We had a chance to exchange opinions with Aworker team at the World Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Summit 2018 in Moscow. Co-founders Michael Barkov and Anton Cherkasov talked in depth about their blockchain platform. … [Read more...] about Aworker review: a recruitment platform powered by blockchain
Crypto news in brief (May 20, 2018): Ripple, Bitcoin Cash hard fork, Bitcoin mining, MUFG Bank
- Ripple will provide investments and grants to companies, using digital asset XRP and XRP Ledger in their operating activities. - Economist Alex de Vries published a research, estimating the current total energy consumption for bitcoin mining and making a forecast for the future. - Due to Bitcoin Cash hard fork the block size increased from 8MB to 32MB. - MUFG Bank plans to … [Read more...] about Crypto news in brief (May 20, 2018): Ripple, Bitcoin Cash hard fork, Bitcoin mining, MUFG Bank
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
Circle raises $110 million in a new investment round, plans to issue dollar-backed cryptocurrency USDC
The Boston-based fintech company Circle, with 7 million users, closed a funding round for $110 million led by bitcoin miner and designer of ASIC chips, Bitmain, Bloomberg reports. … [Read more...] about Circle raises $110 million in a new investment round, plans to issue dollar-backed cryptocurrency USDC
Traditional capital vies for inroads into the crypto market: Blockchain Expo Global 2018
2017 saw the world catch onto the crypto bug that had once been the mainstay of crypto evangelic enthusiasts’ inner circles and techies, and now with traditional capital increasingly seeking inroads into the space, industry experts at the Blockchain Expo Global 2018 in London discussed how the market is maturing on its path to mainstream adoption. … [Read more...] about Traditional capital vies for inroads into the crypto market: Blockchain Expo Global 2018
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
Crypto news in brief (May 13, 2018): Telegram, Iran, Bloomberg, Winklevoss, UPbit, Ripple xRapid, Nvidia, Huawei
- Telegram creates its first blockchain platform service - Iranian citizens have transferred $2.5 billion in cryptocurrency - Bloomberg launches Bloomberg Galaxy Crypto Index (BGCI) - UPbit, the biggest South Korean exchange, is suspected of fraud - Ripple shares results of testing of its xRapid pilot projects … [Read more...] about Crypto news in brief (May 13, 2018): Telegram, Iran, Bloomberg, Winklevoss, UPbit, Ripple xRapid, Nvidia, Huawei
Ripple announces successful results of xRapid solution first tests
Several financial institutions participated in recent tests of xRapid platform by Ripple, a company behind blockchain solutions for payment transactions. … [Read more...] about Ripple announces successful results of xRapid solution first tests