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…
Read moreBlockchain 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,…
Read moreToday, Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman said that Nasdaq is open to becoming a crypto exchange. Joseph Weinberg, OECD Special Advisor and Chairman of Shyft, a blockchain protocol for KYC/AML, and Yo Kwon, CEO of Hosho, a blockchain cybersecurity firm, comment from two unique perspectives on what this means from regulatory and security perspectives. Joseph Weinberg,…
Read moreAdena Friedman, the CEO of Nasdaq, just announced that once the cryptocurrency market matures and volatility slows down, Nasdaq may become a platform for cryptocurrencies in the near future. According to a CNBC report, Mrs. Friedman said that once the market and people are ready for such a step, then Nasdaq may be open to…
Read moreCurrent market activity indicates that cryptocurrencies are set for “another considerable surge in prices gains” in the near future and Ethereum’s price could reach $2,500 by the end of the year - but investors should exercise caution. This forecast from Nigel Green, the founder and CEO of deVere Group, an independent financial services organisation, comes…
Read moreDasCoin, 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…
Read moreCryptocurrency trading by financial firms could increase in 2018 according to information giant Thomson Reuters (NYSE:TRI)'s survey, with approximately 20% of the participants indicating they are considering trading cryptocurrency over the next 3-12 months. The survey was conducted among 400+ clients across all of Thomson Reuters trading solutions including Eikon, REDI, and its FX platforms.…
Read moreAmazon has been talking about cryptocurrencies for quite some time, and now the company has taken serious steps towards their goal of integrating cryptocurrencies and blockchain in their business. Amazon just won its first Bitcoin patent, which grants them the exclusive permission to run a streaming data marketplace. The marketplace will allow all users to…
Read moreGRB Capital Corp Ltd. has announced the official opening of its Initial Coin Offering of GlobalREBitcoin, a cryptocurrency token backed by commercial real estate assets. GlobalREBitcoin ICO crowdsale is now open to participants worldwide, other than citizens and residents of the US, and residents of Canada and the commonwealth of Bahamas. The company's strategy is…
Read moreOnline trading services provider AT Global Markets Limited (ATFX) has announced that it has added Ripple to its cryptocurrency trading platform in March. By adding Ripple, it takes its cryptocurrency lineup to four following recent additions of Bitcoin, Litecoin and Ethereum, as the company continues to fulfill its commitment to offering a better choice of…
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