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APEJ to Spend $2 Billion on Blockchain by 2022
The Asia/Pacific, excluding Japan, is expected to increase their spendings on Blockchain solutions to over $2 Billion by 2022 according to an April 23, 2019 report by the International Data Corporation. дальше »
2019-4-24 19:00 | |
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Crypto-Friendly Zero-Fee Trading App Robinhood Applies for National Bank Charter
California-based online brokerage with zero-fees, Robinhood, announced that it has applied for a national bank charter with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency with the aim of being able to “offer traditional banking products and services. дальше »
2019-4-24 17:00 | |
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Coinbase Files with the FEC to Shutter its Political Action Committee
Coinbase, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world by reported trading volume has shuttered its political action committee (PAC). This was revealed in the exchange’s official filing with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) on April 3, 2019. дальше »
2019-4-24 14:00 | |
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Ether Wallet Private Keys Successfully “Guessed” by Ether Thief and Security Analyst
Wallet users are still lagging behind in security as an April 23, 2019 report reveals that millions of dollars worth of ether has been stolen from wallets after a criminal guessed their private keys. дальше »
2019-4-24 12:11 | |
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Three Scientists Dismissed from MD Ander Cancer Center Amid “Academic Espionage” Allegations
Three senior researchers at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, are reported to have been ousted from their positions due to allegations of what can be described as “academic espionage” in connection with China. дальше »
2019-4-24 12:00 | |
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Blockstream Trials First Trust-Minimized P2P Bitcoin Derivatives
Blockchain technology company Blockstream has revealed that it was able to successfully complete a trust-minimized forward-contract transaction on the Bitcoin blockchain. The transaction occurred on April 16 between Blockstream and Crypto Garage. дальше »
2019-4-24 11:42 | |
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Bitcoin and Ether Market Update: April 24, 2019
The total crypto market cap increased by $5. 7 billion to $182. 3 since April 22, 2019. The top ten currencies are all in the red for the 24-hour period with Cardano (ADA) and Litecoin (LTC) being the worst performers at 4. дальше »
2019-4-24 11:00 | |
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Bitcoin Sim Swap Thief Nets 10-Year Jail Term
Joel Ortiz, the principal suspect in a Bitcoin theft case, has been sentenced to years in prison according to a release from the office of the District Attorney of Santa Clara County, April 22, 2019. дальше »
2019-4-24 23:00 | |
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Binance Completes BNB Mainnet Swap; Launches DEX
Based on earlier projections, Binance announced the launch of their decentralized exchange (DEX) on April 23, 2019. The announcement came when the exchange’s CEO Changphang Zhao (“CZ”) reportedly burned five million ERC-20 BNB tokens. дальше »
2019-4-23 19:08 | |
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Unpacking “The Convergence Stack” with Outlier Ventures’ CEO Jamie Burke
Since 2014, Outlier Ventures (OV) has been honing in on some of the most important technologies of our time. After speaking with nearly 1,000 different startups, the venture capital firm has been examining the ins and outs of what a future-proof investment thesis might look like. дальше »
2019-4-23 19:00 | |
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Top Israeli University Sues Professor for Unlawful Practices
The Israel Institute of Technology, the Technion, which functions as a public research university in the region, has filed a lawsuit against professor Eli Ben-Sasson, a senior lecturer at the Technion’s Faculty of Computer Science, for allegedly using the institution’s intellectual property to establish his blockchain startup, reports local news source, Calcalist on April 22,Read MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-4-23 17:00 | |
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Blockchain-based Art Platform Artory Raises $7.3m to Improve Data Integrity
Artory, a distributed ledger technology (DLT) powered art registry that claims to track provenance of art and valuable collectibles, has raised $7. 3 million in its Series A funding round and it says the funds will be used to improve data integrity, functionality and other areas of its business, according to a report by The ArtRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-4-23 15:00 | |
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Cryptocurrency Exchange Kraken Lists Cosmos’ ATOM Digital Token
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken on April 21, 2019, announced that it has listed Cosmos (ATOM), a proof-of-stake digital currency that utilizes the Tendermint consensus protocol. Kraken’s users will now be able to buy, sell, and store ATOM digital tokens. дальше »
