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Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak Is Officially into Blockchain
Wozniak, known for his constant refusal of investment opportunities and business hopefuls, has agreed to take a step into cryptocurrency and blockchain, in the form of a company called EQUI Global. дальше »
2018-10-17 00:55
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Jumping Over Hurdles For Blockchain Enterprise Adoption
Many businesses have joined the blockchain trend, but there are some aspects of the technology that make enterprises wary.
дальше »2018-10-18 00:11
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Bithumb Purchased By Investment Group
After a turbulent year for Bithumb, a Singapore-based consortium has purchased the Korean exchange.
дальше »2018-10-13 19:42
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PwC Partners With Cred To Define Digital Asset Standards
The multinational professional services network (and Big Four accounting firm) is working with the decentralized lending ecosystem.
дальше »2018-10-8 00:10
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14 European Banks Complete First Phase Of Blockchain Trial
A group of European banks led by the Associazione Bancaria Italiana (ABI) have completed the first tests in a blockchain trial for interbank reconciliations.
дальше »2018-10-2 00:33
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Securities Dealer Targeted By Two US Regulatory Agencies
Both the CFTC and the SEC have announced they have taken action against an international securities exchange that accepted payment in bitcoin.
дальше »2018-9-29 23:22
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Swiss Startup Raises Over $100 Million To Create Hybrid Cryptocurrency And Fiat Bank
If successful, the new bank could provide the cryptocurrency industry with in-demand banking services while simultaneously helping it integrate with the traditional banking sector.
дальше »2018-9-28 21:56
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Austrian Government To Leverage Ethereum Network To Issue Bonds
The central European country will use blockchain technology in its next federal bond auction.
дальше »2018-9-28 20:52
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JP Morgan’s Quorum-Powered Interbank Information Network Reaches 75 Members
The Interbank Information Network, hosted on JP Morgan's Ethereum-based Quorum blockchain, now has 75 participating global banks benefiting from better data sharing using blockchain technology. дальше »
2018-9-26 23:22
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BIS Report Considers Crypto Regulation And Volatility
In its recently released quarterly report, the Bank of International Settlements looks at the reasons behind cryptocurrencies’ wide price swings and the possibilities for international regulation. дальше »
2018-9-26 21:37
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Walmart Gives Suppliers Deadline To Join Food Trust Blockchain
The IBM-developed blockchain has been designed to quickly identify the source of diseases such as E. coli.
дальше »2018-9-25 02:21
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Poland’s PKO Bank Polski Puts Customer Notifications On Blockchain
After partnering with blockchain startup Coinfirm earlier in the year, the Polish bank will use blockchain technology to issue customer notifications about its product terms.
дальше »2018-9-21 00:15
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Oil Giants And Major Banks Collaborate on Ethereum Blockchain Commodity Trading Platform
Commodity traders, including Shell and Mercuria, are collaborating with a number of international banks to create a blockchain-based trade finance platform they hope will become the standard for the commodity trading industry. дальше »
2018-9-21 00:44
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Brazil Investigates Major Banks For Restricting Cryptocurrency Brokers
A watchdog agency is looking into six banks after the Brazilian Association for Cryptocurrency and Blockchain filed a complaint.
дальше »2018-9-19 20:20
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SEC Chief Accountant Discusses Cryptocurrency And Financial Reporting
The chief accountant talks about why it's important for auditors to adhere to digital asset regulations, how to keep up with changing regulations, and how to pick clients.
дальше »2018-9-19 21:53
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Japan’s Financial Services Agency Expands
To cope with demand, the agency has brought on more staff.
дальше »2018-9-14 23:23
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SoftBank To Develop Blockchain-Powered Payment System
Users of the new blockchain platform will not have to change their money at a bank when traveling internationally.
дальше »2018-9-13 22:20
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BoC Report: Trustless Blockchain Securities Settlements Can Offer Market Gains
A recent Bank of Canada working paper argues for a trustless blockchain securities settlement system.
дальше »2018-9-12 21:07
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Chain And Lightyear Merge, Become Interstellar
The merger is intended to help organizations build on the Stellar blockchain platform.
дальше »2018-9-11 00:30
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Turkish Stock Exchange Develops Blockchain-Powered Database
Turkey's Borsa Istanbul Stock Exchange is using blockchain technology to synchronize information across financial institutions.
дальше »2018-9-7 01:18
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Australian Securities Exchange Postpones Blockchain Switch
Apparently, more testing needs to be done before a successful switch can be made.
дальше »2018-9-6 00:57
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[UPDATED] Goldman Sachs Reportedly Delaying Creation Of Crypto Trading Desk
The financial giant has apparently cooled on last year’s plans to launch a trading operation for cryptocurrencies.
дальше »2018-9-8 21:12
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Goldman Sachs Reportedly Delaying Creation Of Crypto Trading Desk
The financial giant has apparently cooled on last year’s plans to launch a trading operation for cryptocurrencies.
дальше »2018-9-5 21:12
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Crypto Startup To Issue Crypto Visa Debit Cards
Crypto.com says it wants to disrupt the credit industry and help stop predatory lending.
дальше »2018-9-6 20:49
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Square Crypto Payment Patent May Put Pressure On BitPay
Let’s not get too excited. It's not yet clear if it can work as promised.
дальше »2018-8-30 22:37
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[UPDATED] SEC Rejects ETF Proposals From Three Companies
ProShares, Direxion, and GraniteShares were all denied for the same reason.
дальше »2018-8-24 18:31
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Bank Of Thailand To Develop Central Bank Digital Currency Prototype
The BoT hopes the knowledge gained from developing the prototype will aid it in future blockchain-related endeavors.
