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Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck has launched an over-the-counter (OTC) platform for large-scale investors.

Krung Thai Bank, a state-owned bank in Thailand, has signed a letter of intent with Shwe Bank and blockchain startup Everex to introduce the first cross-border blockchain-based money transfer services between Thailand…

DragonEx, a Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange, has published an update of the funds it lost in a hack that took place on March 24.

South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb has lost nearly $13 million in the EOS cryptocurrency in a security breach last week, CoinDesk reported.

Innisfil, a town in Ontario, Canada, has become the first municipality in Canada to accept cryptocurrency as a method of payment for property taxes.

Bakkt, the digital assets platform developed by Intercontinental Exchange – the operator of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), has announced the members of its board and given an update on its planned physically deli…

The Universal Protocol Alliance, a coalition of blockchain organizations formed in August 2018, has announced its plans to launch a new stablecoin, the Universal Euro (UPEUR), this month.

Crypto derivatives exchange Huobi DM has announced the launch of contract trading for Ripple (XRP) on its platform.

Federal Reserve Bank of New York launches Fintech Advisory Group The Federal Reserve Bank of New York last week launched the Fintech Advisory Group that will focus on providing insights into existing and emerging fina…

Indian private sector bank Federal Bank has entered into a partnership with blockchain startup Ripple to accelerate cross-border remittance services.

French crypto hardware wallet maker Ledger has entered into a partnership with Hong Kong trust company Legacy Trust to offer crypto custody services to institutional investors.

Blockchain startup AlphaPoint has announced that it is enhanced its offering for private equity, real estate, funds, and other financial institution clients.

Kakao’s blockchain subsidiary Ground X has released the public testnet of its public blockchain platform Klaytn, called ‘Baobab,’ along with the updated position paper, which highlights the platform’s technical archit…

The Korean Edition of 'The Big Issue', the social enterprise that helps people on the fringes of society become financially independent, will adopt 'PUBLISHsoft,' a blockchain-based content management system.

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry of the government of India has launched a blockchain-based e-marketplace for coffee.

Decentralized internet protocol TRON has announced the acquisition of blockchain app store CoinPlay.

The Sovrin Foundation, a nonprofit that provides the business, legal, and technical support for the Sovrin Network, has launched the Sovrin Alliance, which aims to become the world’s leading destination for self-sover…

BitTorrent, a peer-to-peer file sharing service owned by TRON, has announced its plans to incorporate blockchain technology into its new BitTorrent Live streaming service.

PUBLISH, Inc., the company behind an innovative blockchain media protocol and content management system for newspapers, announced today that it has joined the IPTC (International Press Telecommunications Council) as a…

For the first time, two commercial transactions have been carried out using Marco Polo, a trade finance network on R3’s Corda blockchain platform.

The Technology Advisory Committee (TAC) of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) discussed cryptocurrency regulation and the adoption of distributed ledger technology (DLT), among other things, on Wedne…

Digital asset management firm Arrington XRP Capital has merged with another crypto-focused fund, ByteSize Capital.

HBUS, the U.S.-based operator of Huobi cryptocurrency exchange, has set up a new team that will focus on rolling out institutional products and services, CoinTelegraph reported.

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York last week launched the Fintech Advisory Group that will focus on providing insights into existing and emerging financial technologies.

Crypto broker Tagomi is the latest to receive virtual currency license from the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS).

Crypto hardware wallet Ledger has announced the full integration of Cardano’s ADA with Ledger Nano S.

Hyperledger, an open source collaborative effort that aims to advance cross-industry blockchain technologies, has announced the addition of nine organizations to its cohort.

Blockchain investment firm Pantera Capital has announced that it has raised $160 million of the $175 million target for its third venture fund and confirmed its closing by March’s end.

Boerse Stuggart, the second largest stock exchange in Germany, has announced its plans to create a joint venture for digital asset trading with Axel Springer SE, the largest digital publishing house in Europe, and fin…

Blockchain advertising consortium AdLedger has added three new members to its cohort, AdWeek reported.

DragonEx, a Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange, suffered a major hack on March 24. The total amount of crypto assets stolen remains unknown.

Leading cryptocurrency exchange Binance has announced its partnership with IdentityMind, a risk management and RegTech compliance platform, to improve existing data protection and compliance measures for Binance’s glo…

TrustToken, the creator of stablecoin “TrueUSD,” has announced its partnership with crypto lending startup Cred.

French multinational luxury goods conglomerate LVMH is going to launch a blockchain for the provenance of high-priced goods, CoinDesk reported.

Stellar, a platform connecting banks, payments systems, and people, has announced that it is launching as Coinbase’s largest Earn partner to-date.

Festy, an Ireland-based ticketing startup, has signed a partnership and an investment deal with South Korean internet giant Kakao to develop blockchain-based payment and analytics applications, Fora reported.

Following the lapse of its initial public offering (IPO) application, bitcoin mining giant Bitmain has announced leadership changes.

Enterprise blockchain firm R3 has announced that one of its founders, Jesse Edwards, is leaving the company.

The National Development Council (NDC), the policy-planning agency of Taiwan, has announced that it currently in the process of setting up a blockchain alliance, Taiwan News reported referring to a report from Liberty…

Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten has announced that its cryptocurrency exchange Rakuten Wallet has completed its registration and will launch in April.