# Latest News Canonical URL: https://www.tokenpost.com/news?page=654 Page 654 of 685. Articles are ordered by original publication time, newest first. Summaries below are excerpts; follow each full-text link for the complete article. ## [Nasdaq to launch Brave New Coin Bitcoin and Ethereum indices on February 25](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/1271) By Shampa Mani | Investing Published: 2019-02-14T07:29:15.000Z Updated: 2019-02-14T07:29:15.000Z Nasdaq is going to launch two new indices tracking cryptocurrency prices this month, Cointelegraph reported. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/1271.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/1271.json) ## [Italian interbank blockchain project enters pre-production phase](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1270) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-02-14T06:24:37.000Z Updated: 2019-02-14T08:43:48.000Z The Italian Banking Association (ABI) has announced that its blockchain project for interbank reconciliation is entering the “pre-production phase,” Finextra reported. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1270.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1270.json) ## [Enterprise Ethereum Alliance opens regional office in China](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1269) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2019-02-14T05:26:24.000Z Updated: 2019-02-15T08:00:10.000Z The Enterprise Ethereum Alliance (EEA) has opened its regional office in China and appointed Dr. Weijia Zhang, Wanchain’s vice president of engineering, as the EEA’s Regional Head. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1269.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1269.json) ## [UC Berkeley launches blockchain accelerator for early stage startups](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1268) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-02-14T04:27:10.000Z Updated: 2019-02-14T04:27:51.000Z The University of California, Berkeley has launched a new accelerator to support startups working on blockchain technology. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1268.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1268.json) ## [Former JPMorgan Chase executive joins blockchain startup Vakt as CEO](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/people/1267) By Shampa Mani | People Published: 2019-02-14T03:38:20.000Z Updated: 2019-02-14T03:38:20.000Z London-based blockchain startup Vakt has appointed former JPMorgan Chase executive Etienne Amic as the new chief executive officer. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/people/1267.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/people/1267.json) ## [New feature to enable Coinbase Wallet users to backup private keys on Google Drive and iCloud](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1266) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2019-02-13T11:53:50.000Z Updated: 2019-02-13T11:53:50.000Z Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has announced that a new feature that would allow users to backup an encrypted version of private keys of their Coinbase Wallet. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1266.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1266.json) ## [Hyundai Commercial partners with IBM to create blockchain-based commercial financing platform](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1265) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-02-13T10:58:00.000Z Updated: 2019-02-13T10:58:00.000Z Hyundai Commercial, a Seoul-based subsidiary of automotive giant Hyundai Motors, is partnering with tech giant IBM to tap into the potential of blockchain technology and accelerate digital transformation. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1265.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1265.json) ## [Gibraltar Blockchain Exchange lists ICNQ token on GBX-DAX](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/1264) By Shampa Mani | Investing Published: 2019-02-13T09:58:50.000Z Updated: 2019-02-13T09:58:50.000Z The Gibraltar Blockchain Exchange (GBX) has added support for ICNQ token on its Digital Asset Exchange (GBX-DAX). [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/1264.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/1264.json) ## [Czech-based SDK.finance taps Oracle Blockchain Platform for faster cross-border payments](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1263) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-02-13T09:04:37.000Z Updated: 2019-02-13T09:04:37.000Z Oracle has announced that Czech financial firm SDK.finance has integrated Oracle Blockchain Platform into its core payment platform for banks and financial institutions. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1263.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1263.json) ## [Akamai and MUFG expand partnership to form blockchain-focused joint venture ‘GO-NET’](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1262) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-02-13T07:28:40.000Z Updated: 2019-02-13T07:28:40.000Z Japanese financial giant Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group is expanding its collaboration with Akamai Technologies to establish a new joint venture to offer a new blockchain-based online payment network. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1262.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1262.json) ## [Boehringer Ingelheim and IBM Canada to explore blockchain potential in clinical trials](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1261) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-02-13T06:20:49.000Z Updated: 2019-02-13T06:20:49.000Z Pharmaceutical giant Boehringer Ingelheim (Canada) is teaming up with IBM Canada to look into the use of blockchain technology in clinical trials. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1261.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1261.json) ## [Two U.S. pension funds back Morgan Creek Digital’s $40M blockchain venture fund](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1260) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2019-02-13T05:34:29.000Z Updated: 2019-02-13T05:34:29.000Z Digital asset management firm Morgan Creek Digital has announced a new $40 million blockchain venture fund backed by two major pension funds. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1260.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1260.json) ## [Blockchain-powered remittance startup SendFriend raises $1.7M from Ripple, Barclays and others](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1259) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2019-02-13T04:33:23.000Z Updated: 2019-02-13T04:33:23.000Z Remittance startup SendFriend has raised $1.7 million in total capital from MIT Media Lab, Barclays, the Mastercard Foundation, Ripple, Techstars, Mahindra Finance, 2020 Ventures, and 8 Decimal Capital. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1259.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1259.json) ## [Blockchain startup Chainalysis raises $30M in Series B round](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1258) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2019-02-13T03:49:37.000Z Updated: 2019-02-13T03:49:37.000Z Chainalysis, a New York-based startup which provides cryptocurrency compliance and investigation solutions, has raised $30 million in a series B funding round led by Accel. