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Waves Enterprise partners with Ontology to fix blockchain e-voting
16.12.2020
Waves Enterprise and Ontology aim to solve one of the biggest challenges of digital voting — user authentication and identification
Australia and Singapore to Trial ‘Paperless’ Trade Using Blockchain Technology
25.11.2020
Australia's border agency will trial blockchain solutions aimed at simplifying cross-border trade with Singapore
New Dutch Law: Clients Must Explain Why They Want To Buy Bitcoin
19.11.2020
Netherlands-based crypto exchanges are now required by law to get additional information from clients regarding their bitcoin addresses. As part of the new requirements, which went into effect on Nov. 17, clients must now furnish exchanges with reasons why they wish to buy bitcoin. They will also...
Over $1 Billion Ethereum-Based Tokens Vulnerable to ‘Fake Deposit Exploit’
28.8.2020
A number of university researchers published a study that demystifies the “fake deposit vulnerability” in Ethereum-based smart contracts. The findings show that over 7,000 tokens worth more than $1 billion built on top of Ethereum are vulnerable to two types of attacks that exploit...
BitMEX to Mandate ID Verification for All Traders as Maverick Exchange Ends Wild Ways
14.8.2020
The change comes with a six-month “grace period” ending in February
Ethereum’s $5.2 Million Fee Scandal Explained: Exchange Held to Ransom by Hackers
13.6.2020
Hackers are holding an unnamed crypto exchange to ransom after an alleged cyber-attack forced the Ethereum blockchain to facilitate two separate transactions at a cost of $5.2 million in fees, new information suggests. The hackers may have gained access to the exchange’s funds but failed...
Immunity Passes Explained: Should We Worry About Privacy?
23.4.2020
Immunity passes could allow people who have had the virus to return to normal life. Here's how they work, and why we might worry
CULedger’s DLT-Based Credit Union Platform Is Commercially Live
24.2.2020
CULedger, a major fintech firm coordinated by the Credit Union National Association, commercially launches its blockchain identity platform
Swiss Financial Watchdog Proposes $1,000 Client Identification Threshold for Crypto Transactions
8.2.2020
Famous for its favorable business climate that has attracted hundreds of crypto companies, Switzerland is now expanding its financial regulatory framework. Some of the upcoming rules will increase oversight in the blockchain industry in compliance with new international standards regarding...
Ukraine to Oversee Crypto Transactions Above $1,200, Sees Opportunities in Legalization Not Risks
27.1.2020
Cryptocurrency transactions in Ukraine will be strictly monitored by the state, although the country’s finance minister admits that it’s not digital coins but fiat cash that criminals and corrupt officials are more likely to use. The legalization of cryptocurrencies remains a priority...
Binance Invests in Open-Data Framework Provider Numbers Seeking Product Boost
22.1.2020
The exchange says it's integrated Numbers' data verification app with Binance Chain
PwC Switzerland Incorporates ChainSecurity Team to Expand Blockchain Audit Tools
10.1.2020
Officially, it’s not an acquisition. But seven technical engineers are joining the accounting firm to bolster its smart contract auditing abilities
Poloniex Restores Unverified Accounts With Unlimited Trading
22.12.2019
In times of mounting pressure on crypto companies to comply with expanding due diligence requirements, Poloniex has taken a step in the opposite direction. The exchange is lifting restrictions that applied to unverified users in response to customer demand. New and current accounts will enjoy...
DAOBet iGaming Solution Mainnet is Now Live
19.12.2019
DAOBet (ex DAO.Casino) is a blockchain for the iGaming 3.0 industry, with the mainnet launched by validators on November 27th, 2019. The mainnet was launched by 21 leading block producers with eight more validators on standby. The development will further realise the full scope of DAOGroup's...
Bavarian Government to Issue Blockchain-Based Training Certificates
22.11.2019
Starting in spring 2020, the Bavarian state government will use blockchain technology to test forgery-proof training certificates
Traders Bemoan New Localbitcoins Identity Requirements
28.9.2019
Recent data shows that countries with corrupt governments have a strong correlation with Localbitcoins trade volumes. However, even though the over-the-counter (OTC) marketplace Localbitcoins has grown massive over the years, traders are complaining about heightened know-your-customer/anti-money...
PR: Tokengen Makes Creating and Automating ICOs Free
28.6.2019
Niquid Tech today announced the release of a new version of TokenGen, the company’s proprietary ICO automation tool. The new update features a re-structure of the pricing model, more specifically, a free basic plan. Previously, the company added a KYC solution by integrating TokenGen to work with...
Coinex Exchange Lists the first SLP-Based Stablecoin Built on Bitcoin Cash
13.6.2019
On June 12, the cryptocurrency exchange Coinex announced the listing of a new Simple Ledger Protocol (SLP) token called honestcoin (USDH). The Honestcoin.io website details that the new token is a fully regulated stablecoin issued on the Bitcoin Cash network backed 1-to-1 for U.S. dollars. Also...
Three of Ireland’s ‘Big Four’ Banks Using Blockchain to Verify Staff Credentials
30.5.2019
Bank of Ireland, AIB and Ulster Bank, are using a Deloitte blockchain system to verify and track employees' credentials
South Korea’s Shinhan Bank Turns to Blockchain to Speed Up Loan Issuance
28.5.2019
Shinhan, one of the oldest and largest banks in South Korea, is using blockchain technology to speed up the approval process for loan products.