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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

BTC/USD plunges further, dip till 550 likely

Aug 25, 2016 07:15 am UTC| Digital Currency

BTC/USD weakened further on Thursday and continues to trade in the red at 573.67 levels at the time of writing (Bitstamp). Long-term trend: Bullish Ichimoku analysis of daily chart: Tenkan Sen: 569.12 Kijun...

Digital Currency Revolution

Venezuelan cryptocurrency brokerage Cryptobuyer adds support for Dash

Aug 25, 2016 06:03 am UTC| Digital Currency

Cryptobuyer, a Caracas, Venezuela- based cryptocurrency brokerage, has added support for Dash on its platform due to high demand. In the wake of a tremendously high inflation, Venezuela has seen a major surge in...

Digital Currency Revolution

Federally funded research lab seeks to end bitcoin anonymity

Aug 25, 2016 04:28 am UTC| Digital Currency

Sandia National Laboratories, a federally funded research centre run by Lockheed Martin, has revealed that it has created a set of requirements for an analysis tool that can be used to overcome the challenges brought by...

Digital Currency Revolution

ETH/EUR faces strong resistance 10.12, break above targets 11.30

Aug 24, 2016 12:37 pm UTC| Digital Currency

ETH/EUR is seen trading slightly above on Wednesday after the plunge. The pair has slightly recovered after making a low of 9.60 yesterday (KRAKEN). It is currently trading at 9.850 at the time of writing. Ichimoku...

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ETH/USD continues choppy trade, break above 90-day EMA confirms bullishness

Aug 24, 2016 11:34 am UTC| Digital Currency

ETH/USD is trading in a narrow range on Wednesday, between 10.80 and 11.18 levels. The pair has taken support near 200-day MA and is currently trading at 11.14 levels, at the time of writing (Kraken). Ichimoku analysis...

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BitGo bitcoin wallet adds new improvements to its service

Aug 24, 2016 10:49 am UTC| Digital Currency

BitGo Inc., a leading multi-sig bitcoin wallet provider, has announced few recent enhancements in its services in a move to come out of the recent Bitfinex hack. According to the company blog, CEO of BitGo Mike stated...

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Factom, Intrinio partner to bring US stock market data to blockchain

Aug 24, 2016 09:21 am UTC| Digital Currency

Factom, a blockchain-based data management solution, has partnered with Intrinio, a financial data and apps provider, to put Wall Street on the Factom blockchain, meaning thatimmutable US stock market data is now available...

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Economy

UK Vehicle Production Falls Sharply in 2025 Amid Cyberattack, Tariffs, and Industry Restructuring

British vehicle production suffered a major setback in 2025, marking what industry leaders have described as the toughest year in a generation for the UK automotive sector. A combination of a major cyberattack, new trade...

UK Housing Market Gains Momentum in Early 2026 as Mortgage Rates Fall

Britains housing market has shown clear signs of recovery since the start of 2026, rebounding from a slowdown seen toward the end of last year ahead of Chancellor Rachel Reeves November budget. According to property...

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....

U.S. Stock Futures Edge Lower as Tech Earnings and Fed Decision Shape Market Sentiment

U.S. stock futures traded slightly lower on Wednesday evening as investors assessed a mixed round of earnings from major technology companies and absorbed the Federal Reserves latest policy update, while remaining cautious...

Gold Prices Hit Record High Above $5,500 as Iran Strike Fears Fuel Safe-Haven Demand

Gold prices surged to an unprecedented level above $5,500 an ounce on Wednesday evening, extending their strong upward momentum amid escalating geopolitical tensions and growing demand for safe-haven assets. The rally was...

Politics

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...

U.S. Returns Seized Oil Tanker to Venezuela in Rare Policy Move

The United States has returned a seized oil tanker to Venezuela in a move that marks the first known instance of such an action under President Donald Trumps administration, according to two U.S. officials who spoke with...

Los Angeles Mayor Says White House Must Reassure Fans Ahead of FIFA World Cup

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has emphasized that while the city will continue to welcome international visitors for the upcoming FIFA World Cup, reassurance must also come directly from the White House to ease global...

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

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...

Google Disrupts Major Residential Proxy Network IPIDEA

Google has taken decisive action to dismantle one of the worlds largest residential proxy networks, IPIDEA, in a major cybersecurity operation aimed at protecting millions of consumer devices from abuse by cybercriminals...