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Factom. Inc. Rewarded by DHS for Developing Blockchain-based Security Solutions
19.11.2019
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) of Science and Technology Directorate’s Silicon Valley Innovation Program (SVIP) has granted award money $197,292 to Factom. Inc. based in Austin, Texas. The award is a performance-based contractual reward for developing a digital identity security...
Venezuela Becomes ‘Dollarized’ as Citizens Seek Refuge in Alternative Solutions
12.11.2019
Venezuela has been suffering from rapid inflation as the purchasing power of the sovereign bolivar has become near worthless. Over the last few weeks, Venezuelans have been dealing with blackouts throughout major cities, making credit card readers useless. Additionally, citizens are dependent...
AXA Ceases Blockchain Insurance Solutions for Delayed Flights
12.11.2019
AXA, the French Insurance giant geared up a test run for its blockchain platform in 2017 and named it “Fizzy.” It was designed to manage flight insurance meant for delayed flights. The project primarily focused on automating the claims processes with smart contracts on the public Ethereum platform....
Universal Protocol Alliance to List Mega-Utility Token on Bitcoin.com Exchange
12.11.2019
In addition to listing the Universal Protocol Alliance’s mega-utility token, Bitcoin.com Exchange will also list the group’s stablecoins, as well as support interoperability between the Ethereum protocol and the Simple Ledger protocol. Also Read: Cred Merchant Solutions to Help Unbanked...
BlockCerts.com Joins Hands With NextHash to Provide Token-based Solutions
9.11.2019
A strategic interoperability collaboration has been made by leading crypto-based entities, BlockCerts Blockchain, and NextHash. The partnership has been put into effect to allow token-based entities to indulge in listing and exchange activities across both the platform networks. According to...
Cred Merchant Solutions to Help Unbanked Business Sectors
3.11.2019
Cred Merchant Solutions has been unveiled in Emeryville during San Francisco Blockchain Week in an event hosting several California elected officials. The new point-of-sale system will help unbanked business sectors, such as California’s cannabis industry, accept crypto payments from...
After Breaking New Records Bakkt Announces Crypto Consumer App
28.10.2019
Following the all-time record of 1,179 contracts on October 25, Mike Blandina, Bakkt’s chief product officer, revealed the firm is launching another strategy after announcing its December options launch. Bakkt is releasing a consumer application so retail investors can “unlock the value...
IBM, SoftBank, and TBCASoft Collaborate For the Adoption of Cross-Carrier Blockchain Solutions
23.10.2019
SoftBank Corp, IBM, and TBCASoft have joined forces to adopt a cross-carrier telecommunications blockchain payment solution, as per the official announcement dated October 22, 2019. The strategic collaboration between these three firms will support the telecommunication industry’s transformation....
Bitmain Aims to Build a 300MW Texas Mining Farm
23.10.2019
The Beijing-based Bitmain Technologies and DMG Blockchain Solutions announced the launch of a 25MW mining facility in Rockdale, Texas. The new mine aims to bolster Bitmain’s international expansion which will soon expand to 50MW of processing power and then extend the operation’s...
Bad for Business: How KYC/AML Makes Everyone a ‘Terrorist’
22.10.2019
Two reports from risk solutions group Lexisnexis assert that anti-money laundering (AML) and know your customer (KYC) policies can negatively affect a business’s bottom line and customer service significantly. A recent trip to the local post office for a money order certainly had a negative...
Traditional Law and Finance Can Adapt to Bitcoin, These Examples Show
20.10.2019
Bitcoin brought about solutions to persistent problems that stood in the way of previous attempts to invent digital money, such as the risk of double spending. Some of its features, however, like the characteristic irreversibility of blockchain transactions, have created certain challenges for...
Dubai, Emirates NBD Sign MoU on Blockchain Trade Finance Solutions
14.10.2019
Dubai Chamber of Commerce signs MoU with Emirates NBD for blockchain-based trade finance within the Digital Silk Road initiative in the UAE
Gigajoule Floating Solutions Unveils Coineal Launchpad for Its GIGJ Token IEO
14.10.2019
Gigajoule Floating Solutions, the firm which takes pride in being a revolutionary electricity generator, has broadcasted the news that it will be utilizing the potential of the highly reputed platform, Coineal Launchpad, for its Gigajoule Token (GIGJ) IEO. The firm is gearing up to employ the funds...
Android Tool Lets You Check Crypto Payment Apps for Double-Spends
13.10.2019
The risk of double-spending has traditionally been a major obstacle to creating and fully using digital money. A flaw of this kind would be detrimental to the credibility of any system claiming to provide universal solutions to the financial needs of our era. Whoever created Bitcoin elegantly...
Bitcoin.com Partners with Canadian Gaming Giant Bravio Tech on Global Lotteries
9.10.2019
FOIN, a cryptocurrency company and a developer of the transparent payment system FoPay, announced the strategic partnership with Cyclebit, a crypto payment solutions provider. According to the official information, starting from that day, FOIN, the decentralized peer to peer cryptocurrency for...
FOIN Allows Merchants to Accept Crypto Payments In-Store
7.10.2019
FOIN, a cryptocurrency company and a developer of the transparent payment system FoPay, announced the strategic partnership with Cyclebit, a crypto payment solutions provider. According to the official information, starting from that day, FOIN, the decentralized peer to peer cryptocurrency for...
XinFin, Black Tier Solutions and Blockchain at Michigan Announce Joint Partnership
28.9.2019
Black Tier Solutions announced a partnership with Blockchain at Michigan.
Black Tier Solutions will be responsible for assisting the University of Michigan Blockchain group to develop a tokenized student rewards program and a tokenized gaming platform using XinFin Hybrid technology.
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H&R Block Offers Solutions for Taxpayers With Crypto Transactions
25.9.2019
U.S.-based accounting firm H&R Block rolls out a new service for crypto currency transactions
Consensys-Backed Identity Platform Partners With PwC
23.9.2019
Consensys-backed firm uPort has partnered with PwC to develop blockchain-based identity management for financial services
6 Noncustodial Crypto Payment Solutions for Merchants
22.9.2019
You don’t have to be a bitcoin purist or tech tinkerer to want to accept cryptocurrency without using a third party. With lower merchant fees, greater network uptime, and no chargebacks, noncustodial crypto payments have several advantages over traditional fiat payment systems. Here are...