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1258.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1258.json) ## [Standard Chartered signs MOU to use Linklogis’ blockchain-enabled supply chain financing platform](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1257) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-02-12T11:46:17.000Z Updated: 2019-02-12T11:46:17.000Z Financial services giant Standard Chartered has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Linklogis, a China-based supply chain financing service provider. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1257.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1257.json) ## [South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb expands to UAE](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1256) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2019-02-12T11:05:21.000Z Updated: 2019-02-12T11:05:21.000Z South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb is launching a licensed fiat-to-crypto exchange in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), CoinDesk reported. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1256.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1256.json) ## [Coinify adds support for BCH, BSV and XLM, rebrands trading platform](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/1255) By Shampa Mani | Investing Published: 2019-02-12T09:57:32.000Z Updated: 2019-02-12T09:57:32.000Z Crypto exchange and payments platform Coinify has announced support for three new cryptocurrencies – Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Bitcoin SV (BSV), and Stellar Lumens (XLM) – on its buy and sell platform, Bitcoin.com reported. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/1255.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/1255.json) ## [Crypto exchange Binance plans to launch Binance Chain testnet on February 20](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1254) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-02-12T09:07:44.000Z Updated: 2019-02-12T09:07:44.000Z Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by 24-hour trading volume, is targeting February 20 for the launch of public testing of Binance Chain, CEO Changpeng Zhao announced in a tweet. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1254.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1254.json) ## [Australia’s DTA recommends pragmatic approach towards blockchain technology](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/1253) By Shampa Mani | Insights & Views Published: 2019-02-12T07:36:49.000Z Updated: 2019-02-12T07:36:49.000Z The Australian government’s Digital Transformation Agency (DTA), which assists in guiding, overseeing and driving the government’s digital and ICT transformation agendas, has recommended a “pragmatic” approach to agen… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/1253.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/1253.json) ## [BitMEX Ventures leads crypto startup FinFabrik’s seed round](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1252) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2019-02-12T06:22:24.000Z Updated: 2019-02-12T07:28:57.000Z FinFabrik, a Hong Kong-based fintech startup, has closed its seed funding round led by BitMEX Ventures. The amount raised has not been disclosed. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1252.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1252.json) ## [TRON partners with ALS Association, seeks to use blockchain for donation tracking](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1251) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-02-12T05:36:59.000Z Updated: 2019-02-12T05:36:59.000Z TRON Foundation has announced that it is teaming up with the ALS Association for an awareness campaign on Lou Gehrig's disease. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1251.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1251.json) ## [Bitfury, Longenesis and Medical Diagnostic Web partner to develop next-generation healthcare blockchain](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1250) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-02-12T04:37:00.000Z Updated: 2019-02-12T04:37:00.000Z Blockchain startup Bitfury and Longenesis, Bitfury’s joint venture with artificial intelligence-focused company Insilico Medicine, have partnered with Medical Diagnostic Web (MDW), a radiology blockchain marketplace. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1250.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1250.json) ## [GM Financial teams up with blockchain startup Spring Labs](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1249) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-02-12T03:32:17.000Z Updated: 2019-02-12T03:32:17.000Z General Motors Financial Company, the financial services arm of General Motors, has entered into a partnership with blockchain startup Spring Labs. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1249.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1249.json) ## [US SEC working on “supplemental guidance” on crypto-fundraising efforts, says Commissioner Hester Peirce](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/1248) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2019-02-11T11:53:28.000Z Updated: 2019-02-11T11:53:28.000Z The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is working to offer additional guidance to help people determine if their token offerings fall under securities laws. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/1248.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/1248.json) ## [Ethereum beats Ripple to reclaim second place by market cap](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/1247) By Shampa Mani | Investing Published: 2019-02-11T10:40:39.000Z Updated: 2019-02-11T10:40:39.000Z Ethereum has surpassed Ripple’s native token XRP to reclaim the second spot in the list of cryptocurrencies by market capitalization. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/1247.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/1247.json) ## [XinFin joins R3 blockchain consortium to host dApps on Corda](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1246) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-02-11T10:03:46.000Z Updated: 2019-02-11T10:03:46.000Z Enterprise blockchain platform XinFin has announced that it is joining the blockchain consortium led by blockchain startup R3 to host its standardized and decentralized applications on the R3 Corda marketplace. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1246.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1246.json) ## [Malta Financial Services Authority launches cybersecurity consultation focused on blockchain and crypto industry](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/1245) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2019-02-11T07:23:31.000Z Updated: 2019-02-11T07:23:31.000Z The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has launched a consultation on cybersecurity in the wake of recent technological advancements such as distributed ledger technology (DLT). [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/1245.