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Korea Blockchain Week 2019, Asia’s Largest Blockchain Weekly Event to Take Place on September 27th to October 4th
27.8.2019
Nick Szabo, who invented the phrase and concept of “smart contracts” in 1994, along with Dr. Adam Back, who invented the “PoW” algorithm, applied in the cryptocurrency mining system, will present themselves for the first time in Korea at Asia’s largest blockchain event, Korea Blockchain Week...
US Air Force Will Use SIMBA Chain to Secure Its Supply Chain
27.8.2019
US Air Force will use SIMBA Chain to secure its supply chain
Ethereum Foundation Unveils $2M Worth Funding for Development of Serenity (ETH2.0)
27.8.2019
As reported, the very first stage of the transition from Ethereum network’s to Ethereum 2.0 is expected to take place on January 3, 2020. As we near the launch of Ethereum’s Beacon Chain, the open-source blockchain developer unveiled grants of over $2M. The grants are to be allocated to development...
Arrington XRP Backs Fund’s $200 Million Raise for Algorand Blockchain
27.8.2019
Arrington XRP, NGC Ventures, among others, have backed a $200 million fund launched by a capital firm dedicated to investing in the Algorand blockchain ecosystem
Algo VC Fund Raises $200 Million to Fast Track Ethereum Rival
27.8.2019
Algo Capital has raised $200 million for a VC fund focused on firms that will help drive adoption of the Algo token for payments
ASX Developing New Blockchain-Based Platform With Digital Asset and VMWare
27.8.2019
The ASX (Australian Securities Exchange) is developing a new blockchain-based platform in partnership with companies Digital Asset and VMWare. This new platform will replace ASX’s existing registry, clearing and settlement system called CHESS (Clearing House Electronic Subregister System) by 2021....
Overstock’s New Interim CEO Pledges its Allegiance to Cryptocurrencies
27.8.2019
Earlier this month, Patrick Byrne, C.E.O. of Overstock, resigned as the company’s chief executive and chairman after disclosing romantic affairs with a Russian agent. His official statement, with references to the “Deep State,” “Men in Black” and “political espionage,” had sent Overstock’s down...
NEC and Its Partners to Create Blockchain-Based Identity System in Buenos Aries
26.8.2019
The latest association between a nongovernmental organization (NGO), development bank, and a tech enterprise are looking at the formation of a blockchain-based identity framework to improve financial consideration in Buenos Aires. NGO Bitcoin Argentina, IDB Lab (the Innovation Laboratory of...
Crypto in Court — Overview of the Biggest Lawsuits Worldwide
26.8.2019
The SEC continues to file lawsuits in the U.S., but banks are on the receiving end of international crypto court cases
Investor in Overstock’s Blockchain Firm TZERO Backs Out
26.8.2019
Makara Capital leaves tZERO as potential investor four days after Overstock CEO Patrick Byrne resigned
Australian Securities Exchange Building New Blockchain Platform With VMWare, Digital Asset
26.8.2019
ASX and Digital Asset have signed a three-party memorandum of understanding (MOU) to build a replacement platform for the existing Clearing House Electronic Subregister System (CHESS) using distributed ledger technology
Swiss Regulator Licenses Two New Blockchain Companies As It Shores Up Legal Requirements
26.8.2019
Two Swiss startups received broker dealer licenses as FINMA hardens its AML requirements
Australian Securities Exchange Confirms It’ll Go Blockchain in 2021
26.8.2019
Australian Securities Exchange makes new partners to deliver CHESS replacement with blockchain app in 2021
Is Bitcoin Protected as Speech Under the 1st Amendment? Experts Answer
26.8.2019
If Bitcoin is code, and code is speech, could BTC be protected under U.S. law? Industry experts weigh in
Manchester City FC Reveals New Partnership to Tokenize Its Players
26.8.2019
Manchester City allows fans to collect digital player tokens via a new partnership with South Korean blockchain gaming startup
In 'Unbiased' Research Binance Criticizes Ethereum, Praises Own Chain
26.8.2019
Major crypto exchange Binance came out with their report which compares and analyzes a number of token standards across blockchains: the influential company is praising its own recently launched product, while criticizing many others’.
After going over token standards across more than twenty...
Firm Accused of Touting ‘Snake Oil Crypto’ Sues Conference Organizers
26.8.2019
A crypto firm heckled at the Black Hat hackers’ conference is suing the event organizers for failing to protect it from backlash
Swiss Regulator Releases AML, KYC Guidance for Blockchain Payments
26.8.2019
Switzerland’s financial regulator has released guidance on regulatory requirements for payments on the blockchain
NEC and Partners to Create Blockchain Identity System for Buenos Aires
26.8.2019
A blockchain-based identity system to improve financial inclusion is being developed for Argentina’s capital
This October We All are Gathering for Barcelona Blockchain Week; Don’t forget to join us!
26.8.2019
In last year’s first edition of Barcelona Blockchain Week, we gathered more than 11,000 attendees from all around the world. This will be held again in 2019 from October 25th to October 31st. While the week will offer a variety of meet-ups, conferences and workshops there are two very...