дальше »2018-8-23 22:17
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Winklevoss-Backed Virtual Commodity Association Forms Working Group
Four cryptocurrency exchanges hope to create a self-regulatory framework for virtual commodity exchanges.
дальше »2018-8-21 00:54
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JD.com, China's Largest Retailer, Launches Open Blockchain Platform
The new platform is designed to provide easy access to blockchain technology to companies without in-house capabilities.
дальше »2018-8-21 23:43
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Deloitte Releases Report On The State Of Blockchain
In its recently released report, Deloitte concludes industry has been slower to adopt blockchain technology than expected, but still believes the technology will revolutionize certain sectors.
дальше »2018-8-18 23:27
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Thailand SEC Approves Seven Cryptocurrency Companies To Continue Operating While Under Review
This could be a sign that Thailand is ready to finally wade into the deep end of the crypto pool.
дальше »2018-8-17 23:29
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An Old Grifter Learns New Tricks: Oil Exploration Company Receives Rebuke For Its ICO
The SEC has issued a cease and desist order to Tomahawk Exploration for launching an allegedly fraudulent token sale and for failing to register securities.
дальше »2018-8-16 01:25
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High Times Magazine Not Accepting Crypto During IPO After All
Earlier this month, High Times said it’d be the first to accept digital currency in an IPO. Apparently, that was a whoopsidaisies.
дальше »2018-8-15 01:13
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Australian Bank Ready To Launch World Bank-Facilitated Blockchain Bond
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia has announced it is creating what it claims is the first bond entirely transferred and managed on the blockchain.
дальше »2018-8-10 21:06
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TradeLens: IBM And Maersk Collaborate On Blockchain-Powered Global Supply Chain
Participation by big names in a big industry could impact international trade.
дальше »2018-8-10 23:17
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FCA To Collaborate To Develop Global Financial Innovation Network
The network, created by the UK's Financial Conduct Authority, is intended to create a global sandbox for tech innovators and regulators.
дальше »2018-8-8 01:02
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Bitmain Promises Jobs In Texas Town Hit By Coal Plant Closure
Rockdale has been bleeding blue collar jobs for a decade. Now, Bitmain has struck a deal to mine crypto there.
дальше »2018-8-7 02:10
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Did Goldman Sachs Just Make Its Move to Cryptocurrency?
Goldman Sachs is considering offering cryptocurrency custody services.
дальше »2018-8-7 02:03
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Bakkt Digital Asset Platform: Starbucks Hopes You’ll Like Coffee With ICE
The parent company of the New York Stock Exchange has announced a partnership with Microsoft and Starbucks to create a “global ecosystem for digital assets.”
дальше »2018-8-4 22:24
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[UPDATED] Bakkt Digital Asset Platform: Starbucks Hopes You’ll Like Coffee With ICE
The parent company of the New York Stock Exchange has announced a partnership with Microsoft and Starbucks to create a “global ecosystem for digital assets.”
дальше »2018-8-6 22:24
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SEC Comes Calling For Long Blockchain (You Know, The Iced Tea Company)
Last December, a beverage company changed its name to cash in on the blockchain craze. Now, the SEC is investigating.
дальше »2018-8-3 00:10
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Sirin Labs Drops IOTA For FINNEY Blockchain Smartphone, Looks To Ethereum
New information has come to light regarding the FINNEY “independent blockchain network” and Sirin Labs’ quest for a permanent blockchain solution.
дальше »2018-8-3 21:11
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Two Nobel Prize-Winning Economists Weigh In On Blockchain, Disagree About Usefulness
Paul Krugman says blockchains are useless. Oliver Hart, who is serving as an advisor for a blockchain governance and design firm to help make better EDCCs (aka smart contracts), says they can be great for automating certain business dealings and assisting in legal disputes. дальше »
2018-8-2 22:17
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Wikipedia’s Jimmy Wales Passes On Cryptocurrency, ICO
The online encyclopedia’s co-founder recently said the website would not join the crypto bandwagon.
дальше »2018-8-2 21:53
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Valve Removes Alleged Cryptojacking Game From Steam Marketplace
The video game developer recently pulled “Abstractism” from the Steam web store due to allegations that the game had been scamming customers, but some believe the application was also used for unauthorized cryptocurrency mining. дальше »
2018-8-1 21:45
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IBM Joins Coalition Of Financial Institutions To Create Blockchain App Store
IBM and settlement processing company CLS are working with a collection of tech and financial companies to create an online, blockchain-based app store.
дальше »2018-7-31 02:23
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SEC Rejects Winklevoss Bitcoin ETF
On July 26, 2018, the US Securities and Exchange Commission published a 92-page document, which explains why the agency disapproved a proposed rule change seeking to list and trade shares of the Winklevoss Bitcoin Trust. дальше »
2018-7-27 00:33
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BREAKING: SEC Rejects Winklevoss Bitcoin ETF
On July 26, 2018, the US Securities and Exchange Commission published a 92-page document, which explains why the agency disapproved a proposed rule change seeking to list and trade shares of the Winklevoss Bitcoin Trust. дальше »
2018-7-27 00:33
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Swiss Financial Regulator Launches Enforcement Proceedings Against envion AG
Although Switzerland has become a hotbed for initial coin offerings, the country’s financial regulator (FINMA) hasn’t taken kindly to violations of banking laws. Envion AG, which raised more than $100 million from investors, is the second major ICO that has stirred up controversy in Switzerland. дальше »
2018-7-27 23:20
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SEC Postpones Decision On NYSE Arca Listing Bitcoin ETFs
The US Securities and Exchange Commission extended the deadline to approve or disapprove a proposed rule change associated with NYSE Arca’s potential listing of Direxion’s bitcoin-tied exchange-traded funds. дальше »
2018-7-25 22:35
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