2019-4-5 14:53 |
U.S. CFTC Chairman J. Christopher Giancarlo has emphasized the agency’s commitment is to monitor, but not impede, the development of the crypto asset sector
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2019-4-5 14:53 |
U.S. CFTC Chairman J. Christopher Giancarlo has emphasized the agency’s commitment is to monitor, but not impede, the development of the crypto asset sector
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The world of blockchain-based financial software is becoming an increasingly competitive sector. New companies and more established operations alike are vying for attention, seeking to offer enhanced services and increase their user-base, with the obvious benefit of unlocking additional revenue with which to fund further development.
2019-3-25 09:18 | |
In an otherwise slow start to the week for cryptocurrency, billion-dollar payment services company VISA has posted a cryptocurrency and blockchain-related job, giving indication that the company is looking to begin development in that sector.
2019-3-19 00:55 | |
The Australian government says its budding blockchain industry needs to be a “world leader,” so it’s promised to write a roadmap and donate AU$100,000 ($71K) towards advancing its usage within the public sector.
2019-3-18 13:17 | |
As the blockchain sector evolves, it’s important for policy makers and industry to co-create standards to make multi-layered, interoperable chains a reality. That’s one of the recommendations made by The EU Blockchain Observatory & Forum – a European Commission initiative tasked with accelerating blockchain innovation and development – in its latest report, which identifies scalability interoperability, and sustainability as the main challenges facing the industry.
2019-3-12 20:00 | |
In a recent development in Japan’s crypto industry, Mizuho Financial Group announced that it would launch its digital currency on March 1. According to Nikkei Asian Review, the 1. 8-trillion megabank’s digital currency service would allow users to exchange their yens for a cryptocurrency called J-Coin through an app of the same name.
2019-2-27 18:00 | |
Blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis has completed a $30 million Series B round led by American VC firm Accel and Benchmark, who led the startup's Series A funding in April 2018.
2019-2-15 19:41 | |
Our goal is to finance the development of the production and marketing of a physical, totally innovative product for high efficiency heating of environments, remaining independent and autonomous, financing via the blockchain, the creation of production and commercial facilities necessary for the production and distribution of the most efficient heating system in the world, a system already designed, patented, implemented and tested.
2019-1-30 17:36 | |
The Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT) of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has unveiled a blueprint for the implementation of blockchain technology in the Indian banking sector, reports Financial Express on January 23, 2019.
2019-1-24 14:00 | |
Bitcoin evangelists and Gemini founders Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss believe cryptocurrency has a “bright future,” given banking-style regulations are applied to the burgeoning sector. In an interview with Fortune on Jan.
2019-1-16 01:11 | |
Ukraine’s central bank official believes that overregulation is harmful to the crypto sector, urges government to ease control
2019-1-9 14:16 | |
An excessive number of regulatory agencies are interfering with the prospects of successful development of cryptocurrencies in Ukraine, according to a high-ranking representative of the country’s central bank.
2019-1-9 06:10 | |
When it comes to bitcoin mining, Canada is a natural. A temperate climate helps to keep mining equipment cool, and plentiful renewable energy from hydroelectric dams gives Canadian provinces like British Columbia a natural advantage with cheaper electricity costs.
2018-12-22 21:41 | |
Going by the recent development in the US banking sector, that has seen the US Fed Reserve, the central bank of US raise interest rate the fourth time in 2018, which many believe could lead to a recession in the US and a global recession by 2019, former IMF economist, who also was a former […] The post Bitcoin Proponent Ron Paul: ‘Tax free Bitcoin and crypto will prevent next Fed-created recession’ appeared first on ZyCrypto.
2018-12-21 14:15 | |
According to a new report made by a New Zealand’s innovation agency called Callaghan Innovation, the third biggest sector of New Zealand, which is information technology, could be boosted a lot because of the blockchain.
2018-12-19 00:15 | |
CoinSpeaker Switzerland Takes New Direction in Crypto and Blockchain Regulation The Swiss government wants to adjust its existing financial laws to the needs of the blockchain sector with a view to support its development.
