Managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Christine Lagarde has recently published two blog posts on cryptocurrencies, describing disadvantages of digital assets and benefits they could provide. … [Read more...] about Christine Lagarde shared her opinion on cryptocurrency and blockchain
Crypto news in brief (April 24, 2018): US Federal Reserve, Goldman Sachs, Singapore, Hong-Kong, MyEtherWallet
- US Federal Reserve welcomes anonymous cryptocurrencies - Goldman Sachs hires a crypto trader - China gives way to Singapore and Hong-Kong as leaders in ICO - MyEtherWallet is under hacker attack - Every fifth financial company to launch crypto trading … [Read more...] about Crypto news in brief (April 24, 2018): US Federal Reserve, Goldman Sachs, Singapore, Hong-Kong, MyEtherWallet
Iran’s central bank rules out cryptocurrencies
The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) issued a statement prohibiting the country’s banks and financial institutions from dealing with cryptocurrencies. … [Read more...] about Iran’s central bank rules out cryptocurrencies
Samsung to implement blockchain in logistics operations
The world’s biggest maker of smartphones and semiconductor chips considers implementing blockchain to manage its global supply network. … [Read more...] about Samsung to implement blockchain in logistics operations
Over 250 companies have joined ICICI Bank blockchain platform
ICICI Bank, one of the largest banks in India, announced that it had successfully onboarded over 250 companies on its custom-made blockchain platform, providing them a convenient way to conduct domestic and international trade finance transactions. … [Read more...] about Over 250 companies have joined ICICI Bank blockchain platform
Rockefeller family’s venture capital firm to invest in cryptocurrencies
Investment firm Venrock (derived from “Venture” and “Rockefeller”), which focuses on investments in startups and early stage companies from IT sector, is entering the cryptocurrency market. … [Read more...] about Rockefeller family’s venture capital firm to invest in cryptocurrencies
Organisations from Russia, South Korea, China and other countries to file a cryptocurrency ads ban lawsuit
The Russian Association of Cryptocurrency and Blockchain (RACIB), Korea Venture Business Association and Chinese Association of Cryptocurrency Investors are planning to file a joint lawsuit against Google, Twitter, Facebook, and Yandex [a Russian search engine] for prohibiting crypto-related advertising. … [Read more...] about Organisations from Russia, South Korea, China and other countries to file a cryptocurrency ads ban lawsuit
Soros Fund Management is planning to invest in cryptocurrencies
Bloomberg reports that Soros Fund Management, a privately owned family office with nearly $26 billion in assets under management, is planning to invest in cryptocurrencies. Currently the firm puts money into public equity and fixed income markets across the globe, and also manages private equity and venture capital funds. … [Read more...] about Soros Fund Management is planning to invest in cryptocurrencies