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/1245.json) ## [Mauritius FSC to implement licensing framework for digital asset custodian services in March](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/1244) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2019-02-11T06:25:59.000Z Updated: 2019-02-11T06:25:59.000Z The Mauritian Financial Services Commission (FSC) has announced that a regulatory framework for digital asset custodian services will go into effect on 01 March 2019. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/1244.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/1244.json) ## [Unimoni and UAE Exchange go live on Ripple’s blockchain network ‘RippleNet’](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1243) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-02-11T05:22:05.000Z Updated: 2019-02-11T05:22:05.000Z Finablr, a UAE-based platform for payments and foreign exchange solutions, has announced that UAE Exchange and Unimoni are now live on RippleNet, Ripple’s blockchain-based global payment network, Trade Arabia reported. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1243.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1243.json) ## [Liberty Korea Party partners with ioeX to use blockchain technology in youth committee election](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1242) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-02-11T04:36:09.000Z Updated: 2019-02-11T04:36:09.000Z South Korea’s main opposition Liberty Korea Party has entered into a partnership with Taiwanese startup ioeX to implement a blockchain-based voting system. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1242.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1242.json) ## [IBM Research, The Freshwater Trust and SweetSense to track groundwater usage using blockchain and IoT](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1241) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-02-11T03:47:17.000Z Updated: 2019-02-11T03:47:17.000Z IBM Research has announced a new project that will focus on demonstrating how blockchain and remote IoT (Internet-of-things) sensors can measure groundwater usage in a transparent and accurate manner in real-time. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1241.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1241.json) ## [Digital Currency and Blockchain Weekly Round-Up – February 8th, 2019](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1240) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-02-08T11:32:35.000Z Updated: 2019-02-08T11:32:35.000Z US SEC solicits companies for blockchain data The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking sources that can provide blockchain data to support its efforts on ensuring compliance and risk monit… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1240.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1240.json) ## [Former Barclays, YouTube and CBOE executives join crypto futures platform ErisX](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/people/1239) By Shampa Mani | People Published: 2019-02-08T10:49:01.000Z Updated: 2019-02-08T10:49:01.000Z Crypto futures platform ErisX has announced that former executives from Barclays, YouTube, and the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) have joined the company to fill various roles. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/people/1239.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/people/1239.json) ## [Bank of Korea’s explores central bank digital currency in new report](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/1238) By Shampa Mani | Insights & Views Published: 2019-02-08T09:26:18.000Z Updated: 2019-02-08T09:26:41.000Z Researchers at the Bank of Korea (BoK) have published a study that looks into effects of central bank digital currency (CBDC) issuance on financial stability. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/1238.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/1238.json) ## [Crypto payment gateway CoinPayments adds support for BitTorrent (BTT)](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/1237) By Shampa Mani | Investing Published: 2019-02-08T07:25:06.000Z Updated: 2019-02-08T07:25:06.000Z Crypto payment gateway provider CoinPayments has added support for BitTorrent (BTT) tokens, allowing customers to use BTT to purchase goods and services from hundreds of online merchants. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/1237.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/1237.json) ## [Eleven new universities join Ripple’s University Blockchain Research Initiative](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1236) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-02-08T06:19:54.000Z Updated: 2019-02-08T06:19:54.000Z Eleven new universities have joined Ripple’s University Blockchain Research Initiative (UBRI), which aims to support and accelerate academic research, technical development and innovation in blockchain, cryptocurrency… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1236.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1236.json) ## [Seoul appoints ‘Blockchain Governance Team’ members using ICON’s public blockchain](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1235) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-02-08T05:30:17.000Z Updated: 2019-02-08T05:30:17.000Z South Korean blockchain project ICON has announced that the Seoul Metropolitan Government issued mobile letters of appointment to its Blockchain Governance Team using its public blockchain. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1235.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1235.json) ## [Blockchain startup DOVU seeks to raise £2M in Security Token Offering in April](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1234) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2019-02-08T04:23:24.000Z Updated: 2019-02-08T04:23:24.000Z Blockchain startup DOVU has announced its plans to schedule a Security Token Offering (STO) in partnership with TokenMarket in April 2019. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1234.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1234.json) ## [UK-based crypto liquidity provider B2C2 receives FCA authorisation](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1233) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2019-02-08T03:42:40.000Z Updated: 2019-02-08T03:42:40.000Z B2C2, a UK-based cryptocurrency liquidity provider, has received regulatory approval from the country’s financial regulator. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1233.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1233.json) ## [Banco Best, Credit Suisse complete live fund transactions using blockchain](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1232) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-02-07T12:05:58.000Z Updated: 2019-02-07T12:05:58.000Z Banco Best, a Portuguese financial institution, and Credit Suisse Asset Management have successfully processed live end-to-end fund transactions using blockchain technology. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1232.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1232.json) [Newer stories](https://www.tokenpost.com/news.md?page=653) [Older stories](https://www.tokenpost.com/news.md?page=655)