2018-12-18 13:42 | |
Bearish about Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain Technologies? Think Again. Research conducted by the leading labor-oriented social network, LinkedIn, revealed that the Blockchain Development sector has experienced the fastest growth of all the emerging industries recorded by the portal.
2018-12-16 19:19 | |
Speaking as part of a testimony to the United States Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Development, the chairman of the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission Jay Clayton expressed optimism that the distributed ledger technology (DLT) sector will “facilitate capital formation.
2018-12-15 23:55 | |
Trustology, a London-based startup focused on developing technology designed to help investors protect their digital assets has just received an $8 million seed fund from Two Sigma, as reported by Reuters on December 6, 2018.
2018-12-9 03:00 | |
An agreement has been signed between iFinTech Solutions, a Tunis-based fintech firm, and the Islamic Corporation for the Development of Private Sector (ICD), the private sector arm of Islamic Development Bank Group (IsDB), according to its press release.
2018-12-7 16:26 | |
As chairman and co-founder of the Social Alpha Foundation (SAF), Nydia Zhang has left a solid mark on the blockchain and cryptocurrency space, though, as a young art student at the University of Washington in 2011, blockchain was far from the direction she saw her life taking.
2018-12-6 18:13 | |
Too often in these monthly wraps we look at the negative side of tech in Africa, usually what governments are doing to milk the sector for all it is worth. Last month, however, we saw the potential for tech on the continent, and how if it is employed in the right way it can have really meaningful impact across a variety of spaces.
2018-12-5 12:01 | |
Building on its first Decree No. 8 On the Development of the Digital Economy (December 2017), special economic zone the Belarus High Technologies Park (HTP) has announced the establishment of additional regulations for companies operating in the cryptocurrency and blockchain sector.
2018-12-5 02:55 | |
The state of Wyoming has passed a blockchain bill that allows banks to provide banking services to blockchain companies in the state. According to the legislative document, the new bill would create a new banking category called the Special Purpose Depository Bank, a group of financial institutions in the state that provide banking services to blockchain-based businesses.
2018-12-3 19:48 | |
A new study into 43 blockchain solutions implemented in the international development sector revealed a zero percent success rate. It also found that blockchain vendors didn’t respond to requests for evidence of their solutions’ results.
2018-12-1 13:00 | |
CryptoNinjas The team of SophiaTX, a blockchain for business, has announced they have been selected to push forward blockchain initiatives for the Malaysian automotive and mobility sector with the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement.
2018-11-29 10:26 | |
For a country as large and in a state of rapid development as India, keeping up with its growing energy requirements is a huge challenge. In this context, it’s commendable that India is investing heavily enough in renewable energy to become the second largest consumer among developing nations, according to a report from BloombergNEF.
2018-11-28 11:13 | |
Academic institutions from all corners of the world are offering classes on cryptocurrencies and supporting research initiatives in this burgeoning sector. From New York to Tokyo, universities are spearheading a plethora of crypto-themed courses.
2018-11-26 03:30 | |
The Siemens’ Divisions Energy Management and Power Generation Services have recently become a member of the Energy Web Foundation (EWF), a non-profit alliance that supports the development and growth of blockchain-based projects in the energy sector.
2018-11-23 20:00 | |
On November 16, 2018, the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a public statement clarifying its intent to regulate activities involving the issuance and trading of digital assets.
2018-11-21 01:44 | |
France wants to support the development of the ICO market by giving sector companies special certifications, which would increase their credibility.
2018-11-16 14:57 | |
South Korea’s leading technology university, the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), is working with Theta Labs, the first blockchain-based video delivery system, to introduce students to an entirely new set of coursework regarding the applications of blockchain technology.
2018-11-15 01:26 | |
Business developer, Pierre Hoffman, formerly of Microsoft and TOTAL has joined the IOTA Foundation. The foundation made this announcement on its website, stating that the new hire will aid IOTA’s intention to expand and grow its reach to the corporate sector, as well as use his business development experience to get the project more investors. […]
2018-11-14 11:00 | |
The slow yet steady development of quantum computers has brought major security fears to the forefront of the cryptocurrency sector as well as many other industries. This article explains the problem, its origin, mechanisms, and implications as well as the steps that are being taken to remedy the threat that quantum computers pose.
