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Consent Tracker Set to Transform Online Dating with Blockchain Technology
In a bid to foster transparency in the online dating industry and curb the incidence of sexual assault, a team of technologists is set to launch Consent Tracker, a blockchain-powered solution to revolutionize the online dating “game,” according to a Trijo report on June 2, 2019. дальше »
2019-6-4 01:00 | |
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PAX Stablecoin Earns Listing on Blockchain Mobile Wallet
Major cryptocurrency wallet provider, Blockchain, is set to add support for dollar-pegged stablecoin PAX to its mobile wallet, crypto publication Coindesk reports, May 31, 2019. Blockchain Wallet Adds PAX Stablecoin In a bid to increase the use of cryptocurrencies en masse, digital currency wallet provider Blockchain. дальше »
2019-6-2 01:00 | |
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ChainLink’s Mainnet Launch Is Set to Revolutionize Smart Contracts
On May 30, 2019, ChainLink, a decentralized oracle, announced that it would be launching its mainnet on Ethereum. The project has been touted as one of the most promising developments for adoption as it allows for verification of real-time information for use in smart contracts. дальше »
2019-5-31 13:30 | |
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Robinhood Finds Ally in Jump Trading to Power Fee-Less Cryptocurrency Trading
According to a Bloomberg report published May 29, 2019, popular fintech company Robinhood Markets Inc. has turned to Chicago-based trading firm Jump Trading LLC. to help it buy, sell, and store cryptocurrencies like bitcoin (BTC), ether (ETH), and others. дальше »
2019-5-31 23:00 | |
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New Zealand: Cryptopia Seeks to Preserve User Account Data Amid new Challenges
Accounting firm Grant Thornton LLC on May 27, 2019, provided an update regarding the petition for bankruptcy filed by the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange Cryptopia. The company said that it is working towards preserving the exchange’s users’ data stored and hosted on the servers of a U. дальше »
2019-5-27 14:39 | |
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Facebook Could Launch Its Native Cryptocurrency “GlobalCoin” in 2020
According to a BBC report published on May 24, 2019, Facebook is in the final phase of launching its secretive cryptocurrency project. Crypto Project to Go Live in Q1 2020 Social media giant Facebook has for months been reportedly working on a cryptocurrency project. дальше »
2019-5-25 21:00 | |
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The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange Hints At Blockchain Integration
At a time when forward-thinking financial institutions across the globe are increasingly integrating distributed ledger technology (DLT) into their processes in a bid to foster transparency and enhance productivity, the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) is also looking to explore the revolutionary technology, according to local news outlet, Chronicle on May 21, 2019. дальше »
2019-5-23 01:00 | |
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Polkadot’s New Proof of Concept Could Enhance Decentralized Governance
The Alexander testnet on Polkadot was upgraded with new features of which the most significant is improved staking governance, as per an announcement by the development team on May 20, 2019. Polkadot was created by Ethereum and Parity co-founder Gavin Wood, who also co-invented the Solidity programming language. дальше »
2019-5-22 01:00 | |
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Around The Block With Jeff And Dave – Our First Podcast!
