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Cryptocurrency Trading Surges in Malaysia as Lockdown Cripples Economy
30.4.2020
Cryptocurrency trading in Malaysia has surged as the country endures an extended lockdown, costing its economy an estimated $550 million a day. Regulated cryptocurrency exchanges are reporting substantial growth in trading volumes and new users as people seek “a good store of value...
Digital Currency Group
29.4.2020
Founded by Barry Silbert in 2015, Digital Currency Group (DCG) is a venture capital firm that invests solely in the digital currency industry. Digital Currency Group has three subsidiaries: CoinDesk, which was purchased in January 2016, digital currency brokerage firm Genesis Trading and digital...
KFC Launches Blockchain Pilot for Digital Advertising and Media Buying
29.4.2020
KFC Middle East has begun experimenting with blockchain technology in its advertising and media operations
Chinese Media Outlets Rush to Distance the Digital Yuan from Bitcoin
29.4.2020
A number of Chinese media outlets have published reports outlining the central bank’s plans for the digital yuan, which is set to make its debut at testbed sites next month, with some keen to point out that the new token “is not bitcoin (BTC) or ethereum (ETH)” and will not lead to a rise in crypto...
Digital Asset Firm Taurus Group Raises €10M From Investors Including Banks, Tezos
29.4.2020
Taurus Group is looking to expand its operations after securing Series A funding led by Arab Bank Switzerland
Arab Bank Switzerland Leads Major Series A for Swiss Digital Assets Firm Taurus
29.4.2020
While undisclosed, the amount is reported to be an “8-digit” figure in Swiss francs — implying a $10 million+ investment
'Market-led' Currencies Can Live Alongside Digital Euro - ECB Board Member
29.4.2020
Fabio Panetta. While global regulators are warning about the risks of cryptocurrencies and private money initiatives such as Facebook's Libra, a member of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank (ECB) made a somewhat surprising statement in support of "market-led initiatives."
In...
Nasdaq Is Using R3’s Corda for Managing Digital Assets
29.4.2020
The Nasdaq stock exchange has partnered with R3 to offer a platform for digital asset marketplaces on the Corda blockchain
Report: Blockchain to Increase Royalty Streams to Artists in the Digital Music Industry
28.4.2020
New research conducted highlights the positive impact that blockchain could have for music artists
British Payment Firm Checkout.com Joins the Libra Association
28.4.2020
The Libra Association reinforces its efforts to launch the network in Q4 2020, adds British payment startup Checkout.com as its 24th member
SEC’s CryptoMom on Outlook for the Digital Dollar and the End of Her Term in June
28.4.2020
SEC Commissioner Peirce AKA CryptoMom talks digital dollar and the end of her term
European Central Bank: Digital Euro Should Not Discourage Private Initiatives
28.4.2020
The European Central Bank believes that the digital euro is just one of many solutions to nationalize its payment systems
Alibaba-Backed AI Startup SenseTime to Help China Handle Digital Yuan
28.4.2020
Alibaba-backed AI startup SenseTime partners with China’s central bank to collaborate on the digital yuan amid reported trials
Is Europe’s Experience in E-Signatures and Digital IDs Valuable for Australia?
28.4.2020
eIDAS regulation in Europe could help Australia (and not only) avoid the same mistakes and improve its existing system
CoinEx Announces Global Strategic Partnership with Matrixport to Provide Over-the-counter Service
28.4.2020
Hong Kong, 27 April, 2020 – CoinEx, a global and professional cryptocurrency exchange service provider, is pleased to announce its new global strategic partnership with Matrixport, the one-stop digital asset financial service platform span off from Bitmain. This partnership allows...
Japanese Financial Giant SBI and SMFG to Partner for Digital Banking
28.4.2020
According to the Nikkei newspaper, SMFG will acquire a 20% stake in an SBI Holdings subsidiary to facilitate the partnership
Grayscale Buys 50% of All Ethereum Mined in 2020
28.4.2020
Digital asset manager Grayscale Investments bought about 50% of all newly mined ethereum so far this year. It now holds the equivalent of 1.1% of ETH in circulation, according to a post on Reddit. Grayscale operates 10 cryptocurrency investment products focused on institutional investors. As...
Metaverse Dualchain Network Architecture (DNA) Continues Global Expansion and Announces a Successful First Quarter in 2020
27.4.2020
April 27th, 2020, Toronto, Canada – The Metaverse DNA global team reported significant progress on the DNA (Dualchain Network Architecture) Blockchain initiative during the month of March, closing the first quarter of 2020 with great results. The DNA token is now listed on 14 crypto...
Starbucks Denies Involvement in Digital Yuan Tests
27.4.2020
American multinational chain of coffeehouses, Starbucks, has denied being involved in the testing of China's digital yuan.
"We are not participating in the digital currency trial in China," a Starbucks spokesperson told Cryptonews.com, without elaborating.
As reported, news have started...
A Virtual Experience of Digital Transformation in Insurance: Customer Engagement & Operational Agility Conference 2020
27.4.2020
London – Join us on May 5–6, for a virtual experience of Digital Transformation in Insurance conference. Over 30 speakers from industry leaders Direct Line, Allianz, Lloyds, and Aviva join innovative insurtechs, including Flock and FloodFlash to collaborate with us LIVE to share their experience...