Union Bank AG from Liechtenstein is preparing to launch a token that will be pegged to Swiss frank. Bank officials claim the move is unprecedented. … [Read more...] about A European bank for the first time to issue its own cryptocurrency
New plugin from Coinbase allows online stores to accept cryptocurrency
Coinbase, a major US crypto exchange, has launched a program that allows accepting Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum and Litecoin at multiple stores across the globe. … [Read more...] about New plugin from Coinbase allows online stores to accept cryptocurrency
Telegram to launch authentication service Telegram Passport
Telegram announced it would launch a new user authentication service, Telegram Passport. The service will allow uploading the documents via its messenger only once and share the data with other services that require identification. Before, the same paperwork had to be uploaded separately for each new service, writes Telegram. … [Read more...] about Telegram to launch authentication service Telegram Passport
Changpeng Zhao talks about Binance, Korea and the future at Blockchain Partners Summit
Binance CEO, Changpeng Zhao, or CZ as many call him, made a keynote speech at Blockchain Partners Summit in Seoul, emphasising the importance of the local market and how the cryptocurrency exchange will enrich its community. The event was also attended by He Yi, the company’s co-founder, and Ella Zhang, head of Binance Labs. … [Read more...] about Changpeng Zhao talks about Binance, Korea and the future at Blockchain Partners Summit
Alibaba launches payment transfers on blockchain
Ant Financial, a subsidiary of Alibaba Group, has launched a blockchain-based payment remittance service, said Alibaba’s founder Jack Ma to reporters in Hong Kong. The service will be available to residents of Hong Kong and the Philippines. GCash and Globe Telecom Inc took part in setting the service. Payment transfers will be processed by Standard Chartered, one of Hong Kong’s … [Read more...] about Alibaba launches payment transfers on blockchain
Interview with crypto evangelist Miko Matsumura at Futurama Dubai
At Futurama Dubai we caught up with Miko Matsumura, the founder of Evercoin exchange, venture capital investor, partner and advisor in multiple projects, true believer in the open-source technology and outright awesome speaker. Miko was kind enough to answer a few questions on the blockchain technology and its prospects. … [Read more...] about Interview with crypto evangelist Miko Matsumura at Futurama Dubai
Stock exchange Börse Stuttgart to trade cryptocurrency
Börse Stuttgart is launching digital money trading via its subsidiary. The service will become available later this autumn. … [Read more...] about Stock exchange Börse Stuttgart to trade cryptocurrency
Consensus 2018 kicks off in New York
A three-day blockchain conference, with expected 8,000 visitors, starts today in New York. This is the fourth year in a row the event opens its doors to experts and enthusiasts alike. … [Read more...] about Consensus 2018 kicks off in New York