2020-1-22 23:00 |
Telecom giant Vodafone has left the Libra Association, the eighth company to pull out of the Facebook-led digital currency project since the fall. origin »
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The Libra Association is been the subject of much turmoil since releasing the white paper for it’s digital currency, receiving criticism from lawmakers and regulars around the world. In spite of this, the association has pressed on, managing to initially secure 28 corporate backers to lead the way.
2020-1-22 01:56 | |
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Telefonica, Spain’s leading multinational telecommunications company established in 1924, has inked a partnership deal with the Association of Science and Technology Parks of Spain (APTE), to enable a massive 8,000 firms in the region to trial its Hyperledger-powered blockchain platform and possibly integrate it into their processes.
2020-1-10 18:00 | |
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There is a piece of huge news in terms of adoption for cryptos. The National Basketball Association (NBA) and the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) have launched a new digital gaming platform, deemed NBA Top Shot, which enables fans to trade basketball collectibles using blockchain technology.
2019-8-1 17:57 | |
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The head of the Visa payment system said that in fact, not a single company that is mentioned as a member of the Libra Association has yet officially signed any accession agreements.
2019-7-26 17:53 | |
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Welcome to Monday, and welcome to another Moonday Mornings, Hard Fork’s wrap-up of the weekend’s top cryptocurrency and blockchain headlines. Let’s take a look. 1. Damage from cryptocurrency-related crimes in South Korea over the last two years is estimated to be $2.
2019-7-22 11:04 | |
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An important basketball club known as the Cleveland Cavaliers, also known as The Cavs, has announced the start of a partnership with the crypto-focused company UnitedCoin this week. The Cavs, together with the Cavs Legion GC, its associated esports club, is set to begin the partnership that was recently announced by the National Basketball Association […]
2019-7-16 02:04 | |
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Beijing Internet Finance Industry Association (BFIA) released a notice on June 28 titled, “Risk warnings about continuing to be vigilant in investing in the virtual currency market.” In this notice, the association, not a government department, that is established by dozens of company from the internet finance industry stated that the current scenario of the […]
2019-6-29 00:54 | |
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This article feature quotes returned direct from inquiry to the company CEO Gordon Gao. WaykiChain(WICC) CEO Gordon Gao’s credentials are substantial and they include (according to his LinkedIn page) having previously worked as a ‘senior business associate’ at Alibaba.
2019-6-18 20:30 | |
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Coinspeaker Facebook Launching Libra Blockchain Testnet Backed by Libra Reserve Next WeekPer the report, Facebook and dozens of its partners will unveil the Libra Association, which will be based out of Geneva, as the entity that will oversee the company’s Libra cryptocurrency project.
2019-6-16 13:42 | |
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Investment management firm DARMA Capital is going long on Ethereum. Formed in 2017, the company manages $100 million worth of digital assets under its Ether Optimized Long fund for accredited investors and institutional clients.
2019-6-7 16:17 | |
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CryptoNinjas Slovakia-based blockchain company, 3IPK, has announced its inclusion as a full member into the Security and Defense Industry Association of the Slovak Republic (ZBOP) as of May 22, 2019.
2019-5-28 15:46 | |
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If you think your life sucks, you should look at what’s happening to Huawei. Last week, a bunch of companies stopped doing business with the Chinese tech giant. The list included Google, Intel, Qualcomm, and ARM.
2019-5-27 12:18 | |
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The forex bank and broker from Switzerland Dukascopy informed that it is not affiliated with the cryptocurrency and FX trading firm GCG Asia. This company has been claiming affiliation with its authorized brand.
2019-5-19 21:45 | |
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New York, May 11, 2019 Block Plus Summit was hosted by BitMart Labs, an international blockchain incubator launched by BitMart Exchange. The event brought together over 200 blockchain investors, traders, and enthusiasts across the globe, making it the most exciting conference during the New York Consensus week.
2019-5-17 21:01 | |
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CryptoNinjas bitFlyer, a major Japanese bitcoin exchange, announced today that in accordance with the regulations and guidelines put forth by the Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association, of which bitFlyer is a member, the company will be implementing changes.
2019-5-14 12:32 | |
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It looks as if cryptocurrency service providers will have to adopt stricter know-your-customer (KYC) policies all across the world — and not everyone is happy about that.
2019-5-13 21:33 | |
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The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has posted a new proposal from Crescent Crypto Index Services, a subsidiary of Crescent Asset Management, for the launch of a crypto-backed exchange-traded fund (ETF).
