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This Year Proved Asia Is Ahead in Crypto-Blockchain Adoption
11.12.2019
From mobile payments to regulation, Asia was quicker to take advantage of fintech technology
Central Bank 'Parental Controls' Obsolete for Crypto: Bank of Lithuania
11.12.2019
Lithuania’s central bank suggested that banks should face the perceived risks of digital currencies and join the digital asset space to preserve control
Nike tokenizing shoes on the blockchain
11.12.2019
CoinMarketCap Daily Newsletter Your daily newsletter for 11 December, 2019 “The learning process continues until the day you die.” - Kirk Douglas In today's newsletter, we will be covering: World's 2nd-largest bank CCB launching blockchain refactoring Nike patenting a system for […]
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Chinese City Named as Digital Yuan Testbed Launches Blockchain ID
11.12.2019
As China gears up for a major blockchain drive, and the expected launch of its digital yuan next year, the city of Shenzhen and one of the country’s biggest banks – China Construction Bank (CCB) – appear to be playing vital roles.
Per news agency Xinhua and media outlet the Global Times, local...
Russia’s National Energy Grid Operator Tests Blockchain for Retail Payments
11.12.2019
Russia’s national energy grid operator Rosetti, blockchain startup Waves and Alfa Bank are trialing a blockchain solution for electricity payments
The Pros and Cons of Social Trading: Is It a Good Idea for New Investors?
11.12.2019
Social trading tools are rising in popularity, especially among those who are unfamiliar with crypto. But what are their upsides and downsides? #Sponsored
Blockchain Makes Money Laundering Risks Greater, Says Swiss Regulator
11.12.2019
The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority warned that blockchain exacerbates the country’s money laundering risks
World’s 2nd-Largest Bank CCB Launches Blockchain Refactoring: Report
11.12.2019
The world’s second-biggest bank, China Construction Bank, launches blockchain-based refactoring platform
MakerDAO Responds to Dev Accusing Network of $340M Vulnerabilty
10.12.2019
Maker announced a series of governance polls after dev divulged how hackers could attack the MakerDAO network and steal $340 million
Blockchain Faces Big Challenges But the Opportunity Is Enormous
10.12.2019
Western economies can lead the world by embracing decentralization and the Internet-of-Value
Wu Jihan Resurfaces As Bitmain CEO After Co-Founder Is Forced Out
10.12.2019
Tech billionaire Wu Jihan has reappeared at the helm of Beijing-based mining giant Bitmain
Russia’s Power Grid Company Tests Blockhain for Power Meter Data
10.12.2019
Russia’s national power grid company Rosseti is testing a system for electricity bill payments based on a distributed ledger by Waves
Accused Onecoin Co-Conspirators Fight Criminal Charges in the US
10.12.2019
The Onecoin scam, a multi-level Ponzi scheme that acquired $4 billion from investors has been falling apart at the seams. Criminal proceedings have started against Onecoin leaders and one alleged associate who was found guilty of laundering $400 million has asked a New York judge for more time...
Santander Redeems $20M Bond Using Ethereum Blockchain
10.12.2019
Spanish banking giant Santander has just redeemed a $20 million bond that was issued in September via the Ethereum blockchain
Nike Patents a System for Tokenizing Shoes on Ethereum’s Blockchain
10.12.2019
Nike patents shoes tokenized on Ethereum’s blockchain dubbed “CryptoKicks,” that can be “bred”
BNY Mellon and Credit Suisse Involved in Telegram’s $1.7B Sale: Report
10.12.2019
BNY Mellon and Credit Suisse were reportedly investors in Telegram’s $1.7 billion Gram token sale
JPMorgan Blockchain Payments Network Eyes January Japan Launch
10.12.2019
JPMorgan's Interbank Information Network will expand to Japan early next year, according to its executive director
Tencent’s WeBank to Provide Infrastructure for China’s National Blockchain Consortium
10.12.2019
WeBank has become the first technical infrastructure provider for Chin’s blockchain network
Soccer Teams Like Juventus Look to Score With Blockchain Push
10.12.2019
Over the course of the last few years, teams like Juventus, PSG, AS Roma, Bayern Munich have made use of blockchain technology to interact and connect with their fans
ICC and Blockchain Firms Agree on $40B Funding for Climate Projects
10.12.2019
On the sidelines of COP 25, the ICC and blockchain firms Perlin and AirCarbon agreed to provide $40 billion in funding for climate projects