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Digital Currency Revolution

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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

Monex Group mulls acquisition of Coincheck cryptocurrency exchange

Apr 05, 2018 03:10 am UTC| Digital Currency

Japanese brokerage firm Monex Group is considering to acquire Japanese crypto exchange Coincheck, which was hacked earlier this year, Nikkei Asian Review reported. In January, Coincheck suffered a major hack in which it...

Digital Currency Revolution

Cryptocurrency data startup BitKan secures $10M in Series B funding

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

BitKan, a Bitcoin-focused data and trading services provider, has secured $10 million in a Series B funding round led by China-based financing firm Zhongyunhui Capital. The funding round also drew contributions from IDG...

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Google moves to ban cryptocurrency mining extensions on Chrome

Apr 04, 2018 09:25 am UTC| Digital Currency

Search engine giant Google has announced a ban on Chrome extensions that mine cryptocurrency. In a blog post, the company said that over the past couple of months, there has been a rise in malicious extensions that...

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FxWirePro: ETH/USD upside capped by 10-DMA, bias bearish

Apr 04, 2018 08:38 am UTC| Digital Currency

ETH/USD is trading in a narrow range on Wednesday as it struggles for a consistent break above 10-DMA. It is currently trading at 403 levels at the time of writing (Coinbase). On the upside, a decisive break above 413...

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FxWirePro: BTC/USD hovers around 10-DMA, bias neutral

Apr 04, 2018 06:48 am UTC| Digital Currency

BTC/USD is trading in a close range on Wednesday and hovering around 10-DMA at 7365 levels at the time of writing (Bitstamp). On the topside, a decisive break above 7338 (10-DMA) would target 7668 (23.6% retracement of...

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Australia rolls out new AML/CTF laws for digital currency exchange providers

Apr 04, 2018 03:19 am UTC| Digital Currency

The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) has announced that digital currency exchange (DCE) providers would be required to meet Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF)...

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Bitcoin startup BitPay attracts $40M in Series B round

Apr 03, 2018 10:04 am UTC| Digital Currency

[Correction: The article has been updated to state that Aquiline Technology Growth is the lead investor in the series B round and to mention other investors] Leading bitcoin payment processor BitPay has raised $40...

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Economy

Trump Defends Economic Record in North Carolina as Midterm Election Pressure Mounts

U.S. President Donald Trump traveled to the battleground state of North Carolina on Friday to defend his economic policies and reassure voters that the U.S. economy remains on solid footing, as concerns grow ahead of a...

EU Approves €90 Billion Ukraine Aid as Frozen Russian Asset Plan Stalls

Ukraine welcomed a major European Union decision on Friday to provide 90 billion in financial support over the next two years, a move Kyiv says will significantly strengthen its economic resilience amid the ongoing war...

Kevin Hassett Says Inflation Is Below Target, Backs Trump’s Call for Rate Cuts

White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett said President Donald Trump is correct in claiming inflation is low, despite official data, public sentiment, and many economists suggesting otherwise. Speaking on Fox Business,...

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EU Delays Mercosur Free Trade Agreement Signing Amid Ukraine War Funding Talks

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Politics

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The United States military carried out extensive airstrikes against Islamic State (ISIS) targets across Syria on Friday, escalating its response after a deadly attack on American personnel, according to U.S. officials. The...

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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

U.S. Lawmakers Urge Pentagon to Blacklist More Chinese Tech Firms Over Military Ties

A group of nine Republican U.S. lawmakers has formally urged the Pentagon to expand its list of Chinese companies accused of supporting Chinas military, intensifying scrutiny of Beijing-linked technology firms amid rising...

Dina Powell McCormick Resigns From Meta Board After Eight Months, May Take Advisory Role

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TikTok U.S. Deal Advances as ByteDance Signs Binding Joint Venture Agreement

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Trump Administration Reviews Nvidia H200 Chip Sales to China, Marking Major Shift in U.S. AI Export Policy

The U.S. government under President Donald Trump has launched a formal review that could pave the way for the first-ever shipments of Nvidias H200 artificial intelligence chips to China, according to multiple sources...

Oracle Stock Surges After Hours on TikTok Deal Optimism and OpenAI Fundraising Buzz

Oracle Corporation (NYSE: ORCL) shares surged sharply in extended trading on Thursday, reflecting renewed investor optimism fueled by reports of a potential U.S. TikTok transaction and fresh fundraising discussions...