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JPEG on the Blockchain: Image Format Creator Believes Tech Can Fight Copyright Theft
21.2.2020
A blockchain-based system might better flag fakes and prevent copyright violations, technical committee JPEG says
Cyprus SEC Embraces Blockchain Despite Unregulated Status of Crypto
21.2.2020
Nine of the 19 companies engaged with Cyprus’ innovation hub operate using blockchain
Expert Says New Blockchain Regulation Should ‘Nudge’ Rather Than Push
21.2.2020
A light-handed regulatory approach is needed when it comes to crypto and blockchain, say experts
Blockchain in Democracy: Moving Towards Blockchain-Powered Voting Systems
21.2.2020
The Utter Failure of Iowa Caucus In stark contrast to the successful model of Estonia, the utterly botched voting system employed in the Iowa Democratic caucus has cast doubts over the efficacy of blockchain-based voting applications. A start-up developed the application used in Iowa, Shadow Inc....
Blockchain in Democracy: Moving Towards Blockchain-Powered Voting Systems
21.2.2020
The Utter Failure of Iowa Caucus In stark contrast to the successful model of Estonia, the utterly botched voting system employed in the Iowa Democratic caucus has cast doubts over the efficacy of blockchain-based voting applications. A start-up developed the application used in Iowa, Shadow Inc....
Aussie Blockchain Startup Tells Gov’t Its Tax Laws Are Stifling ICOs
21.2.2020
Australia needs to rethink its tax policy for initial coin offerings if it wants to compete on the global stage, a local industry leader told the government this week
Riot Blockchain Plans Sale of Crypto Exchange as It Invests More Millions in Bitcoin Mining
21.2.2020
The Nasdaq-listed company is installing thousands of new Antminer devices from Bitmain at its Oklahoma facility
Juventus Soccer Club Offers Digital Trading Cards through Sorare
21.2.2020
Digital trading cards for Juventus are now available for use with the fantasy soccer game
The Future of Crypto: The Latest Cryptography Advances Set to Change Blockchain
20.2.2020
Crypto experts talk about the latest cryptography advances and what they mean for the future of cryptocurrencies
United Nations Is Among New Entrants in Forbes’ 2nd Blockchain 50 List
20.2.2020
Forbes’ second annual Blockchain 50 list features new entrants including the United Nations and the world’s second-largest bank CCB
Paxos’ DLT Settlement Platform Is Live With Credit Suisse and Instinet
20.2.2020
Paxos rolls out its blockchain-based settlement platform with Swiss financial services firm Credit Suisse and Nomura Group-owned Instinet
Spanish Crypto, Blockchain Testbed to Open this Year + More News
20.2.2020
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The Spanish government has approved a fintech sandbox plan that will allow blockchain and cryptocurrency-related...
Sweden Is Testing Its New Central Bank Digital Currency
20.2.2020
Get ready for the e-krona!
Indonesian Customs Joins IBM’s Blockchain Supply Chain Platform
20.2.2020
The Indonesian customs department will become the 11th customs authority to join the TradeLens consortium
Australian Stock Exchange Has New Blockchain Equity Competitor
20.2.2020
The operator of the National Stock Exchange of Australia to build a new blockchain platform to compete with the Australian Security Exchange’s CHESS
Paxos, Credit Suisse Claim First Blockchain-Based Settlement of US Equities
20.2.2020
The Paxos Settlement Service has gone live, allowing for the simultaneous exchange of cash and a select number of U.S.-listed securities on the firm's own private version of ethereum
Brazilian Central Bank Promises Instant Payment Platform to Compete With Crypto
20.2.2020
Brazil’s central bank president stated that its new payment platform is intended to compete with blockchain-based payment technologies
Cardano to Undergo Network Upgrade in Preparation for Shelley
20.2.2020
Cardano is getting ready for its highly anticipated network upgrade that will remove the “training wheels” from the network and let the community decide on block validators
What are These Flash Loans that Caused an Uproar in Cryptoverse?
20.2.2020
Two recent attacks on decentralized finance (DeFi) platform bZx prompted a number of discussions about flash loans. But what are these and how are they useful to a hacker - or rather, an "exploiter"?
DeFi lending usually requires a collateral, and given the volatility of the market, most lenders...
Enigma Achieves Two Goals; Settlement With SEC & Launch of Mainnet
20.2.2020
Based in San Francisco and Israel, Enigma MPC, which works as a renowned blockchain technology powered firm, has announced the news about its two successful accomplishments in New Year 2020. These remarkable achievements include: The firm’s settlement with the regulatory watchdog, US Securities...