Cryptocurrencies
European Central Bank: Crypto Does Not Have Tangible Impact on Real Economy
In a recent report, the European Central bank claimed that crypto has no tangible impact on economic developments and monetary policy.
Facebook Registers New Fintech Firm in Switzerland
Facebook has registered anew fintech firm for blockchain, payments, data analytics, and investing expertise.
Bitfinex Crypto Exchange to Debut New Exchange Utility Token
Bitfinex cryptocurrency exchange has announced the launch date for its new exchange utility token UNUS SED LEO.
ABB Launches Blockchain Pilot for Solar Energy Sector
ABB in collaboration with Evolvere and Prosume has launched a pilot to explore how blockchain technology can advance the solar energy market.
Venezuela and Russia Discuss Mutual Trades in Petro and Russian Ruble: Report
Venezuela and Russia discuss opportunities to make mutual trade settlements in the Russian ruble, find uses for the oil-backed Petro cryptocurrency.
Bitstamp Starts Investigation After Large BTC Sell Leads to $250 Mln Liquidated on BitMEX
Bitstamp launched an investigation after a large BTC/USD sell order resulted in a 20% bitcoin price decline on the platform.
Gaining Mass Adoption: Blockchain Platform Converts Users Fame Into Coffee and Clothes
A decentralized platform that rewards content creators on social networks says it allows influencers to convert their fame into concert tickets, clothes and crypto #SPONSORED.
Cornell Uni’s Emin Gun Sirer Debuts Ava Blockchain Following $6 Million Investment
Emin Gun Sirer, a professor at Cornell University a major global blockchain expert, has started private testing of his own Ava blockchain before issuing his own crypto.
What Crypto Exchanges Do to Comply With KYC, AML and CFT Regulations
Top fiat-to-crypto exchanges are adopting market surveillance technologies.
Sports Blockchain Venture Chiliz Announces Strategic Partnership With Binance Chain
Sports fan engagement blockchain project Chiliz has announced a strategic partnership with Binance Chain, the mainnet of major cryptocurrency exchange Binance.
Coin Metrics Report Highlights Discrepancies in Ripple’s Escrow System Reporting
Blockchain analysis company Coin Metrics has found discrepancies in blockchain payments network Ripple’s escrow system reporting.
Report: Top Banks Alleged to Be Investing $50 Million in Digital Cash Settlement Project
Some of the world’s leading banks are allegedly currently investing around $50 million to build a blockchain-based digital cash system for transaction settlement, sources claim.
Amazon Patent Casts Light on Plans to Create Proof-of-Work Blockchain Analog
Amazon could be on the road to creating some form of cryptocurrency system with latest patent award.
Crypto Platform Says It Launches Two Products to Challenge Banks and Empower Customers
A crypto platform says it is launching new features and adding a broader range of tokens, with the aim of giving its user base greater financial empowerment #SPONSORED.
Crypto Markets See Major Correction, BTC Below $7,350 as US Stock Futures Trade Lower
After a week of deep green and bullish price performance, crypto markets today are seeing a major correction, with bitcoin dropping below the $7,350 mark.
Bosch on Blockchain and IoT: ‘We Cannot Accept’ Fear as Reaction to Innovation
Bosch has revealed its ideological view on technologies such as blockchain and IoT, stating that it needs to keep mistrust out of the reaction to new tech.
New York Supreme Court Grants Bitfinex’s Motion to Modify Injunction
The New York Supreme Court has granted crypto exchange Bitfinex’s motion to modify an injunction by the New York Attorney General.
Proposed Securities Framework Wrong for Regulating Crypto Exchanges, Argues Kraken
Kraken says no to proposed regulation of crypto exchanges by Canadian securities institutions.
Poloniex Stops Offering Nine Coins in US Due to Uncertain Regulations
Crypto exchange Poloniex will stop offering trading in nine coins for U. S. -based customers due to uncertain regulations in the country.
Big Four Firm KPMG Identifies Top Four Skills Required for Blockchain Career
KPMG argues that the blockchain will face a serious lack of talent, thus identifying the four major skills needed for a career in the industry.