# Latest News Canonical URL: https://www.tokenpost.com/news?page=618 Page 618 of 671. Articles are ordered by original publication time, newest first. Summaries below are excerpts; follow each full-text link for the complete article. ## [US NAR invests in blockchain real estate startup Propy](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2167) By Charissa Echavez | Business Published: 2019-06-11T03:28:04.000Z Updated: 2019-06-11T03:38:37.000Z The U.S. National Association of Realtors (NAR)’s venture capital arm Secondary Century Ventures has invested in blockchain-based real estate startup Propy, CoinDesk reported. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2167.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2167.json) ## [Russia may start imposing cryptocurrency mining fine this month](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2165) By Charissa Echavez | Regulation Published: 2019-06-11T03:03:16.000Z Updated: 2019-06-11T03:03:16.000Z The parliament of Russia, the State Duma, is considering imposing administrative penalties for those who mine cryptocurrencies using open blockchains, media outlet TASS reported. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2165.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2165.json) ## [Dubai Land Department, Emirati's Etisalat sign MoU to implement blockchain](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/2166) By Charissa Echavez | Technology Published: 2019-06-11T02:51:27.000Z Updated: 2019-06-11T02:54:18.000Z The Dubai Land Department (DLD) and Emirati telecoms service provider Etisalat have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on real estate blockchain technology, according to United Arab Emirates-based media outlet… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/2166.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/2166.json) ## [Russian Ministry of Transport signs MoU to launch IBM-Maersk blockchain shipping solution TradeLens](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/2164) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-06-10T11:37:08.000Z Updated: 2019-06-10T11:37:08.000Z The Russian Ministry of Transport has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with A.P. Moller – Maersk for the launch of blockchain shipping solution TradeLens in Russia. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/2164.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/2164.json) ## [Binance hires ex-Dell, NBA executive as global strategy officer](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/people/2162) By Charissa Echavez | People Published: 2019-06-10T11:00:38.000Z Updated: 2019-06-10T11:00:38.000Z Leading cryptocurrency exchange Binance announced that it has onboarded Gin Chao, the former strategy executive of Dell and the National Basketball Association, as its global strategy officer. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/people/2162.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/people/2162.json) ## [Crypto Technicals: ETH/USD set to extend correction, next bear target 55-EMA at 218](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/2163) By Anupama Grandhi | Investing Published: 2019-06-10T10:58:35.000Z Updated: 2019-06-10T10:58:35.000Z Support: 218.84 (55-EMA); Resistance: 253.62 (20-DMA) [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/2163.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/2163.json) ## [South Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs to verify financial power of attorney using blockchain](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/2161) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-06-10T10:31:51.000Z Updated: 2019-06-10T10:31:51.000Z South Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced a blockchain pilot that will aim to verify the authenticity of the notarized financial power of attorney from diplomatic office. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/2161.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/2161.json) ## [Zilliqa blockchain platform launches smart contracts](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/2160) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-06-10T09:35:51.000Z Updated: 2019-06-10T09:35:51.000Z Blockchain platform Zilliqa has announced the launch of smart contracts on its platform, President and chief scientific officer Amrit Kumar told TokenPost in an email. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/2160.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/2160.json) ## [Russia's Yugra partners with Universa Blockchain to launch future-oriented tourism platform](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/2159) By Charissa Echavez | Technology Published: 2019-06-10T08:46:54.000Z Updated: 2019-06-10T08:47:13.000Z Universa Blockchain and the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug - Yugra, a federal subject of Russia, have collaborated to launch a blockchain-based, future-oriented tourism platform. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/2159.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/2159.json) ## [McKinsey underscores retail banking sector's hesitation for blockchain adoption in new report](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/2157) By Charissa Echavez | Insights & Views Published: 2019-06-10T07:29:00.000Z Updated: 2019-06-10T07:37:55.000Z Consultancy firm McKinsey & Company said that retail banks are slow to adopt blockchain technology, citing regulations and conservative consumers as obstacles. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/2157.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/2157.json) ## [Microsoft to integrate Truffle’s blockchain developer tools with Azure cloud service](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/2158) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-06-10T07:26:53.000Z Updated: 2019-06-10T07:26:53.000Z Microsoft is going to integrate tools developed by Truffle, an Ethereum startup spun out of ConsenSys, with Azure cloud computing service to enable developers to build and manage enterprise blockchain applications, Fo… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/2158.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/2158.json) ## [Cryptocurrency analytics company Coin Metrics acquires Bletchley Indexes](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2156) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2019-06-10T06:32:21.000Z Updated: 2019-06-10T06:32:21.000Z Cryptocurrency analytics firm Coin Metrics has announced the acquisition of Bletchley Indexes, a crypto-asset index provider. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2156.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2156.json) ## [Thailand's Siam Commercial Bank has no plans of using Ripple's XRP token "as of now"](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2155) By Charissa Echavez | Business Published: 2019-06-10T05:59:09.000Z Updated: 2019-06-10T05:59:09.000Z The Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), Thailand’s largest commercial bank, has retracted a statement it made about its plan to start using Ripple’s XRP token. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2155.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2155.json) ## [Crypto Technicals: LTC/USD resumes upside after brief pause, on track to test 127 (trendline)](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/2154) By Anupama Grandhi | Investing Published: 2019-06-10T05:43:11.000Z Updated: 2019-06-10T05:43:11.000Z Support: 107.45 (21-EMA); Resistance: 127 (trendline) [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/2154.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/2154.json) ## [Republic of San Marino issues governmental decree for blockchain tech for businesses](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2153) By Charissa Echavez | Regulation Published: 2019-06-10T05:26:28.000Z Updated: 2019-06-10T05:26:28.000Z Republic of San Marino’s captains regent, Nicola Selva and Michele Muratori, have issued a delegated decree, outlining the procedures for registering a blockchain-based organization with the San Marino Innovation Inst… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2153.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2153.json) ## [G20 leaders welcome efforts of global regulatory bodies on cryptocurrencies](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2152) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2019-06-10T05:08:38.000Z Updated: 2019-06-10T05:08:38.000Z G20 finance ministers and central bank governors have welcomed the efforts of global regulators on cryptocurrencies and have recommended considering multilateral responses as needed. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2152.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2152.json) ## [Indian lawmakers propose 10-year jail term for dealing in cryptocurrencies: Report](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2151) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2019-06-10T04:06:00.000Z Updated: 2019-06-10T04:06:00.000Z The inter-ministerial committee led by the Indian Department of Economic Affairs secretary Subhash Chandra Garg has reportedly proposed a draft bill that seeks to make it illegal to hold, sell or deal in cryptocurrenc… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2151.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2151.json) ## [Crypto Technicals: BTC/USD recovery lacks traction, 55-EMA at 7073 in sight](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/2150) By Anupama Grandhi | Investing Published: 2019-06-10T03:59:10.000Z Updated: 2019-06-10T03:59:10.000Z Support: 7073 (55-EMA); Resistance: 8159 (20-DMA) [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/2150.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/2150.json) ## [Ethereum blockchain is the standard default for most DApps: Report](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/2149) By Charissa Echavez | Insights & Views Published: 2019-06-10T03:29:08.000Z Updated: 2019-06-10T03:29:23.000Z Ethereum is the most commonly used platform for decentralized finance (DeFi) applications (DApps), according to a report by Binance Research published on June 6. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/2149.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/2149.json) ## [Blockchain startup BanQu receives Series A extension round from Corona, Budweiser-owned investment arm](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2147) By Charissa Echavez | Business Published: 2019-06-10T03:21:48.000Z Updated: 2019-06-10T03:21:48.000Z Blockchain-as-a-service startup BanQu announced that it closed an extension of its Series A funding round, receiving an undisclosed amount from ZX Ventures, the investing arm of brewing giant Budweiser’s parent compan… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2147.