2019-5-11 19:39 | |
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On May 11, BitMart Labs, an international blockchain incubator launched by BitMart Exchange, will Co-host the 2019 Block Plus Summit Series 2 in New York during the New York City Blockchain Week when the Consensus will take place.
2019-5-1 22:10 | |
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By CCN: On the heels of a rather disappointing Tesla earnings call, Chinese electric car maker BYD Auto reported a stunning 632 percent increase in Q1 net profit. The company, backed by Warren Buffet, saw profits jump from 102.
2019-4-30 21:28 | |
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Digital Asset, an enterprise blockchain company, is using their work in the cryptocurrency industry to collaborate with the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA). In their work together, Digital Asset will be aiding in the development of software that will ultimately make it easier for the ISDA to implement their data standards. The annoucement of […]
2019-4-10 18:49 | |
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There have been rumors floating around that VeChain has bought Ambrosus and the business will be rebranded as VeChain GmbH. According to a publication on the Swiss Official Gazette of Commerce (SHAB), it states, “Ambrosus Technologies GmbH, Zug, CHE-422.
2019-4-4 18:20 | |
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The Tokyo-based cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck has launched a Bitcoin over-the-counter (OTC) trading service for its users, per a post published on its official blog.
2019-4-2 18:26 | |
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Ripple, the cross-border payments giant spearheaded by the San Francisco-based technology company Ripple Labs, is set to have a say in Europe’s blockchain aspirations. The International Association for Trusted Blockchain Applications [INATBA], has announced that Ripple will be included as a founding member of its organization.
2019-4-2 10:00 | |
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Rajan Anandan, Google‘s vice president for South East Asia and India, is leaving the company after eight years. Anandan has been in charge of or involved in numerous major projects at the firm for one of its largest markets.
2019-4-2 09:41 | |
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At the Bitcoin Association of Hong Kong’s Lightning Hack Day on March 31, 2019, Bitcoin developer Felix Weis presented a successful demonstration of his Lightning-enabled plugin for a Bitcoin ATM.
2019-4-2 22:02 | |
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Binance has partnered with Medici Ventures’ portfolio company IdentityMind, a risk management and regulatory-technology compliance platform, in a bid to enhance its fraud protection and compliance protocols.
2019-3-28 18:08 | |
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Filament has confirmed its membership to the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance (EEA), the biggest open-source blockchain association in the world. The company, which provides enterprise-grade blockchain solutions for the Internet of Things, will now use Ethereum’s protocol to advance the deployment of their solutions.
2019-3-21 18:55 | |
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CryptoNinjas CoolBitX, the Taiwan-based blockchain security company and creator of the first bluetooth mobile hardware wallet for digital assets, the CoolWallet S, is engaging in a strategic technology partnership with the Asia Blockchain and Crypto Association (ABACA), the appointed Self-Regulatory Organization (SRO) of the.
2019-3-14 01:00 | |
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The Crypto Valley Association, an association of industries that oversees the Swiss crypto market, is now investigating accusations that were made against one of its members after a platform was closed down in February.
2019-3-2 04:19 | |
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Chief Executive Officer and minority stakeholder of Swisscom Blockchain, Daniel Haudenshild has stepped down from his position. Although a press release was issued by the company, they avoided giving specific reasons for this change in management.
2019-2-1 19:56 | |
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Patreon has been making the case for censorship-resistant money increasingly apparent. The platform allows members to contribute to artists or creators that they support.
2019-1-19 22:15 | |
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According to a press release published on January 8, 2019, Pakistan’s telecommunications company Telenor, in association with Valyou, has successfully launched a blockchain-enabled cross-border remittance service.
2019-1-11 21:00 | |
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SportsCastr, A Blockchain Based Platform Has Integrated With STATS One of the live streaming company that is blockchain based, one that is backed by the NBA together with the NFL Players Association, SportsCastr, just announced a partnership they have gotten into with STATS.
2018-12-20 02:59 | |
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CryptoNinjas SportsCastr, a blockchain-based live-streaming company backed by NBA Commissioner Emeritus David Stern and the NFL Players Association, today announced an official partnership with STATS, a provider of sports data and intelligence.
2018-12-19 17:47 | |
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Waves which has been established as a token generation together with a blockchain application platform just announced its signed agreement with Tokenization Standards Association, TSA. They have gotten into a written cooperation agreement with the TSA, a company that has been operating under the brand name BetterTokens, which is a non-profit organization that has been […]
2018-12-19 04:46 | |
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The Gibraltar Blockchain Exchange (GBX) has announced an insurance coverage policy that ensures that assets listed on the GBX Digital Asset Exchange can be insured. The policy, in association with Gibraltar-based firm Callaghan Insurance, marks an important step for the company in attracting users who require strict assurances around the security of their assets, according to Nick Cowan, CEO […] The post The Gibraltar Blockchain Exchange Announces Insurance Coverage for Crypto Assets appeared first on Coinjournal.
