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Kakao to Start Another Round of Funding Following $90 Million Initial Round
Following a $90 million raise from KaKao Corp. for their upcoming blockchain platform, it has been announced on March 10, 2019, that they will begin a new round on March 12, 2019. Getting a Head Start As part of the latest group of South Korean firms venturing into blockchain such as the Kolon Group andRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-3-12 21:00 | |
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Binance Chief Reports Potential Fiat-to-Crypto Exchange in Argentina
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao responded to a report regarding Binance Lab’s agreement with Argentina to co-invest in blockchain-based projects that his company supports. He hinted at the possibility of launching a fiat-to-crypto project in the crypto-friendly South American country. дальше »
2019-3-12 20:00 | |
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Report: U.S. Takes the Cake as the Largest Employer of Blockchain Labor
A new study by The Hard Fork shows that the United States is the world leader in blockchain-related job vacancies, followed by the UK and India. However, non-blockchain firms are the biggest hirers of labor. дальше »
2019-3-12 19:00 | |
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Why Big Data Needs Blockchain Technology
Blockchain technology presents a new paradigm shift in how data is stored, accessed and verified. In the coming years, the big data industry and blockchain technology will begin to form a pivotal relationship that will transform how companies manage their complex and ever increasing databases. дальше »
2019-3-12 18:00 | |
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What Everybody Ought to Know about Blockchain Education with B9lab’s Elias Haase
The massive spike in job openings in the blockchain space has created a considerable demand for quality developers. But as the industry is still so young, few applicants can fill these positions. A secondary market for costly certificates, online courses, and hackathons has thus sprung up to fill this need. дальше »
2019-3-11 16:00 | |
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Invesco Launches First Blockchain ETF on London Stock Exchange
On March 11, 2019, asset management giant Invesco launched a blockchain ETF that will trade on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). The Invesco Elwood Global Blockchain ETF is the first publicly-traded blockchain ETF on a British stock exchange. дальше »
2019-3-11 14:18 | |
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Bumble Bee Foods Is Using Blockchain to Track its Products
Bumble Bee, a popular US-based seafood company, is using the blockchain technology to track the origins and quality of their products. The company implemented the technology to its fair trade tuna to allow consumers to trace the origins of the product they are buying, as noted by Fortune on March 8, 2019. дальше »
2019-3-11 14:00 | |
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Market Update and Ripple XRP Price Analysis: March 11, 2019
The total crypto market cap increased by $1 billion since March 9, 2019, and now stands at $134. 9. At the time of writing, bitcoin (BTC) is trading at $3,989, ether (ETH) at $138, and Ripple’s XRP is hovering around $0. дальше »
2019-3-11 12:00 | |
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Litecoin vs. Bitcoin Cash: A Sibling Rivalry to Achieve Satoshi’s Vision
In many ways, Bitcoin Cash (BCH) and Litecoin (LTC) represent the Cane and Abel of cryptocurrencies. Satoshi Nakamoto’s Bitcoin, being the father of crypto, birthed two sons: Litecoin and Bitcoin Cash. дальше »
2019-3-11 10:00 | |
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Investor Accreditation Laws Must Change for Security Tokens to Gain Traction
One of the most hyped innovations to come out of the crypto space in 2018 was the security token. In the midst of a crashing utility token market caused by overinflated valuations, regulatory issues and (of course) a lack of utility, security tokens emerged with the promise of being a safer, more regulatory compliant andRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-3-11 22:00 | |
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Can Blockstack’s Banter App finally Corral all your Crypto Media?