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2147.json) ## [Facebook set to release cryptocurrency white paper later this month, confirms exec](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/2148) By Charissa Echavez | Technology Published: 2019-06-10T03:18:16.000Z Updated: 2019-06-10T03:18:16.000Z Facebook is set to unveil the details of its cryptocurrency project, codenamed Libra, with its white paper scheduled for release on June 18, Laura McCracken, the social media giant’s head of financial services and pay… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/2148.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/2148.json) ## [Digital Currency and Blockchain Weekly Round-Up – June 7th, 2019](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/2146) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-06-07T11:33:09.000Z Updated: 2019-06-07T11:33:09.000Z FSB publishes report on ongoing work to address crypto-asset risks The Financial Stability Board (FSB), an international body monitoring the global financial system, has published a report on crypto-assets focused on … [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/2146.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/2146.json) ## [Crypto Technicals: Stellar Lumens holds 50-DMA support, 'Golden Cross' keeps scope for upside](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/2145) By Anupama Grandhi | Investing Published: 2019-06-07T11:29:22.000Z Updated: 2019-06-07T11:29:22.000Z Support: 0.1169 (50-DMA); Resistance: 0.1475 (trendline) [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/2145.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/2145.json) ## [Cryptocurrency wallet service GateHub loses over $9M in XRP to hackers in security breach: Report](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2144) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2019-06-07T10:56:37.000Z Updated: 2019-06-07T10:56:37.000Z Cryptocurrency wallet service GateHub reportedly lost around 23,200,000 XRP (more than $9 million) in a recent hack, Cointelegraph reported. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2144.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2144.json) ## [Margin lenders on Poloniex lost 1,800 BTC due to flash crash in CLAM market](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2143) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2019-06-07T10:18:51.000Z Updated: 2019-06-07T10:18:51.000Z Circle-owned cryptocurrency exchange Poloniex has announced margin lenders on its platform recently lost around 1,800 BTC (approximately $13.5 million) due to a “severe price crash.” [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2143.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2143.json) ## [Crypto Technicals: NEO/USD holds cloud support, break above 21-EMA (12.05) could see further upside](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/2142) By Anupama Grandhi | Investing Published: 2019-06-07T09:49:34.000Z Updated: 2019-06-07T09:49:34.000Z Support: 11.02 (50-DMA); Resistance: 12.78 (200H SMA) [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/2142.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/2142.json) ## [Microsoft registers blockchain and AI-powered agriculture platform ‘FarmBeats’ in Brazil: Report](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/2141) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-06-07T09:31:24.000Z Updated: 2019-06-07T09:41:52.000Z Tech titan Microsoft has registered an application for the agricultural sector, powered by cutting-edge technologies such as blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI), in Brazil, Cointelegraph said in an exclusive r… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/2141.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/2141.json) ## [Crypto Technicals: LTC/USD bounces off 21-EMA support, eyes 127 (trendline)](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/2140) By Anupama Grandhi | Investing Published: 2019-06-07T07:55:14.000Z Updated: 2019-06-07T07:55:14.000Z Support: 104.27 (21-EMA); Resistance: 127 (Rising Trendline) [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/2140.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/2140.json) ## [EOS blockchain-powered gaming platform Azarus secures $1.8M from Galaxy Digital, Kleiner Perkins](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2138) By Charissa Echavez | Business Published: 2019-06-07T07:40:35.000Z Updated: 2019-06-07T07:40:35.000Z Azarus, a blockchain-based service that runs on video game challenges, has raked in $1.8 million of investments from Galaxy Digital’s Galaxy EOS VC Fund, Kleiner Perkins, and SVK Crypto, Venture Beat reported. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2138.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2138.json) ## [Waves’ blockchain platform Vostok launches main network](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/2139) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-06-07T07:33:17.000Z Updated: 2019-06-07T07:33:17.000Z Vostok, a private blockchain platform for enterprises and governments, has launched its main network. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/2139.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/2139.json) ## [Tristan Technologies is not new and has nothing on blockchain right now, Mark Karpeles clarifies](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/people/2137) By Shampa Mani | People Published: 2019-06-07T06:36:53.000Z Updated: 2019-06-07T06:36:53.000Z Following recent reports that suggested former Mt Gox CEO Mark Karpeles is starting a new blockchain cloud firm Tristan Technologies Co., the entrepreneur has clarified that the company is not working with blockchain … [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/people/2137.