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Investors Expect Data on the US Labor Market – 2020.10.02

Since the beginning of this week, the US dollar has been losing ground against its main competitors. The dollar index (#DX) has updated local lows and reached 93.60.

We Expect Labor Statistics from the US – 2020.09.03

Since the beginning of this week, the greenback has been recovering its losses against a basket of world currencies after a significant drop. The dollar index (#DX) has updated local highs.

US Labor Market Report Is in the Spotlight – 2020.08.07

The US dollar shows a downtrend against a basket of world currencies. The dollar index (#DX) has updated two-year lows.

Investors Expect the US Labor Market Data – 2020.07.02

During recent sessions, the greenback has shown a variety of trends against its main competitors. The dollar index (#DX) is in a sideways trend (97.10-97.70).

US Labor Statistics for May Is in the Spotlight – 2020.06.05

The greenback shows a negative trend against its main competitors. The dollar index (#DX) has reached three-month lows.

We Expect Labor Statistics from the US – 2020.05.08

Since the beginning of this month, the US dollar has shown positive trend against currency majors. The dollar index (#DX) has updated local highs and overcome the 100.00 mark.

US Labor Market Report Is in the Spotlight – 2020.04.03

Trading activity and volatility on currency majors have grown significantly. At the moment, the dollar index (#DX) is consolidating (98.40-100.00).

Investors Expect US Labor Market Data – 2020.03.06

The US dollar shows negative dynamics against a basket of world currencies. Over the past two weeks, the dollar index (#DX) has declined by more than 2.5%.

US Labor Market Report Is in the Focus of Attention – 2020.02.07

Since the beginning of this week, the US dollar has been showing positive dynamics relative to the basket of world currencies. The dollar index (#DX) reached three-month highs.

We Expect Labor Statistics From the US – 2020.01.10

Since the beginning of this month, the US dollar has shown positive dynamics against currency majors. The dollar index (#DX) moved away from local lows and approached the level of 97.00.

Dollar Is Consolidating. Investors Assess Situation in China-US Trade Talks – 2019.11.22

Over the past two weeks, the US dollar has lost positions relative to its main competitors. The dollar index (#DX) is currently testing monthly lows. Investors assess the FOMC meeting minutes.

US Labor Market Report Is in the Focus of Attention – 2019.11.01

Since the beginning of this week, the greenback has been showing negative dynamics against the basket of world currencies. The dollar index (#DX) reached monthly lows.

Investors Expect Important Statistics From the US – 2019.10.16

During the last sessions, trading on currency majors is active enough. At the same time, a unidirectional trend is not observed. The dollar index (#DX) is in a sideways trend (97.90-98.30).

We Expect Labor Statistics From the US – 2019.10.04

Since the beginning of this week, the US dollar has shown negative dynamics against the basket of world currencies. The dollar index (#DX) moved away from annual highs.

The Fed Meeting Is in the Focus of Attention – 2019.09.17

The news feed will be full of events in the current trading week. Leading Central Banks will decide on further monetary policies. Important economic releases will also be published.

We Are Waiting For The US Labour Market Report – 2019.09.06

Since the beginning of the week, the USD has lost positions against the basket of the world currencies. The USD index (#DX) updated the local minimums.

Jackson Hole Symposium Will Determine Financial Market Sentiment – 2019.08.23

On Thursday, the annual economic symposium will start in Jackson Hole. Representatives of the Central Banks, finance ministers, leading economists, and leaders of major financial corporations will participate in it.

LedgerX Is The First Bitcoin Physical Futures Exchange – 2019.08.02

Bakkt was supposed to revolutionize the futures market by becoming the first “physical” future exchange with BTC as its main currency. However, LedgerX just launched and it offers the same features Bakkt promises its potential customers.

Report on the US Labor Market Is in the Focus of Attention – 2019.08.02

The US dollar continues to show positive dynamics relative to the basket of world currencies. Over the past month, the dollar index (#DX) has grown by more than 2% and has reached two-year highs.

The ECB meeting is in the spotlight – 2019.07.24

This week is particularly saturated with news and events. The key piece will be the ECB meeting on Thursday, July 25, followed by the publication of important EU economic reports.

Japan Introduces a SWIFT-Like Global Crypto Payments Network – 2019.07.22

While Facebook attempts to launch their own cryptocurrency and battles the US government trying to approve the decision, Japan is completely changing the game.

