2020-1-22 23:00 |
Telecom giant Vodafone has left the Libra Association, the eighth company to pull out of the Facebook-led digital currency project since the fall. origin »
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The Libra Association is been the subject of much turmoil since releasing the white paper for it’s digital currency, receiving criticism from lawmakers and regulars around the world. In spite of this, the association has pressed on, managing to initially secure 28 corporate backers to lead the way.
2020-1-22 01:56 | |
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Telefonica, Spain’s leading multinational telecommunications company established in 1924, has inked a partnership deal with the Association of Science and Technology Parks of Spain (APTE), to enable a massive 8,000 firms in the region to trial its Hyperledger-powered blockchain platform and possibly integrate it into their processes.
2020-1-10 18:00 | |
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San Francisco-based blockchain company Ripple has repeatedly called for an international framework for its product suite. In line with its effort to bring in more clarity for the digital asset ecosystThe post Ripple exec Ben Melnicki joins Blockchain Association as co-chair appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2019-11-23 11:00 | |
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Bison Trails, a member of The Libra Foundation and blockchain protocol provider, raised $25.5 million in Series A funding. The round was led by the venture company Blockchain Capital. Other companies that participated in the funding round were Coinbase Ventures, ConsenSys, Kleiner Perkins, A Capital, Sound Ventures and Collaborative Fund. Bison Trails Raises $25.5 Million […]
2019-11-20 01:22 | |
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In a recent interview, Ari Sarker, the co-President of Mastercard’s Asia-Pacific division gave his thoughts on blockchain technology and why the company left the Libra Association for the time being.
2019-11-11 14:11 | |
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Kevin Weil, the vice president of products at Facebook’s subsidiary Calibra, has recently talked about the expansion of the main project of the company. According to him, the Libra stablecoin may take years, if not decades, to “catch on”.
2019-11-6 02:01 | |
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The CEO of Visa, Alfred F. Kelly, has recently affirmed that, despite dropping out of the Libra Association, Visa is still interested in the project. This information comes from an interview made by the Brazilian financial media outlet Valor Economico (Economic Value).
2019-10-25 23:56 | |
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The purpose behind Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg being called before the U. S Congress to testify on Libra was to identify the company’s intention behind launching the cryptocurrency, an intention which some believe, threatens the U.
2019-10-24 08:05 | |
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Square, Inc. , the Bitcoin-focused payment company founded by Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, has just brought the Chief Innovation Officer from the National Basketball Association (NBA), Amy Brooks, to its Board of Directors.
2019-10-24 00:23 | |
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Facebook's CEO told lawmakers the company would pull out of the Libra Association if the consortium launched its cryptocurrency without regulatory approvals.
2019-10-23 19:15 | |
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The San Francisco-based company behind the XRP cryptocurrency has opened offices in the United States capital. This makes Ripple Labs the first company focused on blockchain technology to have a regulatory team in Washington, DC.
2019-10-23 23:00 | |
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Craig Phillips, former Counselor to the Secretary at the US Treasury Department is the latest addition to the Ripple team. Phillips has joined Ripple’s Board of Directors and will provide “depth” to the company's “policy leadership bench.
2019-10-22 18:00 | |
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Chinese ASIC manufacturer Bitmain has just opened what it claims to be the world’s largest Bitcoin mining facility in association with DMG and the Rockdale Municipal Development District. This is now the third cryptocurrency mining project from Bitmain in the United States.
2019-10-22 05:02 | |
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“It is a correction; it’s not a setback,” said Dante Disparte, newly appointed Head of Policy and Communications at the Libra Association after the council lost another backer. This time it was Booking Holding, the company behind Booking.
2019-10-15 08:39 | |
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Singapore Shipping Association has teamed up with International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) as well as a Singapore-based tech company Perlin to create an International E-Registry of Ships (IERS) system, Cointelegraph reports.
2019-10-15 00:19 | |
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Leading online travel company Booking Holdings has left the Libra Association
2019-10-15 21:31 | |
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Following PayPal’s departure earlier this month and then eBay, Stripe, Visa, and Mastercard, payments company Mercado Pago followed soon after and today Booking Holdings, an online travel company has also announced that it is withdrawing the participation in the Libra Association.
2019-10-14 19:37 | |
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Recently, Stripe, Mastercard, Visa, and eBay left Facebook’s cryptocurrency project Libra, taking this exodus tally to 5, when just a week back PayPal left the Libra Association too. In June, the social media giant unveiled its plan for Libra, announcing its intent to roll out the international digital currency next year. The company said the […]
2019-10-14 02:27 | |
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Just a week before, PayPal quit the Libra network and now first eBay, then Stripe and Mastercard all abandoned Facebook’s cryptocurrency project. “We highly respect the vision of the Libra Association; however, eBay has made the decision to not move forward as a founding member,” a company spokesperson said in a statement. The company is […]
2019-10-12 18:05 | |
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Один из участников Libra Association — кастодиальная компания Anchorage — добавит токены Gram, нативную криптовалюту блокчейна Telegram Open Network (TON), в список поддерживаемых активов. Об этом сообщил соучредитель и президент компании Диего Монико.