2019-4-23 13:00 | |
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Microsoft Security Expert says Cyber Criminals now Targeting Korea
Microsoft Korea has urged individuals and businesses in the region to adequately protect their computers and other devices against new cyber attacks such as supply chain compromises, cryptojacking, and phishing attacks, by regularly backing up their data on cloud platforms and keeping security software as well as operating systems up to date, reports The KoreaRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-4-23 11:00 | |
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Nigeria: Entrepreneur Uses Blockchain and Biotech to Tackle Oil Spill Menace
Chinyere Nnadi, a Nigerian entrepreneur based in the United States, is spearheading a drive that seeks to solve Nigeria’s oil spill menace. According to an article published by The Hindu on April 22, 2019, Nnadi is using the dual power of biotech and blockhchain technology to aid the noble cause. дальше »
2019-4-23 09:00 | |
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Professor Launches Campaign to Donate $1 Million in Cryptos to Venezuelans
Steve Hanke, professor of applied economics at Johns Hopkins University and adviser to former Venezuelan president, Rafael Caldera, has launched a humanitarian campaign tagged Airdrop Venezuela, which is aimed at donating $1 million in cryptocurrency to 100,000 Venezuelans by August 209, according to a report by NPR on April 21, 2019. дальше »
2019-4-23 01:00 | |
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Defunct Exchange Gatecoin Highlights the Need for Regulations for Legal Ownership of Crypto Assets
The fate of users of the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange Gatecoin lies in the doldrums due to the lack of clear regulations which could fixate the legal ownership of crypto assets. This according to a report by South China Morning Post, published April 22, 2019. дальше »
2019-4-23 23:00 | |
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Bitcoin Continues to Climb on the Back of Positive Momentum: BTCManager’s Week in Review April 22, 2019
The price of bitcoin has increased by over four percent week-on-week to $5,333 per coin as investors are starting to buy bitcoin again now that the ‘crypto winter’ is considered over and the sentiment is turning bullish. дальше »
2019-4-23 20:00 | |
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JPMorgan Wants to Utilize Blockchain Technology to Revitalize Banking Payments System
According to a report published by PYMNTS on April 22, 2019, JPMorgan Chase is mulling utilizing blockchain technology to bolster the banking industry’s payment system. The multi-national company is also considering getting onboard a number of fintech companies to develop the desired platform. дальше »
2019-4-23 19:00 | |
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A Hacker Group is Doxing Confidential Data of Espionage Group Linked to Iran’s Government
According to an article published by Wired on April 18, 2019, a mystery hacker group for the last month has been divulging Iran’s top-level hackers’ secret data, tools, and personal identities onto a public Telegram channel. дальше »
2019-4-23 17:00 | |
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Blockchain Expert Says China’s National Currency Could Become a Cryptocurrency
In an interview with Bloomberg on April 17, 2019, Donald Tapscott, executive chairman of the Blockchain Research Institute, said that China’s official currency, the renminbi (RMB) will soon become a cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-4-22 15:00 | |
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Utah Has Now Banned Warrantless Electronic Data Searches
In a move that is sure to be celebrated by those who value digital privacy, Utah has banned warrantless searches of electronic data. This now means that the state has the strongest digital privacy laws in the nation. дальше »
2019-4-22 13:00 | |
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Market Update and Ripple XRP Price Analysis: April 22, 2019
The total crypto market cap lost $4. 20 billion of its value since Friday, April 22, and now stands at $176. 8. Top ten cryptocurrencies registered are all in red for the 24-hour period with Cardano (ADA) and Litecoin (LTC) being the worst performers with 5. дальше »
2019-4-22 12:57 | |
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Former Colleague of QuadrigaCX CEO Believes Customers Will Likely Not Recover their Funds
According to Adam O’ Brien, a former colleague and friend of the late QuadrigaCX CEO Gerald Cotton, customers are unlikely to recover their funds locked inside the exchange’s cold-storage crypto wallets, reports Global News, April 19, 2019. дальше »
2019-4-21 09:00 | |
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Austria Mulls Elimination of Internet Anonymity; Offenders Could Be Fined Millions of Euros
Internet users in Austria could soon find it impossible to comment on online forums anonymously as the country’s government looks to do away with internet anonymity, reports local media outlet Der Standard, April 18, 2019. дальше »
