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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: BTC/EUR faces strong resistance at 7-W EMA, good to buy at dips

Aug 12, 2016 04:55 am UTC| Digital Currency

BTC/EUR is seen trading in red on Friday. The pair is trading in anarrow range between 542.50 and 530 levels (CEXIO) in the current week. It is currently trading around 530 at the time of writing. Ichimoku analysis of...

Digital Currency Revolution

BTC/USD upside capped by 90 EMA, further bullishness only above the level

Aug 12, 2016 04:12 am UTC| Digital Currency

BTC/USD continues to trade in the red on Friday. The pairs upward move seems to be limited by 90 EMA. It currently trades at 581.55 levels at the time of writing (Bitstamp). Ichimoku analysis of daily chart: Tenkan...

Digital Currency Revolution

Sunshine Capital appoints Honson Luma to lead its foray in cryptocurrency market

Aug 11, 2016 12:39 pm UTC| Digital Currency

Florida- based Sunshine Capital Inc. has announced the appointment of Honson Luma as Vice President of Sunshine Capital and its parent company and equity holding firm DIB funding, in order to assist both the companies plan...

Digital Currency Revolution

Scam or not: Cryptocurrency community divided over Ethereum Classic

Aug 11, 2016 11:31 am UTC| Digital Currency

Ethereum Classic has been gradually spreading its wings since the Ethereum community went ahead with the hardfork solution. Several exchanges and mining pools have added support this new cryptocurrency, which currently...

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ETH/USD trades weak, bullishness only above 100-day MA

Aug 11, 2016 11:09 am UTC| Digital Currency

ETH/USD failed to hold its strength above 90 EMA on Thursday and has slipped to 11.65 levels at the time of writing (Kraken). Long-term trend: bullish Ichimoku analysis of daily chart: Tenkan Sen: 9.75 Kijun...

Digital Currency Revolution

ETC/USD breaks above 55-hour EMA, eyes 1.97

Aug 11, 2016 10:52 am UTC| Digital Currency

ETC/USD recovered losses on Thursday and has hit 1.88 levels so far in the day (Kraken). Ichimoku analysis of hourly chart: Tenkan Sen: 1.72 Kijun Sen: 1.76 Trend Reversal: 1.97 (90 EMA) The pair has broken...

Digital Currency Revolution

ETH/EUR faces strong resistance at 11.30, break above targets 13.75

Aug 11, 2016 10:27 am UTC| Digital Currency

ETH/EUR is seen trading in red on Thursday. The pair has made a high of 11.30 and declined from that level (KRAKEN). It is currently trading at 10.57 at the time of writing. Ichimoku analysis of daily chart...

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Economy

Gold Prices Edge Higher as Markets Await Key U.S. PCE Inflation Data

Gold prices moved higher in Asian trading on Friday, supported by a weakening U.S. dollar and strong expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates at its upcoming December 910 meeting. Spot gold rose 0.5%...

Asia’s IPO Market Set for Strong Growth as China and India Drive Investor Diversification

Asias equity capital markets are poised for another strong year as a surge of high-profile IPOs from China and India attracts global investors seeking diversification beyond U.S. assets. In 2025, Asian ECM...

Spain’s Industrial Output Records Steady Growth in October Amid Revised September Figures

Spains industrial sector posted a moderate yet encouraging rise in October, with industrial output increasing 1.2% compared to the same month last year, according to new data released by the National Statistics Institute...

European Stocks Rise as Markets Await Key U.S. Inflation Data

European stock markets edged higher on Friday as investors looked ahead to the delayed release of the Federal Reserves preferred inflation metric, a key indicator ahead of next weeks policy meeting. By early European...

European Oil & Gas Stocks Face 2026 With Cautious Outlook Amid Valuation Pressure

European oil and gas equities are entering 2026 on a more cautious footing as J.P. Morgans latest EU Oils Outlook highlights tightening valuations and growing concerns over a projected global oil oversupply. Despite Brent...

Politics

Taiwan Opposition Criticizes Plan to Block Chinese App Rednote Over Security Concerns

Taiwans political landscape heated up after the government announced a plan to suspend access to the Chinese social media platform Rednoteknown as Xiaohongshufor one year. The interior ministry said the proposed ban stems...

China’s Expanding Maritime Military Presence Alarms Taiwan and Japan

Taiwan and Japan expressed growing concern on Friday over Chinas expanding military activity across East Asian waters, following a Reuters report revealing Beijings largest maritime deployment to date. According to...

Honduras Election Turmoil Intensifies as Nasralla Blames Trump for Shift in Results

Honduran presidential candidate Salvador Nasralla says last-minute interference by former U.S. President Donald Trump undermined his chances in the countrys tightly contested election. Speaking with Reuters, Nasralla, a...

Australia and Japan Strengthen Defence Cooperation Amid Rising Regional Tensions

Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles will travel to Japan on Saturday for high-level defence talks with his counterpart, Shinjiro Koizumi, as both nations deepen security cooperation in response to growing regional...

U.S. Justice Department Orders Intensified Probe Into Antifa and Domestic Extremist Groups

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has directed federal law enforcement agencies to significantly ramp up investigations into the antifa movement and other groups deemed potential domestic extremist threats, according to an...

Science

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...

Blue Origin’s New Glenn Achieves Breakthrough Success With First NASA Mission

Blue Origins massive New Glenn rocket marked a major milestone as it completed its first mission for paying customers, sending two NASA satellites toward Mars and successfully landing its reusable booster at sea. The...

Cogent Biosciences Soars 120% on Breakthrough Phase 3 Results for Bezuclastinib in GIST Treatment

Cogent Biosciences (NASDAQ: COGT) shares skyrocketed over 120% after the biotech company announced groundbreaking results from its Phase 3 PEAK trial evaluating bezuclastinib in combination with sunitinib for patients with...

Trump and Merck KGaA Partner to Slash IVF Drug Costs and Expand Fertility Coverage

U.S. President Donald Trump and German pharmaceutical company Merck KGaA have announced a groundbreaking deal aimed at lowering the cost of in-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments while boosting access to fertility care in...

Technology

EU Prepares Antitrust Probe Into Meta’s AI Integration on WhatsApp

The European Commission is reportedly preparing to launch a new antitrust investigation into Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META) over the companys recent rollout of artificial intelligence features within WhatsApp....

Sam Altman Reportedly Explored Funding for Rocket Venture in Potential Challenge to SpaceX

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman reportedly explored raising significant capital to acquire or partner with a rocket company, a move that could have created direct competition with Elon Musks SpaceX. According to a report from the...

Wikipedia Pushes for AI Licensing Deals as Jimmy Wales Calls for Fair Compensation

Wikipedia is seeking additional licensing deals with major technology companies to address the growing financial burden caused by artificial intelligence firms heavily scraping its platform, according to co-founder Jimmy...

Firelight Launches as First XRP Staking Platform on Flare, Introduces DeFi Cover Feature

Firelight reaches 25M XRP deposit cap within hours of launch; ushers in a new era for decentralized XRP staking. A new XRP staking platform, Firelight, has officially launched on the Flare blockchain, marking the first...

OpenAI Moves to Acquire Neptune as It Expands AI Training Capabilities

OpenAI has confirmed plans to acquire Neptune, a startup known for its advanced tools that help companies track, monitor, and optimize AI model training workflows. Although the company did not release the financial details...