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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

The correlation and dominance between Bitcoin and other crypto-peers unlikely to last longer – Ripple CEO’s notions

Jun 01, 2018 12:04 pm UTC| Digital Currency Research & Analysis Insights & Views

The correlation between the market leader and its supplicants goes both ways but Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse thinks thats about to change. Bitcoin and other predominant cryptocurrencies went up-roaring along with...

Blockchain Revolution Series

Digital Currency Revolution

Digital Currency and Blockchain Weekly Round-up – June 1st, 2018

Jun 01, 2018 11:51 am UTC| Digital Currency

South Koreas National Assembly proposes lifting ICO ban The South Korean National Assembly has officially proposed lifting the ban on domestic initial coin offerings (ICOs), Business Korea reported. In a recent meeting...

Blockchain Revolution Series

Digital Currency Revolution

Crypto exchange Binance to set up $1B investment fund

Jun 01, 2018 10:29 am UTC| Digital Currency

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has announced its plans to launch a $1 billion fund, China Money Network reported. Ella Zhang, who recently joined the company to lead Binance Labs, made the announcement in an online...

Digital Currency Revolution

Bittrex cryptocurrency exchange introduces US Dollar trading for corporate customers

Jun 01, 2018 10:04 am UTC| Digital Currency

Cryptocurrency exchange platform Bittrex has introduced US dollar (fiat) trading for corporate customers. The initial markets for fiat trading will include Bitcoin (BTC), Tether (USDT) and TrueUSD (TUSD). The company...

Digital Currency Revolution

FxWirePro: ETH/USD trades just shy of Ichimoku cloud, break above to see further upside

Jun 01, 2018 09:19 am UTC| Digital Currency

ETH/USD is trading just shy of Ichimoku cloud at 587 levels at the time of writing (Coinbase). On the upside, a break above 594 (Cloud bottom) would see the pair testing 634 (20-DMA)/646 (50-DMA). Further strength would...

Digital Currency Revolution

FxWirePro: BTC/USD eyes trend line resistance at 7650, break above to see minor bullishness

Jun 01, 2018 07:28 am UTC| Digital Currency

BTC/USD is trading in a narrow range on Friday and eyeing trend line resistance at 7652 levels. It is currently trading at 7574 levels at the time of writing (Bitstamp). On the top side, a decisive break above 7652...

Digital Currency Revolution

Bank Negara Malaysia adds cryptocurrency website to list of unauthorized companies and portals

Jun 01, 2018 06:42 am UTC| Digital Currency

The Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has added Kazuki Coin to the list of companies and websites which are neither authorised nor approved under the relevant laws and regulations administered by it. When accessed at the time...

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Economy

Goldman Sachs: US Dollar Likely to Stay Strong Despite Oil Price Retreat

The U.S. dollar is expected to remain well-supported in the near term despite the recent decline in oil prices, according to a new Goldman Sachs analysis. While lower crude prices have eased concerns about a severe global...

Russia Stocks End at Six-Month Low as MOEX Index Stalls, Gold Surges and Oil Retreats

Russian stocks closed mixed on Saturday, with the MOEX Russia Index finishing flat at 0.00% and touching its lowest level in six months. Investor sentiment remained cautious as gains in select stocks were offset by...

Carney and Macron Strengthen Canada-France Defense Ties Amid US Trade Uncertainty

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and French President Emmanuel Macron have agreed to expand defense and industrial cooperation, reinforcing Canadas growing partnership with Europe as trade tensions with the United...

IMF Advances Ukraine Loan Program, Clears $690M Disbursement

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with Ukraine following the latest review of the countrys $8.1 billion loan program, paving the way for a new disbursement of approximately $690...

Oil Prices Fall as U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Hopes Ease Supply Concerns

Global oil prices dropped sharply on Friday and were set for significant weekly losses as growing optimism surrounding a potential U.S.-Iran peace agreement raised expectations that the Strait of Hormuz could soon reopen,...

Politics

Senior Haitian Security Official Kidnapped as Gang Violence Escalates in Port-au-Prince

A senior Haitian government and police official has been kidnapped in Port-au-Prince, marking one of the most significant abductions of a high-ranking figure in Haiti in recent years amid the countrys worsening security...

Taiwan Launches Intelligence Tip Website Targeting Chinese Informants

Taiwan has launched a new website aimed at encouraging Chinese citizens to share intelligence-related information, marking a significant development in cross-strait tensions between Taiwan and China. The initiative,...

U.S.-Iran Peace Framework Nears as Strait of Hormuz Reopening Takes Center Stage

The United States and Iran appear to be moving closer to a long-awaited framework agreement aimed at ending months of conflict, although uncertainty remains over the timing of a formal signing. U.S. President Donald Trump...

Trump Says U.S.-Iran Deal Could Be Signed Sunday as Tehran Signals More Talks Needed

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that a peace agreement with Iran is expected to be signed on Sunday, potentially leading to the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil shipping...

Trump Names James McDonald as New SDNY U.S. Attorney

President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he intends to appoint James McDonald as the next U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York (SDNY), replacing Jay Clayton in one of the nations most influential...

Science

Blue Origin New Glenn Explosion Could Delay Launch Operations Until 2028

Blue Origin is facing a significant setback after a dramatic explosion involving its New Glenn rocket severely damaged a launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida. According to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, repairs to the...

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...

SpaceX Delays Starship V3 Launch Ahead of Potential Record IPO

SpaceX on Thursday postponed the highly anticipated launch of its 12th Starship rocket test from Texas after technical issues interrupted the final countdown. The company now plans to attempt the Starship V3 launch again...

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...

Technology

SpaceX IPO Sparks Market Optimism as Shares Surge 19% on Trading Debut

SpaceX delivered one of the most significant stock market debuts in recent years, boosting investor confidence and signaling strong demand for high-growth companies despite recent market volatility. The aerospace giant,...

AI Memory Boom Sparks Global Chip Supply Crunch

The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure is creating a structural shortage in the global memory chip market, according to a recent Morgan Stanley report. The investment bank warns that soaring...

Anthropic Restricts Global Access to AI Models After U.S. Security Review

Anthropic has suspended access to its advanced AI models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5, for users outside the United States following new U.S. export restrictions, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The decision highlights...

SpaceX IPO Set for Explosive Debut as Valuation Tops $2.2 Trillion

SpaceX is poised for one of the most historic stock market debuts ever, with shares expected to open nearly 30% above their initial public offering (IPO) price. According to preliminary Nasdaq data, SpaceX stock (NASDAQ:...

Meta AI Strategy Faces Challenges as Zuckerberg Admits Mistakes in Internal Memo

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has acknowledged that the company has made mistakes during its ongoing artificial intelligence (AI) transformation, according to an internal memo obtained by Reuters. In the memo, Zuckerberg...