The Royal Mint, a government-owned mint that produces coins for the United Kingdom, has launched its own cryptocurrency Royal Mint Gold (RMG), a digital representation of fine gold secured in The Royal Mint’s vault. … [Read more...] about The Royal Mint creates cryptocurrency backed by gold
Blockchain news roundup (February 1, 2018): ATN, Qtum, VeChain, Lisk, Aeron
ATN announced a strategic investment of US$10 million. Qtum will launch a satellite on February 2, 2018. VeChain partnered with Michigan State University. Lisk is added to bitFlyer. Aeron will integrate its ARN tokens with Aerotrips portal. … [Read more...] about Blockchain news roundup (February 1, 2018): ATN, Qtum, VeChain, Lisk, Aeron
Crypto news in brief (January 31, 2018): LINE, Samsung, Bitfinex, Tether, South Korea
LINE, a messaging app, enters cryptocurrency market. Samsung to produce cryptocurrency mining hardware. US financial regulator subpoenas Bitfinex and Tether. South Korea doesn't intend to shut down cryptocurrency trading. … [Read more...] about Crypto news in brief (January 31, 2018): LINE, Samsung, Bitfinex, Tether, South Korea
Blockchain news roundup (January 30, 2018): Enjin, Waltonchain, SONM, ATN
Enjin announced a public launch of Efinity network. Waltonchain partnered up with Zhangzhou Branch of China Telecom. SONM joined the OpenFog Consortium. ATN announced its lock-up bounty program. … [Read more...] about Blockchain news roundup (January 30, 2018): Enjin, Waltonchain, SONM, ATN
Japan increases vigilance after a massive cryptocurrency theft
Japanese authorities have cast a severe look at cryptocurrency exchanges after last week’s theft of $530 million from Coincheck. Japan’s financial regulator has announced it will take steps to inspect business practices of trading platforms to make sure they comply with proper security measures. … [Read more...] about Japan increases vigilance after a massive cryptocurrency theft
TenX to partner with new debit card issuer
TenX, a company which aims to make virtual currencies spendable anywhere with its mobile wallet and linked debit cards, has recently encountered some problems. To clarify the situation and reassure its customers, TenX co-founder Julian Hosp revealed some information about company's future. … [Read more...] about TenX to partner with new debit card issuer
ICON Mainnet launches a week before ICON Annual Summit 2018
ICON Mainnet 1.0 was launched recently, the genesis block was successfully generated on January 24th, 2018 (18:25 UTC). … [Read more...] about ICON Mainnet launches a week before ICON Annual Summit 2018
Crypto news in brief (January 28, 2018): Coincheck, Robinhood, Katy Perry
About $500 million worth of XEM was stolen from Coincheck. Robinhood will provide access to cryptocurrency trading. Katy Perry shares cryptocurrency nail art. … [Read more...] about Crypto news in brief (January 28, 2018): Coincheck, Robinhood, Katy Perry