Anytime someone makes a transaction, such
as a currency changing hands or a new device being added to a network, it is recorded in the chain and anyone can track what has happened.
But how does an industry as old
as currency itself change its architecture to incorporate not just technology, but smart technology?
Not exact matches
Thomas added that Ripple's own digital
currency, known
as XRP, is less vulnerable to forks or unpredictable
changes because, unlike bitcoin, it relies on voting measures that favor users more than miners.
«The coins will
change over time
as the demand for whatever
currency changes,» Hoffner said.
Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in such forward - looking statements and that should be considered in evaluating our outlook include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) our ability to continue to grow our business and execute our growth strategy, including the timing, execution, and profitability of new and maturing programs; 2) our ability to perform our obligations under our new and maturing commercial, business aircraft, and military development programs, and the related recurring production; 3) our ability to accurately estimate and manage performance, cost, and revenue under our contracts, including our ability to achieve certain cost reductions with respect to the B787 program; 4) margin pressures and the potential for additional forward losses on new and maturing programs; 5) our ability to accommodate, and the cost of accommodating, announced increases in the build rates of certain aircraft; 6) the effect on aircraft demand and build rates of
changing customer preferences for business aircraft, including the effect of global economic conditions on the business aircraft market and expanding conflicts or political unrest in the Middle East or Asia; 7) customer cancellations or deferrals
as a result of global economic uncertainty or otherwise; 8) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which we operate in the U.S. and globally and any
changes therein, including fluctuations in foreign
currency exchange rates; 9) the success and timely execution of key milestones such
as the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals, including our ability to obtain in a timely fashion any required regulatory or other third party approvals for the consummation of our announced acquisition of Asco, and customer adherence to their announced schedules; 10) our ability to successfully negotiate, or re-negotiate, future pricing under our supply agreements with Boeing and our other customers; 11) our ability to enter into profitable supply arrangements with additional customers; 12) the ability of all parties to satisfy their performance requirements under existing supply contracts with our two major customers, Boeing and Airbus, and other customers, and the risk of nonpayment by such customers; 13) any adverse impact on Boeing's and Airbus» production of aircraft resulting from cancellations, deferrals, or reduced orders by their customers or from labor disputes, domestic or international hostilities, or acts of terrorism; 14) any adverse impact on the demand for air travel or our operations from the outbreak of diseases or epidemic or pandemic outbreaks; 15) our ability to avoid or recover from cyber-based or other security attacks, information technology failures, or other disruptions; 16) returns on pension plan assets and the impact of future discount rate
changes on pension obligations; 17) our ability to borrow additional funds or refinance debt, including our ability to obtain the debt to finance the purchase price for our announced acquisition of Asco on favorable terms or at all; 18) competition from commercial aerospace original equipment manufacturers and other aerostructures suppliers; 19) the effect of governmental laws, such
as U.S. export control laws and U.S. and foreign anti-bribery laws such
as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the United Kingdom Bribery Act, and environmental laws and agency regulations, both in the U.S. and abroad; 20) the effect of
changes in tax law, such
as the effect of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the «TCJA») that was enacted on December 22, 2017, and
changes to the interpretations of or guidance related thereto, and the Company's ability to accurately calculate and estimate the effect of such
changes; 21) any reduction in our credit ratings; 22) our dependence on our suppliers,
as well
as the cost and availability of raw materials and purchased components; 23) our ability to recruit and retain a critical mass of highly - skilled employees and our relationships with the unions representing many of our employees; 24) spending by the U.S. and other governments on defense; 25) the possibility that our cash flows and our credit facility may not be adequate for our additional capital needs or for payment of interest on, and principal of, our indebtedness; 26) our exposure under our revolving credit facility to higher interest payments should interest rates increase substantially; 27) the effectiveness of any interest rate hedging programs; 28) the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting; 29) the outcome or impact of ongoing or future litigation, claims, and regulatory actions; 30) exposure to potential product liability and warranty claims; 31) our ability to effectively assess, manage and integrate acquisitions that we pursue, including our ability to successfully integrate the Asco business and generate synergies and other cost savings; 32) our ability to consummate our announced acquisition of Asco in a timely matter while avoiding any unexpected costs, charges, expenses, adverse
changes to business relationships and other business disruptions for ourselves and Asco
as a result of the acquisition; 33) our ability to continue selling certain receivables through our supplier financing program; 34) the risks of doing business internationally, including fluctuations in foreign current exchange rates, impositions of tariffs or embargoes, compliance with foreign laws, and domestic and foreign government policies; and 35) our ability to complete the proposed accelerated stock repurchase plan, among other things.
