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Sands of change: UAE enables private sector to adopt blockchain tech
8.3.2021
The UAE has been proactive in integrating blockchain into the existing governance ecosystem, and the private sector benefits from the spillover effect
Exeedme Announces First Blockchain CS:GO Live Tournament
24.2.2021
Disclaimer: The text below is a press release that was not written by Cryptonews.com.
Exeedme, a DeFi and NFT powered gaming platform that allows gamers to monetise their passion, will be hosting the first Blockchain CS:GO Live Tournament.
Following the recent success of their beta testers...
Fortune 500 firm Geely to launch joint blockchain venture in China
19.2.2021
A Swiss blockchain developer and Geely will provide enterprise blockchain solutions to clients, with a focus on digital identity, regtech and privacy enhancement technologies
Riot Blockchain stock plunges 20% following parabolic rally
18.2.2021
The crypto mining company has been on an absolute tear this month. On Thursday, the stock corrected sharply lower
Bitcoin Miner Riot Blockchain Names Jason Les CEO
9.2.2021
Les has served as the board's director since 2017
California Pension Fund Loaded Up on RIOT Shares During Bitcoin’s Q4 Rally
2.2.2021
The largest public pension in the U.S. bought more RIOT shares for the first time since 2017
Hat-trick hero: Empty stadiums get blockchain and soccer to play together
24.1.2021
Soccer clubs are now resorting to blockchain and crypto for fan engagement, tokenization and even new signings, with the potential for many more use cases
ShareRing and KardiaChain Partner To Boost Blockchain Mass Adoption
19.1.2021
KardiaChain has partnered with ShareRing to promote the smooth integration of its products and encourage mass adoption of Blockchain technology by new crypto users. ShareRing and KardiaChain have a shared goal: Scale mass adoption of blockchain technology and decentralized digital assets among...
US President-Elect Biden to Nominate MIT Blockchain Professor Gary Gensler as SEC Chairman
14.1.2021
The U.S. President-elect Joe Biden is set to name Gary Gensler as the new chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to replace Elad Roisman. During Obama’s administration, Gensler led the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) from 2009 to 2014. The Former Banker...
Riot Blockchain Adds Blockware CEO to Advisory Board
13.1.2021
Jappa is the latest addition to Riot's changing boards of directors and advisors
Reuters: Gary Gensler, MIT blockchain professor and Obama's CFTC chair, to head Biden SEC
12.1.2021
Gensler taught a course on "blockchain technology's potential use — by entrepreneurs and incumbents — to change the world of money and finance."
Big Tech’s Freedom of Speech Purge Pushes People to Censorship-Resistant Blockchain Social Media
9.1.2021
During the last few days, the world has watched the Big Tech and social media crackdown after the incident that took place at Capitol Hill a few days ago. During the last 48 hours, U.S. President Donald Trump, a great number of right-wing supporters, and literally anyone who speaks out against...
Iconloop secures gov backing to test blockchain driver's license project
4.1.2021
South Korean blockchain firm Iconloop is set to test a blockchain-based mobile driver’s license system in the country
Publicly-Listed Bitcoin Mining Operations See Shares Skyrocket, Riot Blockchain Market Cap Reaches $1B
30.12.2020
While bitcoin’s value has captured new all-time price highs, a number of publicly listed bitcoin mining operations have seen significant profits. The U.S.-based firm Riot Blockchain’s market valuation recently obtained a $1 billion capitalization. Meanwhile, a number of other bitcoin...
Bitcoin Mining Company Riot Blockchain Passes $1B in Market Cap
28.12.2020
Riot's value was less than $50 million when it started mining bitcoin three years ago
Mining Giant Nornickel Issues First Blockchain-powered Metals Tokens
23.12.2020
Russian miner Norilsk Nickel, the world’s biggest palladium and high-grade nickel producer, has begun the first stage of its tokenization drive – partnering with two international exploration and mining firms to issue metal contract-backed, blockchain-powered digital coins.
In an official release...
Riot Blockchain Buys 15,000 Antminers, Operation Will Command 37,640 Bitcoin Miners
23.12.2020
Publicly listed firm Riot Blockchain has announced the company is purchasing 15,000 S19 Pro and S19j Pro Antminer mining rigs from Bitmain. According to the company, the new shipment of next-generation miners will increase the operation’s hashrate to 3.8 exahash per second (EH/s). Following...
Riot Blockchain buys 15K Bitmain Antminers, expects 65% hash rate increase
22.12.2020
Nasdaq-listed crypto firm Riot Blockchain purchases additional 15,000 Antminers from Bitmain for $35 million
Band Protocol Becomes First Blockchain Project to Join OpenAPI Initiative
14.12.2020
Band Protocol will help create a common standard enabling blockchain applications to easily leverage APIs and data
Gavin Wood: Polkadot is a ‘bet against blockchain maximalism’
4.12.2020
The Polkadot founder doesn’t buy into the narrative that we only need one blockchain