The Winklevoss Twins-backed decentralized internet project Blockstack announced the creation of a new social media platform called Banter. The Banter network can perform many of the actions popular in centralized social networks but is built on top of a decentralized blockchain-powered infrastructure, which comes with a unique set of advantages. дальше »
2019-3-10 16:00 | |
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Understanding Cryptocurrency Market Capitalization
Market cap is one of the most common and effective ways in which investors measure the real value of cryptocurrencies. CoinMarketCap currently features hundreds of cryptocurrencies ranked by their market cap, making it the premier site for investors to refer to when conducting preliminary research on a coin. дальше »
2019-3-10 22:00 | |
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Chinese Internet Giant Alibaba Launches Blockchain Subsidiaries
Alibaba, one of the most respected multinational companies out of China that operates in over 200 countries, has announced that two blockchain subsidiaries will now operate under the company. This according to a report from Asia Times, March 8, 2019. дальше »
2019-3-9 18:00 | |
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts Sets up Fintech Advisory Group
William Gavin, the famously crypto-critical Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, seems to have had a change of heart as it was reported on March 7, 2019, that he had set up a fintech advisory Group. дальше »
2019-3-9 14:00 | |
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Denver to Use Blockchain Technology for Municipal Elections in May 2019
Denver, Colorado, has announced the implementation of a blockchain-based mobile voting pilot to enable overseas voters, active-duty military, and eligible residents to cast their votes using smartphones, according to a press release on March 7. дальше »
2019-3-9 10:00 | |
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Philadelphia Passes Law to Steer away from Cashless Economy
According to a Fortune report, published March 7, 2019, Philadelphia is poised to become the first major U. S. city to ban and penalize stores and restaurants that do not accept cash as a means of payment. дальше »
2019-3-9 06:00 | |
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Blockchain Firm SETL Declares Insolvency; Seeks Buyer to Liquidate Assets
SETL, a London-based blockchain company filed a notice of insolvency with British authorities on March 7, 2019. According to the notice, SETL is looking to liquidate some of its assets by selling them to “a larger financial services firm. дальше »
2019-3-9 02:00 | |
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French Finance Committee Believes Anonymous Cryptocurrencies Should Be Banned
On March 7, 2019, Forbes reported that the Finance Committee of France’s National Assembly has put together a review where it advises that anonymous cryptocurrencies should be banned. Hostility Towards Anonymous Cryptocurrencies In a recent report on digital currencies put together by the Finance Committee of France’s National Assembly, the French National Assembly’s Finance Head,Read MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-3-9 00:00 | |
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Japan: Crypto Network Hacks Doubled In 2018
2018 saw an almost 50 percent increase in the number of attacks on Internet of Things (IoT) devices and crypto networks in Japan, as reported by Asahi, March 7, 2019. Intensified Effort Probably the only thing that strikes more fear into the minds of the blockchain community than a bear market is a hack, severalRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-3-8 22:00 | |
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Judge Fines Winklevoss Twin’s Lawyer $15K
The Winklevoss Twins had sued Bitcoin entrepreneur Charlie Shrem for defrauding them of at least 5,000 Bitcoin worth of $31 million at the time of filing suit. Lawyer Tyler Meade misled them into making “legal missteps” that lead them to lose more money including having to reimburse Shrem’s legal fees. дальше »
2019-3-8 21:00 | |
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Malaysian Securities Commission Seeks Public Opinion On ICOs
The Securities Commission Malaysia has published two consolation papers on initial coin offerings (ICOs) and property crowdfunding on March 6, 2019, and asked members of the public to leave their comments. дальше »
2019-3-8 20:00 | |
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Switzerland’s SIX Digital Exchange Adopts R3’s Corda Blockchain Solution
SIX Digital Exchange (SDX), an operator of Financial Market Infrastructure (FMI) regulated by FINMA and the Swiss National Bank, has chosen R3‘s Corda Enterprise blockchain platform for its digital asset listing, trading, settlement, and custodial services, according to a press release on March 7, 2019. дальше »
2019-3-8 19:30 | |
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Tencent to Partner with University of Hong Kong for Blockchain Research
In yet another corporation-university pairing, the Tencent Financial Academy will be partnering with the University of Hong Kong to expand on fintech research. A memorandum of cooperation was signed to this effect on March 6, 2019. дальше »
2019-3-8 19:00 | |
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Argentina Working and Binance Labs to Tackle Economic Crisis via Blockchain and Cryptos
