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US Department of Homeland Security Awards $143K Grant to Blockchain Firm
1.10.2019
The United States Department of Homeland Security has awarded $143,478 to Vienna-based Danube Tech to develop blockchain security solutions
Crypto in Cuba Faces Challenges Despite Growing Adoption, Overview
29.9.2019
Cryptocurrencies are gaining traction in Cuba, including BTC, ETH and a gold-backed MLM stablecoin
ConsenSys and WWF Roll Out Platform for Transparency in Philanthropy
28.9.2019
ConsenSys and the World Wildlife Fund have launched the Impactio platform to trace spending within philanthropy
Blockchain Adoption as a Cure for Cross-Border Trading
28.9.2019
How governments are exploring blockchain to optimize customs and border protection processes
The Original Sins of Cryptocurrencies
28.9.2019
Before we take crypto to the mainstream, we should better understand where the line is drawn between the dream and reality for crypto and the technology that makes it possible
Animoca Brands to Develop Blockchain-Based MotoGP Manager Game
27.9.2019
Blockchain and AI firm Animoca Brands will produce and publish a blockchain-based MotoGP manager game
Without Disobedience, Bitcoin Is No Better Than Gold
27.9.2019
With the launch of Bakkt’s bitcoin futures market and Binance’s revamped U.S. exchange, there’s been a lot of talk in the space about institutionalization and traditional money flowing into crypto. It’s almost as if some believe that Bitcoin can’t scale as a purely...
Bitcoin Cash City Conference Success Wrap-Up
27.9.2019
So many firsts from the Bitcoin Cash City Conference – what a huge success and a proud feather in the cap of North Queensland. As the largest cryptocurrency conference ever held in Australia, Townsville situated in sunny North Queensland worked its magic, fielding a beautiful setting, turned...
MediConnect Completes PoC to Track Medication Through the Supply Chain
27.9.2019
MediConnect has established a foundation and methodology to finalize the PoC designed to track drugs through the supply chain
Latin American Payment App Mercado Pago Can Be Topped-Up With Crypto
26.9.2019
The Atlanta-based blockchain payment provider Bitpay has announced the firm has partnered with Mercado Livre, one of the largest ecommerce providers in Latin America. The collaboration provides people with the ability to purchase Mercado Livre gift cards with cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin cash...
Overstock’s VC Arm Puts $2M Into Blockchain-Based ID Systems Startup
26.9.2019
Overstock’s Medici Ventures invests $2 million into Evernym, a startup that develops blockchain-based self-sovereign identity networks
Monex Offers Crypto Rewards to Shareholders Furthering Japanese Adoption
26.9.2019
Owner of popular Japanese crypto exchange Coincheck, Monex Group, has now announced it will reward shareholders in the company with crypto. Shareholders are to receive a BTC dividend provided they have a Coincheck account. With Japan viewed as one of the top crypto adoption hotspots globally,...
ECB Exec Says Libra Could Address Failings of Global Payments System
25.9.2019
Libra has been a wakeup call for banks to consider major issues in global payment systems, an ECB board member says
Daimler Conducts Transaction on Marco Polo Trade Finance Network
25.9.2019
Daimler AG and mechanical engineering firm Dürr AG have tested a transaction on R3’s Corda-powered Marco Polo network
Fold App Raises $2.5M to Bring Bitcoin Lightning Payments to Starbucks
25.9.2019
Fold app raises $2.5 million from investors, adds support for fiat currency payments
KPMG Survey: US Consumers Highly Willing to Use Blockchain Tokens
25.9.2019
The majority of American consumers see blockchain tokens as an easy form of payment and would be willing to use them as part of existing loyalty programs
Insurance Broker Marsh Pilots Blockchain-Based Digital Placement Platform
24.9.2019
Major insurance firm Marsh has piloted Risk Exchange, a blockchain-based digital insurance placement platform
France: 25,000 Major Retail Stores to Accept Bitcoin in 2020
24.9.2019
Bitcoin will be accepted at over 25,000 retail locations at stores such as Decathlon and Sephora in France by early next year
Revolutionary Mobilechain to Help Wider Adoption of Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
24.9.2019
Revelation Coin Project team launched ERC20 token in the market in October last year, and now according to the latest announcement, the company is developing their blockchain technology. That might not sound interesting though the way the company is planning and inclined to promote its blockchain...
Bitcoin Cash Acceptance and Community Growth Ramp Up
23.9.2019
Bitcoin Cash (BCH) adoption continues this week as there’s been a slew of announcements associated with BCH acceptance and activism. For instance, a massive electronic billboard in the middle of Tokyo displayed a huge BCH symbol indicating that Japan’s largest luxury watch and jewelry...