Shyft publishes whitepaper outlining KYC/AML network for global economy LeapRate

May 03, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

Shyft publishes whitepaper outlining KYC/AML network for global economy

Shyft, a company redefining the KYC/AML infrastructure for the global economy, has just published its whitepaper outlining the blockchain framework for the standardization of regulatory, compliance and due diligence mandates for Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML). According to surveys from Thomson Reuters’ KYC business unit, firms with greater than $10 billion USD…

May 03, 2018 BY Mariela Naydenova

Telegram calls off its long-awaited public ICO

Telegram was is probably one of the most successful ICOs in history. The messaging app that offers unique texting features such as encryption, called off its public ICO after it raised the staggering amount of $1.7 billion in the presale round. Reportedly, the money raised is from a small, very private group of investors. The…

April 30, 2018 BY Mariela Naydenova

How China is becoming the real "king" of cryptocurrencies

While China may be doomed by many as the "not-to-go" place when it comes to cryptocurrencies, because of heavy regulations, the country may be the real king of cryptocurrencies after all. The well-known "heavens" of altcoins are countries such as Singapore, Japan, Estonia and others. All of these countries have embraced a rather friendly and…

April 26, 2018 BY Mariela Naydenova

The Shivom Project - when genetic data unites governments

Governments around the world have not been fully mesmerized by blockchain and altcoins. While there are some countries that embrace the technology behind Bitcoin, such as Estonia and Japan, most are afraid or rather “not understanding” what blockchain actually is and how it benefits society. While blockchain has disrupted multiple industries such as real estate…

April 26, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

Aion launches blockchain interoperability platform

Blockchain network Aion has announced the launch of the first public blockchain interoperability platform. The Aion network will allow for independently operated blockchains to connect, enabling the instant, global transfer and recording of data and value, streamlining communications, and bridging disparate blockchains. Use cases for the Aion protocol include cross-organizational functions like supply chain operations,…

April 25, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

DasCoin set to trade on public exchanges

DasCoin, the Currency of Trust and the store of value within DasEcosystem, has just announced that it has completed a well structured two-year journey of preparation and strategic activity to develop its business platform. The company has shared that it is now ready to launch onto public exchanges in conjunction with a landmark launch event…

April 20, 2018 BY Mariela Naydenova

Blockchain Tour Market in Dubai

Dubai is undoubtedly one of the most famous destinations for tourists from around the world. Blockchain is now entering the "game" in Dubai. The Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, or for short - DTCM has just launched a blockchain platform called Tourism 2.0, which allows tour operators and hotels and the like to…

April 20, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

Blockchain will be as transformative for business as the internet has been

New research from Intrinsic Insights commissioned by BTL Group (TSX Venture: BTL) has revealed that after reduced costs, the main benefits of blockchain technology are greater data security and protection against cyber threats. The research also revealed: Privacy of data is the highest priority amongst people in IT at the moment Two thirds of respondents…

April 20, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

CG Blockchain collaborates with SENSE

SENSE, the blockchain protocol for human knowledge with offices in Santa Monica and the Cayman Islands, has announced its collaboration with CG Blockchain, Inc. (BCT), a New York-based company developing powerful sets of blockchain-based tools and services for the financial services industry. This collaboration aims to simplify the way individuals communicate and share complex concepts…

April 18, 2018 BY Mariela Naydenova

Cambridge Analytica to use own ICO to sell back personal data

It's been several weeks since Facebook's reputation took a major hit, when it was made public that Cambridge Analytica used millions of users' profiles to benefit Trump and the entire US election process, as was discussed in the media recently. The CEO of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, testified in front of the US Senate and Congress,…

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