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Cryptocurrency Exchange Platform ErisX Hires Top-Tier Talent
ErisX, a cryptocurrency exchange platform backed by the likes of Nasdaq and Fidelity Investments, has on-boarded three new staff members to bolster its team ahead of the launch this year according to a press release published on February 7, 2019. дальше »
2019-2-10 18:00 | |
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Child Abuse Blockchain Scandal: Money Button Calls for “Moral Blockchain”
Money Button, a Bitcoin Cash SV (BSV) specific payment app which recently made news rounds for child abuse image distribution on the network’s blockchain ledger has addressed the abhorring crime in a blog post published on February 7, 2019. дальше »
2019-2-9 10:00 | |
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Cryptojacking Malware Targets Linux and IoT Users to Mine Monero Cryptocurrency
Cybersecurity firm JASK Inc. published a study on February 5, 2019, detailing the wave of cryptojacking attacks in November 2018 that mined privacy-centric cryptocurrency Monero (XMR) on target user’s computer system. дальше »
2019-2-7 21:00 | |
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Double-Edged Blockchain; Child Abuse Pictures “Impossible to Remove” from BSV Ledger
Bitcoin Satoshi’s Vision (SV) finds itself in the midst of yet another controversy as a report by The Hard Fork published on February 4, 2019, states that the digital currency’s blockchain was used by cybercriminals to upload child abuse imagery. дальше »
2019-2-6 18:00 | |
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India: Regulatory Bodies Fear Cryptocurrency’s Impact on Rupee
According to a Quartz report published February 4, 2019, the Indian government is skeptical regarding the possible implications of cryptocurrencies on the Indian Rupee, fearing that digital currencies might destabilize the national currency. дальше »
2019-2-5 02:00 | |
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Contrasting Ethereum and Polkadot’s Scalable Interoperability Solutions
With an array of blockchain projects in development, it might get cumbersome at times to keep a track of each and every one of them. The mainstream is aware of the giants such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Ripple to some extent, but the deeper you dive into the ocean of projects in the cryptoverse, theRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-2-5 21:00 | |
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Crypto Payment Gateway CoinGate Adds Support for Ripple’s XRP
According to a blog post published on February 1, 2019, cryptocurrency payment gateway CoinGate has added Ripple’s XRP token to their list of 50 plus digital currencies that can be used to make payments for online transactions. дальше »
2019-2-4 18:00 | |
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Binance Launchpad to Offer Fetch.AI Token Sale on February 25, 2019
Fetch. AI, a decentralized network which utilizes blockchain technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to create the world’s first mechanism for “Autonomous Economic Agents” to search, interact and trade with each other will begin its token sale on Binance Launchpad on February 25, 2019. дальше »
2019-2-4 16:00 | |
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Crypto Investors Earn Healthy Returns via PoS Protocol Despite Pessimistic Market
While cryptocurrency market continues to be dominated by the bears, some HODLers have found a new robust way to earn money despite it. A Bloomberg report published on February 1, 2019, notes that some investors are earning interest on their crypto holdings by staking them. дальше »
2019-2-2 14:00 | |
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India: Accel India Invests $1 Million in Blockchain-Based Loan Facilitating Startup
According to a report by VCCircle published on January 31, 2019, venture capital firm Accel India has invested $1 million in startup StreamSource, a blockchain-based marketplace for unsecured personal loans. дальше »
2019-2-2 02:00 | |
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ICO Ban to Continue in South Korea, FSC Says
South Korea’s state financial regulator Financial Service Commission (FSC) will continue the ban on initial coin offerings (ICOs); this was confirmed in a press release published on January 30, 2019. дальше »
2019-2-2 22:00 | |
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Proof-of-Location Project Platin Secures Investment from EOS Ecosystem Fund
A press release dated January 30, 2019, states Platin, the Israel-based decentralized Proof-of-Location (PoL) protocol, has successfully secured investment from EOS Global’s EOS ecosystem fund. The fund is a partnership fund of Block. дальше »
2019-2-1 20:00 | |
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Japan: IM Giant LINE Signs MoU with Nomura Holdings, Forms Blockchain Alliance
