2019-8-12 16:14 |
An analysis of American companies’ stances toward blockchain and distributed ledger technology in SEC-required Form 10-K reports
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Welcome to another Moonday Mornings. Let’s waste no time and take a look at the weekend’s cryptocurrency and blockchain headlines you can’t afford to miss. 1. Cryptocurrency traders in Israel are facing a sticky situation.
2019-8-12 11:29 | |
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In a bid to improve the income, quality of life, and competitiveness of ordinary people in the society, Thailand’s Digital Economy and Society Ministry (DE) intends to use innovative technologies like blockchain in developing mobile applications and e-commerce solutions over the next three months, reports Bangkok Post on August 11, 2019.
2019-8-12 09:00 | |
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In a bid to enhance global delivery of life-saving vaccines and eliminate wastage, Siddarth Chakravarty, a former Cisco employee and entrepreneur is developing a distributed ledger technology (DLT) based solution that enables end-to-end tracking of vaccines, reports Times of India on August 10, 2019.
2019-8-12 09:00 | |
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Two tokens set to be launched by the third largest Korean conglomerate, SK Group, after local dailies report the development of a business blockchain. The conglomerate will launch the Social Value Coin (SVC) and the Social Value Power (SVP) Local reports from South Korea confirm that SK Group, one of the largest conglomerates is planning […]
2019-8-10 20:13 | |
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Downstream Hybrid, an India Pale Lager (IPL) brewed by Boyne Brewhouse, with its entire supply chain information stored on the blockchain, is now available at 150 Marks and Spencer’s (M&S) stores across the supermarket’s estate in France and the Channel Islands, reports Retail Times on August 9, 2019.
2019-8-10 20:00 | |
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Blockchain games offer players greater control over their data. But most users don't seem too interested in those aspects, reports show.
2019-8-10 13:10 | |
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Blockchain games offer players greater control over their data. But most users don't seem too interested in those aspects, reports show.
2019-8-12 13:10 | |
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Overstock has stated that its blockchain subsidiary firm, tZERO, is progressing as planned, with a focus on six key areas — notably security tokens
2019-8-9 14:23 | |
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Six fintech companies in South Korea have signed an agreement to create a blockchain-based platform that will help in trading of unlisted securities. CoinDesk reports that the aim of the consortium is to create a blockchain platform that will reduce the costs of transactions, fasten them and make them secure. The platform will aim at […]
2019-8-9 00:54 | |
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Reports from media sources in South Korea say the country’s top financial regulator plans to directly oversee the regulation of local Bitcoin exchanges, August 7, 2019. This move likely includes the creation of registration and licensing requirements for South Korean crypto bourses.
2019-8-8 09:00 | |
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The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), a consultative body of the European Union, maybe cleverly blocking blockchain adoption as per recent reports.
2019-8-8 23:45 | |
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Ben Perrin, a Calgary-based bitcoin enthusiast who runs an educational YouTube channel dedicated to enlightening the masses on all things cryptos, has succeeded in beating scammers in their own game and he’s donated the proceeds to Bitcoin Venezuela, a platform that helps Venezuelans buy groceries with cryptos, reports CBC on August 7, 2019.
2019-8-8 23:00 | |
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CryptoNinjas - Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Asset SourceBitpanda, the EU bitcoin and cryptocurrency exchange, today announced the live launch of its expanded global service, the Bitpanda Global Exchange.
2019-8-8 16:37 | |
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Malta’s Consumer Claims Tribunal (MCCAA) has ordered Dario Azzopardi, a retailer of Bitcoin mining machines to refund $2,239 (ˆ2,000) to a client who claimed that the machine they had purchased from the firm generates a lot of noise and massively consumes electricity, reports Malta Today on August 6, 2019.
2019-8-7 05:00 | |
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nWay, a leading video games developer and publisher and creators with titles such as Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid, Legacy Wars, and others have introduced a new blockchain-based monetization system.
2019-8-7 23:00 | |
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The incoming head of U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has highlighted the importance of blockchain as an emerging technology, reports Fox Business. With commentators taking issue with the patchwork of cryptocurrency regulations in the country, the new CFTC chief assures that his department will look into crafting laws that support the industry.
2019-8-5 17:00 | |
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Iranian authorities have implemented new regulations to govern all cryptocurrency-related activities in the state. The new law stipulates that all crypto-related transactions in the region remain illegal and cryptocurrency miners are required to obtain the relevant licenses while also operating in compliance with other guidelines, reports PressTV on August 5, 2019.
2019-8-5 15:00 | |
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Good morning! It’s the first day of a new week so you know what that means. It’s time for Hard Fork’s wrap-up of the weekend’s top cryptocurrency and blockchain headlines. Take a look. 1. Owners of Apple’s hotly anticipated credit card will not be able to buy cryptocurrency with it, Reuters reports.
