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Digital currency or digital money is an Internet-based medium of exchange distinct from physical (such as banknotes and coins) that exhibits properties similar to physical currencies, but allows for instantaneous transactions and borderless transfer-of-ownership. Like traditional money these currencies may be used to buy physical goods and services but could also be restricted to certain communities such as for example for use inside an on-line game or social network. In this series, we cover stories and provide insightful analysis of the digital currencies such as bitcoin with no central point of control over the money supply.

Digital Currency Revolution

Digital Currency Series: A Glimpse At Crude Oil’s Slump And Its Correlation With Bitcoin

Apr 22, 2020 12:35 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency

The recent WTI crude oil price has been dramatically plunging since the beginning of the year, having tumbled from $60 levels per barrel to the prevailing $11 per barrel, a decline of 80% (refer 1st chart). The price of...

Digital Currency Revolution

Digital Currency Series: How About Hedging Pandemic Covid-19’s Cyclical Effects On Global Economy Through Bitcoin

Apr 21, 2020 12:03 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency

In the wake of Covid-19 and the surrounding macroeconomic uncertainty, conversations are increasing around cryptocurrencies as an alternative asset class and Bitcoin as a hedging asset. By the end of the quarter, investors...

Digital Currency Revolution

Cryptocurrency Derivatives Series: Bitnomial Fetches US-CFTC’s Approval For BTC Options & Futures Trading

Apr 21, 2020 07:36 am UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency

Of late, we have witnessed constructive developments in the cryptocurrency derivatives market, CME has come up with the Bitcoin futures which are cash settled and options marketplace. Various OTC players like Binance,...

Digital Currency Revolution

Digital Currency Series: China Intends To Test For CBDC

Apr 16, 2020 14:01 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency Commentary

The sovereign governments and their central banks across the world are pondering the essence and exploring the opportunities of CBDC (Central Bank Digital Currency) foreseeing a swift transformation phase in the prevailing...

Digital Currency Revolution

Digital Currency Series: India To Become New Destination For Bitcoin As Apex Court Paves The Way For Cryptocurrency Prospects

Apr 14, 2020 14:05 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency

The pioneer cryptocurrency, bitcoin has encompassed consolidation phase after 2019s bearish phase, now it has bounced back from the lows $3,800 levels to $7k mark, although it couldnt sustain that level, while India...

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Cryptocurrency Series: Binance Rolls-Out Bitcoin Options Trading To Expand Crypto-Derivatives Marketplace

Apr 13, 2020 12:32 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency

We have quit a few OTC players, such as, BitMEX, OKEx, Binance who are well equipped with crypto-derivatives markets. Of late, Binance appeared to be gearing-up at the most likely expansionary business venture into...

Digital Currency Revolution

Bitcoin Bears Resume At Stiff Resistance Upon Shooting Stars, Put/Call Ratio Substantiates

Apr 13, 2020 11:38 am UTC| Research & Analysis Digital Currency

The price of bitcoin (BTCUSD at Coinbase) has tested the stiff resistance levels of $7,300 - $7,650 and shown failure swings as stated in our previous post (refer 1st chart). Consequently, the minor trend resumes...

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Economy

Oil Prices Climb on Venezuela Blockade, Russia Sanctions Fears, and Supply Risks

Oil prices extended their gains during Asian trading on Thursday as geopolitical tensions involving Venezuela and Russia heightened concerns over global crude supply. Market sentiment was boosted after U.S. President...

Asian Stocks Slide as AI Spending Fears and Global Central Bank Decisions Weigh on Markets

Asian shares fell sharply on Thursday as technology stocks came under renewed pressure, driven by growing investor concerns over heavy artificial intelligence spending and its impact on corporate balance sheets. Market...

Dollar Holds Firm Ahead of Global Central Bank Decisions as Yen, Sterling and Euro React

The U.S. dollar remained steady against major global currencies on Thursday as investors positioned themselves ahead of key central bank decisions in the United Kingdom, Europe and Japan. Currency markets showed cautious...

BoE Set to Cut Rates as UK Inflation Slows, but Further Easing Likely Limited

The Bank of England is widely expected to cut interest rates on Thursday as signs mount that UK inflation is easing and economic growth is weakening. Financial markets anticipate a 25-basis-point reduction, bringing the...