2019-4-21 21:00 | |
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2020 Elections: West Virginians to Use Blockchain-based Voting Application
Expanding on the blockchain-voting pilot that allowed overseas military operatives and families to vote during the November 2018 mid-term elections, the mobile voting app will now be used during the 2020 presidential elections, which is a concern to some security experts according to MIT Technology Review, April 18, 2019. дальше »
2019-4-20 15:00 | |
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New Cambridge Report Delves into Global Cryptoasset Regulation
A report compiled by researchers at Judge Business School, University of Cambridge is providing insight into the global regulatory climate as it pertains to digital assets. The paper finds that a lack of standardized terminology is one of the main impediments to a consistent regulatory response across the world. дальше »
2019-4-20 09:00 | |
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Financial Giants still Investing in Blockchain despite Bear Markets
Venture Capitals, technology firms and financial institutions are actively investing in blockchain technology startups building infrastructure for the cryptocurrency industry, though they are still wary of bitcoin and altcoins due to their volatile nature, according to a Reuters report on April 18, 2019. дальше »
2019-4-20 01:00 | |
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FinCEN Penalize Bitcoin Exchanger for Unlawful Practices
The United States Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has ordered Eric Powers, the operator of a peer-to-peer Bitcoin exchange, to pay a fine of $35,000 for willfully violating the Bank Secrecy Act’s (BSA) registration for failing to register as a money services business, according to a press release on April 18, 2019. дальше »
2019-4-20 23:00 | |
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India: RBI Omits Cryptocurrency-Based Projects from Fintech Regulatory Sandbox
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on April 18, 2019, published the terms of its fintech-focused regulatory sandbox. While the report highlights the importance of blockchain technology for various applications, it explicitly rejects all sorts of cryptocurrency-based businesses from being included in the sandbox. дальше »
2019-4-20 21:00 | |
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Bitcoin, Ether, and XRP Weekly Market Update: April 19, 2019
The total crypto market cap gained $1. 4 billion of value for the seven-day period and now stands at $179. 4. The top ten currencies saw mixed results for the same time frame as Binance Coin (BNB) managed to gain 7. дальше »
2019-4-19 19:00 | |
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Former Mozilla Executive Accuses Google Of Sabotage
Jonathan Nightingale, a tech professional who formerly worked at Mozilla, has made detailed allegations that technology giant Google has been sabotaging Firefox, Mozilla’s browser. Nightingale claims Google has been acting in this manner for years in order to provide Google Chrome with an advantage. дальше »
2019-4-19 17:00 | |
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Bakkt Wants New York Crypto License to Appease Regulatory Bodies, Sources Say
Intercontinental Exchange Inc. (ICE,) the company behind the highly-anticipated bitcoin trading platform Bakkt has turned to U. S. state watchdogs to get the stalled project the necessary regulatory approvals. дальше »
2019-4-19 14:00 | |
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Binance Chain Goes Live; Exchange Gives Details on BNB Token Swap
According to a Bloomberg report published April 18, 2019, Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by reported volume, has launched its own blockchain called Binance Chain to encourage crypto startups to issue their tokens directly on the trading platform. дальше »
2019-4-19 13:53 | |
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Binance Unveils Fiat-to-Crypto Bitcoin Exchange in Singapore
Binance, a leading cryptocurrency exchange with more than $890 million in 24-hour trading volume, has announced the impending launch of its crypto-to-fiat exchange platform in Singapore, reports FXStreet on April 18, 2019. дальше »
2019-4-19 13:15 | |
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Bitcoin and Ether Market Update: April 19, 2019
Total crypto market cap increased by $1. 8 billion to $171. 1 since Wednesday, April 17. Top ten currencies are mostly in red for the 24-hour period with Binance Coin (BNB) once again being the exception with 8. дальше »
2019-4-19 13:00 | |
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BitMEX Partners With Trading Technologies to Provide High Performance Bitcoin Derivatives Trading Tools
BitMEX, the cryptocurrency derivatives trading platform behemoth has announced a partnership deal with Trading Technologies Inc. (TT). In a blog post published by BitMEX on April 17, 2019, the company said the partnership would create a mutually beneficial and strategic collaboration between both firms. дальше »
2019-4-19 09:00 | |
