The Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE), in cooperation with Canadian FinTech company Blockstation, has completed the first stage of their ongoing digital currency trading pilot.
RealBlocks, a blockchain-powered real estate investment platform, has announced that it has raised $3.1 million in a seed funding round led by Science Inc.
Dukascopy Bank, a leading Swiss online bank, has entered into a partnership with cryptocurrency exchange Bitstamp in a bid to enable crypto funding on its platform.
Government of Ireland to host two-day blockchain hackathon for public services Ireland’s Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, in association with The Department of Finance, is going to host Blockathon Ireland.…
The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has announced two new recipients of virtual currency licenses.
A number of tech companies, banks, and healthcare-focused companies are teaming up to use blockchain technology to enhance transparency and interoperability in the healthcare industry.
Overstock.com’s blockchain subsidiary tZERO has announced the commencement of secondary trading of tZERO security tokens.
Ireland’s Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, in association with The Department of Finance, is going to host Blockathon Ireland.
The British Standards Institution (BSI), the national standards body of the United Kingdom, has announced that it has partnered with OriginTrail to deliver blockchain-based supply chain solutions.
Yet another cryptocurrency exchange seems to be moving closer to a possible back-door listing.
The Singaporean unit of multinational banking and financial services giant Standard Chartered has completed its first blockchain-based cross-border trade finance transaction, Business Times reported.
The government of South Korea is planning to leverage blockchain technology to innovate its customs inspection system to ensure the safety of imported food products.
Cryptocurrency exchange Seed CX has announced that it has opened bitcoin spot trading on its platform, targeting institutional investors.
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange in terms of 24-hour trading volume, has announced the launch of its crypto-to-crypto over-the-counter (OTC) trading desk.
Blockchain startup Kadena has announced the availability of its secure and scalable private blockchain platform, ScalableBFT, on Amazon Web Services (AWS) marketplace.
Malta-based crypto exchange OKEx has launched Thai Baht (THB) and British Pound (GBP) on its over-the-counter (OTC) trading platform.
Blockchain startup Symbiont has raised $20 million in Series B funding round led by Nasdaq Ventures.
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced on Wednesday that it is consulting on guidance for cryptoassets.
Hyperledger, a collaborative cross industry effort to advance blockchain technology innovation, has announced a new project that aims to help build and deliver supply chain solutions.
The Gibraltar Blockchain Exchange (GBX) has announced the addition of TRON (TRX) to its Digital Asset Exchange (GBX-DAX).
Smartrac, an Amsterdam-based Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) tag manufacturer, has entered into a partnership with Citizens Reserve, a California-based tech startup, Forbes reported.
Blockchain unicorn company Bitfury has announced two key hires – one for its blockchain investigative tool, Crystal, and the other to spearhead its software sales.
The Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT), an arm of Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has published a blueprint for the implementation of blockchain technology in the banking sector, Busines…
Australian energy trading startup Power Ledger has partnered with Sharing Energy, a Japan-based company focused on the installation and provision of solar energy, to drive renewable energy trading in Japan.
Blockchain Industries, an investment and advisory firm focused on distributed ledger technology and digital assets, has announced that it has signed a binding letter of intent (LOI) to merge with BTHMB, a Singapore-ba…
Blockchain startup AlphaPoint has announced that former R3 executive Scott Grayson is joining the company as the new SVP & Head of Enterprise Sales.
Crypto exchange Coinbase is introducing new features and services for institutional clients in Asia and Europe.
Dutch banking and financial services giant ING Bank has signed a five-year deal with enterprise software firm R3.
Cryptocurrency exchange Covesting has announced the rollout of the first stage of fiat gateway and cryptocurrency converter.
The joint cryptocurrency project between the UAE and Saudi Arabian authorities has been officially announced.
KEB Hana Bank, the banking subsidiary of South Korea’s Hana Financial Group, has joined has joined Enterprise Ethereum Alliance (EEA), The Korea Times reported.
The Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) has signed an agreement with IBM to collaborate on TradeLens – a blockchain solution jointly developed by Maersk and IBM, Europa Press reported.
Kuwait Finance House (KFH), the first Islamic bank established in 1977 in the State of Kuwait, has launched an instant cross-border remittance service powered by Ripple’s blockchain technology.
Securitize, a compliance platform for digitizing securities on the blockchain, has joined the IBM Blockchain Accelerator program, Forbes reported.
Blockchain smartphone maker SIRIN Labs has announced some updates regarding the shipment of FINNEY smartphones and its Amazon shops.
Jakarta-based technology startup Go-Jek has acquired a majority stake in Filipino cryptocurrency wallet Coins.ph, Bitcoin.com reported.
Falcon Private Bank, a Zurich-based bank, has announced that it is introducing direct transfers of selected cryptocurrencies for both private and institutional clients.
The Regulatory Sandbox in Japan, managed by the country’s Cabinet Secretariat, has announced the names of the companies that have been selected to test their projects.
The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) is planning to open a new digital asset exchange and apply for a digital asset operating license from the Finance Ministry, Bangkok Post reported.