2019-8-5 11:46 | |
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In a bid to provide regulatory clarity to issuers and buyers of distributed ledger technology (DLT) based virtual currencies in the area, Wyoming, Colorado, and Montana states have taken the bold step to draft bills pertaining to the use of bitcoin and altcoins, reports Natlawreview on August 1, 2019 The Pro-Crypto Trio Per sources closeRead MoreRead More.
2019-8-3 01:00 | |
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Despite the fears of some that regulations would be the reason why cryptocurrency falls, and the “bubble” pops, an article by Forbes published on July 30th, 2019 reports that U. S. lawmakers have finally concluded that this wouldn’t be possible.
2019-8-1 15:00 | |
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One of the emerging strengths of the blockchain platform is how it enables agricultural companies to track the produce supply chain from farm to table. This is key in an era when frequent reports about tainted food and E.
2019-7-31 13:00 | |
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The National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM), a non-profit trade association made up of firms in India’s information technology and business process outsourcing industry, has kicked against the government’s move to make bitcoin trading as well as transactions involving other blockchain-based digital assets illegal, reports LiveMint on July 30, 2019.
2019-7-31 11:00 | |
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On Monday, Seagate shares soared after a report emerged indicating the technology company owns a sizeable part of crypto-based firm Ripple. According to the report Seagate owns approximately 4% of Ripple.
2019-7-31 00:45 | |
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Ripple, the company that created the third-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, XRP, has decided to expand its University Blockchain Research Initiative (UBRI). Now, the company has expanded the program to Japan, which makes it present in 14 different countries.
2019-7-31 00:34 | |
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Blockchain platform Solana has raised $20 million in a Series A round led by Multicoin Capital. Cointelegraph reports that the round also saw participation from Distributed Global, Blocktower Capital, Foundation Capital, Blockchange VC, Slow Ventures, NEO Global Capital, Reciprocal Capital, Passport Capital, Rockaway Ventures, Kevin Rose, and Lyndon Rive. According to Solana it is the […]
2019-7-31 23:43 | |
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While large nations like the United States, the United Kingdom, and others are still sitting on the fence in terms of cryptocurrency regulations, smaller nations such as Malta, Belarus, Bahrain, and others have implemented clear cut guidelines for bitcoin-linked businesses, making these regions a hotbed for startups, reports Reuters on July 29, 2019.
2019-7-30 23:00 | |
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Reports show a decrease in the outflow from BitMEX that likely signal an end to the week-long panic from users of the bitcoin exchange. Meanwhile, the Seychelles-based platform is being accused of contributing to the shrinking BTC trading volume following massive liquidation of both short and long positions.
2019-7-29 21:00 | |
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In a bid to ensure food security and quickly detect unsafe food products before they get to the consumers, the Kenyan government is looking to integrate distributed ledger technology (DLT), artificial intelligence (AI) and other new technologies into its food supply chain ecosystem, reports IOL, July 28, 2019.
2019-7-29 14:51 | |
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Good morning, and welcome to Moonday Mornings. Let’s take a look at the cryptocurrency and blockchain headlines from over the weekend. 1. The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is going after digital asset traders and has begun sending them letters asking that they report their cryptocurrency holdings and pay their taxes, Coindesk reports.
2019-7-29 10:55 | |
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The government of South Korea has given its approval for the city of Busan to be designated as a “regulation-free blockchain zone. ” It comes after Busan was selected as the preferred bidder for the designation by the Korean Ministry of Startups and SMEs in April of this year.
2019-7-29 19:00 | |
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Long Island Tea Corp was one of those companies that randomly added the word “blockchain” to the name of their business to seem cool (and maybe bump up its stock) – but it appears its name change may be more sinister than first thought.
2019-7-26 12:48 | |
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A crypto and blockchain think tank in Kenya is advising authorities to focus on ensuring cryptocurrency adoption in the country, reports CGTN Africa, July 25, 2019. Meanwhile, there hasn’t been much progress regarding the issuance of standardized regulations for digital assets in Kenya but the central bank says the Facebook Libra project poses a systemicRead MoreRead More.
2019-7-26 01:00 | |
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In an ongoing investigation entailing Italian mobsters, investigators were reportedly describing the ‘Ndrangheta mafia family as being a form of “criminal blockchain” reports The Next Web. As per the news outlet, such description is made in reference to the “decentralization of its internal power structures.
2019-7-25 20:24 | |
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Then Long Island Iced Tea Company, turned “Long Blockchain” in 2017 is being investigated by the U. S Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) reports Coin Desk, who originally referenced news outlet, Quartz.
2019-7-25 19:42 | |
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International investigators warn the ‘Ndrangheta mafia family now resembles a “criminal blockchain” following the recent decentralization of its internal power structures. Usually, ‘Ndrangheta families in Canada took orders from “mother clans” in Calabria, but for the first time, mobsters outside of Siderno are making decisions that impact operations all the way back to Italy, reports National Post.
