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
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
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
Crypto news in brief (June 21, 2018): Brazil, Samsung, Bithumb, John McAfee
- Central Bank of Brazil developed blockchain platform for data exchange between financial regulators - Samsung SDS launched online logistics platform for e-commerce - Bithumb, one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, was hacked and lost about $30 million in digital assets - John McAfee will no longer promote initial coin offerings … [Read more...] about Crypto news in brief (June 21, 2018): Brazil, Samsung, Bithumb, John McAfee
Crypto News in Brief (June 15, 2018): SEC, Ripple, WSJ, Microsoft, Walmart
– SEC says ETH is not a security – Ripple CEO claims Bitcoin is controlled by China – The Wall Street Journal named 5 promising blockchain projects – Microsoft and Adents develop blockchain for pharmaceutical products – Walmart patented a network for electricity distribution based on cryptocurrency … [Read more...] about Crypto News in Brief (June 15, 2018): SEC, Ripple, WSJ, Microsoft, Walmart