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Fintech Giant Revolut Launches in the US, Initially Without Crypto Support
24.3.2020
Neobank Revolut launched today in the U.S. and will announce more information about cryptocurrency services in the coming weeks
DeFi Giant MakerDAO Avoiding Shutdown in the Face of Tanking ETH — For Now
12.3.2020
DeFi giant MakerDAO struggles to keep up with tanking Ether price, but developers are avoiding shutdown for now
Crypto-keen Japanese Securities Giant Joins STO Association
12.3.2020
The Japanese cryptocurrency scene could be about to welcome another major player to the fray – after major securities and brokerage firm Tokai Tokyo became the latest member of an increasingly high-profile and powerful-looking security token offering (STO) association.
The move comes just months...
Payment Giant Alipay Steps Up Game to Expand Beyond Payments
10.3.2020
Payment giant Alipay looks to lure 44 million merchants to expand beyond payments
Newly-Launched Bitcoin.Com Lottery Unlocks Global Lotteries Through Cryptocurrency Payments
9.3.2020
Following the recent partnership between Bitcoin.com and Bravio Technologies Limited, the Bitcoin.com Lottery platform has officially launched. It lets users play the most popular global lotteries from any location. Tickets can be purchased using either bitcoin cash (BCH) or bitcoin core (BTC)...
Financial Services Giant Morningstar Rates its First Ethereum-Based Security
9.3.2020
Financial services giant Morningstar values the first Ethereum-based security, as part of its collaboration with U.S. restaurant chain Fatburger
South Korean Gaming Giant Unveils Two Mobile Blockchain Games
9.3.2020
WeMade Tree, the blockchain arm of South Korean gaming giant WeMade, has announced that it will release two new major blockchain-powered mobile gaming titles.
Per Sports Kyunghan, the two titles will be named Bird Tornado for WEMIX and Aqua for WEMIX.
WEMIX is Wemade Tree’s new blockchain-powered...
Asset Ratings Giant Morningstar Takes First Plunge Into Blockchain Securities
9.3.2020
As part of a $39.7 million investment in FAT Brands, DBRS Morningstar has for the first time rated securities issued on a blockchain
Telecom Giant Vodafone Explores Blockchain to Verify Suppliers
6.3.2020
Telecoms giant Vodafone is looking to advance supply chain by deploying blockchain
HTC Unveils Privacy Protecting 5G Router, Pundi X Finalizes Blockchain Phone Prototype
6.3.2020
Product announcements in the mobile and internet communications sector have indicated that cryptocurrency-related features are going to become more common. A 5G router with a Bitcoin node that provides secure connectivity, a new blockchain phone you can customize, and a flagship’s hardware...
Investors Sue Bitcoin Mining Giant Canaan; Shares Crashed 48% in 3 Months
5.3.2020
A securities class action lawsuit has already been filed against the second-largest producer of Bitcoin (BTC) mining equipment, China-based Canaan (CAN). Meanwhile, the price of its shares dropped by almost 50% since the trading begun in November.
In their press release, investor rights law firm...
Enjin: An All-in-one Blockchain Gaming Project Giant
2.3.2020
Founded in 2009, Enjin is an all-in-one blockchain gaming development and hosting platform. It is the leading blockchain gaming project that has made its name due to its unbeatable ethics and services. Here you can fund, grow, monetize, and design the digital world in the way you want. The aim...
Another Asian Giant-backed Crypto Exchange Set to Enter U.S. Market
28.2.2020
International players are looking to move into the American cryptocurrency exchange market – with the South Korean-Japanese chat app operator Line set to open a trading platform in the country.
Per Japanese media outlet Coin Post and South Korean newspaper Hanguk Kyungjae, the new exchange will...
Human Resources Giant Randstad Explores Blockchain to Quickly Match Talent With Recruiters
28.2.2020
The world's largest HR firm has begun using a combination of the Cypherium blockchain and Google Cloud to match talent to corporate needs more efficiently and securely
Ex-Microsoft Engineer Used Bitcoin to Help Embezzle Millions From Tech Giant
27.2.2020
The software engineer used bitcoin mixers to help obfuscate the source of the stolen funds
Russian Smelting Giant Nornickel Launches Metal Tokenization Platform for Testing
25.2.2020
The Russian mining and smelting giant will issue metal-backed tokens on Atomyze, a Hyperledger-based blockchain platform
Shopify Joins Libra While Quitter Vodafone Advertises Bitcoin on Facebook
24.2.2020
Facebook’s coin project, Libra, continues to draw attention despite setbacks, including a shrinking pool of backers and a growing number of worried regulators. But now with JP Morgan seeing potential for the social network’s cryptocurrency and e-commerce giant Shopify joining the Libra...
Brave Challenges Google’s Advertising Power Before the UK Competition Watchdog
22.2.2020
The company behind the privacy-oriented browser Brave has set out to convince regulators in the U.K. to end Google’s advertising monopoly in the digital space. In a filing with the country’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), Brave puts forward recommendations on how...
Major HSBC Layoffs: 35,000 Job Cuts and Massive Restructuring Announced
22.2.2020
Banking giant HSBC has unveiled a major restructuring plan that includes 35,000 job cuts. The move came as the bank’s net profit plunged 53% last year. HSBC is also slashing $100 billion in assets and closing many branches. “This represents one of the deepest restructuring...
Canadian E-Commerce Giant Shopify Joins Libra Association
21.2.2020
After multiple departures, the Libra Association finally has the first addition to its foundation in the form of e-commerce giant Shopify