2019-10-9 19:36 | |
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According to a report published by Fast Company on October 7, 2019, Netherlands-based FairChain Foundation, in association with the United Nations Development Programme, has launched a blockchain pilot to help fight global poverty.
2019-10-7 16:30 | |
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PayPal has withdrawn from the Libra Association, the company announced Friday.
2019-10-5 23:20 | |
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Coinspeaker PayPal Absent From Libra Association Meeting, Might Abandon Facebook’s Project EntirelyPayPal was the only company noticeably absent at the recently held Libra Association meeting.
2019-10-4 14:22 | |
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Ripple senior executive Marcus Treacher says the company’s crypto network is better than Libra calling Facebook’s digital currency a “walled garden. ” Ripple is Better than Libra Speaking to CNBC, Treacher — senior vice president of customer success at Ripple, said Libra had a fatal flaw in its architecture.
2019-9-27 11:30 | |
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International news agency Agence France-Presse (AFP) has reported that PayPal is being quite cautious regarding the future of Facebook’s proposed cryptocurrency project, Libra. On the company signing on to the Libra Association, Gabrielle Rabinovitch, Investor Relations VP, PayPal, said: “It’s a non-binding commitment, and obviously, I think there’s a lot of work to happen before […] The post PayPal is reportedly wary of Libra’s future appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2019-9-14 12:00 | |
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On 2 May 2019, Facebook had registered a new company, Libra Networks, in Geneva, a step that turned out to be the company’s first move into the blockchain space. Recently, The Libra Association, the non-profit organization behind Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency project, announced that it is pursuing a payment system licence from the Swiss Financial Market […] The post Switzerland’s FINMA clarifies its stand on stablecoins soon after Facebook’s Libra pursues a payment license appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2019-9-11 13:00 | |
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By now, most people have already realized what a powerful asset Facebook’s Libra coin will be in case it is ever allowed to exist. Because of this, a Taiwanese crypto company called Maicoin has decided to try for a membership at the Libra Association, which will be the validator for Libra. According to the local […]
2019-8-22 01:45 | |
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There is a piece of huge news in terms of adoption for cryptos. The National Basketball Association (NBA) and the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) have launched a new digital gaming platform, deemed NBA Top Shot, which enables fans to trade basketball collectibles using blockchain technology.
2019-8-1 17:57 | |
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The head of the Visa payment system said that in fact, not a single company that is mentioned as a member of the Libra Association has yet officially signed any accession agreements.
2019-7-26 17:53 | |
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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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An important basketball club known as the Cleveland Cavaliers, also known as The Cavs, has announced the start of a partnership with the crypto-focused company UnitedCoin this week. The Cavs, together with the Cavs Legion GC, its associated esports club, is set to begin the partnership that was recently announced by the National Basketball Association […]
2019-7-16 02:04 | |
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Beijing Internet Finance Industry Association (BFIA) released a notice on June 28 titled, “Risk warnings about continuing to be vigilant in investing in the virtual currency market.” In this notice, the association, not a government department, that is established by dozens of company from the internet finance industry stated that the current scenario of the […]
2019-6-29 00:54 | |
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This article feature quotes returned direct from inquiry to the company CEO Gordon Gao. WaykiChain(WICC) CEO Gordon Gao’s credentials are substantial and they include (according to his LinkedIn page) having previously worked as a ‘senior business associate’ at Alibaba.
2019-6-18 20:30 | |
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Coinspeaker Facebook Launching Libra Blockchain Testnet Backed by Libra Reserve Next WeekPer the report, Facebook and dozens of its partners will unveil the Libra Association, which will be based out of Geneva, as the entity that will oversee the company’s Libra cryptocurrency project.
2019-6-16 13:42 | |
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Investment management firm DARMA Capital is going long on Ethereum. Formed in 2017, the company manages $100 million worth of digital assets under its Ether Optimized Long fund for accredited investors and institutional clients.
2019-6-7 16:17 | |
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CryptoNinjas Slovakia-based blockchain company, 3IPK, has announced its inclusion as a full member into the Security and Defense Industry Association of the Slovak Republic (ZBOP) as of May 22, 2019.