Such statements are based on management's current views and assumptions that could ultimately prove inaccurate and are subject to risk factors such
as (but not limited to)
changes in raw materials prices,
currency fluctuations, the pace at which cost - reduction projects are implemented and
changes in general economic and financial conditions.
The volatility of bitcoin has made it more useful
as a vehicle for speculation than
as a
currency, say critics — when the value can
change drastically from hour to hour, it introduces undesirable risk for sellers and buyers alike.
NEW YORK, April 13 - The dollar was little
changed against a basket of major
currencies on Friday
as traders waited for more clarity on a possible Western military intervention in Syria.
Indeed he is,
as Flutterwave promises to
change the way financial transactions take place in Africa, by offering easy exchange of digital
currency, that opens Africa up to the world.
First, a sudden
change in the investment paradigm — such
as that that triggered the May - June 2013 Taper Tantrum or this January's Swiss National Bank decision to alter its
currency policy — creates widespread investor demand for portfolio adjustments.
«With no
change in this position, corporate Malaysia continues
as usual, albeit with weaker consumer sentiment and a weaker
currency.»
Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any
changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign
currency exchange rates, levels of end market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments of the aerospace industry, levels of air travel, financial condition of commercial airlines, the impact of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope of future repurchases of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits of organizational
changes; (11) the anticipated benefits of diversification and balance of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect of
changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect of
changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general market conditions, global trade policies and
currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect of
changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to
as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger on the market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.
IT»S easy to get excited about what's happening in the fast - moving world of
currency values but it's wrong to describe what's happening
as a «war», because it's not; what's going on is simply economics at work, and it's telling a story of
changes in the wealth of nations.
«In this case, demand is in response to things like
currency fluctuations and perception of which destinations are «hot,» while supply is determined by factors such
as airlines launching new routes or
changing what size planes they're using,» he said.
Shares of Long Blockchain Corp. — previously known
as Long Island Iced Tea Corp. — have doubled since the beverage maker turned blockchain investor
changed its name to include the technology underpinning
currencies such
as bitcoin.
The following first quarter sales table provides results by geography and product category,
as well
as the percentage
change compared to the prior year quarter on a reported basis and a constant
currency basis.
Yandex's Russian operating subsidiaries» functional
currency is the Russian ruble, and therefore
changes due to exchange rate fluctuations in the ruble value of these subsidiaries» monetary assets and liabilities that are denominated in other
currencies are recognized
as foreign exchange gains or losses within the Other loss, net line in the condensed consolidated statements of income.
The net position — contracts to buy a foreign
currency at a future date minus contracts to sell the same
currency — is often watched by market analysts, who interpret its movements
as a proxy for speculators»
changing views of the short - term direction of exchange rates.
The NAV (net asset value) of a bond fund will move up or down based on a number of factors such
as changes in interest rates, credit quality, and
currency values (for international bonds) for the different bond holdings in the fund.
The United States is pushing
as policy division of the world into rival
currency camps — the dollar area on the one hand, and the Russia - Chinese - Shanghai Cooperation Organization group on the other, especially now that the IMF has
changed its rules.
Earlier this month, Sharon McCollam, chief financial officer of U.S. parent Best Buy, told analysts that fourth - quarter sales in its international division dropped 12.4 per cent because of
currency changes as well
as a 4 per cent drop in same - store sales in Canada.
Per the FCA, «Cryptocurrency CFDs allow investors to speculate on a
change in price of a virtual
currency such
as Bitcoin or Ethereum, which have proved volatile.
Under the new methodology, market makers who submit contributing prices for the reference rate have to consider the previous day's close, foreign - exchange demand and supply,
as well
as changes in major
currency rates.
Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: our ability to achieve our financial, strategic and operational plans or initiatives; our ability to predict and manage medical costs and price effectively and develop and maintain good relationships with physicians, hospitals and other health care providers; the impact of modifications to our operations and processes; our ability to identify potential strategic acquisitions or transactions and realize the expected benefits of such transactions, including with respect to the Merger; the substantial level of government regulation over our business and the potential effects of new laws or regulations or
changes in existing laws or regulations; the outcome of litigation, regulatory audits, investigations, actions and / or guaranty fund assessments; uncertainties surrounding participation in government - sponsored programs such
as Medicare; the effectiveness and security of our information technology and other business systems; unfavorable industry, economic or political conditions, including foreign
currency movements; acts of war, terrorism, natural disasters or pandemics; our ability to obtain shareholder or regulatory approvals required for the Merger or the requirement to accept conditions that could reduce the anticipated benefits of the Merger
as a condition to obtaining regulatory approvals; a longer time than anticipated to consummate the proposed Merger; problems regarding the successful integration of the businesses of Express Scripts and Cigna; unexpected costs regarding the proposed Merger; diversion of management's attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities during the pendency of the Merger; potential litigation associated with the proposed Merger; the ability to retain key personnel; the availability of financing, including relating to the proposed Merger; effects on the businesses
as a result of uncertainty surrounding the proposed Merger;
as well
as more specific risks and uncertainties discussed in our most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.cigna.com
as well
as on Express Scripts» most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.express-scripts.com.
For now, I think nothing is reported but I am sure that will
change as Bitcoin and other
currencies become more widely held.
There are also hazards specific to emerging markets, such
as rapidly
changing political and economic conditions, high inflation,
currency devaluations and ad - hoc trading restrictions.
As described in our public filings,
changes in our ROI often are attributed to foreign
currency exchange rate fluctuations and continued
These figures were boosted by a $ 3bn
change to accounting rules,
as well
as a $ 1.1 bn uplift from
currency exchange movements.
«A year ago people were saying the euro would overtake the dollar
as the world's
currency reserve and investors have largely
changed their minds.»
However
as time progressed and France began to understand what Bitcoin was all about, including the benefits it could give to the economy, they somewhat
changed their stance on the
currency.
I have used a fall in exports to show how constrained Beijing's policy choices are, but I could just have easily done the same using
as an example any
change in the
currency regime, the reform of the hukou system, the de-industrialization of the bankrupt northeast provinces, the development of the OBOR and Silk Road projects,
changes in interest rates or minimum reserves, protecting the stock market from crashing, the provincial bond swaps,
changes in the tax regime, improving energy and environmental policies, and so on.
As long China pegs its
currency, it's net capital account outflow is unlikely to
change, because
changes in reserves are simply a function of the net flows arising from the combination of the current account and the non-PBoC part of the capital account.
Many factors could cause BlackBerry's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward - looking statements, including, without limitation: BlackBerry's ability to enhance its current products and services, or develop new products and services in a timely manner or at competitive prices, including risks related to new product introductions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to mitigate the impact of the anticipated decline in BlackBerry's infrastructure access fees on its consolidated revenue by developing an integrated services and software offering; intense competition, rapid
change and significant strategic alliances within BlackBerry's industry; BlackBerry's reliance on carrier partners and distributors; risks associated with BlackBerry's foreign operations, including risks related to recent political and economic developments in Venezuela and the impact of foreign
currency restrictions; risks relating to network disruptions and other business interruptions, including costs, potential liabilities, lost revenues and reputational damage associated with service interruptions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to implement and to realize the anticipated benefits of its CORE program; BlackBerry's ability to maintain or increase its cash balance; security risks; BlackBerry's ability to attract and retain key personnel; risks related to intellectual property rights; BlackBerry's ability to expand and manage BlackBerry ® World ™; risks related to the collection, storage, transmission, use and disclosure of confidential and personal information; BlackBerry's ability to manage inventory and asset risk; BlackBerry's reliance on suppliers of functional components for its products and risks relating to its supply chain; BlackBerry's ability to obtain rights to use software or components supplied by third parties; BlackBerry's ability to successfully maintain and enhance its brand; risks related to government regulations, including regulations relating to encryption technology; BlackBerry's ability to continue to adapt to recent board and management
changes and headcount reductions; reliance on strategic alliances with third - party network infrastructure developers, software platform vendors and service platform vendors; BlackBerry's reliance on third - party manufacturers; potential defects and vulnerabilities in BlackBerry's products; risks related to litigation, including litigation claims arising from BlackBerry's practice of providing forward - looking guidance; potential charges relating to the impairment of intangible assets recorded on BlackBerry's balance sheet; risks
as a result of actions of activist shareholders; government regulation of wireless spectrum and radio frequencies; risks related to economic and geopolitical conditions; risks associated with acquisitions; foreign exchange risks; and difficulties in forecasting BlackBerry's financial results given the rapid technological
changes, evolving industry standards, intense competition and short product life cycles that characterize the wireless communications industry.
