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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: ETH/EUR struggles to close above 21-day MA, good to sell on rallies

Oct 20, 2016 10:50 am UTC| Digital Currency

ETH/EUR is seen trading above on Thursday. The pair has slightly retreated after jumping till 11.50 yesterday (KRAKEN). It is currently trading around 11.20 at the time of writing. Ichimoku analysis of daily chart...

Digital Currency Revolution

Indian bitcoin exchange Coinsecure launches bitcoin trading app for Android

Oct 20, 2016 10:32 am UTC| Digital Currency

Indian bitcoin exchange Coinsecure has launched a real-time mobile trading application for Android users, in a move to target Indias growing mobile user base. The real-time bitcoin exchange application is simple and...

Digital Currency Revolution

ETH/USD trades below 90-EMA, bullishness only above 12.89

Oct 20, 2016 10:17 am UTC| Digital Currency

ETH/USD broke below the 12.00 level on Wednesday before closing at 12.03 levels. Today, the pair is trading at 12.02 levels as it faces strong resistance at 90 EMA. Ichimoku analysis of daily chart: Tenkan Sen:...

Digital Currency Revolution

FxWirePro: BTC/EUR takes support near 21-day MA, good to buy on dips

Oct 20, 2016 07:56 am UTC| Digital Currency

BTC/EUR is seen facing a strong support and trading below on Thursday. The pair declined sharply from the high of 588.17 made on 15th Oct (COINBASE). It is currently trading around 578.62 at the time of...

Digital Currency Revolution

FxWirePro: BTC/USD takes support near 21-DMA, good to buy on dips

Oct 20, 2016 07:31 am UTC| Digital Currency

BTC/USD fell to 624.13 on Wednesday before closing at 627.98 levels, where it trades currently (Bitstamp). Long-term trend: Bullish Ichimoku analysis of daily chart: Tenkan Sen: 628.28 Kijun Sen: 619 Trend...

Digital Currency Revolution

Bitstamp and Trezor collaborate to enhance bitcoin security

Oct 20, 2016 07:13 am UTC| Digital Currency

Bitstamp, aEuropean Union-based bitcoin marketplace, has partnered with Trezor, leading bitcoin hardware wallet, for improved bitcoin security and user experience. According to the official release, with the...

Digital Currency Revolution

Winklevoss twins choose State Street as administrator and transfer agent of Bitcoin ETF

Oct 20, 2016 07:06 am UTC| Digital Currency

Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, the co-founders of Gemini bitcoin exchange, have chosen State Street as the administrator and transfer agent for the Winklevoss Bitcoin Trust, their proposed bitcoin exchange-traded fund...

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