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Ongoing Economic Crises in Venezuela and Beyond Show That the Idea of Bitcoin as a Store of Value Is Increasingly Catching On
Economic crises throughout the globe are showing that people are increasingly putting their faith in Bitcoin and other cryptos
дальше »2019-2-21 15:40
Major Chinese University Launches Blockchain Research Center
One of the most prestigious Chinese universities has opened its own blockchain research center to study the application of the technology
дальше »2019-2-19 01:40
Cryptocurrencies May ‘Upend the Digital World,’ Says Institutional Investor Consultancy
Pension and endowments consultancy firm Cambridge Associates has advised that crypto represents a sound investment for institutional investors in the long term
дальше »2019-2-18 16:46
Moscow Blockchain Cluster Needs Intellectual Property Mechanism, Says Expert
The upcoming Moscow-based blockchain innovation cluster needs a mechanism for assessing intellectual property, according to an expert
дальше »2019-2-16 03:05
Apple Notes Blockchain Guidelines in Recent SEC Filing
A recent filing with the U.S. SEC shows that Apple has been involved with developing blockchain standards for mineral supply chains
дальше »2019-2-16 00:16
HSBC Reports 25% Savings in Forex Trade Settlement Using Blockchain
London-based banking giant HSBC has revealed its blockchain-powered platform cut costs for forex trade settlement by a quarter
дальше »2019-2-15 20:38
UC Berkeley Launches Accelerator for Early Stage Blockchain Startups
The prestigious United States public school, University of California, Berkeley, has launched a 12-week accelerator program for early stage blockchain startups
дальше »2019-2-13 13:47
Software Giant Oracle Expands Its Enterprise Blockchain Platform
Global computer tech giant Oracle has announced expanded features on its enterprise-grade Oracle Blockchain Platform
дальше »2019-2-12 20:50
Bitfury’s New Partnership to Build Blockchain-Based Medical Imaging Platform
Bitfury, MDW and Longenesis will jointly develop a platform for maintaining, sharing and securing medical imaging and diagnostics information
дальше »2019-2-12 00:45
UnionBank Launches Two-Way Bitcoin ATM in the Philippines
The UnionBank of the Philippines, one of the leading financial institutions in the country, has launched a two-way bitcoin automated teller machine (ATM), according to a story in local media outlet Philstar. дальше »
2019-2-12 00:10
Medical R&D Alliance Expands Blockchain Project to Include Data Sharing
The Pistoia Alliance, a medical research and development alliance, has expanded its blockchain project to include healthcare data management
дальше »2019-2-9 01:55
JPMorgan Securities Exec: 'Blockchain Is Still Far From Institutionalization’
JPMorgan Securities’ Joyce Chang has said that blockchain technology is still far from reaching institutionalization and achieving cross-industry, transformational change
дальше »2019-2-8 18:36
UAE to Discuss Blockchain and Digital Assets at 7th World Government Summit
The UAE’s finance ministry will discuss global financial trends, including the development of blockchain and digital currencies at the 7th World Government Summit
дальше »2019-2-8 01:20
Two Investment Firms Launch ETF Tracking Cloud Computing and Blockchain Companies
AdvisorShares and Sabretooth Advisors are launching a new ETF focused on companies that implement innovative and fast-growing technologies like cloud computing
дальше »2019-2-7 04:00
Major Swiss Stock Exchange SIX to Launch New Blockchain-Powered Digital Exchange
Switzerland's principal stock exchange SIX Swiss Exchange will test blockchain integration for its forthcoming parallel digital trading platform SDX in the second half of this year
дальше »2019-2-7 01:05
Canada: Blockchain Association Merges with Chamber of Digital Commerce
Two major Canadian blockchain trade organizations have merged to become the Chamber of Digital Commerce Canada
дальше »2019-2-7 01:33
Abra CEO: Crypto Firms’ Route to Remittances at Scale Will Be Complex but Successful
Abra CEO Bill Barhydt has outlined why he thinks consumer cross-border payments and remittance services continue to be something of an uphill battle for many crypto firms
дальше »2019-1-31 20:01
Report: Fidelity Sets March Launch Date for Bitcoin Custody Service
U.S.-based financial giant Fidelity will reportedly launch its Bitcoin custody service in March