However, if the ordinary shares or ADSs are treated
as traded on an «established securities market» and you are either a cash basis taxpayer or an accrual basis taxpayer that has made a special election (which must be applied consistently from year to year and can not be
changed without the consent of the IRS), you will determine the U.S. dollar value of the amount realized in a non U.S. dollar
currency by translating the amount received at the spot rate of exchange on the settlement date of the sale.
Foreign
currency movements: Assuming spot rates
as of 29 July 2015 there is no material
change in the calculated positive 2015
currency translational impact compared to prior guidance.
All this can
change with virtual
currency,
as it provides an alternative option for the unbanked.
But what has
changed is the enormous amount of
currency that's been added to the system so that's why you're seeing the price go up
as you know there's no more gold no more no less of the gold.
However, February hasn't really been a great month for the
currency as just days after they
changed the name and the branding from RaiBlocks to Nano, $ 150 Million worth of Nano were stolen from BitGrail, an Italian cryptocurrency exchange under shady circumstances.
The confidence in Bitcoin may break
as a result of unexpected
changes such
as: unfavorable legal regulations, banning electronic legal tenders, introducing the prohibition on trading in virtual
currency in specific areas, imposing high taxes, creating competitive alternative
currencies, deflation, and other factors which may significantly affect the shaping of the exchange rate of Bitcoin against other
currencies.
As with any investment, international investing carries risks, including some unique to international markets, such as currency risk or changes to economic, political, or regulatory condition
As with any investment, international investing carries risks, including some unique to international markets, such
as currency risk or changes to economic, political, or regulatory condition
as currency risk or
changes to economic, political, or regulatory conditions.
They calculate the monthly return for each
currency as the sum of its excess interest rate relative to the dollar and its
change in value relative to the dollar.
Even its most infamous detractors, such
as JP Morgan, are
changing their tune, admitting that it is indeed a viable
currency, after Bitcoin's market cap recently surpassed that of the banking giant.
There are several threats we expect to face during the course of starting and running our vegetable export business and they are;
changing government policies
as regards exports, vitality of the
currency, and having to deal with the arrival of a new competitor.
«China has paved the way for a further weakening of its
currency by announcing
changes in how it measures the value of the renminbi, raising investors» alarm at the prospect a new
currency war just
as the US prepares to raise interest rates» (FT, 12/12/15).
But since the last Bitcoin block is projected to be mined around the year 2140, adopting Bitcoin
as a major (or world)
currency anytime in the next few decades would just exacerbate anthropogenic climate
change by needlessly increasing electricity consumption until it's too late.
This
change was to be expected though,
as Coinmarketcap now shows the «proper» averages for all
currencies again.
Your wallet
currency will default to your local fiat
currency based on the phone number you signed up with, but if you have
changed your wallet
currency to something other than e.g. USD then you will want to
change it back so that when you transfer USD from your bank account it will arrive in your wallet
as USD.
As a result, a very small
change in consumption in the U.S. and Europe has to be overcompensated by a huge increase in consumption in China, and that is going to be very difficult to do, especially considering that the Chinese
currency is kept at artificially low levels.
Currencies such
as Bitcoin are meant to
change hands.
4.2.12 — Once payment is confirmed the BTC will be sent to this digital
currency wallet address
as identified by the Customer to Bitit and it will no longer be possible to
change such destination to credit the digital
currency wallet.