- TRON acquires peer-to-peer file sharing service BitTorrent - Bitcoin futures average daily volume at CME in the second quarter of 2018 grew 93% over the last quarter - Mike Novogratz predicts that mass adoption of cryptocurrencies is “five to six years away” - Grayscale Investments revealed that 56% of investment into its funds during the first half of 2018 came from … [Read more...] about Crypto news in brief (July 25, 2018): TRON, BitTorrent, Bitcoin futures, CME, Mike Novogratz, Grayscale Investments
TRON acquires BitTorrent
TRON, a decentralized entertainment and content-sharing platform that uses blockchain, has officially confirmed acquisition of peer-to-peer file sharing service BitTorrent, even though the deal was struck about a month ago. … [Read more...] about TRON acquires BitTorrent
Waltonchain launches clothing and food traceability systems WTC-Garment and WTC-Food
Waltonchain in partnership with Chinese clothing company Kaltendin launched blockchain-based high-end clothing authenticity traceability system WTC-Garment. … [Read more...] about Waltonchain launches clothing and food traceability systems WTC-Garment and WTC-Food
Blockchain boost as Japan eyes reform
Japan has announced it has formed a caucus to discuss regulatory changes for blockchain technology within the country. … [Read more...] about Blockchain boost as Japan eyes reform
IBM backs stable coin pegged to USD that runs on Stellar blockchain
Stronghold, US financial services provider, in partnership with IBM launched a new cryptocurrency pegged to the U.S. dollar. The stable coin, aka Stronghold USD, is based on the Stellar blockchain platform. … [Read more...] about IBM backs stable coin pegged to USD that runs on Stellar blockchain
Crypto news in brief (July 17, 2018): Hong Kong, BlackRock, SIX Group, Coinbase, Stronghold, IBM, CFA Institute
- Hong Kong Monetary Authority will go live next month with a blockchain-backed trade finance platform - BlackRock has set up a working group to assess the potential advantage of investments in cryptocurrencies - SIX Group is planning to launch a platform for digital asset trading by mid-2019 - Stronghold in partnership with IBM launched a new cryptocurrency pegged to the … [Read more...] about Crypto news in brief (July 17, 2018): Hong Kong, BlackRock, SIX Group, Coinbase, Stronghold, IBM, CFA Institute
Crypto news in brief (July 5, 2018): Binance, GMO miner B3, Microsoft, Malta, Bittrex
- Binance will create a Secure Asset Fund for Users (SAFU) - Japan's internet giant GMO launched an upgraded BTC miner - Malta's parliament passed three bills regulating the crypto industry - Bittrex along with invest.com is launching a digital trading platform for EU residents under the invest.com brand … [Read more...] about Crypto news in brief (July 5, 2018): Binance, GMO miner B3, Microsoft, Malta, Bittrex
The top 50 venture capital investors in blockchain startups
2017 is sometimes referred to as the year of the ICO. This despite a recent report from Crypto Valley and PWC that found ICO issuance in 2018 exceeds that of 2017. A similar trend is taking place with regards totraditional venture-style investment in blockchain companies. … [Read more...] about The top 50 venture capital investors in blockchain startups