Japanese IM giant LINE has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Nomura Holdings to foster the use of blockchain technology at large, this according to a press release published January 30, 2019. дальше »
2019-2-1 01:00 | |
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Swift Snubs Ripple; Enters Partnership with R3 for Blockchain-Based Payment Solutions
Cross-border payments leader Swift has inked a partnership with blockchain-based startup R3 to integrate the latter’s trade finance platform to its latest payments standards framework GPI, reports CNBC on January 30, 2019. дальше »
2019-1-31 17:00 | |
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AMD Q4 2018 Results Show “Non-existent” Demand for Crypto Mining GPUs
American GPU manufacturing company AMD released their Q4 2018 financial results January 29, 2019; whilst the company recorded the best results in the past seven years, AMD expects their Q1 2019 figures to take a dip partly because of the near “non-existent” demand from cryptocurrency miners. дальше »
2019-1-31 04:01 | |
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Japanese IT Giant Fujitsu Leverages Blockchain, Streamline’s Energy Problems
According to a press release published on January 30, 2019, Fujitsu Limited has successfully trialed a blockchain-powered platform to mitigate inefficiencies pertaining to energy shortages as well as surpluses among consumers and companies. дальше »
2019-1-31 02:00 | |
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Kazakhstan Leverages Blockchain Technology Kindergarten Administration
Blockchain technology will be used to manage waiting lists for kindergartens in Kazakhstan, reports local Kazakh news outlet Elorda Info, on January 29, 2019. Blockchain Makes its Way into Kindergartens Kazakhstan seems to be implementing blockchain technology from grass root levels quite literally; a report by a local media outlet posits that the nation willRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-1-31 22:00 | |
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Nvidia Blames China and Drying Crypto Mining Business for Disappointing Q4 2018 Results
According to a report by VentureBeat published on January 28, 2019, U. S. GPU manufacturing company Nvidia’s stock fell by more than 15 percent on Monday over fears of the company’s poor performance in the crypto mining industry. дальше »
2019-1-30 12:00 | |
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India: Blockchain-powered Funding Network for SMEs to Launch
A consortium of 11 big lenders in India, including the likes of ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, and Axis Bank is set to launch the nation’s first blockchain-powered fund for small and medium-scale enterprises, reports Economic Times, January 28, 2019. дальше »
2019-1-30 21:00 | |
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Report: Trading Volume on Decentralized Exchanges At All Time Low
According to a report by blockchain intelligence firm Diar, published January 28, 2019, the US dollar trading volume in decentralized exchanges (DEXs) has hit an all-time low. This comes at a time when the nascent industry’s thought leaders are pushing for a major transition from centralized exchange platforms to decentralized ones. дальше »
2019-1-29 20:00 | |
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Marshall Islands to Launch National Digital Currency Through Physical Blockchain Banknotes
According to a press release published January 28, 2019, Tangem, a company in the business of producing blockchain smart card wallets, is set to issue the physical notes of the Sovereign (SOV) – the world’s first ever “decentralized digital national currency”. дальше »
2019-1-29 22:00 | |
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Kik Looks to Challenge SEC over ICO Securities Debacle
According to a report by The Wall Street Journal published on January 27, 2019, Canadian social-media giant Kik Interactive Inc. is contemplating locking horns with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over the latter’s diktat on the legal status of tokens issued throug initial coin offerings (ICOs). дальше »
2019-1-28 16:00 | |
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ConsenSys, Harvard, and Levi Strauss to Build Blockchain-Based Factory Safety Solutions
According to a press release published on January 24, 2019, a think tank comprising of Harvard University’s public health graduate school, New America, Levi Strauss Foundation, and blockchain startup ConsenSys have been awarded a federal grant worth $800,000 to develop DLT-powered solutions to track health and well-being records of factory workers. дальше »
2019-1-27 14:00 | |
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BSI Inks Partnership with DLT Supply Chain Startup
British Standards Institution (BSI) has entered into a strategic partnership with blockchain startup OriginTrail to deploy distributed ledger technology (DLT) in the field of supply chain management to create greater visibility and trust, reports SupplyChain on January 25, 2019. дальше »
