Ripple makes waves with Japanese money transfer app

SBI Holdings is not quite done with its foray into blockchain. The Japanese financial giant has announced plans to launch a mobile payment app for iOS and Android that will use Ripple’s distributed ledger tech. дальше »

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10 Cryptocurrencies Hoping to Be the New Cash

The rise of cryptocurrency has brought an unprecedented amount of attention to the nature of money. Terms from the… The post 10 Cryptocurrencies Hoping to Be the New Cash appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »

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The Pros and Cons of Fundraising Using Blockchain for Startups

Most startup ventures find themselves struggling to get customers and make adequate money during the first two to five years. There are several reasons for this. A large number of startup ventures are copycats of successful businesses and lack any innovation. дальше »

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Paxful CEO Ray Youssef Shows How Bitcoin Can Be Used for Social Good

Can bitcoin be used for social good? If anyone thinks so, it’s Ray Youssef, the CEO of peer-to-peer bitcoin platform Paxful. A successful entrepreneur in the crypto and blockchain space, Youssef comes from humble beginnings and understands the importance of maintaining control over one’s finances. дальше »

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Medici Ventures’ Bitsy Launches User-Friendly Crypto Wallet and Exchange

Overstock’s affiliated blockchain company Medici Ventures has funded a beta-launch of the cryptocurrency wallet designed by Bitsy to blur borders between digital and fiat money. The post Medici Ventures’ Bitsy Launches User-Friendly Crypto Wallet and Exchange appeared first on CoinSpeaker. дальше »

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Battle of the Privacycoins: Why Monero Is Hard to Beat (and Hard to Scale)

Based on blockchain technology, most cryptocurrencies have an open and public ledger. While this is required for these systems to work, it comes with a significant downside: Privacy is often quite limited. дальше »

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Does Jimmy Song Know What Fiat Money Is?

On Monday, while most of the cryptocurrency world nervously watched as markets sank, an even bigger disaster was unfurling in the Mediterranean: the debate between Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash, on the CoinsBank Blockchain Cruise. дальше »

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Berkeley Professor Questions Stablecoin Viability in Unflattering Op-Ed

University of Berkeley Professor Barry Eichengreen has taken a swipe at the viability of stablecoins in an op-ed published on Project Syndicate. The critique, entitled “The Stable-Coin Myth,” argues stablecoins are not automatically "viable" just because they are pegged to an asset, though Eichengreen does believe they have an advantage over "conventional cryptocurrencies" such as bitcoin which he says "is highly unstable" and "unattractive as units of account. дальше »

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SoftBank To Develop Blockchain-Powered Payment System

Users of the new blockchain platform will not have to change their money at a bank when traveling internationally.

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EOS-powered dice game pays out $600K to one user in just 36 hours

Another “lucky” punter has experienced an incredible hot streak when gambling on the decentralized web. An EOS-based blockchain betting game, more commonly known as EOSBet, has paid over $600,000 in winnings to just one user in less than two days. дальше »

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SoftBank initiative aims to blockchainify mobile payments across the globe

A trio of corporations lead by Japanese based SoftBank have devised a working proof-of-concept (PoC) underpinned by blockchain that allows users to make peer-to-peer payments from their mobile phones. дальше »

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OKEx Founder Released After Questioning in Connection With Suspected Coin Fraud

The founder of cryptocurrency exchange OKEx was detained for questioning on September 10, 2018, by Shanghai police to investigate a case of suspected digital currency fraud related to WFee coin. дальше »

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Stellar-Based Lightyear Acquires Chain, Forms New Entity

Lightyear Corporation, a universal payments network built around Stellar’s open financial protocol, has announced the acquisition of Chain, in a merger that sees both brands combine to form a new entity called Interstellar. дальше »

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What is Swarm Fund (SWM)?

In the famous words of Warren Buffett: If you don’t find a way to make money while you sleep,…

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What is Swarm (SWM)?

In the famous words of Warren Buffett: If you don’t find a way to make money while you sleep,…

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Gemini and Paxos Both Launch Stablecoins on Ethereum Blockchain

Two crypto companies, Gemini Trust and Paxos, got a green light from a New York state regulator to launch their own stablecoins pegged 1:1 to the U. S. dollar.   New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) gave an okay to Gemini Trust, the crypto exchange founded by the Winklevoss twins, to launch Gemini Dollar (GUSD). дальше »

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Riot Blockchain Replaces CEO Over $27 Million Pump and Dump Charges

Riot Blockchain, Inc. (NASDAQ: RIOT), a company officially focused on cryptocurrency mining and the development of an exchange, has swiftly replaced its CEO after the SEC charged him in connection to a fraudulent $27 million pump an dump scheme. дальше »

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Bitcoin Magazine’s Week in Review: Lightning, Launches and Broken Promises

A handful of projects brought their tech to life this week, introducing new payment systems and coins to the industry’s offerings. Meanwhile, Bitcoin’s Lightning Network makes headway for the dev community, and one of crypto’s older and more respected exchanges (arguably) takes a step against the space’s principles. дальше »

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Research: For every ICO that raises over $1M, there’s one that doesn’t raise a dime

New research suggests that blockchain fundraising is often a hit or miss game. It appears that initial coin offerings (ICOs) either raise tons of money – or none at all. Research from intelligence firm GreySpark has uncovered that 46 percent of ICOs fail to raise any funds at all. дальше »

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Blockchain for Banking Applications: How Will DLT Disrupt Bank Systems?