In this episode, we interview Tim Draper, discuss McAfee’s Debit Card and McAfee’s knowledge of who the Bitcoin Creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, is. We also cover the big news of today. дальше »
2019-5-21 21:05 | |
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U.S.: Decision on VanEck Bitcoin ETF Delayed Again
The wait for a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) continues to drag as the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on May 20, 2019, again delayed deciding on a Bitcoin ETF proposal by the VanEck SolidX Bitcoin Trust. дальше »
2019-5-21 17:38 | |
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Bitcoin Fatigue at $8,100 Resistance Could Trigger Price Pullback, Says Experts
With bitcoin currency currently sitting at above $8,000, there have been reactions and talks about the coin’s ability to maintain the price level and break through. Speaking on a CNBC panel on May 15, 2019, two analysts predict that bitcoin’s fatigue could possibly cause a price pullback despite its current surge. дальше »
2019-5-17 11:55 | |
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Sundar Pichai Says Google Committed to Protect User’s Privacy
At a time when people are becoming increasingly interested in knowing how social media platforms and other firms handle their personal data, Google CEO, Sundar Pichai has revealed that though the search engine giant uses people’s data to give them the best experience, they still put in much efforts to protect users’ privacy, according toRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-5-9 15:00 | |
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WeChat Updates Policy Statement: Bans Bitcoin Transactions
News from China reveals that Chinese instant messaging giant, WeChat, has prohibited bitcoin and cryptocurrency transactions, following an upgraded payment policy. This latest move by the company would adversely affect over-the-counter (OTC) and peer-to-peer traders who depend on these platforms to do business. дальше »
2019-5-8 19:17 | |
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Gnosis Launches Bug Bounty Program for DutchX
Gnosis (GNO) is running a bug bounty for recently revised smart contracts on their DutchX platform according to a blog post, May 06, 2019. There are three tiers of bounty; high ($10,000), ($5000), and low ($1000). дальше »
2019-5-7 12:00 | |
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Craig Wright’s Motion to Seal Bitcoin Addresses Denied
In a widely expected move, the District court of South Florida has dismissed Craig Wright’s motion to seal his Bitcoin holdings and addresses, May 03, 2019. If Wright doesn’t comply, the court indistinctly said there are other ways to obtain this information, methods of which Kleiman’s estate will be authorized to use. дальше »
2019-5-6 17:00 | |
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Qtum Launches Blockchain Development Suite on Google Cloud
Blockchain project Qtum on May 2, 2019, announced its integration with Google’s Cloud Platform. With this, Qtum developers can now develop enterprise-grade decentralized applications and smart contracts on Google’s Cloud Platform. дальше »
2019-5-6 11:00 | |
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Myanmar Central Bank Warns Against Cryptocurrency Trading
Myanmar’s apex bank is sounding a note of warning to citizens against the dangers of trading with cryptocurrency. Per the report from The Irrawaddy May 03, 2019, the country’s central bank frowns on the use of virtual currencies, as there have been reports of digital currency scams by inexperienced victims. дальше »
2019-5-5 01:00 | |
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CFTC Chair: Cryptocurrencies Bring New Applications for Clearinghouse Registration
In his testimony before the House Committee on Agriculture Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy and Credit Washington, D. C. , May 1, 2019, CFTC chairman J. Cristopher Giancarlo asserted that the mounting interest in cryptocurrencies might bring new applications for clearinghouse registration. дальше »
2019-5-2 17:00 | |
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Ripple Releases 1 Billion XRP ($309 Million) from Escrow
Ripple has released one billion XRP worth about $309 million from its escrow account at the start of May 2019, according to Twitter user Whale Alert. In a recently released Q1 2019 performance, the company revealed total XRP sales of $169 million between January and March 2019. дальше »
2019-5-2 14:00 | |
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Zilliqa’s Mainnet Token Swap is Finally Here
After the mainnet launch in January 2019, Zilliqa (ZIL) is finally swapping ERC-20 tokens for its native blockchain token. Exchange support is live and phase one is complete with the likes of Binance and Upbit having successfully migrated tokens. дальше »
2019-4-30 05:00 | |
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Report: American Trading Platform E*Trade to Offer Crypto Trading Services
New York-based financial assets trading platform E*Trade is poised to offer cryptocurrency trading services, sources told Bloomberg, April 27, 2019. E*Trade to Make Entry into Volatile Crypto Industry Per sources in the know of the matter, E*Trade will begin its operations by offering bitcoin (BTC) and ether-based crypto (ETH) products. дальше »
2019-4-29 12:10 | |
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French Bank Societe Generale Issues $122 Million Covered Bond on Ethereum Network
