Indian State Government’s ‘Blockchain District’ Now Has a Dedicated Accelerator for Blockchain Startups
5.2.2020
The Indian state of Telangana has launched a blockchain accelerator in its recently created Blockchain District, in collaboration with Tech Mahindra. Selected startups will pitch innovative ideas and get mentored by experts from the Telangana government, Tech Mahindra, the Ministry of Electronics...
Intermex Partners With Ripple for XRP-Based Remittance Corridor
5.2.2020
Intermex has said it will use use RippleNet for its U.S.-Mexican remittance corridor
SOTU Speech: Donald Trump Predicts Bullish Trend for US Economy
5.2.2020
President Trump’s State of the Union address was more of an emotional appeal than a pragmatic address to the nation. As the Senate is likely to vote on his impeachment soon, his address hinted at his confidence in staying in the office. The address triggered varied reactions in the house, but...
HitBTC Exchange Executes Bitcoin SV Genesis Hardfork Upgrade
5.2.2020
The well-known and highly acclaimed cryptocurrency exchange trading platform, HitBTC, has announced that it has successfully supported the strategically important crypto event, the Bitcoin SV Genesis Hardfork Upgrade. Post the upgrade, all the prior versions of the Bitcoin SV node software will...
Blockchain Tech Could Help Tackle Coronavirus, Says Expert
5.2.2020
Blockchain and AI-driven strategies should be implemented to better tackle responses to the coronavirus epidemic, a Hong Kong academic argues
XRP Shoots Up Above $0.2790; the Coin Carries Bullish Influence
5.2.2020
Today happens to be the path-breaking day for XRP as its price took a dramatic yet a bullish change. The coin seems to be attempting to replicate the previous year’s bullish impact but is slightly below where XRP was in February 2019. Ripple Price Analysis Recently, Ripple cryptocurrency has struck...
Sony Financial Ventures Joins Big Banks Investing in Securitize
5.2.2020
Digital securities firm Securitize extends its latest $14 million fundraising round with a strategic investment from Sony Financial Ventures
Why It's Important for Bitcoin if Bakkt and NYSE Owner Acquires eBay
5.2.2020
The derivatives and equities trading company Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange and Bakkt, reportedly made a takeover offer to e-commerce giant eBay, which doesn't seem to have borne fruit. Nonetheless, the Cryptoverse has been speculating what would...
Binance Launches Support For Russian Ruble Fiat Currency
5.2.2020
Binance has expanded its suite of services by announcing the addition of Russian Ruble fiat currency to its network for facilitating convenient trading activities for the global customer base. Following the launch of the Russian Ruble (RUB) instant buy offering, the exchange investors will be able...
Jack Dorsey Unreachable as Bitcoiners Deal With Lightning Torch Confusion
5.2.2020
Jack Dorsey. Source: a video screenshot, Youtube, WIRED
Twitter founder and CEO Jack Dorsey still has not confirmed that he was awarded the second Lightning Torch on Tuesday, and does not respond to multiple requests by bitcoiners.
Exactly a year ago, Dorsey received the first iteration of...
Sony VC Fund Joins ‘Over $14M’ Funding Round for Digital Asset Platform Securitize
5.2.2020
A venture capital fund under the management of Sony Financial Ventures (SFV) and Global Brain has invested an undisclosed amount in security token issuance platform Securitize
Aircraft Maintenance, Repair Industry Is Latest to Form Blockchain Alliance
5.2.2020
Leading global aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul firms believe blockchain can help them solve many of the industry’s pain points