дальше »2019-1-30 00:25
Bitcoin Skeptic, Ex-Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz Considers 2020 Presidential Run
BTC skeptic and ex-CEO and chair of Starbucks, Howard Schultz, has announced he is considering an independent run in the forthcoming 2020 American presidential elections
дальше »2019-1-28 17:38
Crypto Exchange Bitstamp Announces Partnership with Major Swiss Online Bank
Liechtenstein-registered crypto exchange Bitstamp has partnered with major Swiss online bank Dukascopy to allow its customers trade Bitcoin
дальше »2019-1-26 01:00
StanChart’s Singapore Unit Completes First Blockchain-Powered Trade Finance Deal
The Singapore unit of London-headquartered multinational banking and financial services firm Standard Chartered has completed its first blockchain-powered trade finance deal
дальше »2019-1-24 12:28
India: Banking Research Institute Issues Blueprint on Blockchain Implementation
An Indian research institute established by the country’s central bank has developed a roadmap for blockchain implementation in the country’s banking sector
дальше »2019-1-23 01:12
Poll: 63 Percent of Senior Execs Lack Understanding of Blockchain Tech
Senior executives are mostly unfamiliar with blockchain technology and are not committed to it, according to a recent survey by the Global Blockchain Business Council
дальше »2019-1-23 00:09
London Stock Exchange Trading Tech to Power New Hong Kong Crypto Exchange
The technology solutions provider for the London Stock Exchange Group has announced that its matching engine will be used at a new Hong Kong crypto exchange
дальше »2019-1-23 22:38
Digital Securities Platform Joins IBM Blockchain Accelerator Program
Digital securities platform Securitize has joined the IBM Blockchain Accelerator program and aims to make the corporate debt market more efficient
дальше »2019-1-22 02:12
Spanish Car Manufacturer SEAT Joins Alastria Consortium to Develop Blockchain Products
SEAT, the largest car manufacturer in Spain, has joined Alastria consortium focused on the development of blockchain technology
дальше »2019-1-18 06:10
Winklevoss Capital: Investors Are ‘Thoughtfully Dipping their Toes into Crypto,’ Not Taking the Plunge
Sterling Witzke, partner at Winklevoss Capital, says she doesn’t think 2019 will be the watershed year for institutional investors to get into crypto
дальше »2019-1-18 01:10
Blockchain Tech Firm Blockstream Launches Beta Version of Satellite API for Data Broadcast
Blockstream has launched the Beta version of its Satellite API designed to broadcast encrypted data
дальше »2019-1-17 05:45
Blockchain Consortium R3 Launches Corda Network and Independent Governance Foundation
R3 has announced the launch of its Corda Network, which will be operated and governed by a newly created not-for-profit organization, the Corda Network Foundation
дальше »2019-1-17 17:31
Spanish Energy Firm Repsol Claims Blockchain Can Help It Save 400,000 Euro per Year
Major Spanish energy firm Repsol reports a successful test of a blockchain system that will allow it to save 400,000 euro per year
дальше »2019-1-17 03:25
US State of Wyoming Passes Two New Blockchain, Crypto-Related Bills
The U.S. state of Wyoming has reportedly passed two further house bills that aim to foster a regulatory environment conducive to crypto and blockchain innovation
дальше »2019-1-12 03:11
New Bot Enables Millions to Send and Receive Cryptocurrencies on Facebook Messenger
A blockchain project is enabling the public to send and receive crypto through Facebook Messenger, and says this could be the catalyst for mainstream adoption. #SPONSORED
дальше »2019-1-9 11:41
Epic Games’ Fortnite Store Starting to Accept Monero Was Accidental, CEO Confirms
CEO of Fortnite’s Epic Games: Monero integration happened “somewhere along the way” and was accidental
дальше »2019-1-8 16:13
Major Consulting Firm McKinsey Finds Little Evidence of Practical Blockchain Use Cases
According to a post published by major consulting firm McKinsey, there is little evidence for practical scalable blockchain technology
дальше »2019-1-5 17:36
ConsenSys and AMD to Jointly Develop Blockchain-Based Cloud Computing Infrastructure
ConsenSys, AMD and Abu-Dhabi-based Halo Holdings have collaborated to develop a blockchain-based cloud computing infrastructure
дальше »2019-1-5 02:02
Bitcoin-Supporting Payments Firm Square Named Yahoo Finance’s Company of the Year
Bitcoin-supporting payments firm Square has been named Yahoo Finance Company of the Year
