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ConsenSys Acquires SEC-Registered Broker-Dealer to Tokenize Bonds
4.2.2020
ConsenSys has acquired a SEC-registered broker-dealer Heritage to further reinforce its advisory and broker-dealer expertise
Blockchair Launches Release Monitor so You Will Never Miss Another Hard Fork or Core Client Update
4.2.2020
It can be very hard to keep track of all the latest software upgrades in the crypto ecosystem, which is a crucial thing to do for developers of multi-coin projects such as wallets and exchanges. For this purpose, Blockchair​ has created a free ​release monitor​ that helps...
Yes, We’re Talking About Voting on the Blockchain
4.2.2020
With Iowa election results still unconfirmed, Markets Daily is back and digging into the question... Would a blockchain have helped?
Visa to Change PoS Fees to Merchant to Adjust to New Business Categories
4.2.2020
Visa is reportedly planning to change merchant fees rates as part of a major update of its system
Handshake Introduces a New Way to Send Your Crypto
4.2.2020
Namebase and its blockchain Handshake have officially gone live, allowing their users to send funds to a simple name, instead of a complicated address.
Handshake is a decentralized, permissionless naming protocol compatible with DNS (Domain Name System, a hierarchical and decentralized naming...
Sony Just Proved That It Is Interested in Security Tokens
4.2.2020
Sony looks set to get on the security token bandwagon and has made an undisclosed investment in Securitize, a San Francisco-based platform that issues and managing digital securities. The investment arm of the music and electronics giant joined a funding round that raised USD 14 million.
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Bitcoin SV Sees Minor Split as Blockchain Shifts to ‘Genesis’ Upgrade
4.2.2020
The upgrade saw a minor split as an unknown entity mined a block on the old chain, team says
Bitspark Shuts Down Amid Restructuring, Coronavirus and Protests
4.2.2020
Hong Kong-based blockchain startup Bitspark closes down, citing internal restructuring issues exacerbated by a coronavirus outbreak and local protests
Bitcoin SV Genesis Upgrade Results in Chain Split
4.2.2020
A Bitcoin SV network upgrade has not gone flawlessly, with a minor chain split being observed
Government Think Tank Niti Aayog Identifies Key Blockchain Use Cases for India
4.2.2020
The policy think tank for the government of India, Niti Aayog, has published a strategy document identifying a number of key areas blockchain technology can significantly benefit the country. “By empowering citizens through features of transparency, decentralization and accountability...
Southern Indian State to Launch Dedicated Blockchain Incubator
4.2.2020
The southern Indian state of Telangana is to launch a dedicated blockchain incubator with assistance from top educational institutions
14 Major Japanese Finance Firms to Begin Blockchain Inheritance Pilot
4.2.2020
Fourteen of Japan’s biggest banks and securities companies will begin running a pilot for a blockchain-powered inheritance platform. The pilot, which is being spearheaded by the Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, will begin in mid-February. If successful, financial institutions in the country could aim...
Study: Smart Contracts Limit Data Availability, But Improve Its Quality
4.2.2020
Research firm Gartner warns blockchain smart contracts could limit the availability of data for enterprises, yet argue their impact would be a net positive
Gartner Research: Smart Contract Adoption to Increase Data Quality by 50% Over 3 Years
4.2.2020
Research conducted by Gartner is predicting a 50% increase in overall data quality by 2023 for all businesses and organizations using blockchain smart contracts
Blockchain Plays an Unlikely Role in the Global Battle for Human Rights
4.2.2020
Shutting down slavery: See how blockchain technology is joining the fight
Waves Launched a Non-Profit Association Under German Law
4.2.2020
The Waves Association was established in Frankfurt by representatives of the Waves community from six European countries
Tech Like Blockchain Will Transform Chinese Economy, Bank Chair Says
3.2.2020
The next decade will see a digital transformation in China with blockchain adoption, according to Minsheng Bank’s chairman
Electronic Voting With Blockchain: An Experience From Naples, Italy
3.2.2020
E-voting experiments worldwide resulted in a lack of security and low voter confidence in the results. What has changed with blockchain tech, and why?
Some Coinbase Users Can’t Withdraw More Than $10 in Bitcoin a Day
3.2.2020
Some Coinbase users cannot withdraw more than $10 per day from the exchange, a Redditor complains
Why I’m Joining Cointelegraph Magazine as Managing Editor
3.2.2020
Cointelegraph welcomes Jon Rice as the new editor of Cointelegraph Magazine