Applications of Blockchain in Banking Throughout history, elements of transactions such as gold and silver have emerged to facilitate the exchange of value and protect buyers and sellers in making a successful transaction. дальше »

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Wyre acquires Bitcoin smart contract derivatives platform Hedgy

Wyre, a blockchain money transfer company servicing OTC and cryptocurrency exchanges announced it has acquired Hedgy, a smart contract platform built on top of the Bitcoin blockchain. Hedgy Co-founder and CEO Matt Slater, will be. дальше »

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President Bill Clinton and Counting Crows Headline Swell 2018

Swell by Ripple is the only event today where blockchain, finance and policy converge — a meeting ground for more than five hundred industry experts committed to changing the way money moves around the world. дальше »

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Blockchain Panacea for Advertising: Top 5 Reasons for Looking Closer at TAP Coin Project

Whilst information is the lifeblood of the digital revolution, it’s the blockchain technology and Tap Coin-like applications that have all keys to revolutionize the advertising sphere freeing it from gigantic money losses and frauds. дальше »

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Coinbase Eyes ETF With Help From BlackRock: Business Insider Report

In an effort to expand its institutional services, Coinbase is joining an industry chase for the ever-elusive bitcoin exchange traded fund (ETF). As reported by Business Insider, the cryptocurrency exchange provider has been liaising with BlackRock, a U. дальше »

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Blockchain Fraud: New Policies and Technologies to Stop Crypto Criminals

Tax evasion, money laundering, and terrorist funding schemes are all major categories of blockchain fraud. So how can legislation and technologies soon be used to stop crypto criminals? The post Blockchain Fraud: New Policies and Technologies to Stop Crypto Criminals appeared first on CoinCentral. дальше »

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‘Proof Of Work’ Exhibit To Visualize Blockchain Technology

An upcoming art exhibit will engage with crypto culture. One of its main attractions is a machine that supposedly burns paper money.

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IBM Introduces 'World Wire' Payment System on Stellar Network

IBM has launched a blockchain-based payment system called Blockchain World Wire. According to IBM, the new payment network uses digital currency on Stellar's blockchain to "clear and settle cross-border payments" in near real time. дальше »

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Australian Island Funding Luxury Redevelopment Via Security Token Offering

The picturesque but long-forgotten Australian vista, Great Keppel Island, is ideal for vacationers in nearly every aspect but one: it has no money. However, that’s about to change thanks to cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. дальше »

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Exploited Data, Stolen Money and Advertiser Power: The Internet Needs a Change

In 2017, almost 500 cases of data breaches were reported, totaling to just under 900 million cases of stolen… The post Exploited Data, Stolen Money and Advertiser Power: The Internet Needs a Change appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »

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Tempo Money Transfer Chooses Stellar Over Ripple: Calls It a “Natural Fit”

In the world of cryptos and blockchain technologies, business options are as extensive as people’s needs. In the case of businesses dedicated to facilitating payments between individuals, the choice of which blockchain to use and which fintech to hire is of vital importance for their growth. дальше »

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CONFIRMED Reserve Bank Of India Interested In Crypto After All

After an all out assault on cryptocurrencies in India by the central bank – The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) many speculated around why the RBI had decided to essentially bank cryptocurrency trading in the country. дальше »

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Our Work Here Is Done, 84% Of Firms Now Using Blockchain Tech

As blockchain and crypto enthusiasts, our goal is to get everyone in the world using blockchain technology. We believe in this technology because we know it has the power to change the world. Like the early advocates of the internet, we have, in our hands, a technology that will change the way we communicate, spend money, store data and many other things. дальше »

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Top 6 Former and Current Remittance Providers Using Blockchain Technology

It would appear that blockchain technology is slowly making inroads in the world of remittances and money transfers. Numerous companies are exploring this technology as we speak, even though there are still only a handful of service providers officially running their services on a blockchain. дальше »

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First Kenyan Cryptocurrency Project Aims to Improve Quality on Logistics Industry

Blockchain technology-based businesses and ventures continue to grow. Every day new projects appear on the market, showing the potential that DLTs have to promote economic activity without any distinctions. дальше »

