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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

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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FxWirePro: ETH/USD forms bearish flag pattern, break below 1w 90-EMA targets 300

Apr 03, 2018 09:12 am UTC| Digital Currency

ETH/USD continues to trade in a close range on Tuesday and is currently hovering around 400 levels at the time of writing (Kraken). On the upside, the pair is likely to face resistance at 423 (10-DMA) and a break above...

Digital Currency Revolution

FxWirePro: BTC/USD trades higher, break above 10-DMA to see minor bullishness

Apr 03, 2018 08:29 am UTC| Digital Currency

BTC/USD is trading higher on Tuesday as it broke above 7-DMA. It is currently trading at 7372 levels at the time of writing (Bitstamp). On the topside, the pair now faces resistance at 7444 (10-DMA) and a break above...

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Digital money platform Uphold lists Ripple’s XRP

Apr 03, 2018 05:56 am UTC| Digital Currency

Digital money platform Uphold has added support for Ripples XRP token, allowing users to exchange XRP with 34 different currencies, commodities and digital assets. With this listing, Upholds U.S.-based users would be...

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Thai cabinet approves draft decree on cryptocurrency taxation

Apr 03, 2018 04:55 am UTC| Digital Currency

The Cabinet of Thailand has approved a decree draft to regulate cryptocurrencies and digital tokens, Nikkei Asian Review reported. Under the new laws, investors will have to pay 7 percent value added tax (VAT) on all...

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South Korea to announce cryptocurrency taxation framework by June 2018: Report

Apr 03, 2018 04:01 am UTC| Digital Currency

The South Korean Ministry of Strategy and Finance (MOSF) is planning to announce a framework on cryptocurrency taxation by Junes end, CCN reported referring to a local media outlet Financial News. The G20 meeting held...

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Rise of cryptocurrencies could curb American power

Apr 02, 2018 16:52 pm UTC| Insights & Views Digital Currency Politics

There has been a lot of talk in foreign policy circles of the coming post-American world in which the international system will transition from a unipolar to a multipolar system. But, as we currently stand, the US remains...

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Economy

US Stock Futures Rally as US-Iran Peace Deal Boosts Market Sentiment Ahead of Fed Meeting

U.S. stock index futures surged on Sunday evening after the United States and Iran confirmed they had reached a peace agreement aimed at ending hostilities and restoring key shipping routes across the Middle East. The...

Asian Markets Rally as US-Iran Peace Deal Sparks Oil Price Drop and Weakens Dollar

Asian stock markets surged on Monday while the U.S. dollar weakened and oil prices fell sharply after reports confirmed that the United States and Iran had reached a peace agreement. The development boosted investor...

Oil Prices Fall as Iran-U.S. Deal Eases Supply Concerns

Global oil prices declined sharply on Monday after signs of easing tensions between the United States and Iran reduced concerns about potential disruptions to global energy supplies. Brent crude futures dropped $3.51, or...

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,...

Politics

E4 Nations Signal Readiness to Lift Iran Sanctions Following U.S.-Iran Peace Deal

The United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Italy have expressed their willingness to lift sanctions on Iran if the country takes concrete steps to address concerns surrounding its nuclear program. The announcement came after...

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...

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...

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

UK Banks Report Surge in APP Fraud Losses as Pressure Mounts on Meta and Tech Platforms

Britains banking sector recorded a sharp rise in losses linked to authorized push payment (APP) fraud in 2025, highlighting growing concerns over online scams and increasing calls for stronger accountability from...

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...

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...

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...