2019-7-25 16:24 | |
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Six Luxembourg-based companies including Creahus, Espace Invest, Property Token SA, Tokeny, CoinPlus, and INNO, have joined forces to tokenize a luxury building located in the Grand Duchy. The property is located in Belval, a part of the country with a unique mix of work, housing, and daily life, reports local news source, Luxembourg Silicon on JulyRead MoreRead More.
2019-7-25 01:00 | |
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The Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) is still awaiting additional requested information from Facebook’s cryptocurrency project Libra reports Reuters, July 23, 2019. This Time, It’s The Swiss Libra is Facebook’s endeavor into the cryptocurrency industry, which it announced just over a month ago, has been subject to mountains of scrutiny and debate,Read MoreRead More.
2019-7-24 13:00 | |
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the top financial watchdog of the United Kingdom, has warned crypto enthusiasts of a scam email that has been impersonating it in a bid to lure unsuspecting investors into investing in a fake bitcoin (BTC) investment scheme, reports FT Adviser on July 22, 2019.
2019-7-24 09:00 | |
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Union Bank of the Philippines has joined forces with OCBC Bank of Singapore to facilitate a cross-border transfer from Singapore to the Philippines using the Ethereum-powered Adhara liquidity management, and international payments platform its (Unionbank) proprietary i21 platform, reports local news source Fintech Singapore on July 23, 2019.
2019-7-24 01:00 | |
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Changpeng Zhao (CZ) doesn’t believe Trump’s recent anti-crypto rhetoric will have an adverse effect on the industry as a whole, reports CNBC, July 23, 2019. The Binance CEO says the industry has sufficient maturity and censorship resistance to survive any government-led crackdown.
2019-7-24 23:00 | |
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The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has given its take on Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency project. The apex bank has said that Libra comes with phenomenal risks that need to be properly understood, reports local news source, Telecompaper on July 22, 2019.
2019-7-23 05:00 | |
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Welcome to Monday, and welcome to another Moonday Mornings, Hard Fork’s wrap-up of the weekend’s top cryptocurrency and blockchain headlines. Let’s take a look. 1. Damage from cryptocurrency-related crimes in South Korea over the last two years is estimated to be $2.
2019-7-22 11:04 | |
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Cryptokart, an India-based cryptocurrency exchange is now among several other bitcoin trading venues in the South Asian country that have closed their doors due to regulatory uncertainties and lack of interest on the part of consumers, reports New Indian Express on July 20, 2019.
2019-7-22 09:00 | |
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Diana is supposedly in the works of launching the “lunar registry” reports Coin Desk. The reason for such a rather interesting yet innovative project stems from the fact that the moon carries an array of minerals that many have been eyeing on reveals the blockchain startup. To ensure that everyone has an opportunity to grab […]
2019-7-22 22:45 | |
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Reports have been coming in from the Canada Revenue Agency that the country is experiencing a massive surge in the number of tax evasion cases. According to the agency, the cases are not only directed towards individual citizens, but also large corporations hiding their transaction histories using the blockchain technology and violating local regulations in […] The post Tax evasions in Canada are on the rise – cryptos are primary suspects appeared first on CaptainAltcoin.
2019-7-20 16:32 | |
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After initial reports that the CFTC had begun to investigate BitMex under customer protection rules, the latest data from TokenAnalyst suggests that this has been sufficient to scare users into removing their bitcoin (BTC) from the platform, July 20, 2019.
2019-7-20 15:01 | |
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Bank of Thailand (BOT) Governor, Veerathai Santiprabhob, has given his take on Facebook’s Project Libra, making it clear that the merits and risks of the digital asset still need to be studied extensively, reports local news source, Bangkok Post on July 19, 2019.
2019-7-20 11:00 | |
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According to some filed reports in South Korea, someone appears to be attempting to capitalize on the distinct lack of solid trademark in place for virtual currencies. Specifically, we're seeing this with someone looking to nab the trademark for ‘Samsung Coin' right underneath the nose of Samsung, especially with its new turn towards blockchain technology. […]
2019-7-20 21:33 | |
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Steve Wozniak, the co-founder of Apple has launched EFFORCE, a Malta-based startup that’s looking to use distributed ledger technology (DLT) to improve energy use and lower consumption, reports Independent on July 18, 2019.
2019-7-20 21:00 | |
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At Thursday ‘harmonization’ meeting, U.S. financial regulators outline joint crypto plans, while new CFTC chair details prediction market regulatory reset The post SEC and CFTC Signal Coordinated Regulatory Efforts Under ‘Project Crypto’ appeared first on DeFi Rate.
The SEC and the CFTC are conducting a harmonization event next week to discuss better coordination between the two agencies. The post SEC, CFTC Plan Harmonization Event on Jan. 27 amid Drop in Crypto Probes appeared first on Coinspeaker.
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