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Blockchain Start-up Building the ‘World Computer’ Gets Andreessen Horowitz Backing

Dfinity is flying high on venture capital (VC) money as the start-up dubbed as the “world computer” has raised $102 million in funding. Prominent investors include Polychain Capital and Andreessen Horowitz. дальше »

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Crypt-ON ICO

Crypt-ON is a P2P platform built on blockchain technology to provide safe and secure trades in cryptocurrency. Crypt-ON is aimed at a wide range of users—from beginner crypto-enthusiasts and freelancers to investors and managers of blockchain projects. дальше »

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New Blockchain Game Coopet Offers Players to Earn Money Instead of Spending It

Coopet, a new blockchain game developed by Cootech, takes a step forward to blockchain gaming by allowing players to earn money while playing. The post New Blockchain Game Coopet Offers Players to Earn Money Instead of Spending It appeared first on CoinSpeaker. дальше »

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A South African Township Is Becoming the New Gold Mine for Bitcoin

In several African nations, sending money to friends and family is difficult. Using bank accounts could be easy, but it takes days, sometimes even weeks, for transactions to clear. A new CNBC documentary is exploring the nuances of this emerging market and how exactly it is used to make the underbanked communities of the continent […] A South African Township Is Becoming the New Gold Mine for Bitcoin was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. дальше »

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Blockchain Promotion Week Hackaton in South Korea Seeks to Raise Public Awareness

South Korea To Host Hackathon To Discover Blockchain Uses In Society South Korea has recently taken a deeper dive at blockchain technology, as an announcement regarding a hackathon was revealed on Monday, August 27 via local news outlet, Money Today. дальше »

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Canada Delays Regulation of Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain Companies

The Canadian government has postponed the release of its final regulations for cryptocurrency and blockchain companies. The final published regulations were due this fall, but the government now says they won’t be published in the Canada Gazette until late 2019. дальше »

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ClinTex Lowering New Medicine Costs Through Blockchain Technology

Clinical trials are a crucial step in getting any new medical advancement approved for assisting the public, but it can also be one of the most consuming steps, in terms of both time and money. ClinText looks to change this through its CTi platform, which will use blockchain technology and machine learning to improve the […] дальше »

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Turkish Minister Hints at Utilizing Blockchain Tech for Apolitical Money

Following a crash in the value of Turkish Lira, it looks like Turkey is potentially looking at utilizing peer to peer technology for money transfers. Mustafa Varank (pictured, third from... The post Turkish Minister Hints at Utilizing Blockchain Tech for Apolitical Money appeared first on Trustnodes. дальше »

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Binance Launches Early-Stage Start-up Incubator Program

When it comes to the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry, money from venture capitalists are not the most popular type of funding. A start-up can launch its own initial coin offering and crowdfund its ideas like never before. дальше »

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Why Modum (MOD) is an Incredible Long-Term Investment

Cryptocurrency has presented the world an opportunity to democratize the distribution of money. Lots of projects in the crypto… The post Why Modum (MOD) is an Incredible Long-Term Investment appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »

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Insurance Companies Starting to See Opportunities in Covering Crypto-related Exposures

The crypto market’s meteoric rise in 2017 is proof that there is money to be made in the industry. The bull run last year created countless millionaires who saw their fortunes rise along with skyrocketing prices of all digital coins. дальше »

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People’s Bank of China Warns Public About Illegal Fundraising and Crypto Scams

As part of a nationwide clampdown against cryptocurrencies, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has published a statement urging the public to be sceptical of claims from companies using the term blockchain to promote themselves. дальше »

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Ernst & Young’s Latest Crypto Move Is A Big One

Cryptocurrency within professional services is becoming a big deal. Firms like Ernst & Young (EY), Deloitte and PwC are expressing more and more interest in crypto and blockchain technologies by the day which is actually quite a fascinating prospect. дальше »

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Top 5 Advantages of Tokenization

Beyond HODLing and trading, monitoring price fluctuations, and debating the future of crypto versus fiat, something even more revolutionary is afoot: tokenization. It’s the representation of real-world goods and alternative assets on the blockchain and the reflection of rights to them through cryptographic tokens. дальше »

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Markets Are Down, But Most Exchanges Are Doing Just Fine

As the old maxim asserts: those who made the most money in the gold rush were those who sold shovels. With our own digital gold rush in a downturn, however, the shovels aren’t selling so well, as mining companies themselves are struggling to move hardware because miners are struggling to turn a profit. дальше »

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Techfugees Founder on Leveraging Blockchain to Help Refugees

For all the flack blockchain and crypto get for being voodoo dark net money, many organizations are beginning to understand the potential for blockchain to provide pervasive social impact. One… The post Techfugees Founder on Leveraging Blockchain to Help Refugees appeared first on CoinCentral. дальше »

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