U.S. Stock Futures Edge Higher as Micron Earnings Boost AI Sentiment Ahead of CPI Data

U.S. stock index futures inched higher on Wednesday evening, supported by blowout earnings and strong guidance from Micron Technology, although broader gains remained limited as investors stayed cautious ahead of key U.S....

Politics

Trump Announces $1,776 Cash Bonus for U.S. Military Personnel Ahead of Christmas

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Wednesday evening that eligible U.S. military personnel will receive a one-time cash payment of $1,776, a move he described as a special warrior dividend timed ahead of Christmas. The...

U.S. House Advances GOP Healthcare Bill as ACA Subsidies Near Expiration

A major U.S. federal healthcare subsidy expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic is set to expire at the end of the year after the House of Representatives narrowly advanced a Republican healthcare bill that does not renew...

U.S. Initiates $11.1 Billion Arms Sale to Taiwan Amid Rising China Tensions

Taiwans defence ministry announced on Thursday that the United States government has formally initiated the congressional notification process for a proposed $11.1 billion arms sale to Taiwan, underscoring Washingtons...

Union-Aligned Investors Question Amazon, Walmart and Alphabet on Trump Immigration Policies

A union-aligned investment group has urged major U.S. corporations including Amazon, Walmart and Google-parent Alphabet to explain how President Donald Trumps immigration policies are affecting their finances, workforce...

Venezuela Seeks UN Security Council Meeting Over U.S. Oil Tanker Blockade

Venezuela has formally requested an urgent meeting of the United Nations Security Council to address what it described as ongoing U.S. aggression against the country, according to a letter seen by Reuters. The request...

Science

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...

Senate Sets December 8 Vote on Trump’s NASA Nominee Jared Isaacman

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee announced it will vote on December 8 on President Donald Trumps renewed nomination of private astronaut and tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to lead NASA. Isaacman, known for his...

NASA Cuts Boeing Starliner Missions as SpaceX Pulls Ahead

NASA has significantly scaled back Boeings Starliner program after years of technical issues and delays, announcing that the next Starliner mission to the International Space Station (ISS) will fly without astronauts. The...

Blue Origin’s New Glenn Achieves Breakthrough Success With First NASA Mission

Blue Origins massive New Glenn rocket marked a major milestone as it completed its first mission for paying customers, sending two NASA satellites toward Mars and successfully landing its reusable booster at sea. The...

Cogent Biosciences Soars 120% on Breakthrough Phase 3 Results for Bezuclastinib in GIST Treatment

Cogent Biosciences (NASDAQ: COGT) shares skyrocketed over 120% after the biotech company announced groundbreaking results from its Phase 3 PEAK trial evaluating bezuclastinib in combination with sunitinib for patients with...

Technology

Apple Opens iPhone to Alternative App Stores in Japan Under New Competition Law

Apple has announced a major shift in its App Store policies in Japan, opening iPhones and other Apple devices to alternative app stores in order to comply with new competition laws aimed at reshaping the countrys...

Micron Technology Forecasts Surge in Revenue and Earnings on AI-Driven Memory Demand

Micron Technology delivered record first-quarter results and issued a bullish forecast for the current quarter, driven by rising memory prices and strong demand linked to artificial intelligence workloads. The upbeat...

Oracle Stock Slides After Blue Owl Exit Report, Company Says Michigan Data Center Talks Remain on Track

Oracle shares fell more than 4% on Wednesday after a Financial Times report claimed that Blue Owl Capital, Oracles largest U.S. data center partner, decided not to support a planned $10 billion data center project in...

OpenAI Explores Massive Funding Round at $750 Billion Valuation

OpenAI, the company behind the widely used AI chatbot ChatGPT, has reportedly entered preliminary discussions with investors about a potential new funding round that could value the company at approximately $750 billion....

Republicans Raise National Security Concerns Over Intel’s Testing of China-Linked Chipmaking Tools

Republican lawmakers are raising alarms over potential U.S. national security risks after a Reuters report revealed that Intel evaluated advanced chipmaking equipment from ACM Research, a company with significant ties to...