Investors Expect Report on the US Labor Market – 2019.07.05

During the last sessions, trades on majors are quite calm. A unidirectional trend is not observed. The dollar index (#DX) is consolidating in the range of 96.20-96.40.

Facebook Will Launch Its Cryptocurrency in 2020, With Support from Uber, Visa, and Paypal – 2019.06.20

Facebook Inc published a new press release on its cryptocurrency. Here’s the gist of it.

The Bank of Canada Has Kept the Main Figures of the Monetary Policy at the Same Level. A Few Trading Ideas for USD/CAD – 2019.05.31

The USD/CAD currency pair is still being traded in a prolonged flat with a rather wide trading range. At the moment, Loonie is consolidating near the round level of 1.35000.

Investors Expect Important Statistics from the US – 2019.05.15

During the last sessions trades on majors are quite active. At the same time, a unidirectional trend is not observed. The dollar index (#DX) is consolidating near monthly lows. Over the past week, a key range of 96.90-97.20 has been formed.

Report on the US Labor Market Is in the Focus of Attention – 2019.05.03

Since late April, trading on currency majors has been very active. At the same time, a unidirectional trend is not observed. The dollar index (#DX) is consolidating in the range of 97.00-97.50.

We Expect Important Economic Releases from the United States – 2019.04.16

During the last sessions trades on majors are quite active. At the same time, a unidirectional trend is not observed. The dollar index (#DX) is in a sideways trend.

Financial Market Participants Expect a Report on the US Labor Market – 2019.04.04

Since the beginning of this week, trading on major currency pairs is very active. At the same time, a unidirectional trend is not observed.

Fed's Meeting Is in the Focus of Attention – 2019.03.20

The news feed in the current trading week will be very eventful. Leading central banks will make decisions regarding further monetary policies. Some important statistics will be published as well.

GBP Is Testing the $1,31 Mark. Us Labour Market Report Is in the Spotlight – 2019.07.03

The USD index is showing a positive trend. Since the beginning of the month, the USD strengthened against the basket of world currencies by more than 0.75%. The indicator is currently testing the annual maximums.

Samsung Galaxy S10 Comes With a Cryptocurrency Wallet – 2019.26.02

The new Samsung Galaxy S10 is confirmed to come with a built-in cryptocurrency wallet. The app will be a part of the Samsung Knox software suite, designed to protect personal data of the phone user.

Ozzie Is Under Pressure. Several Trading Ideas for AUD/USD – 2019.02.22

The AUD/USD currency pair shows a steady downward trend. Since the beginning of this month, the Australian dollar has weakened against the US dollar by more than 2%.

SIX, the Largest Stock Exchange in Switzerland, Plans To Switch To Blockchain – 2019.02.01

According to CEO Jos Dijsselhof, the company began the development of a new blockchain-based trading mechanism.

American Currency Is Still Under Pressure. Attention Is Focused on the Report on the US Labor Market – 2019.02.01

During the last sessions of the dollar index (#DX) has been showing a negative trend. On Wednesday, there were aggressive sales of the US currency.

The GBP Is Testing 1.28 USD. We Expect Important Economic Reports from the UK – 2019.01.11

Since the beginning of the year, the GBP has strengthened against the USD, mostly due to the weakness of the US currency.

Economic Reports from the United States Will Determine the Sentiment on Currency Majors in the Short Term – 2018.12.14

Volatility and trading activity in financial markets is still high. The dollar index (#DX) has moved away from monthly highs.

Aussie Is Tending to Decline. Several Trading Ideas for AUD/USD – 2018.11.29

During the last sessions, trading on the AUD/USD currency pair is quite active. At the same time, a unidirectional movement is not observed.

The Dollar Index Has Updated Local Lows. We Expect Important Economic Reports from the US – 2018.11.20

A number of important economic reports from the US will be published this week. It will influence the alignment of forces on currency majors in the short term.

The Statistics on the US Labor Market Is in the Focus of Attention – 2018.11.01

The dollar index (#DX) shows a steady uptrend. Over the past month, the US dollar strengthened against the basket of world currencies by almost 2%.

The Binance Exchange Is Going to Add New Stablecoins – 2018.10.22

Binance, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges, intends to add several new stablecoins. In May of this year, a stablecoin TrueUSD was added to the exchange, and in September – Paxos Standard (PAX).

Investors Expect Important Statistics from the US – 2018.10.17

During the last sessions, trades on major currency pairs are quite active. At the same time, a unidirectional trend is not observed.

