives In Possible Ways To Hype ETFs Among QIBs, But Bitcoin Trust 144A Shares Run Short

Sep 12, 2019 07:20 am UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency Insights & Views

The two renowned investment firms VanEck and SolidX, have designed this Bitcoin ETF proposal before the US SEC, duos now seemto have given upholding fire on the SEC to authorize their Bitcoin ETF, and are now moving ahead...

FxWirePro: A Glimpse at US Treasuries and Rates Derivatives Trade Tips

Sep 11, 2019 13:34 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Central Banks

We are starting to see signs of pushback on overly dovish central bank expectations after global bond yields hit record lows in early September.While US-China trade tensions continue to wax and wane, with the latest...

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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...