2019-5-28 15:46 | |
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If you think your life sucks, you should look at what’s happening to Huawei. Last week, a bunch of companies stopped doing business with the Chinese tech giant. The list included Google, Intel, Qualcomm, and ARM.
2019-5-27 12:18 | |
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The forex bank and broker from Switzerland Dukascopy informed that it is not affiliated with the cryptocurrency and FX trading firm GCG Asia. This company has been claiming affiliation with its authorized brand.
2019-5-19 21:45 | |
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New York, May 11, 2019 Block Plus Summit was hosted by BitMart Labs, an international blockchain incubator launched by BitMart Exchange. The event brought together over 200 blockchain investors, traders, and enthusiasts across the globe, making it the most exciting conference during the New York Consensus week.
2019-5-17 21:01 | |
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CryptoNinjas bitFlyer, a major Japanese bitcoin exchange, announced today that in accordance with the regulations and guidelines put forth by the Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association, of which bitFlyer is a member, the company will be implementing changes.
2019-5-14 12:32 | |
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It looks as if cryptocurrency service providers will have to adopt stricter know-your-customer (KYC) policies all across the world — and not everyone is happy about that.
2019-5-13 21:33 | |
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The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has posted a new proposal from Crescent Crypto Index Services, a subsidiary of Crescent Asset Management, for the launch of a crypto-backed exchange-traded fund (ETF).
2019-5-11 19:39 | |
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On May 11, BitMart Labs, an international blockchain incubator launched by BitMart Exchange, will Co-host the 2019 Block Plus Summit Series 2 in New York during the New York City Blockchain Week when the Consensus will take place.
2019-5-1 22:10 | |
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By CCN: On the heels of a rather disappointing Tesla earnings call, Chinese electric car maker BYD Auto reported a stunning 632 percent increase in Q1 net profit. The company, backed by Warren Buffet, saw profits jump from 102.
2019-4-30 21:28 | |
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Digital Asset, an enterprise blockchain company, is using their work in the cryptocurrency industry to collaborate with the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA). In their work together, Digital Asset will be aiding in the development of software that will ultimately make it easier for the ISDA to implement their data standards. The annoucement of […]
2019-4-10 18:49 | |
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There have been rumors floating around that VeChain has bought Ambrosus and the business will be rebranded as VeChain GmbH. According to a publication on the Swiss Official Gazette of Commerce (SHAB), it states, “Ambrosus Technologies GmbH, Zug, CHE-422.
2019-4-4 18:20 | |
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The Tokyo-based cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck has launched a Bitcoin over-the-counter (OTC) trading service for its users, per a post published on its official blog.
2019-4-2 18:26 | |
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Ripple, the cross-border payments giant spearheaded by the San Francisco-based technology company Ripple Labs, is set to have a say in Europe’s blockchain aspirations. The International Association for Trusted Blockchain Applications [INATBA], has announced that Ripple will be included as a founding member of its organization.
2019-4-2 10:00 | |
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Rajan Anandan, Google‘s vice president for South East Asia and India, is leaving the company after eight years. Anandan has been in charge of or involved in numerous major projects at the firm for one of its largest markets.
2019-4-2 09:41 | |
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Cell phone SIM cards could be key to greater crypto and blockchain adoption, Vodafone's David Palmer says. Here's what he told Yahoo Finance recently.
The proof of concept enabled devices to act autonomously and produce accurate information to support global trade processes, the companies said.
Vodafone’s Digital Asset Broker (DAB) has demonstrated a proof of concept in collaboration with Chainlink Labs and others, targeting the complexities in the global trade ecosystem, valued at $32 trillion.
Vodafone inks alliance with Block Gemini to leverage blockchain to streamline the digital recruitment processes. Using Blockchain to Simplify Recruitment According to a report by tahawultech. com technology start-up Block Gemini has entered into a partnership with telecommunications behemoth Vodafone’s offshoot – Vodafone Procurement Company (VPC) – to tap distributed ledger technology (DLT) to further developRead MoreRead More.
Facebook’s coin project, Libra, continues to draw attention despite setbacks, including a shrinking pool of backers and a growing number of worried regulators. But now with JP Morgan seeing potential for the social network’s cryptocurrency and e-commerce giant Shopify joining the Libra Association, its chances might have improved.
Vodafone, the UK-based cellular provider, recently showcased Bitcoin in their latest German advert which debuted on the company’s Facebook page on Feb. 17th. Many perceive this to be a low blow towards Facebook, after Vodafone left the Libra Association earlier this year.
Vodafone Group plc, a London-based multinational telecommunications conglomerate established in 1991, has officially exited Facebook’s Libra Association, to focus on its own payment solution known as M-Pesa, and possibly expand the product’s reach to all parts of Africa, according to reports on January 21, 2020.