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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

Mizuho Bank still faces charges in Mt Gox debacle

Aug 30, 2016 09:38 am UTC| Digital Currency

A US judge has in part denied Mizuho Banks motion to dismiss the charges filed against it in a class-action lawsuit related to its relationship with the now defunct bitcoin exchange MtGox. Mizuho contended that it was...

Digital Currency Revolution

FxWirePro: BTC/EUR faces strong support at 500, good to buy on dips

Aug 30, 2016 07:45 am UTC| Digital Currency

BTC/EUR is seen trading slightly above on Tuesday. The pair has once again recovered slightly after making a low of 508 (CEXIO). It is currently trading around 516.19 at the time of writing. Ichimoku analysis of daily...

Digital Currency Revolution

BTC/USD hovers around 21-day MA, eyes 600

Aug 30, 2016 07:33 am UTC| Digital Currency

BTC/USD continues to trade below 21-day MA at 575.97 levels at the time of writing (Bitstamp). Ichimoku analysis of daily chart: Tenkan Sen: 575.38 Kijun Sen: 577.50 Trend reversal: 589.50 (90 EMA) Long-term...

Digital Currency Revolution

33 pct bitcoin exchanges hacked, around 50 pct closed during 2009-2015: Research

Aug 30, 2016 07:17 am UTC| Digital Currency

Hacks have become a common occurrence in the cryptoworld. This year alone, leading cryptocurrency exchanges including ShapeShift, Gatecoin and Bitfinex have been the victims of massive security breaches. The list is...

Digital Currency Revolution

Bitcoin philanthropist Roger Ver joins Private Internet Access Board of Advisors

Aug 30, 2016 06:01 am UTC| Digital Currency

Private Internet Access (PIA), a leading VPN service provider, has announced that Roger Ver is joining its Board of Advisors, effective immediately. Roger Ver is a well-known name in the cryptocurrency ecosystem and...

Initial Coin Offering Series

Digital Currency Revolution

Blockchain platform Antshares raises over 5000 BTC in ongoing ICO

Aug 30, 2016 05:55 am UTC| Digital Currency

Antshares, a blockchain-based digital assets platform, has already raised more than 5000 bitcoins in three weeks during its ongoing ICO that began on August 8, 2016, and will continue till September 7, 2016. Antshares...

Digital Currency Revolution

Bitcoin social network ZapChain to pull the plug soon

Aug 30, 2016 04:30 am UTC| Digital Currency

ZapChain, a bitcoin-powered content monetization startup headquartered in San Francisco, has announced that it will soon cease all of its operations. ZapChain will be shutting down on, or shortly after. August 31, 2016....

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Economy

Philippine Economy Slows in Late 2025, Raising Expectations of Further Rate Cuts

The Philippine economy posted weaker-than-expected growth in the final quarter of 2025, reinforcing concerns about slowing momentum and increasing speculation over further monetary policy easing by the central bank....

South Korea Industry Minister Heads to Washington Amid U.S. Tariff Hike Concerns

South Koreas Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan is set to visit Washington on Thursday to hold high-level talks with U.S. officials following President Donald Trumps announcement of plans to raise tariffs on South Korean...

Oil Prices Hit Four-Month High as Geopolitical Risks and Supply Disruptions Intensify

Oil prices climbed to a four-month high during Asian trading on Thursday, extending recent gains as heightened geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran prompted traders to price in a higher risk premium....

Asia Stocks Pause as Tech Earnings, Fed Signals, and Dollar Weakness Drive Markets

Asian stock markets took a breather on Thursday after a strong rally, as mixed tech earnings and caution ahead of Apples results prompted investors to reassess risk. Market sentiment was also influenced by a shaky U.S....

Dollar Struggles as Policy Uncertainty Weighs on Markets Despite Official Support

The U.S. dollar remained under pressure on Thursday, as lingering uncertainty over U.S. economic policy, Federal Reserve independence, and geopolitical developments continued to undermine confidence in the currency. While...

Politics

Trump Warns Minneapolis Mayor as Immigration Raids Continue Amid Rising Tensions

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday warned Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey that he was playing with fire by insisting local police would not enforce federal immigration laws, even as the White House sent mixed messages...

Starmer’s China Visit Signals New Era in UK–China Economic Relations

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday in a high-profile diplomatic engagement aimed at strengthening UKChina economic relations after years of strained ties....

Jerome Powell Attends Supreme Court Hearing on Trump Effort to Fire Fed Governor, Calling It Historic

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell revealed on Wednesday that he personally attended last weeks Supreme Court arguments related to President Donald Trumps attempt to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, underscoring...

Trump Weighs Military Options as Iran Tensions Rise

U.S. President Donald Trump is considering a range of military and political options against Iran, including targeted strikes aimed at weakening the countrys security leadership and encouraging renewed protests, according...

Trump Appoints Colin McDonald as Assistant Attorney General for National Fraud Enforcement

President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced the appointment of Colin McDonald to a newly created position at the U.S. Department of Justice, naming him assistant attorney general for national fraud enforcement. The move...

Science

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...

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...

Technology

NVIDIA, Microsoft, and Amazon Eye Massive OpenAI Investment Amid $100B Funding Push

NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), and Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) are reportedly in discussions to invest as much as $60 billion combined into artificial intelligence powerhouse OpenAI, signaling a major...

Meta Stock Surges After Q4 2025 Earnings Beat and Strong Q1 2026 Revenue Outlook Despite Higher Capex

Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ: META) shares jumped sharply in after-hours trading after the company delivered better-than-expected Q4 2025 earnings and issued a strong revenue forecast for the first quarter of 2026, easing...

Samsung Electronics Posts Record Q4 2025 Profit as AI Chip Demand Soars

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (KS:005930) delivered record-breaking revenue and profit in the fourth quarter of 2025, driven largely by booming demand from the artificial intelligence industry for advanced memory chips. The...

Microsoft AI Spending Surge Sparks Investor Jitters Despite Solid Azure Growth

Microsoft rattled investors after reporting record artificial intelligence spending alongside slower-than-expected cloud growth, raising concerns about when its massive AI investments will meaningfully pay off. Following...

Advantest Shares Hit Record High on Strong AI-Driven Earnings and Nvidia Demand

Advantest Corp. (TYO:6857) shares surged to a record high on Thursday after the Japanese semiconductor testing equipment maker posted strong fiscal third-quarter earnings and raised its full-year guidance, driven by robust...