Societe Generale SFH, a subsidiary of one of Europe’s largest financial services groups, Societe Generale Group, on April 23, 2019, announced that it had issued the first covered bond as a security token on the public Ethereum blockchain. дальше »
2019-4-25 15:00 | |
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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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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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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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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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International Chamber of Commerce Partners with Blockchain Firm Perlin
According to a press release published April 12, 2019, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has partnered with blockchain firm Perlin to propel the adoption of the nascent technology among the 45 million member businesses it represents in more than 130 countries. дальше »
2019-4-12 21:00 | |
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PewDiePie Partners with Blockchain-based Platform DLive
Many content creators have championed cryptocurrency or blockchain in general, but there hasn’t been much traction with regards to high-profile creators moving to a blockchain-based platform rather than YouTube or Twitch, the two biggest platforms for content creators in the world. дальше »
2019-4-11 20:03 | |
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Quadriga CX Victims May Get Refunds Sooner than Later
Creditors of the now defunct Canadian cryptocurrency exchange, QuadrigaCX may get compensated sooner than later, as Ernst & Young (EY), the court-appointed monitor investigating the case, has advised the firm to commence bankruptcy proceedings as soon as possible, to cut costs and expedite the creditors’ refunds process, reports Bloomberg on April 2, 2019. дальше »
2019-4-4 09:00 | |
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U.S. Congress Explore Additional Cryptocurrency Regulations
A pair of United States Congressmen are at the forefront of efforts to improve the cryptocurrency regulatory paradigm in the country. Stakeholders from lawmakers to investors say the country needs to act fast or risk falling behind Europe and Asia in the race to dominate the landscape of the emerging digital economy. Bipartisan Efforts toRead More дальше »
2019-4-1 20:00 | |
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A Brief Guide on how to Create Lightning Network Invoices
In this article, BTCManager will go through the information contained in a Lightning Network invoice and do a quick recap of how to create an invoice using Bitcoin’s Lightning Network. Lightning Network Invoices Being able to create invoices on the Lightning Network is a novelty that was only recently made possible, but should prove toRead More дальше »
2019-4-1 13:00 | |
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Cryptojacking: Malicious Cryptocurrency Mining Is not a Crime, Japanese Court Rules
A court in Japan has acquitted an individual accused of embedding a cryptojacking malware in his website to surreptitiously mine cryptocurrency using the computing power of the visitors to the site. Local Japanese media platform, The Mainichi reports that the court ruled that such activity wasn’t a criminal offense. Meanwhile, Internet security experts continue toRead More дальше »
2019-3-29 20:00 | |
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Art and Blockchain Startup Artory Acquires Auction Club
In a massive move for both the blockchain and art world, the blockchain-backed art registry Artory has acquired Auction Club on March 21, 2019. This now means that the registry will boast data from thousands of international art houses, and they will be placed on the blockchain. дальше »
2019-3-25 13:00 | |
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$4 Billion Cryptocurrency Fraud Suspect Alexander Vinnik Files Appeal for Extradition to Russia
Alexander Vinnik, a Russian national suspected of orchestrating a $4 billion bitcoin fraud has lodged an appeal with a Greek court for his extradition to Russia, this according to Greek media outlet Kathimerini, March 21, 2019. дальше »
2019-3-23 10:00 | |
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IBM’s Blockchain World Wire Platform Goes Live, Signs Six International Banks to Create Stablecoins
IBM’s Blockchain World Wire Platform has just gone live and is already a success by having signed up six international banks to create and issue stablecoins through their platform, as reported on March 18, 2019. дальше »
2019-3-19 16:00 | |
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Japan: Financial Regulators Announce New Cryptocurrency Margin Trading Regulations
In a bid to bring a greater degree of order to one of the world’s largest virtual currencies marketplaces, Japanese financial regulators have unveiled new regulations for cryptocurrency margin trading, reports Nikkei, March 19, 2019. дальше »
2019-3-19 13:43 | |
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Banks May Refuse Deposits from Crypto Firms, Says Israeli Court