дальше »2018-12-28 01:08
UN Partnership to Roll Out Blockchain-Based Telemedicine, Telepsychology in East Africa
The UN has partnered with blockchain-based telemedicine and telepsychology firm to expand free basic healthcare services in Eastern Africa
дальше »2018-12-27 04:22
US Telecoms Giant Comcast to Make Blockchain Software Available in 2019
Comcast’s blockchain project Blockgraph will be commercially available in 2019 after partnering with Viacom and Spectrum Reach
дальше »2018-12-22 02:01
Bitcoin From Space: Blockstream CSO Explains Its Satellite Services
Using Bitcoin from space — how satellites can backup and increase the accessibility of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology
дальше »2018-12-21 04:05
Blockchain Journalism Project Civil to Launch in February Despite Token Sale Flop
Blockchain-based journalism platform Civil plans to launch in February, after which it will start selling CVL tokens again
дальше »2018-12-20 04:35
Ohio Gives Green Light to Paying Taxes With Bitcoin
Ohio is now setting up an official website to allow businesses to pay taxes with bitcoin. According to a recent article published by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), the state of Ohio seems to have given tacit acceptance to bitcoin by allowing businesses, although not individuals, to pay all manner of taxes with the cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-11-27 21:32
Atari Founder Nolan Bushnell's X2 Games Acquired by Global Blockchain
The man who created Atari has moved on to blockchain-based gaming. Neil Bushnell’s X2 Games has been acquired by Canadian-based Global Blockchain (BLOC), a crypto investment firm, in hopes that Bushnell’s expertise will lead to another gaming industry revolution — this time with the help of blockchain technology. дальше »
2018-10-16 00:06
IMF, World Bank Set Framework Around Fintech Advances
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank have weighed in on sovereign considerations and global implications of blockchain and other financial services technologies. дальше »
2018-10-15 19:01
Binance Invests $2.5 Million in Australian Blockchain Travel Startup
Binance has announced a $2. 5 million investment in Australian travel startup TravelbyBit in a move to introduce a blockchain-based, point-of-sale (POS) payment system across major airports around the world. дальше »
2018-10-4 17:50
Crypto, Blockchain Companies Shine in LinkedIn’s Top 50 U.S. Startups
LinkedIn has been keeping its finger on the pulse of the United States’ most thriving startups, and crypto organizations are showing tremendous signs of life — and growth. дальше »
2018-9-8 23:36
Mainstream Adoption of Blockchain; What’s the Current Progress ?
A Progress Report on mainstream adoption of Blockchain Maybe you have heard a few things about Blockchain and decentralized economic models or not. The first thing you need ask yourself is “What is a decentralization?” And secondly, what is the link between Blockchain and a decentralized economy? What is Decentralization? – In Relation to Blockchain […] The post Mainstream Adoption of Blockchain; What’s the Current Progress ? appeared first on ZyCrypto. дальше »
2018-8-24 16:39
Factors hindering the wider Adoption of Cryptocurrency
It is true that there are many advantages associated with the use of cryptocurrencies and crypto tokens over the traditional bank noted that are issued by a countries Central Bank. Some of them which includes speed of transactions, lower cost of transactions, lower documentations, comfort of transactions location, environmental protection since it is paperless and […] The post Factors hindering the wider Adoption of Cryptocurrency appeared first on ZyCrypto. дальше »
2018-8-21 10:52
Maerki Baumann Is the Latest Swiss Bank to Embrace Crypto
Maerki Baumann — a private bank based in Zurich, Switzerland — has announced it will manage its clients’ cryptocurrency assets. This makes it the second Swiss bank to make such an announcement following Hypothekarbank Lenzburg (Hypi), which stated in June that it would open business accounts for cryptocurrency companies. дальше »
2018-8-7 23:23
West Virginia to Offer Blockchain Voting Options for Midterms
American troops serving overseas will be able to cast their votes in West Virginia through a mobile voting platform based on blockchain technology in the federal elections in November 2018. дальше »