The time has come for banks to decide if they will be leaders or followers in Virtual Currencies. To help them take the first steps in creating their own strategic approach, Mobey Forum’s Executive Director, Elina Mattila, explores some of the most important and influential developments that banks need to know about the industry today. … [Read more...] about PR: What do banks need to know about virtual currencies right now?

RIF Labs, the purpose-driven organization led by the RSK Labs founding team and other top executives, has announced an expansion into Asia with the opening of two new offices in Singapore and Shanghai. This will enable RIF Labs to continue development of its partner and developer communities in the Asia-Pacific — a key market for RIF Labs given Asia’s reputation for blockchain … [Read more...] about PR: RIF Labs eyes global expansion with new Asia offices

ICONLOOP has integrated its blockchain technology to SBI Savings Bank’s personal authentication service. SBI Simple Authentication, the first blockchain-based authentication service, launched in the Korean savings bank industry is now open to public. … [Read more...] about PR: ICONLOOP partners with SBI Savings Bank to release blockchain-based personal authentication services

In a major win for the fast-growing æternity team, Pablo Coirolo, ex-CEO of Telefonica Data Uruguay (Telefonica of Spain Group), has joined as an æternity board member and the CEO of the Americas. Bringing to the table a wealth of business acumen and technological expertise, he will play an invaluable role in spearheading development and deployment of the æternity ecosystem. … [Read more...] about PR: Ex-CEO of Telefonica Data Uruguay joins æternity blockchain

Dash, the leading cryptocurrency for payments and e-commerce, has announced a new milestone in its partnership with Cryptobuyer, the leading platform to buy and sell cryptocurrencies in Latin America, as it now serves cryptocurrency payments for Traki, the largest retail store in Venezuela. Cryptobuyer’s point of sale system will be rolled out as a pilot initially in Traki’s El … [Read more...] about PR: Dash partner Cryptobuyer offers promotional zero fee on its ATMs to celebrate partnering with Traki stores in Venezuela

CEDEX, the blockchain-based diamond commodity exchange, has secured a liquid supply of assets to launch its trading platform; with over 6000 diamonds with a total value of over $50 million. This ensures traders have a variety of investment options prior to the launch of the first diamond ETF; which is currently in development. … [Read more...] about PR: CEDEX secures over $50 million worth of diamonds to start trading on exchange

Blockchain Life – the 3d international edition – will bring together more than 3,000 participants from 70+ countries. Founders of the major blockchain and crypto companies, investors, developers, crypto traders, CEOs and entrepreneurs are coming to Blockchain Life 2019 on April 23-24 in Singapore. … [Read more...] about PR: On April 23-24 Singapore hosts Blockchain Life 2019 – a global blockchain and cryptocurrency forum

BitGive, the first Bitcoin 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has announced a partnership to assist with aid in Venezuela. They have partnered with a US-based non-profit organization that is providing large-scale humanitarian aid in Venezuela. The ongoing economic crisis and political unrest has left the country in desolation with masses of refugees fleeing the country and thousands of … [Read more...] about PR: BitGive partners with US-based NGO to provide aid to venezuela