Financial Market Participants Expect a Report on the US Labor Market – 2018.10.05

This week a large number of important economic reports and news were published. Trades on major currency pairs are very active.

New Stablecoin from the London Block Exchange – 2018.10.02

On Saturday, September 29, 2018, the London Block Exchange (LBX) announced the launch of a stablecoin pegged to the pound sterling in a 1:1 ratio.

Komgo SA: The First Blockchain Platform for Commodities Trading – 2018.09.21

A group of large banks and trading firms will soon launch an open trading platform based on the blockchain system, with the help of which the contracts for commodities supply, from oil to wheat, will be concluded.

Statistics from the US Will Determine the Fate of the Dollar in the Short Term – 2018.09.19

The last session of trading on major currency pairs are very active. At the same time, a unidirectional trend is not observed.

Economic Reports from the US Are in the Focus of Attention – 2018.09.04

This week, a number of important economic reports from the US will be published, which will have a significant impact on the dynamics of currency majors in a short term.

A New Cryptocurrency Index Fund Has Been Launched – 2018.08.30

The venture company Morgan Creek Digital Assets together with Bitwise Asset Management are launching a new cryptocurrency index fund called the Digital Asset Index Fund, aimed to attract institutional investors willing to enter the digital assets market.

Winklevoss Brothers Are Aimed at Combating Crypto Fraud – 2018.08.23

Brothers Tyler and Cameron Winklewoss, the founders of the Gemini digital currency exchange, announced the establishment of the Virtual Commodity Association (VCA), which will fight fraud in the field of crypto-currency.

Demand for the Canadian Dollar Has Increased. We Are Waiting for Important Economic Reports – 2018.08.21

Last week, the Statistics Canada released optimistic inflation data that supported the Canadian dollar. The USD/CAD currency pair moved down and updated local extremes.

Ripple Is Aimed to Hit the Chinese Market – 2018.08.17

Ripple intends to enter the Chinese market with their distributed ledger technology (DLT), which is designed to accelerate international payments.

Shinhan Bank Together with KT Corporation Will Draw Up a Blockchain Platform – 2018.08.13

Shinhan Bank, the second largest bank in South Korea by assets, announced that it entered into a contract with KT, South Korea's largest wired and wireless telecommunications provider, in order to create a new platform based on the blockchain technology.

The Pound Has Updated the Annual Lows. We Ere Waiting for a Report on UK GDP – 2018.08.09

The GBP/USD currency pair is still showing negative dynamics. This week, the pound has updated the annual lows and approached the $1.29 mark.

Bank of Thailand Has Allowed Commercial Banks to Deal with Cryptocurrencies – 2018.08.08

The Bank of Thailand has allowed local commercial banks to engage in cryptocurrency activities on the condition that these banks will get a permission from the Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand (SEC).

Skrill Supports Transactions with Cryptocurrencies – 2018.07.27

The leading digital wallet Skrill has added an opportunity to buy and sell cryptocurrencies. So far, transactions can be made with such cryptos as Bitcoin, BCH, Ether and Litecoin.

Mastercard Has Filed a Patent for Cryptocurrency Transactions Using Bank Cards – 2018.07.20

The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) approved the patent of the Mastercard financial corporation for a method that will reduce time of processing cryptocurrency transactions through bank cards.

Donald Trump Is Going to Fight Crypto Crimes – 2018.07.13

As it became known, the US President Donald Trump, together with the US Department of Justice, signed an executive order to protect consumers from crimes related to cryptocurrencies.

A Report on Inflation in the US Will Determine Sentiment on Majors – 2018.07.12

Last week, the US dollar index (#DX) moved away from annual highs and moved to a decline. The trade conflict between the US and China is still in the focus of attention.

A Group of European Banks Has Tested the Blockchain Platform – 2018.07.04

As it became known, a coalition of 9 European banks has tested in real time a blockchain platform for financial transactions called we.trade. During the week, 10 companies made several trade transactions through 4 partner banks.

China Blockchain Security Alliance to Fight Fraud – 2018.06.25

Chinese technology company Tencent is teaming up with the Chinese government to create China Blockchain Security Alliance. The new alliance will fight the security problems associated with the use of blockchain technologies.

The Attention Is Focused on the BoE Meeting – 2018.06.20

On the GBP/USD currency pair, bearish sentiments are still prevailing. Over the past two months, the pound has weakened against the US dollar by more than 7%.