2018-12-11 20:37 | |
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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 | |
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Blockchain firms want to stay on the good side of Europe, it seems. Ripple, NEM, and company have founded a new association to represent the interests of blockchain and cryptocurrency businesses across the continent.
2018-12-4 15:41 | |
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The WSBA, Wall Street Blockchain Alliance, which is an industry for the non-profit trade association has a primary mission to promote and also guide the widespread adoption of the blockchain technology.
2018-11-21 14:19 | |
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The decentralized smart contract platform Qtum, in association with the company SpaceChain, has officially launched its second Blockchain node with the aim of allowing users to perform multiple signature transactions and execute smart contracts via satellite, as reported last November 13 by CryptoNews.
2018-11-14 17:49 | |
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Ripple’s ambition is to make the cross-border transfers a better experience by providing decentralized financial tools and having a strong partnership. This partnership would strengthen them to overtake other strong competitors like Coinbase.
2018-11-8 19:54 | |
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Traditional fiat institutions and cryptocurrency exchanges alike have been troubled by theft, slow transaction speeds and data security. For crypto holders, a lack of asset usability with existing solutions has caused widespread annoyance and kept potential adopters away.
2018-11-1 20:30 | |
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Traders from Ulhasnagar, a small town in western India near Mumbai, plan to get rid of sales competition from Amazon by placing fake orders in bulk, hoping that the e-commerce company blacklists the whole town.
2018-10-31 16:36 | |
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The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has obtained an emergency court order issuing the stoppage of a recently planned initial coin offering (ICO) by Blockvest LLC and its founder Reginald Buddy Ringgold III, who falsely advertised that the token sale was approved by the SEC.
2018-10-12 01:12 | |
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The Liquid Network is up and running. More than a year after its conceptual introduction at the Blockchain Association of Canada's Government Forum in Ottawa, Blockstream’s bitcoin scaling solution made its public debut on October 10, 2018, after going live among its partners on September 27.
2018-10-11 20:44 | |
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The Blockchain Trust Accelerator (BTA) has received a six-figure grant from the Social Alpha Foundation (SAF) to build its latest project known as The Impact Ledger, an online registry of blockchain projects designed to assist in the public, nonprofit and for-profit sectors.
2018-9-28 21:44 | |
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Aircraft Company is a blockchain based eco-system, the main mission is to expand the boundaries of cryptocurrency influence in the whole world and to ensure the availability of cryptocurrency payments.
2018-9-24 16:33 | |
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UK-headquartered global financial technology company TigerWit Limited had two major news announcements on Monday, Sept. 17. It has both launched its blockchain-based trading app and announced a new partnership with popular Premier League team Liverpool FC.
2018-9-20 14:44 | |
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News wires buzzed this week when the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (Nasdaq) announced its pending purchase of Swedish crypto-friendly stock exchange technology company Cinnober.
2018-9-19 09:40 | |
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Cell phone SIM cards could be key to greater crypto and blockchain adoption, Vodafone's David Palmer says. Here's what he told Yahoo Finance recently.
Vodafone inks alliance with Block Gemini to leverage blockchain to streamline the digital recruitment processes. Using Blockchain to Simplify Recruitment According to a report by tahawultech. com technology start-up Block Gemini has entered into a partnership with telecommunications behemoth Vodafone’s offshoot – Vodafone Procurement Company (VPC) – to tap distributed ledger technology (DLT) to further developRead MoreRead More.
Facebook’s coin project, Libra, continues to draw attention despite setbacks, including a shrinking pool of backers and a growing number of worried regulators. But now with JP Morgan seeing potential for the social network’s cryptocurrency and e-commerce giant Shopify joining the Libra Association, its chances might have improved.
Vodafone, the UK-based cellular provider, recently showcased Bitcoin in their latest German advert which debuted on the company’s Facebook page on Feb. 17th. Many perceive this to be a low blow towards Facebook, after Vodafone left the Libra Association earlier this year.
Vodafone Group plc, a London-based multinational telecommunications conglomerate established in 1991, has officially exited Facebook’s Libra Association, to focus on its own payment solution known as M-Pesa, and possibly expand the product’s reach to all parts of Africa, according to reports on January 21, 2020.