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/people/2137.json) ## [Facebook's cryptocurrency project has over 100 staff, including high-level executives](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2136) By Charissa Echavez | Business Published: 2019-06-07T06:34:30.000Z Updated: 2019-06-07T06:34:30.000Z More details about the cryptocurrency project of Facebook have emerged, revealing that the social media giant now has 100 people onboard the project, CNBC reported citing information from professional networking platf… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2136.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2136.json) ## [Russia's largest palladium producer Nornickel and IBM to establish blockchain competence center in MIPT](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/2135) By Charissa Echavez | Technology Published: 2019-06-07T05:56:44.000Z Updated: 2019-06-07T05:56:44.000Z IBM has teamed up with Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (MIPT) and Russia’s Nornickel, the world’s biggest palladium producer, to establish an educational program on blockchain technology. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/2135.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/2135.json) ## [Blockchain voting startup Voatz raises $7M in Series A funding led by Medici Ventures, Techstars](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2133) By Charissa Echavez | Business Published: 2019-06-07T05:01:30.000Z Updated: 2019-06-07T05:01:30.000Z Blockchain-based mobile election voting platform Voatz has raised $7 million in a Series A funding round, led by Medici Ventures and Techstars. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2133.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/2133.json) ## [Boehringer Ingelheim partners with Solve.Care for blockchain-based healthcare network for diabetes patients](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/2134) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-06-07T04:58:51.000Z Updated: 2019-06-07T04:58:51.000Z Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals has entered into a partnership with healthcare platform Solve.Care to launch a blockchain-based patient-centric care network on the Solve.Care platform. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/2134.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/2134.json) ## [EU relaxes access limitations to high-quality blockchain, AI data](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2132) By Charissa Echavez | Regulation Published: 2019-06-07T04:31:58.000Z Updated: 2019-06-07T04:31:58.000Z The European Union has relaxed the wealth of information that can be reused as raw material for blockchain- and artificial intelligence-related projects. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2132.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2132.json) ## [Australia investigates cryptocurrency schemes in international tax evasion crackdown](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2131) By Charissa Echavez | Regulation Published: 2019-06-07T04:19:12.000Z Updated: 2019-06-07T04:19:12.000Z The Australian Tax Office (ATO), the country’s tax agency, is reportedly investigating 12 international tax avoidance schemes with cryptocurrency-related activities, The Sydney Morning Herald reported on Thursday. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2131.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2131.json) ## [Think tank Avenir Suisse urges Switzerland to issue own cryptocurrency 'Franc Token'](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/2130) By Charissa Echavez | Insights & Views Published: 2019-06-07T03:50:32.000Z Updated: 2019-06-07T03:50:32.000Z One of Switzerland’s most influential think tanks Avenir Suisse released a report pushing the country’s central bank, the Swiss National Bank (SNB), to start issuing a national currency. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/2130.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/2130.json) ## [Reserve Bank of India denies knowledge of cryptocurrency ban bill](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2129) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2019-06-07T03:30:58.000Z Updated: 2019-06-07T18:37:00.000Z The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has denied having any knowledge of a bill that seeks to impose a complete ban on cryptocurrencies in the country, Bitcoin.com reported. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2129.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2129.json) ## [Vancouver considers banning Bitcoin ATMs to avoid money laundering](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2128) By Charissa Echavez | Regulation Published: 2019-06-07T02:53:24.000Z Updated: 2019-06-07T02:53:24.000Z Despite pioneering crypto ATMs in the world, Vancouver’s authorities are turning their backs against the vending machine, saying it is “an ideal money-laundering vehicle,” and its mayor has also suggested a complete b… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2128.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/2128.json) [Newer stories](https://www.tokenpost.com/news.md?page=617) [Older stories](https://www.tokenpost.com/news.md?page=619)