Spanish football club Barcelona has signed a partnership agreement with Chiliz, a blockchain-based fan engagement platform for sports & entertainment. … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona to launch cryptocurrency for fans
Australia unveils national blockchain roadmap
The Australian Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources has released a national blockchain roadmap designed to promote the adoption of the technology in the country. … [Read more...] about Australia unveils national blockchain roadmap
Tether launches gold-backed stablecoin XAUT
Stablecoin issuer Tether has announced the launch of Tether Gold token, or XAUT, a new stablecoin that is pegged to physical gold. … [Read more...] about Tether launches gold-backed stablecoin XAUT
Kraken acquires Australian crypto exchange Bit Trade
Less than a month after acquiring Circle Trade, San Francisco-based cryptocurrency exchange Kraken secured Bit Trade, Australia's oldest crypto exchange. … [Read more...] about Kraken acquires Australian crypto exchange Bit Trade
SBI Holdings and GMO Internet to mine bitcoin at world’s largest crypto mining facility
The Japanese corporate giants SBI Holdings and GMO Internet are set to start mining bitcoin at the new crypto mining facility in Rockdale, Texas, according to Bloomberg sources. … [Read more...] about SBI Holdings and GMO Internet to mine bitcoin at world’s largest crypto mining facility
E-Commerce giant Rakuten allows customers to convert loyalty points to cryptocurrency
Rakuten, the major Japanese online retailer, has launched a service that enables users to convert their loyalty points (Rakuten Super Points) to bitcoin (BTC), ethereum (ETH), or bitcoin cash (BCH). … [Read more...] about E-Commerce giant Rakuten allows customers to convert loyalty points to cryptocurrency
Kraken acquires Circle Trade
San Francisco-based cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has acquired Circle Trade, one of the most recognized over-the-counter (OTC) desks in crypto market that handled over $24 billion in volume in 2018. … [Read more...] about Kraken acquires Circle Trade
Bitcoin adoption in Australia
Bitcoin adoption around the world varies immensely. Various factors can contribute to this, from legal regulations, to media coverage, and general consumer awareness. … [Read more...] about Bitcoin adoption in Australia