India Is Going to Cancel the Ban on the Use of Cryptocurrencies – 2018.06.15

A special government commission of India opposed the ban on digital money. It should be recalled, that two months ago, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) denied banks and controlled institutions from providing services with cryptocurrencies.

The SEC of Thailand Has Introduced Rules for the Regulation of Cryptocurrencies – 2018.06.12

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand has published a set of rules for the regulation of cryptocurrencies and ICOs. These measures were approved at the regulator's meeting on June 7 and are expected to come into force later this month.

A Report on GDP of Japan May Have a Significant Impact on the Dynamics of the "Safe Haven" Currency – 2018.06.06

The key event this week will be a report on GDP of Japan, which will be published this Friday (02:50 GMT+3).

The Ban on ICO in South Korea Will Be Canceled – 2018.06.01

The National Assembly Standing Committee of South Korea proposed the cancellation of the ban on holding ICOs.

Consensus 2018: Results of the Main Cryptocurrency Conference – 2018.05.24

On May 14-16, New York hosted the largest event in the world of digital currencies and Blockchain – Consensus 2018. The conference was attended by 250 speakers and experts, and the number of visitors reached 8,000 people.

The FOMC Minutes Will Determine Sentiments on Majors – 2018.05.22

From the middle of April, the dollar index (#DX) has been showing a pronounced upward trend. During this period, the US dollar has strengthened against the basket of world currencies by more than 4.5%.

Bloomberg Has Introduced a New Cryptocurrency Index – 2018.05.11

Bloomberg, in conjunction with Galaxy Digital Capital Management LP, a company managing cryptocurrency assets, led by Mike Novogratz, have launched the Bloomberg Galaxy Crypto Index (BGCI).

Investors Expect the Bank of England Decision – 2018.05.09

During the last three weeks, the GBP/USD currency pair is the most active and volatile. The pound weakened against the US dollar by more than 5%.

South Korea Is Moving Towards Cashless Society – 2018.05.04

South Korea seeks to stop issuing paper money, but instead switch to non-cash transactions and electronic money under the scope of the cashless society project.

Statistics on the US GDP Will Determine Sentiments on Majors – 2018.04.26

Since the beginning of this week, the US dollar has continued to strengthen against the basket of world currencies. The dollar index (#DX) reached a two-month high.

The Pound Has Reached $1,40. We Are Expecting a Report on the UK GDP – 2018.04.24

Last week the GBP/USD currency pair showed the greatest activity and volatility. The pound was under pressure due to the release of weak statistics on retail sales, consumer prices and the labor market of the UK.

Huawei Runs Its Own Blockchain Platform – 2018.04.23

The leading global telecommunications and smartphone provider Huawei is going to launch the new blockchain-as-a-service (BaaS) platform based on Hyperledger.

Economic Reports from UK Are in the Focus of Attention – 2018.04.19

During last sessions, volatility and trading activity in the financial markets has grown significantly. First of all, this is due to the growing geopolitical risks and the strained trade relations between the US and China.

Banco Santander Launches a Blockchain Application for International Payments – 2018.04.16

Banco Santander, the largest financial and credit group in Spain, has introduced a system for making international payments based on Blockchain.

The guidelines for the ICO legalization are presented in Japan – 2018.04.09

The Japan Study Group, which analyzes the risks and benefits of cryptocurrencies, presented a list of basic principles for the regulation and legalization of ICOs in Japan.

Investors Expect Statistics on the Labor Market in the US – 2018.04.06

Since the beginning of this week, trades on majors are very active. Participants in financial markets are still concerned about the risks of a trade war between the US and China.

Investors Expect the RBA Decision on the Interest Rate – 2018.04.02

On Tuesday, a press conference of the Reserve Bank of Australia will take place. At 07:30 (GMT+3:00) the regulator will announce the decision on the interest rate.

Bank of England Is Going to Implement the Blockchain Technology – 2018.03.30

The Bank of England (BoE) is testing a blockchain system that will affect the processing of payments. As it became known, the central Bank of England intended to apply DLT to the RTGS mechanism.

Results of the G20 2018 Summit in Buenos Aires – 2018.03.22

On March 19-20, 2018, the G20 summit was held in Buenos Aires. At the last meeting, the issues of the regulation and the position of cryptocurrencies in the world economy were discussed.

The Attention Is Focused on the Fed's Meeting – 2018.03.21

The news feed on the current trading week will be very eventful. The leading central banks will decide on further monetary policies. A number of important statistical data will also be published.

