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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

Steam gaming platform stops accepting bitcoins in Russia

Jun 06, 2016 05:05 am UTC| Digital Currency

Steam, an American entertainment software and technology company that offers instant access to games globally has stopped accepting bitcoins in Russia. According to the customers in the country, the gaming platform is...

Digital Currency Revolution

Microsoft cautions against bitcoin ransomware

Jun 03, 2016 12:49 pm UTC| Digital Currency

Microsoft alerts about ransomware ZCryptor, which is being spread to systems via phishing emails and fake Adobe Flash installers that demands 1.2 bitcoin which rises to 5 bitcoins in four days of non-payment. Ransomware...

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Virus erases files of bitcoin user due to TeamViewer breach; says social media

Jun 03, 2016 12:47 pm UTC| Digital Currency

Recent reports across Reddit said that TeamViewer, the remote viewing service has had a data breach rendering ransomeware virus that erased files of bitcoin users. A Reddit user named MississippiMaam stated that the...

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Coin Gaming launched bitcoin-only sportsbook ahead of Euro 2016

Jun 03, 2016 09:41 am UTC| Digital Currency

Coin Gaming has launched Sportsbet.io, which is a new bitcoin-only sportsbook which will provide thousands of betting opportunities on the prestigious soccer tournament, Euro 2016. Sportsbet.io focuses on 3 core...

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Bitcoin exhibits characteristics of a unique asset class; new research white paper claims

Jun 03, 2016 09:28 am UTC| Digital Currency

Coinbase, cryptocurrency exchange and wallet provider, and ARK Invest, an investment management firm, have released a new research white paper that explores the merit of bitcoin as the first of its kind in a new asset...

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LSE carries out study to explore use of blockchain technology for making securities transactions secure

Jun 03, 2016 06:24 am UTC| Digital Currency

The London School of Economics has released a new report that analyses the current system of holding and transferring securities and argues that blockchain technology would make it possible to create a system that has the...

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CFTC slaps $75K penalty on Bitfinex over trading violations

Jun 03, 2016 04:44 am UTC| Digital Currency

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has issued an Order filing against Hong Kong-based bitcoin exchange Bitfinex, requiring it to pay a $75,000 civil monetary penalty. The CFTC found that the exchange...

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Economy

Oil Prices Mixed as Russia Diesel Deal and Houthi Attacks Raise Supply Concerns

Oil prices traded mixed on Tuesday as investors assessed the impact of a U.S.-Russia diesel supply agreement alongside growing concerns about Middle East oil disruptions following escalating Houthi attacks in Yemen and...

Wall Street Closes Lower as Bank Earnings and AI Concerns Weigh

Wall Street stocks ended slightly lower on Tuesday, October 13, as mixed bank earnings and growing concerns over Chinese artificial intelligence competition pressured investor sentiment ahead of key U.S. inflation data....

IMF Maintains 2027 Global Growth Forecast at 3.4% Amid Rising Risks

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) maintained its 2027 global economic growth forecast at 3.4%, warning that escalating Middle East tensions, rising government debt and persistent inflation could threaten the global...

Philippines Current Account Deficit Seen at $19.1 Billion in 2026

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) expects the Philippines current account deficit to reach $19.1 billion in 2026, equivalent to 3.8% of the countrys gross domestic product (GDP), according to projections announced by...

RBA Signals More Rate Hikes as Inflation Risks Rise

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has indicated that further interest rate hikes remain possible as policymakers confront persistent inflation pressures and rising global costs, according to minutes from its September...

Politics

China Warns Taiwan Over South China Sea Coast Guard Incident

China has warned Taiwan of potential consequences after its Coast Guard used a water cannon against a Chinese fishing boat near the disputed Pratas Islands in the South China Sea, escalating tensions as Beijing increases...

US Justice Department Drops Prosecution of Ex-CIA Analyst Sue Mi Terry

The US Justice Department has agreed to suspend criminal proceedings against former CIA analyst and White House National Security Council official Sue Mi Terry, who was accused of acting as an unregistered foreign agent...

Trump Confirms US Intelligence Sharing With Ukraine Amid Russian Strikes

US President Donald Trump confirmed Tuesday that Washington continues to share military intelligence with Ukraine, despite concerns over missing missile warnings and renewed Russian attacks that Kyiv says violate a...

Trump Denies China, Russia Are Helping Iran in War

US President Donald Trump has dismissed claims that China and Russia are supporting Iran in its ongoing war with the United States, despite American intelligence assessments suggesting both countries have provided military...

Zelenskiy Says Ukraine Received No Warning Before Russian Missile Attack

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Tuesday that Western allies failed to provide advance warning of a Russian missile attack on Kyiv, raising concerns about Ukraines access to critical intelligence as Washington...

Science

Blue Origin New Glenn Explosion Could Delay Launch Operations Until 2028

Blue Origin is facing a significant setback after a dramatic explosion involving its New Glenn rocket severely damaged a launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida. According to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, repairs to the...

Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Launch Pad Test, Delaying Space Ambitions

Blue Origin suffered a major setback after its uncrewed New Glenn rocket exploded during a launch pad test in Florida on Thursday, raising new challenges for Jeff Bezos space company as it competes with Elon Musks SpaceX...

SpaceX Delays Starship V3 Launch Ahead of Potential Record IPO

SpaceX on Thursday postponed the highly anticipated launch of its 12th Starship rocket test from Texas after technical issues interrupted the final countdown. The company now plans to attempt the Starship V3 launch again...

Trump Administration Releases New UFO Files and Apollo Mission Records

The U.S. Defense Department has released dozens of previously classified UFO-related files following an order from President Donald Trump, sparking renewed debate over unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and government...

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

Technology

Arm Breaches Qualcomm License Deal, Jury Awards $2

A Delaware jury has ruled that Arm Holdings violated its licensing agreement with Qualcomm and intentionally interfered with the chipmakers business relationship with Meta Platforms. However, the jury awarded Qualcomm just...

Nvidia Invests in Four French AI Companies to Expand European Presence

Nvidia Corp is expanding its presence in Europes artificial intelligence market through agreements to acquire minority stakes in four French technology companies, according to a report published Tuesday by French newspaper...

OpenAI Uses AI to Uncover Hidden Recording Device, FBI Makes Arrest

OpenAI has revealed that its artificial intelligence models played a crucial role in investigating a hidden recording device discovered inside one of its offices. The unusual security incident resulted in an employee being...

Citi Upgrades Galaxy Digital Stock, Raises Price Target to $28

Citigroup has upgraded Galaxy Digital (GLXY) stock from Neutral to Buy, raising its price target from $26 to $28 as confidence grows in the companys artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure business. The revised target...

Trezor Cuts Reseller Network After Ledger Security Breach

Hardware wallet manufacturer Trezor is reducing its authorized reseller network following a major supply-chain security incident involving rival Ledger, introducing stricter distribution controls to protect cryptocurrency...