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E-Commerce Giant, Newegg, Expands BTC Payment to 73 More Countries
24.7.2019
Source: Instagram, Newegg
Major U.S.-based online retailer Newegg said it will start accepting bitcoin in 73 additional of its country-specific stores.
Given that Newegg provides its services in 81 countries, with plans to add more according to their website, today’s announcement means that “Newegg...
Deutsche Bank Collapse Could Crash Global Financial Markets
21.7.2019
German financial services giant Deutsche Bank AG is one of the largest and most important economic institutions in the world. Mainly due to self-imposed scandals, the bank is now having to taking drastic measures to stay afloat. Investors everywhere should note that if such a critical piece of...
Accounting Giant KPMG Partners With Microsoft, R3 For Telecom Blockchain
21.7.2019
The blockchain industry has witnessed the arrival of several traditional giants, which has taken the technology from the realm of skepticism to the flow of mainstream adoption. One such traditional entrant is the global accounting behemoth KPMG, which has entered in partnership with global...
Stellar Price Analysis: Stellar Takes Giant Strides to Encourage XLM Mass Adoption and Lead to a Potential Price Rise
19.7.2019
StellarX mobile wallet is now available for iOS also Stellar becomes a new collateral option for NEXO’s instant credit lines All is well that ends well, and that has come true for the Stellar token. After sluggish weeklong trends, Stellar is wrapping up the week on a comparatively high note with...
German Giant Siemens Explores Carsharing on Blockchain
16.7.2019
German tech giant, Siemens, is reportedly looking into ways to utilize blockchain to use for a number of use cases, such as improving manufacturing, mobility, supply chain, and carsharing, among other areas.
Currently, the company is at the point where they have finished testing and explorations...
Pundi X Partners With PoS Giant, Brings Crypto to More Retailers
15.7.2019
VeriFone X990 and Pundi XPASS card. Singapore-based blockchain company Pundi X claims it has made another step towards cryptocurrency adoption by integrating its technology into traditional point-of-sale (PoS) terminals, released by a major provider of such devices, U.S.-based Verifone.
According...
How US ‘Keep Big Tech Out of Finance’ Draft Bill Targets Facebook’s Libra
14.7.2019
Facebook’s digital currency plans have caused concern among bureaucrats worldwide and members of the U.S. government seem fearful of a giant tech establishing itself as a financial institution. Prior to the U.S. congressional hearings and the upcoming G7 finance meeting, a U.S. discussion...
Oil Giant Shell Invests in Startup That Uses Blockchain Tech for Energy Tracking
11.7.2019
A blockchain startup that says it's working to give energy consumers more choice has raised an undisclosed sum from Shell and Sumitomo Group
Russian Smelting Giant Nornickel to Launch Digital Trading Platform by End of 2019
10.7.2019
Nornickel will roll out its digital trading platform for metals by the end of 2019
Electronics Giant LG and Unicorn Might Launch Crypto Businesses
10.7.2019
East Asia’s cryptocurrency scene could soon welcome two new big-hitting players – in the form of South Korean mobile finance provider Toss and electronics giant LG.
Per a report from Newsway, Toss is one of three mobile finance companies hoping to win approval for securities trading from the South...
Crypto Friendly Regulation can Help UK Brexit, Says $10 Billion Advisory Giant
9.7.2019
Britain should not miss the chance to get ahead of E.U. on crypto after Brexit, says deVere
Stellar Price Analysis: Stellar’s giant strides may increase mass adoption of XLM
6.7.2019
StellarX mobile wallet may result in mass adoption of XLM token Stellar records 7% downtrend from $0.109 to $0.101 within 5 days Stellar has established its strong presence in the global cryptocurrencies and the company is now taking aggressive steps to increase the mass adoption of XLM token....
The Swiss Are Onto Something: Facebook, Libra and the Case for Decentralization
4.7.2019
A recent letter from the U.S. House of Representatives to social media giant Facebook has crypto users speculating feverishly. The implications of the letter, and Calibra CEO David Marcus’ recent response, will inform the future of money not only in America, but worldwide. House Chairwoman...
Banking Giant Standard Chartered To Expand Digital Capabilities Once 5G Arrives
2.7.2019
Over the past few years, some of the biggest banks in the world have been prompted to strengthen their digital offerings in a big way and perhaps the biggest reason behind it lies in the emergence of Fintech companies. The Fintech companies have come up with a range of products and services that...
LG Using New Blockchain DApp Platform From Korean Internet Giant Kakao
27.6.2019
Ground X, the blockchain arm of South Korean tech giant Kakao, has launched the mainnet of its Klaytn platform
Sygnia Cuts Try with Consulting Giant Deloitte Over Reputational Issues
26.6.2019
The biggest consultancy firms in the world are now going through a lot of turmoil for having been mixed up in unsavory episodes over the past few years, and that is no different when it comes to their operations in South Africa. One of the biggest scandals to have hit South Africa in recent years...
This Struggling Giant Sector Might Fuel Global Tokenization
25.6.2019
As more companies are exploring tokenization opportunities, another giant sector might jump on this trend.
A new report, dubbed Rise of Digital Finance: Tokenising mining & metals assets, from global law firm White & Case LLP makes the case that the trend of tokenization of traditional assets...
Crypto Mining Giant Bitmain Said to Be Planning US IPO: Bloomberg
21.6.2019
Bitmain Technologies Ltd. is said to be relaunching its initial public offering (IPO) plans, but this time in the U.S. instead of Hong Kong
Global Banking Giant HSBC Launches Tokenization-Based Receivables System for India
18.6.2019
The world’s 7th biggest bank, HSBC, uses tokenization tech in its account receivable infrastructure for corporate clients in India
International Giant Broker Turns to Bitcoin
17.6.2019
Source: TP ICAP, Instagram
Major broker in the global financial markets, TP ICAP, has officially entered cryptoworld by expanding their services and becoming an intermediary between clients who want to trade Bitcoin futures.
The broker has been looking into Bitcoin for a while now. As Financial...