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Diginex Steps Closer to Backdoor Nasdaq Listing as SEC Approves Merger
25.2.2020
Diginex aims to merge with publicly traded firm 8i Enterprises, clearing the path for a backdoor listing on Nasdaq
New Blockchain Forensics Tool Developed Through French-Austrian Cooperation
25.2.2020
A new compliance tool is being developed in Europe via a partnership between an Austrian university and a French fintech firm
Crypto-Friendly Banking App Now One of Europe's Most Valuable Fintechs
25.2.2020
Crypto-supporting neobank Revolut is now valued at $5.5 billion, tied with Sweden’s Klarna for first place as Europe’s most valuable fintech
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
Germany’s Second Largest Exchange Boerse Stuttgart Lists Short Bitcoin ETP
25.2.2020
When Bitcoin’s price falls, investors can still pocket gains with an ETP now listed on Germany’s second-largest stock exchange, Boerse Stuttgart
Lightning Solves Bitcoin’s Speed Problem, But Watch Out for Fraudsters
25.2.2020
Lightning-based fiat-bitcoin systems could popularize crypto payments, as long as fraud and bitcoin's non-reversibility don't get in the way
CoolBitX Raises $16.7M to Make Crypto More Bank-Friendly
25.2.2020
In 2020, the startup’s focus is on new products and features that comply with new rules from the Financial Action Task Force
Secretive Digital Fiat Project Emerges With New Partner as CBDC Chatter Grows
24.2.2020
Fnality, a high-profile digital fiat project backed by 14 big-name financial institutions, is teaming with the ConsenSys-backed Adhara
Caitlin Long Starts the First Crypto-Native Bank in the U.S.
24.2.2020
Caitlin Long is setting up a first crypto-native bank in the US that will offer crypto services to institutional investors
Big Pharma Urges FDA to Use Blockchain for Drug Tracking
24.2.2020
25 companies representing the pharmaceutical supply chain are calling on the US FDA to adopt blockchain technology to track and trace prescription drugs
Polkadot Will Feature Layer Two Scaling Thanks to Celer Network
24.2.2020
Celer and Polkadot join forces to bring layer two scaling on the upcoming platform
US Develops Cryptocurrency Intelligence Program Targeting P2P Sites, Forums, Darknet Markets
24.2.2020
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has revealed a cryptocurrency intelligence program aimed at identifying unlicensed crypto businesses using P2P sites, online forums, and darknet markets. These areas have consistently presented “a significant challenge to law enforcement” and...
Blockchain Fintech Firm Diginex, 8i Set Up Special Meeting on Merger Deal
24.2.2020
Fintech firm Diginex has revealed its further plans, once the merge deal with 8i is closed and it goes public
Blockchain Pioneer Caitlin Long to Build Crypto Bank in Wyoming
24.2.2020
A Wyoming corporation founded by Caitlin Long is preparing to apply for a special purpose depository institution (SPDI) charter with the state’s division of banking
Tyler Winklevoss’ Had a $3 Million ‘Bitcoin Pizza Moment’ With Space Travel
24.2.2020
Tyler Winklevoss is reportedly the owner of the world’s most expensive ticket to space, which he bought for Bitcoins that are now worth $3 million
Fan Token Platform Socios Announces Prepaid Fiat-Crypto Card
24.2.2020
Sports fan token platform Socios will launch a live crypto debit card, but is yet to reveal the card issuer
How to Anonymously Buy Bitcoin Online and in Person
24.2.2020
Buying bitcoin is a bit like buying contraception: it’s a basic human right, you should be entitled to do so privately, and it’s nobody’s business what you plan to do with it. Whether you’re buying bitcoin to set aside for a rainy day or to expend immediately in a fit...
Crypto Exchange Binance Adds Hong Kong Dollars to Fiat Gateway
24.2.2020
Major cryptocurrency exchange Binance now supports Hong Kong dollars on its fiat currency gateway
Blockchain Can Help UK Savers Recover $48B in Unclaimed Pensions, Says R3
24.2.2020
Blockchain solutions based on R3's tech will make it easier for users to verify their identities and claim lost pensions, the firm says
Celsius Doubled Its Total Paid Crypto Loan Interest Since November
24.2.2020
Crypto lending platform Celsius continues to grow its user base, and has doubled its total paid interest since late last year