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Blockchain Hits Top 10 Future Skills in LinkedIn Asia Pacific Report
19.6.2019
According to a new LinkedIn report, the Asia Pacific region is seeing a surge in the demand for blockchain, AI and other skills
Update Your Firefox Browser, Save Your Crypto
19.6.2019
If you use the Firefox Internet browser, and it’s not Firefox 67.0.3 or Firefox ESR 60.7.1 versions, it’s time for an urgent upgrade, if you want to save your crypto, that is.
Yesterday, Mozilla, the developer of the browser, made an announcement over an issue that has a “critical” impact....
Japan: Securitize, Local Advocacy Group Partner to Promote Digital Securities Adoption
19.6.2019
Securitize — a compliance platform and protocol for token issuers — is partnering with the Japan Security Token Association to promote digital securities adoption in the country
‘Phase Zero’ of a New Ethereum Blockchain Could Go Live Next January
19.6.2019
Ethereum may begin transitioning to its next-generation, proof-of-stake blockchain model at the beginning of next year – pending more tests, that is
Bancor Seeks to Exclude US Users From Trading Over Regulatory Uncertainty
19.6.2019
Bancor is bowing to unclear regulatory forces in the U.S. by blocking trading for local users starting in July
Indian Startup Launches Crypto Trading Strategy Marketplace
19.6.2019
An Indian startup has launched a marketplace for algorithmic trading strategies. Investors can choose a strategy based on factors such as past performance, cryptocurrencies invested, and time frames. The platform also offers a drag-and-drop tool for traders to build their own strategies without...
Euroclear, EIB, Santander and EY to Pursue Blockchain Pilot for ECP Settlement
19.6.2019
Euroclear, one of the world’s largest securities depositories, says it will push forward with building a pilot blockchain-based platform for the issuance and settlement of ECPs
Facebook’s Libra Could Meet ‘Highest Standards’ in Regulation: BoE Governor
19.6.2019
Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency could be subject to the "highest standards" in global regulations, said Bank of England governor Mark Carney
Japanese Manufacturers Enter Blockchain-Backed Data Sharing Arrangement
19.6.2019
Overseen by the Industrial Value Chain Initiative, the new blockchain project will connect 100 large and small Japanese manufacturers to share information
$200,000 in Bitcoin Seized in Dark Net Drug Probe
19.6.2019
In total, authorities seized 20 kilograms of MDMA, over seven kilograms of Ketamine, over 10,000 Xanax pills, and more than $100,000 in cash
Watch Facebook’s Libra Videos: An Inside Look At the Calibra Wallet
19.6.2019
Facebook provider primers for folks not quite up on their blockchain tech. Here are a few of the best
American Lawmakers Want Facebook to Put Brakes on Libra
19.6.2019
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Facebook’s Libra token is already facing a legal threat, with senior American parliamentarians asking the social network to cease “momentum going forward” while they probe the project – and take their fight to the greater cryptocurrency industry.
Per an official...
TRON Announces MainNet Upgrade Designed to Enhance Security and Convenience
19.6.2019
TRON says new version of MainNet will feature a check on bad actors and a more lightweight event server for DApp developers
Privacy Is Paramount: How KYC Makes Us All Less Free
19.6.2019
KYC (Know Your Customer) policies and endless private data collection, coupled with force-backed, violent legislation compromise the utility and ethics of crypto trading. An uncompromising stance on user privacy is critically important to crypto traders and peer-to-peer transaction. It’s...
Chair of House Financial Services Committee Requests Halt on Facebook’s Crypto Project
19.6.2019
Chair of House Financial Services Committee requests moratorium on development of Facebook’s Project Libra
IBM Announces New Multicloud Update to Blockchain
18.6.2019
IBM announces its multicloud-updated Blockchain Platform, supporting deployment across diverse networks
Halt Libra? US Lawmakers Call for Hearings on Facebook’s Crypto
18.6.2019
House Financial Services Committee Chair Maxine Waters asked Facebook to halt development of its Libra crypto until hearings can be held
Facebook’s Cryptocurrency Is a Nail in the Coffin for Blockchain Not Bitcoin
18.6.2019
Edan Yago is the founder of CementDAO, an effort to bring together stablecoins into a unified ecosystem. The views expressed here are his own. With the announcement of Libra, cryptocurrency has entered the big leagues. Facebook’s entry into this market means every single company now has...
Brazilian BTC Exchange Faces Numerous Lawsuits From Clients Unable to Access Funds
18.6.2019
A bitcoin exchange in Brazil is being sued for retaining funds against request, citing ongoing attacks against the exchange since May as root of issue
Italy’s Banks to Use Blockchain to Boost Settlements and Improve Transparency
18.6.2019
Italy’s banks plan to integrate DLT into internal processes to improve transparency and efficiency