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South Korea: Crypto Exchange Coinnest Shutting down Operations
Coinnest, a leading South Korean exchange, and bitcoin trading venue have announced it’s closing shop due to challenging market conditions and other unfavorable factors that have hampered its continued growth, according to a press release by the firm on April 18, 2019. дальше »
2019-4-19 01:00 | |
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Coinbase Expands Services to 11 New Countries Including India, Mexico, and South Korea
In a bid to boost the adoption of cryptocurrencies, Coinbase announced on April 17, 2019, that they have expanded their business operations to 11 more countries. More People, More Places There have been a lot of new changes at Coinbase. дальше »
2019-4-19 23:00 | |
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Enterprise Ethereum Alliance Teams up with Major Firms to Launch Token Taxonomi Initiative
The Enterprise Ethereum Alliance (EEA) on April 17, 2019, announced the launch of a blockchain-neutral Token Taxonomy Initiative which will address the need for establishing universal and easy to comprehend definitions for digital tokens. дальше »
2019-4-19 21:00 | |
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HTC-Backed $50 Million Proof of Capital Blockchain Venture Fund Launched
There are many cryptocurrencies – including bitcoin – that have grown tremendously in value over the years. As a result, there are blockchain and cryptocurrency-focused funds and firms that have emerged from the United States, or their respective countries. дальше »
2019-4-19 20:00 | |
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Accenture and GEB Partner to Use DLT For Employee Benefits Sector
A Forbes report published April 16, 2019, states that multinational management consulting giant Accenture has partnered with Generali Employee Benefits (GEB) to develop a robust blockchain solution for employee benefits sector. дальше »
2019-4-19 19:00 | |
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Financier with Links to Russian Oligarch Launches Crypto Derivative Hedge Fund
According to a BloombergQuint report published April 17, 2019, Gerald Banks, a financier who has in past managed part of a Russian oligarch’s business venture is set to open a cryptocurrency derivative fund. дальше »
2019-4-18 17:00 | |
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Winklevoss Twins and Charlie Shrem Settle Legal Dispute
After much back-and-forth, Charlie Shrem and the Winklevoss twins have settled their feud stemming from a failed business deal, as announced on April 16, 2019. White Flag In the crypto industry and the business world in general, it is not unusual for business partners to fall out and sometimes these fallouts end up with legalRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-4-18 15:00 | |
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Israeli Startup Sirin Labs Lays off 15 Employees Due to Poor Sales
Israeli tech startup Sirin Labs, which launched the world’s first blockchain smartphone called Finney last year has laid off 15 of their total 60 employees, as reported by Globes on April 15, 2019. Sirin Labs Fires 25 Percent of its Workforce Sirin Labs, an Israeli tech startup that roped in football stalwart Lionel Messi toRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-4-18 13:00 | |
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Japan: Rakuten Bank Starts Registering New Users for Its Crypto Wallet
As part of preparations for the June 2019 official launch of its cryptocurrency trading service, Rakuten Bank, the largest e-commerce outfit in Japan has kicked off the new user registration process for its Rakuten Wallet, which will enable millions of its customers to trade bitcoin and altcoins seamlessly, according to a press release published MarchRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-4-18 11:00 | |
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All you Need to Know about the Token Taxonomy Act
The tax treatment of cryptocurrencies has been a matter of constant back and forth since their inception. On one end, regulators argue that digital currencies are no different than traditional equity stocks which put them in the same bag as government-approved securities. дальше »
2019-4-18 09:00 | |
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Russian Lawmakers Approve Bill Seeking Increased Government Control on the Internet
A report published by ABC News on April 16, 2019, states that Russia’s lower chamber of parliament has passed a bill that gives more power to the Russian government over the country’s Internet traffic. дальше »
2019-4-18 01:00 | |
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John Delaney: The U.S. Must Create a Dedicated Cybersecurity Unit
John Delaney, a United States politician and business mogul looking to contest for the 2020 U. S. presidential seat, has buttressed the country’s need for a centralized and dedicated “Department of Cybersecurity,” as the nation remains a target to all kinds of cyber threats, according to a blog post on April 16, 2019. дальше »
2019-4-18 23:00 | |
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