According to a recent survey, South Korea is the most advanced country in terms of cryptocurrency awareness and adoption among its citizens. But the local financial regulator has moved to prohibit ICOs and bitcoin futures trading. … [Read more...] about South Korea bans ICOs and bitcoin futures despite high adoption among citizens
Winklevoss twins are believed to become the first bitcoin billionaires
Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss are known for accusing Mark Zuckerberg of stealing their Facebook idea. Twins sued Zuckerberg and received a payout of 65 million USD. Their battle was dramatized in David Fincher's Oscar-winning movie 'The Social Network'. … [Read more...] about Winklevoss twins are believed to become the first bitcoin billionaires
Blockchain-related job offers surge on LinkedIn, Upwork and Freelancer
According to data from the career-oriented social network LinkedIn, the proportion of cryptocurrency-related job postings has risen drastically over the past several years. The rate increased 4.6 times in software technology sector and 9 times in financial services sector. However, most of the jobs (~70%) are still offered in software development. … [Read more...] about Blockchain-related job offers surge on LinkedIn, Upwork and Freelancer
Samsung SDS picked by Seoul Metropolitan Government for its blockchain project
Samsung SDS, IT subsidiary of Samsung group, announced that it will work with the Seoul Metropolitan Government to adopt blockchain technology towards the city’s administrative management. The blockchain platform will be used in various areas of administration and governance by 2022, including transportation, public safety and city welfare. … [Read more...] about Samsung SDS picked by Seoul Metropolitan Government for its blockchain project
Several new cryptocurrency exchanges approved in Japan, bitFlyer expands to US
Japan has confirmed its status as the most progressive country with regard to cryptocurrencies adoption. Four more digital currency exchanges got their license recently. Tokyo Bitcoin Exchange Co. Ltd, Bit Arg Exchange Tokyo Co. Ltd and FTT Corporation will provide only bitcoin trading service. Xtheta Corporation will give access to several altcoins as well. … [Read more...] about Several new cryptocurrency exchanges approved in Japan, bitFlyer expands to US
Nasdaq to join the rush to trade bitcoin futures in 2018
According to Wall Street Journal, Nasdaq, one of the largest exchange operators in the world, plans to launch bitcoin futures next year, as early as the second quarter of 2018. … [Read more...] about Nasdaq to join the rush to trade bitcoin futures in 2018
Dash becomes one of the most popular cryptocurrencies due to its tech advantages
Dash stands for digital cash. Dash protocol, based on bitcoin's codebase, was created by Evan Duffield back in 2014. What makes it different from bitcoin is its focus on payments segment of the market. Dash developers aim to create a universal payments mechanism that involves merchants, online point of sale and user-to-user transfers. … [Read more...] about Dash becomes one of the most popular cryptocurrencies due to its tech advantages
600+ stores will accept bitcoins in the largest underground mall in Seoul
Goto Mall, Seoul's underground shopping center, will enable its stores to accept bitcoin as a payment method beginning mid-December (just before the start of Christmas shopping). … [Read more...] about 600+ stores will accept bitcoins in the largest underground mall in Seoul