2018-11-7 16:00 | |
Bitcoin (BTC), Cryptocurrency, Stock Market–Last week EWN reported on the development that tech sector stocks, on average, exhibited more price volatility through the traditional markets than Bitcoin.
2018-11-3 15:45 | |
Agents of the Indian government have met to formally discuss a possible ban on private cryptocurrency holdings in the nation. On October 30, 2018, the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) issued a press release detailing their recent meeting where they “reviewed the current global and domestic economic situation and financial sector performance.
2018-11-1 22:37 | |
It seems India has no intention of slowing down its crusade against cryptocurrencies – but at least, it might be open to experimenting with distributed ledger tech. Following a meeting of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC), the government is contemplating devising an appropriate legal framework to ban the use of cryptocurrency in India – and encourage experimenting with distributed ledgers instead.
2018-10-31 17:07 | |
Infineon Technologies and XAIN will work together on the implementation of blockchain technology for the automotive sector. The Munich-based semiconductor manufacturer and the Berlin start-up signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the first Infineon Automotive Cybersecurity Forum in Munich, thus moving closer to integrate XAIN technology directly into Infineon microcontrollers.
2018-10-29 10:00 | |
The cryptocurrency sector, despite being looked down upon by Wall Street, is busy poaching head honchos from top banks and technology companies. Recently, New York based cryptocurrency exchange Gemini appointed Esther Babb as its new director of business development.
2018-10-19 15:44 | |
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.
2018-10-15 19:01 | |
The Kingdom of Bahrain is an island nation of the Middle East. Home to around 1. 23 million people and a very forward thinking population. Interestingly, Bahrain has a very powerful political position as a result of its location, therefore, cryptocurrency adoption in Bahrain could turn out to have a very significant impact.
2018-10-14 23:00 | |
Earlier this week an article was published which discussed how Bitcoins valuation could be set to 100k at most. As we know, the upper limit for BTC is currently set at $20k, an all time high that has not yet been matched since the cryptocurrency boom of late 2017.
2018-10-11 23:00 | |
The noise that surrounds economic relations between the United States and China is amping up exponentially. You can thank the latest trade wars for that, as fresh tensions boil over between the two nations who are currently trading new tariffs on imports, with no shortage of ill will underpinning the moves.
2018-10-10 23:38 | |
On September 24, 2018, MIT Connection Science and IBM issued a 41-page joint report on the results of three roundtable discussions on the role of Blockchain in government.
2018-9-27 22:12 | |
Blockchain technology will soon be accessible in the daily lives of people, especially in cross-regional payments, this great feat will be made possible through the effort of the Hunter Group. A Whole New Crypto Wallet Hunter group recently announced the launch of its multi-currency Hunter wallet; the wallet development has progressed to internal alpha testing […] The post Hunter Group Committed To Bringing Cryptocurrency and DLT into the Entertainment Sector appeared first on ZyCrypto.
2018-9-25 23:32 | |
Tamedia, the leading private media group in Switzerland, defined Fintech as a new growth area in its ventures sector and is investing in Lykke. Tamedia is planning to support the start-up in its growth and further development of the global marketplace.
2018-9-24 15:06 | |
The newly elected co-chair of the Congressional Blockchain Caucus, U. S. Representative Tom Emmer, has introduced a trio of blockchain-focused bills in support of the development and use of blockchain technology and digital assets.
2018-9-22 18:10 | |
Ben Horowitz, the co-founder of Andreessen Horowitz, said that the company has not seen the level of developer activity the cryptocurrency sector has demonstrated in recent years since the rise of the Internet in the nineties.
2018-9-16 18:00 | |
Consistent losses in the cryptocurrency sector have forced some investors to adopt a grim point of view about the state of the market. However, a new development from the European Union is reassuring crypto enthusiasts that the situation is still salvageable.
2018-9-11 21:05 | |
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.
2018-8-28 20:18 | |