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Facebook Globalcoin: Bitcoin Killer or Bitcoin Multiplier?
25.5.2019
It may sound like a 2014-era shitcoin, but Globalcoin is this year’s most anticipated new digital asset. It doesn’t matter that it’s not decentralized, not permissionless, and not even crypto. The only question that really matters is what does Facebook’s currency spell...
How Much Adoption Can Bitcoin Handle Right Now?
25.5.2019
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Adoption is the holy grail of Bitcoin. However, as fantastic as large-scale adoption would be in theory, there remain serious questions as to whether Bitcoin and its blockchain can genuinely handle such adoption.
Because while Bitcoin has witnessed a number of significant...
World’s Oldest Watch Manufacturer to Use Blockchain for Tracking Timepieces
24.5.2019
Watch manufacturer Vacheron Constantin will deploy blockchain technology to track its timepieces
Opposition Politicians Demand Details on Luxembourg E-Government Plan for Blockchain, AI
24.5.2019
Opposition politicians have asked the Luxembourg government to share details regarding its e-government plan with AI and blockchain tech
Montana Passes Bill to Recognize Utility Tokens and Exempt Them From State Securities
24.5.2019
The U.S. State of Montana recognized utility tokens and exempted them from state securities by passing a new bill
Facebook in Talks With Coinbase, Winklevoss’ Gemini to Launch Its Globalcoin: FT Report
24.5.2019
Facebook has reportedly held talks with major exchanges including Coinbase and the Winklewoss’ Gemini to issue its Globalcoin
Russian State-Owned Holding Giant Proposes to Apply DLT in All the Gov’t Data Systems
24.5.2019
Russian state-owned holding conglomerate Rostec proposes a $1.3 billion-worth plan to apply blockchain in all the state data systems
Kraken Paid 250 Salaries to Staff in Bitcoin Last Month, Exchange Tells Critic
24.5.2019
Kraken paid 250 salaries to staff in bitcoin last month, the crypto exchange has claimed
BBC: Facebook Aims to Launch Payments-Focused Cryptocurrency in 2020
24.5.2019
Social media giant Facebook plans to launch its own payments-focused cryptocurrency “Globalcoin” in 2020, the BBC reports
Maltese Government Awards 19 Blockchain Scholarships Using DLT Fund
24.5.2019
The Maltese government has granted 19 blockchain scholarships worth a total of $179,000
E-Commerce Giant Alibaba to Integrate Blockchain Into Intellectual Property System
23.5.2019
Alibaba is in the process of upgrading the filing of intellectual property rights by utilizing blockchain technology
Robinhood Zero-Fee Trading App Officially Launches in New York
23.5.2019
Following the acquisition of a BitLicense in January this year, Robinhood has officially rolled out zero-fee crypto trading in New York
Blockchain Firm Raises $4 Million From Draper’s VC Fund to Provide Uncensorable Domains
23.5.2019
San Francisco-based blockchain firm Unstoppable Domains raised $4 million in a round backed by Tim Draper to offer domains that cannot be shut down
Grayscale Gets Regulatory Nod From FINRA for Ethereum Trust to Trade on OTC Markets
23.5.2019
Following regulatory approval, Grayscale’s third cryptocurrency trust is about to hit the retail market
Russia’s Central Bank to Consider Gold-Backed Cryptocurrencies for Mutual Settlements
23.5.2019
Russia’s central bank will consider an opportunity to issue a gold-backed cryptocurrency to close mutual settlements with other countries
2020 Presidential Hopeful Swalwell Launches Crypto Donations Campaign
23.5.2019
Eric Swalwell, a United States Democratic presidential candidate for the 2020 elections, has launched a crypto donations campaign
Toyota, UTokyo and Trende to Test Blockchain-Based Electricity Trading System
23.5.2019
The University of Tokyo, Toyota and Japanese online renewable energy retailer Trende Inc. plan to jointly conduct tests for a blockchain-powered electricity trading system
Icon (ICX) Price Analysis: Can Support From Crypto.com Bring Some Stability?
23.5.2019
After the largely bearish trend in the year of 2018, this year was expected to bring some cheery vibe with running bulls in the crypto market. However, that has not come to the realization yet. Icon (ICX) the Switzerland-based cryptocurrency is still facing turmoil looking at its recent price drop....
Upcoming Supply Cut Will See Bitcoin Prices Rise Further, Brian Kelly Predicts
22.5.2019
An upcoming supply cut could help bitcoin prices rise further in the coming months, crypto fund manager Brian Kelly says
Central Bank of Russia Expects Crypto Draft Bill to Be Adopted in Spring 2019
22.5.2019
Russia’s central bank believes that the draft bill on crypto regulation is prepared enough to be adopted in spring 2019, in accordance with the order of president Vladimir Putin