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Deloitte Rolls Out Demonstrational Blockchain Platform
19.8.2019
Deloitte has launched a demonstrational blockchain platform designed to showcase blockchain applications in various use cases
Bank of America Files Patent for Multi-Tiered Digital Currency Wallet
19.8.2019
Bank of America has filed a patent for a digital asset wallet with multiple passwords and corresponding layers of access
World Bank Sells $33.8 Million More of Its Private Ethereum Blockchain Bonds
19.8.2019
The World Bank raised another $33.8 million by issuing bonds on a blockchain, bringing the total to $108 million
Employees Can Also Own Stakes in Vision Fund 2 as SoftBank Decides to Lend Them $20 Billion For The Purpose
19.8.2019
As everyone knows, SoftBank is possibly the most influential entity in the world when it comes to investing large sums of money on promising startups all over the world. The company has invested billions in some of the most valuable in the world and it did so through its $100 billion investment...
Blockstack Partners With Lambda School To Help its Students Build Apps and Earn
19.8.2019
Lambda School announced on August 13 that it had entered in a partnership with blockchain services provider and dapp building company Blockstack. The partnership will allow Lambda students and alumni to work with the company for building blockchain-based applications, and earn cash for it. Have...
Indian State of Maharashtra to Use Blockchain in Various Spheres
19.8.2019
The second major Indian state, Maharashtra is preparing a regulatory framework for analyzing blockchain technology for various spheres. As per the reports published by DNA on 19th August, the government of Maharashtra has decided to explore the blockchain technology for multiple fields. As per...
Fiat Lite vs. Freedom Maximalist: The Two Types of Bitcoiner
19.8.2019
As regulation continues growing exponentially for cryptocurrencies worldwide, a chasm is yawning ever deeper between supporters. On the one hand, many yearn for massive adoption and clear regulations so they can get on with their trading, and get on with their lives – not to mention...
Banking Giant Santander to Bring Ripple-Powered App to Latin America
19.8.2019
After launching its app for international payments, One Pay FX, which uses Ripple’s xCurrent solution, Spanish multinational banking giant Santander Group is expanding this service to other countries.
The company is reportedly working on several things at the moment, which would make international...
Santander to Introduce Ripple Powered One Pay FX Remittance Service in Latin America
19.8.2019
Santander Group, one of the largest banking conglomerates in the world, will be increasing the use of Ripple’s services, by introducing the Ripple powered remittance service, One Pay FX in Latin America. The banking giant from Spain is building a payment corridor, which would enable users Latin...
BBC Journalist Shares his Story How he lost $30000K in Ethereum due to Phishing Scheme
18.8.2019
A Journalist from BBC writer shared his story on how he lost 30,000 dollars in Ethereum (ETH) with an attempt to instruct crypto beginners. In mid-2017, the BBC journalist Monty Munford says he chose to purchase the second-biggest digital currency by market cap. Munford starts by describing how...
Bitcoin Has 50 Times More Concentration Than Global Wealth
18.8.2019
The basic idea behind the inception of cryptocurrency is to decentralize and take away the rigid control that some banks and organizations have on the monetary transactions. However, according to the latest report of the PARSIQ, an organization involved in the monitoring of the blockchain...
The Real Benefits of Blockchain Are Here. They’re Being Ignored
18.8.2019
In making the technology more accessible, many developers are sacrificing the benefits of decentralization for the sake of convenience
NEO Announces Partnership With Augmented Reality Company Vibe
18.8.2019
NEO Token has entered into a partnership with video-based augmented reality company Viber, as per an announcement jointly made by Viber and NEO a blog post on Medium. Vibe creates video-based holographic images for AR/VR games. Starting from as early as September, users will be able to play...
Oracle Sues Blockchain Startup for Trademark Infringement
17.8.2019
It is very common for companies to get in lawsuits, especially industry biggies. In a similar instance, American multinational IT stalwart Oracle Corporation has filed a lawsuit against blockchain venture capital start-up CryptoOracle. Oracle has accused CryptoOracle of trademark infringement....
Passing the Burden of Negative Rates to Bank Clients Opens Door for Cryptocurrencies
17.8.2019
Record low and negative interest rates have put commercial banks in a difficult spot. Across Europe, they have been passing the burden to their clients. Some have introduced fees for those with large account balances, while others are punishing everybody equally. In any case, some bankers fear this...
Amazon Decides to Donate Millions of Products from Third-Party Sellers to Charities in US and UK
17.8.2019
Some of the most significant and most valuable companies in the world are often urged to work towards charitable endeavors on a daily basis by charities, governments, and activists. More often than not, all those companies work towards those goals, and some companies often go above and beyond their...
Blockchain Voting System in Moscow Municipal Elections Vulnerable to Hacking: Research Report
17.8.2019
A recent research report by a French cryptographer demonstrates that a blockchain voting framework utilized in Moscow’s municipal elections is susceptible to hacking. The researcher at the French government research establishment CNRS, Pierrick Gaudry, have examined the open code of...
GoCo Group Signs Partnership Deal with Fintech Firm Bud
17.8.2019
Over the course of the past half, a decade or so financial technology or Fintech has become one of the world’s most valuable industries, and it is almost certain that the sector is going to grow exponentially in the years to come. Some of the solutions that Fintech companies have come up with...
Kelly Services Turns to Blockchain with New Partnership
17.8.2019
Working online can be a hustle, especially for freelancers and recruiters too, as they have to keep on logging in various sites all over again and again. With a vision to end this never-ending game Global staffing company, Kelly Services came up with a strategic acquaintance with online...
WINk Receives the Costa Rica Commercial Patent Certificate
17.8.2019
As per the latest reports, WINk has acquired the Costa Rica Commercial Patent Certificate. The update was announced officially through WINk’s micro-blogging handle on 16th August 2019, followed by an official blog post on Medium. As per the official announcement, San Jose municipality’s patents...