An Israeli court has ruled that Union Bank of Israel cannot close the bank account of a crypto mining firm but can refuse certain deposits, as reported on March 17, 2019. Illegal Closure Despite consistent collaborations with various banks around the world, the blockchain industry has continuously faced the challenge of not being able toRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-3-19 22:00 | |
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$200k Bitcoin Fraud: Four Suspects Sought by Calgary Police
Canadian police are on the hunt for four individuals, suspected of a defrauding a local bitcoin company via “double spend” attacks on Bitcoin ATMs. CBC News reported March 12, 2019, that law enforcement officials are asking for useful information from the public leading to the arrest of the suspects. дальше »
2019-3-14 02:00 | |
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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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The Double-Edged Sword of Blockchain Technology May See China Recreate Orwell’s 1984
Despite the promise of these innovations, there is a growing concern that governments will begin to use blockchains as a tool to further oppress their citizens, creating permissioned networks that restrict access to capital and essential services on the basis of one’s reputation. дальше »
2019-3-2 06:00 | |
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Huobi Australia Closes Shop and Drops Plans for Fiat-to-Crypto Trading
Huobi’s Australian arm sought registration with the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) but has chosen to forgo its certification. Market Slump and Redundancies The decision to shut down comes barely eight months after the launch of Huobi’s Australian subsidiary, meaning it will be taken over by the parent Huobi Global. дальше »
2019-2-27 15:00 | |
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Mercedes-Benz Announces Blockchain Project Pilot
Mercedes Benz, one of the most respected and well-known automobile companies in the world announced on February 25, 2019, that it will be utilizing blockchain technology for a more transparent supply chain. дальше »
2019-2-27 00:00 | |
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Mobile Gaming and eSports Veteran Kevin Chou Launch Blockchain Gaming Firm, Forte
Kevin Chou, US-based video game expert and entrepreneur, also the CEO and co-founder of Kabam, has announced the launch of Forte, a new gaming startup focused on changing the face of gaming via blockchain technology, according to a press release February 21, 2019. дальше »
2019-2-23 06:00 | |
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South Australian Government to Use Blockchain Technology to Conduct Elections
According to Micky News, an Australian News outlet, a blockchain-based voting system will be used by the South Australian Government in an official election conducted soon. Integrating a blockchain-based voting system On February 18, 2019, Horizon State CEO Nimo Naamani confirmed that the South Australian Government would be using the company’s blockchain-based voting system technology toRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-2-19 13:00 | |
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American Wholesaler H&M Distributors Now Accepts Crypto
Thanks to a new partnership with Chimpion, respected lampholder wholesaler H&M Distributors will accept major cryptocurrencies, and hopes to pass on these savings to its network of retailers. The announcement was made on February 8, 2019. дальше »
2019-2-14 10:00 | |
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FortuneJack Introduces Bitcoin Sportsbook Betting
In pursuit of providing a wholesome gaming experience to its users, online cryptocurrency casino FortuneJack recently launched a new product – sportsbook with bitcoin betting option. This latest addition includes a wide array of sports including soccer, basketball, volleyball, tennis, and many other interesting sporting events. дальше »
2019-2-13 06:00 | |
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Philippine’s Union Bank Launch of Crypto ATM Could Fuel Bitcoin Adoption
The Union Bank of Philippines, one of the country’s largest banks, is unveiling two cryptocurrency ATMs. The initiative from Union Bank has the blessings of the country’s central bank, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). дальше »
2019-2-12 13:07 | |
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Bitcoin and Ether Market Update: February 6, 2019
The global crypto market cap lost another $2 billion since the beginning of the week and now stands at $111. 5 billion according to CoinMarketCap. Bitcoin and ether were trading mostly within standard ranges. дальше »
2019-2-6 12:00 | |
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Germany’s Second-Largest Exchange, Boerse Stuttgart, Launches Crypto Trading App BISON
Germany’s second-largest stock exchange, Boerse Stuttgart, announced the launch of its new crypto trading app, called BISON, which aims to offer “simple, fast and secure trading in cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2019-2-2 06:00 | |
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Fintech Firm Launches World’s First Hong Kong Dollar-Pegged Stablecoin
Bitspark, a firm that claims to be the world’s first bankless money transfer platform, has launched Sparkdex. HKD, the first stablecoin pegged to the Hong Kong Dollar (HKD). This is to encourage stablecoin diversification in other national currencies aside from the U. дальше »
2019-1-31 18:00 | |
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