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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

FxWirePro: A glimpse at BCH’s bullish trend on verge of hard fork in mid-May

May 04, 2018 10:44 am UTC| Digital Currency Insights & Views

Bitcoin Cash resumed its bullish trend on BCH hard fork is scheduled to be held on 15th of this month. BCH began its bullish trend on 6th Aprils from its lows of $600.1 and, trailblazed its way through April to its...

Digital Currency Revolution

FxWirePro: ETH/USD trades just shy of 800, bias bullish, stay long

May 04, 2018 10:28 am UTC| Digital Currency

ETH/USD is trading higher on Friday on the back of strong upward momentum. It is currently trading at 792 levels at the time of writing (Coinbase). On the upside, a consistent break above 800 levels would now target 849...

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Bermuda strives to become regulated hub for blockchain business and digital assets

May 04, 2018 08:22 am UTC| Digital Currency

The government of Bermuda is leaving no stone unturned in its efforts to embrace the technology that underpins digital currencies such as bitcoin. From new legislation to govern initial coin offerings (ICOs) to the...

Digital Currency Revolution

FxWirePro: BTC/USD trades with bullish momentum, break above 200-DMA sees scope for further upside

May 04, 2018 07:03 am UTC| Digital Currency

BTC/USD stopped just shy of 9800 levels on Thursday and is currently trading in the red at 9615 levels at press time (Bitstamp). On the upside, the pair faces strong resistance at 9770 (trend line joining 11688 and...

Digital Currency Revolution

FxWirePro: Add BTC/USD buzzing bulls on channel break-out, snap lingering bears on shooting star at wedge resistance – Is it puzzling? Avoid perplexities via CME futures

May 04, 2018 06:23 am UTC| Technicals Digital Currency

Weve spotted out the sloping channel and rising wedge patterns on BTCUSD price charts on daily and intraday plotting respectively. While the bulls break-out channel resistance, as a result, the current prices spike well...

Digital Currency Revolution

Bitcoin futures market gets attention of leading investment banking companies, GS and JPM keen on establishing trading desks

May 03, 2018 11:51 am UTC| Digital Currency Insights & Views

Investment banking hulk Goldman Sachs likely to utilize its own money to trade bitcoin futures on their clients behalf, according to the sources. The news reflects the growing involvement of Goldman in the...

Digital Currency Revolution

Blockchain opens fourth office after Tsukemen acquisition

May 03, 2018 11:12 am UTC| Digital Currency

Bitcoin wallet startup Blockchain has announced the opening of its new office in San Francisco, marking its second office in the U.S. and the fourth globally. The company said that this follows its recent acquisition of...

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Economy

Trump Announces Iran Deal, Strait of Hormuz Reopening Amid Ongoing Regional Tensions

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that a proposed agreement between the United States and Iran is effectively complete, highlighting plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and remove the U.S. naval blockade on...

Lazard Challenges Centerview for Role in Venezuela’s Massive Debt Restructuring

Investment bank Lazard has reportedly offered a $25 million proposal to replace Centerview Partners as Venezuelas financial adviser in what could become one of the largest sovereign debt restructurings in history,...

Switzerland Rejects Population Cap Proposal, Preserving EU Labor Ties

Switzerland has rejected a proposal to cap its population at 10 million people, with voters choosing economic stability and strong relations with the European Union over concerns about rising immigration, housing...

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...

Politics

Mitch McConnell Hospitalized After Medical Incident in Washington

U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell was admitted to a hospital on Sunday morning following a medical incident, according to a statement released by his spokesperson. The Kentucky Republican, who has served in the Senate for...

Trump Opposes FISA Renewal Without SAVE Act Voting Requirement

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he would oppose any renewal of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) unless lawmakers include provisions from the SAVE Act, a measure aimed at strengthening voter...

US-Iran Peace Deal Nears as Ceasefire Agreement Set for Switzerland Signing

The United States and Iran have reportedly reached a landmark agreement aimed at ending months of conflict, with an official signing ceremony scheduled for Friday in Switzerland, according to Pakistani Prime Minister...

Anthropic Officials Meet White House Over AI Model Outage

Senior executives and technical leaders from Anthropic are reportedly in Washington, D.C., holding discussions with White House officials in an effort to resolve a dispute that has affected access to the companys most...

G7 Summit Protest in Geneva Turns Violent as Demonstrators Clash with Police

Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Geneva on Sunday ahead of the G7 Summit in neighboring France, with demonstrations escalating into violent clashes between activists and police. Authorities deployed tear gas...

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 Stock Gets $175 Target as Analysts See Massive Growth Ahead

SpaceX stock (NASDAQ: SPCX) has received an optimistic initiation from Wolfe Research, which assigned a $175 price target shortly after the company completed what is being described as the largest IPO in history. The...

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:...