Binance, a Malta-based cryptocurrency exchange on March 6, 2019, announced that Binance Labs, the venture arm of the exchange, is building the cryptocurrency future of Argentina while the government is supporting Binance Labs to foster the growth of blockchain technology in the country. дальше »
2019-3-8 18:30 | |
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Israeli Regulators Set to Soft Pedal on Crypto and ICO Regulations
The Israel Securities Authority (ISA), the country’s market regulator, made recommendations for the creation of a standardized digital assets platform that would support crypto trading and allow firms to raise funds by issuing tokenized assets to investors, reports Reuters on March 6, 2019. дальше »
2019-3-8 18:30 | |
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SWIFT to Test Blockchain E-Voting Platform With Major Financial Entities
Shareholder voting is getting the blockchain treatment as SWIFT announced on March 6, 2019, that they will be testing out a new blockchain-based platform for that purpose with Deutsche Bank, DBS, HSBC. дальше »
2019-3-8 18:00 | |
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Starbucks’ Alleged Bitcoin Adoption Could Place Risk on Consumers
Crypto users were sent into a frenzy over March 4, 2019, reports that Starbucks had earned significant equity in Bakkt and might begin accepting crypto payments. However, this could prove to be a tax nightmare for Starbucks users. дальше »
2019-3-8 17:30 | |
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Fintech Firm Launches Blockchain CBDC Pilot with Eastern Caribbean Central Bank
Bitt, a portfolio company of Medici Ventures, the leading blockchain accelerator and subsidiary of Overstock, has joined forces with the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) to conduct a distributed ledger technology (DLT) based Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) pilot across member countries in the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU), according to a press release onRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-3-8 17:00 | |
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Cybersecurity Startup Launches Blockchain-Based Malware Detection Marketplace
PolySwarm’s malware detection marketplace creates a platform where antivirus companies and cybersecurity experts compete and receive remuneration do detect threats. Replacing VirusTotal, it provides a better protection model for identifying and sharing information about malware for the benefit of users. дальше »
2019-3-8 16:00 | |
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You Can Now Buy Real Estate in Turkey With Bitcoin
A real estate company in Turkey is now allowing investors to purchase properties using cryptocurrencies. Headquartered in Lara, Antalya Homes finalized the sale of nine properties in 2018, where the buyers utilized digital currencies to process the payments. дальше »
2019-3-8 14:00 | |
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Bitcoin and Ether Market Update: March 8, 2019
The total crypto market cap increased by $500 million since March 7, 2019, and now stands at $133. 6. The top ten currencies are all in red as only bitcoin is staying flat for the 24-hour period. At the time of writing bitcoin (BTC) is trading at $3,973 while ether (ETH) hangs around $140 and Ripple’sRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-3-8 10:00 | |
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Proof of Work vs. Proof of Stake
Over the past few years, awareness of blockchain technology has grown exponentially. Major institutions and key figures in business and politics are now aware of the technologies potential to decentralize our global financial and economic systems. дальше »
2019-3-8 02:00 | |
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Blockchain Technology Finds Eccentric Use Case in Tracking Drone Flight Data
A startup named Red Cat that uses blockchain technology to securely store drone flight data launched the second beta version of its platform on March 6, 2019, reports TechCrunch. Blockchain to Manage Drone Data Use of blockchain in the aviation sector is not something new. дальше »
2019-3-7 22:00 | |
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Going the Milky Way: Carrefour to Use Blockchain to Track Dairy Production
According to a report by the Hard Fork, published March 6, 2019, French supermarket juggernaut Carrefour is set to deploy blockchain technology to track the supply chain specifics of its milk production. дальше »
2019-3-7 21:00 | |
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Malta Digital Exchange Relocates to Malta Stock Exchange Premises
The relocation of Malta Digital Exchange (MDX) to the premises of the Malta Stock Exchange shows the country’s commitment to remain at the forefront of the blockchain industry. The goal of the initiative is to boost efficiency and reduce the costs associated with blockchain-based stock trading, as reported in a March 5, 2019 Times ofRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-3-7 20:00 | |
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Deutsche Boerse and Commerzbank Complete Blockchain Repo Transaction Platform Test
Deutsche Boerse and Commerzbank have successfully carried out an $11. 3 million repo transaction using a jointly developed blockchain platform, as reported on March 6, 2019. Testing New Waters In the financial services industry, blockchain has found a wealth of applications. дальше »