2019-1-27 00:00 | |
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Health Consortium Teams with IBM to Use Blockchain in Medical Data Management
According to a Fortune report published on January 24, 2019, a consortium comprising of companies like Anthem, Aetna, and PNC Bank, has inked a partnership with IBM to utilize the latter’s expertise in blockchain technology to streamline the process of organizing medical data records. дальше »
2019-1-26 16:00 | |
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Lack of “Consistency” in Bitmain Business Model Jitters IPO Ambitions
According to a report by 8BTC published on January 24, 2019, an “inconsistent” business model might be to blame for cryptocurrency mining giant Bitmain’s diminishing chances of being listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKSE). дальше »
2019-1-26 20:00 | |
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Despite Pessimistic Market, VC Giants Continue to Fund Blockchain Startups
A Bloomberg report published on January 23, 2019, states the VC arms of Nasdaq Inc. and Citigroup Inc. are among a group of firms that has invested $20 million in Symbiont. io Inc. The company is a blockchain-powered startup which aims to leverage the technology for the benefit of capital markets. дальше »
2019-1-25 10:00 | |
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Former JP Morgan Developers Launch AWS Blockchain Service to Rival Tech Giants IBM, R3
According to a Fortune report published on January 23, 2019, blockchain-based startup, Kadena has released a new free-to-use version of the technology on Amazon Web Services (AWS). Reportedly, this new version of blockchain is completely tamper-proof and can run across multiple computer systems. дальше »
2019-1-24 20:00 | |
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Cboe Exchange Withdraws VanEck-SolidX Bitcoin ETF Proposal with the SEC
According to an official document published by the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on January 23, 2019, the Cboe BZX Exchange has withdrawn its proposed rule change which could have resulted in the listing of the VanEck SolidX Bitcoin Trust on the exchange. дальше »
2019-1-24 19:06 | |
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Steemit Looks to Start Afresh with Elizabeth Powell as Newly-Appointed CEO
According to a report published by TechCrunch on January 23, 2019, blockchain-based startup Steemit has promoted Elizabeth Powell as their new MD and chief executive. Steemit Shuffles Their Leadership The prolonged crypto winter has left the players in the nascent industry in dire straits. дальше »
2019-1-24 15:00 | |
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IDRBT to Leverage Blockchain Technology in the Indian Banking Industry
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. дальше »
2019-1-24 14:00 | |
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WISeKey to Launch Interconnected Blockchain Centers in Buenos Aires and Geneva
According to a press release published on January 19, 2019, WISeKey International Holding Ltd. has entered into an agreement with Blockchain Research Institute (BRI) to establish interconnected “Blockchain Centers of Excellence” around the world. дальше »
2019-1-23 02:00 | |
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Bank of England Senior Advisor: Cryptocurrencies Neither a Good Store of Value nor a Medium of Exchange
Huw van Steenis, the senior advisor to Bank of England (BOE) Governor Mark Carney believes that cryptocurrencies “fail fundamental tests” to compete with the traditional financial market institutions, reports Bloomberg on January 21, 2019. дальше »
2019-1-23 22:00 | |
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USA: Blockchain Technology to Revitalize the Health Department’s Contract Acquisition Function
According to a report by FedTech Magazine published on January 18, 2019, the U. S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) is moving ahead with its new data monitoring tool called HHS Accelerate to streamline the process of procuring and executing contracts. дальше »
2019-1-19 11:00 | |
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Stock Exchange of Thailand Mulls Launch of Digital Asset Exchange this Year
According to a report by Bangkok Post published on January 17, 2019, the Stock Exchange of Thailand is seeking to apply for a digital asset operating license from the Thai Finance Ministry. The development sheds light on the exchange’s plan to launch an authorized digital asset exchange in 2019. дальше »
2019-1-17 16:00 | |
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All you Need to Know about the Upcoming Ethereum Constantinople Hard Fork
2019 could set in motion the recovery phase for the smart contracts platform Ethereum, as it looks to undergo its highly-anticipated Constantinople hard fork on January 16, 2019. The fork will occur at block height 7,080,000. дальше »
2019-1-15 07:00 | |