Thailand's Authorities Are Going to Regulate the Cryptocurrency – 2018.03.15

The head of the central bank of Thailand Veerathai Santiprabhob reported on the development of a law on the cryptocurrency comprehensive regulation.

Economic Reports from the US Will Determine the Fate of the Dollar in the Short Term – 2018.03.14

During the last sessions, trading on major currency pairs is quite active. At the same time, a unidirectional trend is not observed. The dollar index (#DX) is in a sideways trend.

Participants of the Financial Markets Expect a Report on the US Labor Market – 2018.03.06

Since the beginning of this week, trading on major currency pairs is very active. The threat of a trade war continues to put pressure on the American currency.

The Key Event Is the Data on GDP of Canada – 2018.03.02

From the beginning of February 2018, there has been a pronounced upward trend on the USD/CAD currency pair. During this period, the Canadian dollar has weakened against the US dollar by more than 4%.

Malaysia Is Going to Fight Against the Crypto Crimes – 2018.02.26

Malaysian officials do not intend to make peace with the crimes and send its local police on the training courses for investigating cyber crimes, where police officers will sharpen their skills to combat digital currency fraud.

AMF Has Banned Crypto Derivatives – 2018.02.22

Recently, the Autorité des Marches Financiers regulator has announced that it is going to prohibit distribution and any form of advertising of crypto derivatives.

The Central Bank of Saudi Arabia and Ripple Became Partners – 2018.02.16

The regulator intends to test the xCurrent technology solution from Ripple, which promises to improve the payment infrastructure and enable the instantaneous implementation of cross-border transactions.

The Role of Bitcoin in the Centralized World According to the NY Fed – 2018.02.14

The whole world pays much attention to the cryptocurrencies and their increasing influence on the economics. Antoine Martin and Michael Lee, the NY Fed economists, keep an eye on bitcoin as well.

Japanese People Will Pay 55% Taxes for Crypto Trading – 2018.02.12

These new rates will drive the most wealthy cryptocurrency traders to move to another country. The National Tax agency has increased the price tag for crypto trading.

We Expect a Report on Inflation in the UK – 2018.02.12

Since the beginning of this month, the bearish sentiment has been prevailing on the GBP/USD currency pair. The pound weakened against the US dollar by more than 2.5%.

An Opinion from the Sidelines: Cryptocurrencies May Touch the Bottom – 2018.02.08

According to Steve Strongin, an expert at Goldman Sachs Group Inc., the vast majority of the cryptocurrencies will hit zero.

How Will The Regulations of South Korea Affect the Market – 2018.02.06

We thought for ages what will the South Korea do to the cryptocurrencies, but finally they restricted its regulations. So, let’s try to think about what does this mean for the market of cryptocurrencies.

China Prohibits Crypto Advertising – 2018.02.06

The Chinese government banned the display of advertising or sponsorship content associated with Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in social networks and search engines.

The Attention Is Focused on the Bank of England Meeting – 2018.02.05

Last week, the GBP/USD currency pair held the key offer zone of 1.42750-1.43400, which caused a correction movement. Demand for the US dollar increased significantly after the publication of an optimistic report on the labor market.

The Report on the US Labor Market Will Determine the Financial Markets Sentiments – 2018.02.02

The US dollar recouped some of the losses after a significant drop since the beginning of this week. Demand for the US currency rose after the Fed's meeting.

Samsung Started Producing ASIC Chips for Mining BTC – 2018.01.31

Samsung started producing chips for mining cryptos, as local media says. The giant manufacturer created the plan for this project in 2017, and the general production began in January.

The largest theft in the cryptocurrency history – 2018.01.28

On January 26, hackers cracked one of the largest crypto exchanges of Japan CoinCheck and stole more than 500 million NEM tokens from the accounts of 260,000 clients.

The Key Event is the ECB Meeting – 2018.01.25

The euro continues to strengthen against the US dollar. The EUR/USD quotes have reached a three-year high.

A Possible End of the Chinese ICO Ban – 2018.01.24

Yang Dong held a speech during the Southeast Asia blockchain summit on January, 19. He announced that there wouldn’t be any ‘blanket ban’ on ICOs and cryptos in China any more.

The Pound Came Close to $1.40. We Are Expecting a Report on the Labor Market in the UK – 2018.01.23

Since the beginning of this week, GBP/USD has stabilized near the key resistance of 1.4000. At the moment, investors have taken a wait-and-see position.

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