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Real Estate Listings Accepting BTC Touch Record Highs, 14.3 Homes per 100,000 Accept Crypto
8.5.2021
Bitcoin and the crypto economy have been making their way into the world of real estate these days. A recently published report shows that Realtor.com data indicates that people selling property for crypto assets have risen a great deal. Statistics show that there are 14.3 crypto accepting listings...
The NFL Gets a Taste of Crypto as Grayscale Partners With the New York Giants
6.5.2021
The world’s largest cryptocurrency asset manager Grayscale Investments has announced the first partnership with a National Football League (NFL) team. Grayscale will be the official digital currency asset management partner for the New York Giants and will sponsor a number of events....
Report: Banking Giant Natwest to Refuse Service to Businesses That Accept Cryptocurrencies
23.4.2021
The major retail and commercial financial institution National Westminster Bank (Natwest) has categorized cryptocurrencies as “high risk” and refuses to serve business customers who accept digital assets for payments. A Natwest board member, Morten Friis, explains the bank has...
Bahamas' Sand Dollar nears commercial rollout as interoperability completed
29.3.2021
Following cybersecurity assessments, commercial institutions are being cleared to issue the world's first CBDC — the Bahamas' Sand Dollar
Colombia’s oldest commercial bank pilots crypto services
4.3.2021
One of the largest banks in Colombia, Banco de Bogotá, will pilot crypto services as part of a regulatory sandbox project
Blockchain Firm Asks Nevada State for Permission to Build a Crypto ‘Smart City’ in Storey County
17.2.2021
A crypto “smart city” could become a reality in Nevada’s desert, as a blockchain firm applied to make it possible. The investment company asked the state of Nevada to form a local government in Storey County. Crypto City Aims to Host 33 Million Square Feet of Commercial Space...
Siam Bank Launches $50M Blockchain Fund
9.2.2021
The fund will focus on global early and growth-stage companies that shape the next generation of financial services and digital systems, the venture capital arm of Thailand's oldest bank says
Dash trade volumes soar 282% in 2020 as commercial adoption grows
4.2.2021
The blockchain network behind the Dash cryptocurrency posted impressive fourth-quarter and full-year results on Thursday
Australian Bitcoin Trader Sues Banks for Systematic Discrimination
19.1.2021
An Australian bitcoin trader has filed a lawsuit against two of the country’s biggest commercial banks, accusing them of systematic discrimination when they closed his accounts on short notice. Allan Flynn is demanding compensation of AU$250,000 ($193,000) from ANZ and Westpac banks...
Major South Korean Bank Shinhan Is Set to Offer Crypto Custody-Related Services
9.1.2021
A major commercial bank in South Korea is entering the crypto business by allocating an equity investment in the Korea Digital Asset Trust (KDAC). Shinhan Bank is looking to offer digital asset custody services. Bank Expects to Offer Tech Capabilities to Face Defi-Related Hacking Risks According...
Chapter 6: Web Design
29.12.2020
Previously in web history…
After the first websites demonstrate the commercial and aesthetic potential of the web, the media industry floods the web with a surge of new content. Amateur webzines — which define and voice and tone unique to …
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This Incredible Link's Awakening Song Is Actually From Its Commercial
21.12.2020
Welcome to Morning Music, Kotaku’s frequent hangout for folks who love video games and the cool-ass sounds they make. Today’s column is all about a reinvigorating classic that didn’t actually make it into the game it was used to promote.Read more
Thailand’s Largest Bank Snubs Ripple – Selects Stellar-based Blockchain for Cross Border Remittances
12.12.2020
In an apparent snub to Ripple, Thailand’s oldest bank, Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) is set to open a new cross border remittances corridor in partnership with Lightnet, a fintech company that uses the Stellar blockchain. SCB says the partnership opens the door for more efficient cross border...
European Commission taking bids for blockchain pre-commercial procurement
9.12.2020
European Union doubles down on commitment to investing in blockchain technology
Give Commercial Banks More Power over Digital Ruble – Industry Leader
9.12.2020
Commercial banks should be the gatekeepers of the digital ruble: This was the message from a Russian crypto and blockchain industry group chief – as the nation’s Central Bank gears up to launch a pilot for its forthcoming digital currency.
Russia is just one of the many nations now engaged in...
US Banks Face a Massive Commercial Real Estate Crisis Looming on the Horizon
17.11.2020
Financial incumbents may face a harsh reality soon, as a commercial real estate crisis has threatened the profits from America’s largest banks. A number of reports show that banks with a large amount of commercial real estate in their portfolios may see a significant fallout in the next...
Blockchain Grain Trading Platform Sees Commercial Launch to Tap Russia Market
10.11.2020
Agri-trading platform Cerealia will focus on international trading for the world's largest wheat market, Russia
Jointer.io Matches Binance & CZ’s $100 Million Challenge With Early Adopter Fund
9.11.2020
PRESS RELEASE. Changpeng Zhao (CZ) sent shockwaves across the crypto industry in September by announcing a $100 million investment fund devoted to projects building on the Binance Smart Chain (BSC). Now, Jointer.io, the world’s first commercial real estate-backed DeFi auction, is matching...
OCC’s Brian Brooks Against Government Issued Digital Dollar – Supports Regulation of Privately Issued Stablecoins
31.10.2020
The acting director of the U.S. Office Comptroller of Currency (OCC) Brian Brooks says the creation of the U.S. digital dollar is a terrible one because the government is not good at building things. Instead, Brooks believes tech companies, which already possess the know-how, to be in a better...
JPMorgan's stablecoin finally sees commercial light of day
27.10.2020
JPMorgan Chase now recognizes blockchain's profitability and has created a new business dedicated to digital currency and blockchain work