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Cricket South Africa’s Twitter Account Hacked by Bitcoin Scammers
A report from The Indian Express, published on January 14, 2019, states that the Twitter handle of Cricket South Africa (CSA) fell victim to hackers who were selling fake bitcoin lottery tickets. However, the account has now been retrieved and all the erroneous Tweets deleted. дальше »
2019-1-14 18:01 | |
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Pakistan Embraces Blockchain Technology; International Remittance Service Launched
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. дальше »
2019-1-11 21:00 | |
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BIS Survey: 70 Percent of Surveyed Banks Are Fidgeting with the Idea of Central Bank Digital Currencies
A recent survey by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) found the majority of the world’s central banks are not too keen on issuing digital currencies at least for the next three years but 70 percent of them accepted that they are exploring with the idea of CBDCs in some capacity, reports SCMP, on January 8, 2019. дальше »
2019-1-10 18:00 | |
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Coinbase Suspends Ethereum Classic Transactions after Double Spend Attack
Shortly after detecting a deep chain reorganization of the Ethereum Classic blockchain (ETC) on January 8, 2019, cryptocurrency exchange platform Coinbase Tweeted that it has stopped all transactions related to the cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-1-8 21:30 | |
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Nevada Leads the Blockchain Movement in the US; Issues Digital Marriage and Birth Certificates
According to a report by AP News, published on January 7, 2019, Nevada has become one of the leading states in the US to encourage the use of blockchain technology for government administrative purposes. дальше »
2019-1-8 20:30 | |
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ECB Policy Maker: Crypto Bubble Has Collapsed, Bitcoin Will Die as a Complete Load of Nonsense
According to an article by Bloomberg, published on January 7, 2019, European Central Bank (ECB) policymaker Ardo Hansson opines that cryptocurrencies are destined to die as a “complete load of nonsense. дальше »
2019-1-8 18:00 | |
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AMD’s Stock Spikes by 11 Percent After Announcement of Partnership with ConsenSys
According to a press release from ConsenSys, published on January 4, 2019, the blockchain startup has entered into a partnership with the American technology company AMD and Abu-Dhabi-based investment management firm Halo Holdings to propel the adoption of blockchain technology in the UAE. дальше »
2019-1-8 21:00 | |
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Thailand’s NECTEC Testing Blockchain-Based Voting Mechanism for Elections
According to a report from Bangkok Post, published on January 3, 2019, Thailand is contemplating the use of blockchain technology for elections. The voting model would combine traditional voting mechanism and e-voting. дальше »
2019-1-5 22:00 | |
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India: RBI Stalls its Plans to Launch Central Bank Digital Currency
According to a report from Business Line, published on January 1, 2019, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has stalled its plan to launch a national digital currency. Too Early for Central Bank Digital Currency The cryptocurrency ecosystem in India has been plagued with confusion and indecisiveness, and the latest decision by the country’s financial watchdog is no exception. дальше »
2019-1-3 08:00 | |
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Hackers Threaten to Leak Confidential 9/11 Documents Unless Paid in Bitcoin
Cybercriminal group “The Dark Overlord” has threatened to publicly release confidential files related to the 9/11 attacks if their ransom demands are not met, reports Motherboard on January 1, 2019. 9/11 Secrets up for Sale The hacker group tweeted on December 31, 2018, about their successful breach of the confidential database of law firms handling cases related to the 9/11 terrorist attacks. дальше »
2019-1-3 00:00 | |
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Bakkt Raises $182.5 in Funding Round; Might Be Delayed beyond January 24, 2019
According to a Medium post published by Bakkt CEO Kelly Loeffler on December 31, 2018, the much-anticipated Bitcoin contracts trading platform has successfully raised $182. 5 million during its first round of funding. дальше »
2019-1-2 16:00 | |
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Taiwan: Man Arrested for Stealing Electricity Worth $3 Million to Mine Crypto
According to a report by Yahoo Taiwan, published on December 26, 2018, a Taiwanese man has been arrested by the local police for allegedly stealing electricity worth over $3 million to mine cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2019-1-1 08:00 | |
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