2019-3-7 18:00 | |
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Opera to Launch Cryptocurrency Wallet and dApps Explorer for iOS
Opera, a Norway-based software company, founded in 1995 has announced on March 5, 2019, that Opera Touch for iOS will soon be launched, and it will feature a cryptocurrency wallet as well as decentralized applications (dApps) explorer. дальше »
2019-3-7 16:30 | |
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MakerDAO Contemplates 2 Percent Fee Increase
In a bid to stay afloat amid low market prices, MakerDAO has announced On March 4, 2019, that their users will vote on a possible 2 percent fee Increase. Harsh Measures In January 2019, MakerDAO reported that its Dai token had been a great success with over 8,200 crypto addresses holding the token around theRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-3-7 16:00 | |
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NEM (XEM) Venture Capital Arm Makes First Portfolio Investment
Vimba, a New Zealand-based platform that allows users to buy, sell or save bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) right from their bank accounts, has become the first ever portfolio investment of NEM Ventures, the venture capital and investment arm of the NEM distributed ledger technology (DLT) project, according to an official blog post on MarchRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-3-7 15:00 | |
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Chainalysis Clarifies User Data Handling Policy
Chainalysis is the latest firm to speak up about their usage of user data in a March 5, 2019 blog post, following similar response from Elliptical in the wake of Coinbase controversy. It All Started with an Interview On March 1, 2019, Christine Sandler, Coinbase’s Head of sales, sat down with Cheddar for an interviewRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-3-7 14:00 | |
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BlockFi Pushes for Crypto Adoption by Offering Lucrative Interest on Bitcoin, Ether Deposits
Cryptocurrency loan platform BlockFi now allows users to earn interest as high as 6. 2 percent per annum on their digital currency deposits, reports Forbes, March 5, 2019. Lucrative Interest Rate Becomes the Talk of the Town The lines between traditional financial institutions like banks and digital currencies seem to be blurring at an astounding rate. дальше »
2019-3-7 13:02 | |
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QuadrigaCX Founder’s Widow Seeks Court Costs Compensation
Jennifer Robertson, the widow of Gerry Cotten, the late founder of the now-defunct QuadrigaCX cryptocurrency exchange has asked the court to repay her legal costs to the tune of C$300,000 ($225,000), reports Bloomberg on March 5, 2019. дальше »
2019-3-7 12:00 | |
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Monero Bug Costs Nano S User 1,680 XMR
Monero seems to be experiencing a bit of a bug problem as on March 4, 2019, the Ledger team warned about the use of the Nano S wallet after user funds were lost. The day before, Monero themselves had warned users about a bug that sends fake deposits to exchanges. дальше »
2019-3-7 11:00 | |
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South Korean Prosecutors Create Task Force to Combat Crypto Criminals
Seoul prosecutors announced on March 5, 2019, that they are forming a “Task Force” with the sole purpose of fighting off crypto and fintech-related crimes of fraud as reported by the country’s News1 Agency. дальше »
2019-3-7 10:00 | |
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College Students Are the Second Biggest Miners of Cryptocurrency
In a surprising revelation, it has come to light that the second biggest miners of crypto are college students who make use of university’s free electricity, as reported by PC Mag on March 5, 2019. Free for All Anyone who has ever tried to mine cryptocurrency will know that besides the specialized equipment sometimes neededRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-3-7 06:00 | |
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How Blockchain Technology Reshapes 21st Century Supply Chain Management
Increasing complexity in global supply chain management has forced businesses to reassess their transit strategies. Seemingly, blockchain technology that undergirds cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, ether, and others, has emerged as a silver bullet for the cobweb of global supply chain channels. дальше »
2019-3-7 02:00 | |
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IBM X-Force Red Team Announces Blockchain Security Testing Service
According to a Forbes report published March 5, 2019, IT giant IBM’s cybersecurity team X-Force Red has launched a new blockchain testing service. The service is the latest to enter the rapidly inflating bubble of enterprise-level blockchain offerings. дальше »
2019-3-7 00:00 | |
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Circle Internet Financial Acquires SeedInvest Crowdfunding Platform
Circle, a U. S-based fintech firm has completed the acquisition process of SeedInvest in a bid to establish a robust token marketplace that would allow businesses as well as individuals to raise capital via open crypto rails and infrastructure, according to a blog post March 4, 2019. дальше »
2019-3-7 22:00 | |
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