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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

SEC Nigeria issues warning against cryptocurrencies

Jan 16, 2017 04:59 am UTC| Digital Currency

The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a warning on investments in cryptocurrencies such as Swisscoin, OneCoin, Bitcoin and others. The agency said: The Commission, wishes to alert the...

Digital Currency Revolution

Israeli government clarifies tax guidelines for bitcoin users

Jan 16, 2017 04:16 am UTC| Digital Currency

The government of Israel has issued a notice to the users of virtual currencies clarifying the tax guidelines that apply to them. In a statement released last week, the Israel Tax Authority (ITA) said that the Bank of...

Digital Currency Revolution

FxWirePro: DASH/ USDT takes support near 60-day EMA, good to buy on dips

Jan 13, 2017 12:02 pm UTC| Digital Currency

DASH/USDT is seen trading slightly above on Friday. The pair breaks the minor resistance at USDT11.36 (30- day EMA) and jumped till USDT12.47 levels yesterday (Poloniex). It is currently trading around USDT12.17 levels at...

Digital Currency Revolution

FxWirePro: ETH/USD struggles to close above 100-DMA, break below 55-EMA targets 8.50

Jan 13, 2017 10:56 am UTC| Digital Currency

ETH/USD has taken support near 55-EMA and is currently trading at 9.60 levels at the time of writing (Kraken). Ichimoku analysis (Daily chart): Tenkan-Sen:10.36 Kijun-Sen: 9.32 On the upside, the pair is...

Digital Currency Revolution

FxWirePro: BTC/CNY faces strong resistance at 5600, good to sell on rallies

Jan 13, 2017 10:17 am UTC| Digital Currency

BTC/CNY is seen trading slightly above on Friday. The pair has recovered slightly till 5583 after declining till 4893 levels (BTCCCHINA). It is currently trading around 5445 at the time of writing. Ichimoku analysis of...

Digital Currency Revolution

FxWirePro: BTC/GBP faces resistance at 55-EMA, break above targets 735

Jan 13, 2017 10:01 am UTC| Digital Currency

BTC/GBP dropped to a low of 605 levels on Thursday, but has recovered its strength to 661 levels, where it currently trades (Coinbase). Ichimoku analysis of daily chart: Tenkan Sen: 777.50 Kijun Sen: 777.50 The...

Digital Currency Revolution

FxWirePro: BTC/USD takes support near 100-DMA, close above 90-EMA targets 845

Jan 13, 2017 09:48 am UTC| Digital Currency

BTC/USD is struggling to hold its strength above 90-EMA and is currently trading at 795 levels at press time (Bitstamp). Ichimoku analysis of daily chart: Tenkan Sen: 945.61 Kijun Sen: 945.61 Trend reversal:...

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Economy

South Africa Eyes ECB Repo Lines as Inflation Eases and Rate Cuts Loom

South Africa is keen to make use of potential new European Central Bank (ECB) repo liquidity lines, according to central bank governor Lesetja Kganyago, as the country continues to navigate easing inflation and a gradual...

Russian Stocks End Mixed as MOEX Index Closes Flat Amid Commodity Strength

Russian stocks finished the latest trading session on a mixed note, with the MOEX Russia Index closing flat as gains in select blue-chip shares were offset by losses in others. At the close of trading in Moscow, the...

China Extends Gold Buying Streak as Reserves Surge Despite Volatile Prices

Chinas central bank has continued to strengthen its gold reserves, extending its buying streak to a 15th consecutive month in January, according to the latest data released by the Peoples Bank of China (PBOC). The move...

Trump Lifts 25% Tariff on Indian Goods in Strategic U.S.–India Trade and Energy Deal

President Donald Trump has signed a landmark executive order removing the 25% penalty tariff on Indian goods, signaling a major shift in U.S.India trade relations and global geopolitical alignment. The move functions as...

Trump Signs Executive Order Threatening 25% Tariffs on Countries Trading With Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order that could impose tariffs of up to 25% on countries that continue to do business with Iran, marking a significant escalation in Washingtons pressure campaign...

Politics

Ohio Man Indicted for Alleged Threat Against Vice President JD Vance, Faces Additional Federal Charges

A federal grand jury has returned an indictment against a 33-year-old Ohio man accused of threatening to kill U.S. Vice President JD Vance during the vice presidents visit to the Ohio region in January, according to the...

New York Legalizes Medical Aid in Dying for Terminally Ill Patients

New York has officially joined a growing number of U.S. states allowing medical aid in dying after Governor Kathy Hochul signed landmark legislation into law on Friday. The new New York medical aid in dying law permits...

Trump Says “Very Good Talks” Underway on Russia-Ukraine War as Peace Efforts Continue

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that very good talks are ongoing regarding Russias war in Ukraine, signaling potential movement in long-running diplomatic efforts to end the conflict. Speaking briefly to...

China Warns US Arms Sales to Taiwan Could Disrupt Trump’s Planned Visit

China has issued a strong warning to the United States, signaling that any additional arms sales to Taiwan could seriously jeopardize U.S. President Donald Trumps planned visit to China in April. According to a report...

Trump Allows Commercial Fishing in Protected New England Waters

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation permitting commercial fishing in a previously restricted marine protected area off the coast of New England, a move that has sparked renewed debate over ocean...

Science

SpaceX Prioritizes Moon Mission Before Mars as Starship Development Accelerates

Elon Musks SpaceX is shifting its near-term space exploration strategy, choosing to prioritize a return to the Moon before pursuing missions to Mars, according to a recent Wall Street Journal report citing sources familiar...

NASA and SpaceX Target Crew-11 Undocking From ISS Amid Medical Concern

NASA has confirmed that the agency, in coordination with SpaceX, is targeting no earlier than 5 p.m. Eastern Time (2200 GMT) on Wednesday, January 14, for the undocking of the SpaceX Crew-11 mission from the International...

Neuralink Plans High-Volume Brain Implant Production and Fully Automated Surgery by 2026

Elon Musks brain-computer interface company Neuralink is preparing for a major expansion, announcing plans to begin high-volume production of its brain implant devices and transition to a fully automated surgical procedure...

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...

Technology

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Says AI Investment Boom Is Just Beginning as NVDA Shares Surge

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang reaffirmed his bullish stance on artificial intelligence, calling the massive capital expenditure flowing into AI infrastructure both appropriate and necessary as the industry...

Amazon Stock Rebounds After Earnings as $200B Capex Plan Sparks AI Spending Debate

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) delivered a mixed but closely watched earnings report, beating Wall Street expectations on revenue while unveiling a massive long-term investment plan that unsettled investors. The e-commerce and...

Global PC Makers Eye Chinese Memory Chip Suppliers Amid Ongoing Supply Crunch

Major PC manufacturers including HP, Dell, Acer, and Asus are reportedly exploring the option of sourcing memory chips from Chinese semiconductor companies for the first time, as a prolonged global supply crunch continues...

OpenAI Expands Enterprise AI Strategy With Major Hiring Push Ahead of New Business Offering

OpenAI is significantly accelerating its enterprise AI strategy by hiring hundreds of new employees for its technical consulting division, according to a report by The Information, citing a person familiar with the...

SoftBank Shares Slide After Arm Earnings Miss Fuels Tech Stock Sell-Off

SoftBank Group Corp. (TYO:9984) shares tumbled sharply on Thursday, tracking a steep decline in Arm Holdings (NASDAQ:ARM) after the UK-based chip designer reported weaker-than-expected earnings for the December quarter....