# Latest News Canonical URL: https://www.tokenpost.com/news?page=728 Page 728 of 734. Articles are ordered by original publication time, newest first. Summaries below are excerpts; follow each full-text link for the complete article. ## [Stellar Lumens surpasses 1M accounts on its ledger](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/246) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2018-08-28T10:12:50.000Z Updated: 2018-08-28T10:12:50.000Z Stellar Lumens (XLM) has surpassed 1,000,000 accounts milestone on its ledger, according to the latest data from Stellar Expert – the block explorer and analytics platform for Stellar Network. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/246.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/246.json) ## [CULedger on track to raise $10M in Series A for credit union-focused DLT platform](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/245) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2018-08-28T09:16:55.000Z Updated: 2018-08-28T09:16:55.000Z ​CULedger, a credit union service organization (CUSO) focused on distributed ledger technology (DLT), has announced that it has raised $8.5 million in Series A funding, which will continue through November 18, 2018. C… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/245.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/245.json) ## [FxWirePro: BTC/USD tests 50-DMA resistance, bias bullish, good to go long on break above](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/244) By Shampa Mani | Investing Published: 2018-08-28T07:25:27.000Z Updated: 2018-08-28T07:25:27.000Z (Refer BTC/USD chart on Trading View) BTC/USD is trading just shy of 100-DMA at 6918 levels at the time of writing (Bitstamp). The pair surged by over 4 percent to 6944 levels on Monday and is trading in a narrow rang… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/244.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/244.json) ## [Trust and regulatory uncertainty biggest hurdles to blockchain adoption: PwC Survey](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/243) By Shampa Mani | Insights & Views Published: 2018-08-28T06:32:56.000Z Updated: 2018-08-28T06:32:56.000Z In a recent survey, PwC has found trust and regulatory uncertainty as the biggest obstacles to blockchain adoption. The new research, “Blockchain is here. What’s your next move?” surveyed 600 executives in 15 countrie… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/243.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/insights/243.json) ## [The Associated Press inks two-part deal with blockchain-based journalism startup Civil](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/242) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2018-08-28T05:23:32.000Z Updated: 2018-08-28T05:23:32.000Z Blockchain-based journalism startup Civil has entered into a two-part agreement with The Associated Press, DigiDay reported Founded in 2017, Civil aims to power sustainable journalism by employing a decentralized mode… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/242.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/242.json) ## [Dash expands cryptocurrency ecosystem in Latin America via Kripto Mobile partnership](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/241) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2018-08-28T04:28:59.000Z Updated: 2018-08-30T13:26:34.000Z Dash, one of the top 15 cryptocurrencies by market cap, has entered into an exclusive relationship with Kripto Mobile Corporation (KRIP), a cryptocurrency-enabled mobile phone brand, to provide Latin Americans with a … [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/241.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/241.json) ## [Iran works on national blockchain platform and cryptocurrency](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/240) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2018-08-28T03:31:04.000Z Updated: 2018-08-28T03:31:17.000Z Iran is developing a national blockchain platform which will enable the country to build a money transfer network with its allies, an official at the Central Bank of Iran was recently quoted saying. Speaking during a … [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/240.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/240.json) ## [Cryptocurrency Brief: Bitcoin trades tad higher, EOS in high demand, RBI establishes new cryptocurrency and AI research unit – Monday, August 27th, 2018](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/239) By Shampa Mani | Investing Published: 2018-08-27T11:29:48.000Z Updated: 2018-08-27T11:31:50.000Z BTC/USD: Bitcoin prices remained tad higher during European session Monday, although the underlying sentiment remained gloomy over the past few sessions. According to a report from CCN, CON (ICX) and WanChain (WAN) ha… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/239.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/239.json) ## [BitPay allows Japanese users to spend cryptocurrency on Amazon Gift Cards](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/238) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2018-08-27T11:24:59.000Z Updated: 2018-08-27T11:24:59.000Z Bitcoin payments processor BitPay has announced that it will now allow Japanese users to spend cryptocurrencies on Amazon Gift Cards. The company introduced the feature to turn bitcoin into Amazon.com Gift Cards nearl… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/238.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/238.json) ## [BankSign: Samsung SDS announces blockchain-based co-verification platform for banks](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/237) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2018-08-27T10:58:25.000Z Updated: 2018-08-27T10:58:25.000Z Samsung SDS, an IT subsidiary of South Korean tech giant Samsung Group, has developed a blockchain-based certification system, Yonhap News Agency reported. Dubbed “BankSign,” the platform has been set up in collaborat… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/237.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/237.json) ## [Microsoft, Tech Mahindra collaborate to curb spam calls menace in India using blockchain](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/236) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2018-08-27T10:04:06.000Z Updated: 2018-08-27T10:04:06.000Z Tech Mahindra is collaborating with Microsoft to build a distributed ledger technology (DLT)-based solution to address Unsolicited Commercial Communication (UCC) conforming to the regulations issued by the Telecom Reg… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/236.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/236.json) ## [Gazprom Neft, S7 Airlines automate aviation refuelling using blockchain technology](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/235) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2018-08-27T09:28:24.000Z Updated: 2018-08-27T11:54:04.000Z Gazpromneft-Aero, a subsidiary of Gazprom Neft engaged in aviation refuelling, and S7 Airlines have developed and implemented a blockchain-based solution to enhance the efficiency of aviation refuelling processes. The… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/235.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/235.json) ## [FxWirePro: BTC/USD consolidates 21-EMA resistance breakout, eyes next key resistance at 4h 200-SMA](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/234) By Shampa Mani | Investing Published: 2018-08-27T07:35:51.000Z Updated: 2018-08-27T07:35:51.000Z (Refer BTC/USD chart on Trading View) BTC/USD is consolidating in a narrow range after it broke above 21-EMA on August 24. The pair is currently trading at 6720 levels at the time of writing (Bitstamp). On the top sid… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/234.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/234.json) ## [IOT/USD surges over 12 percent on Fujitsu and Volkswagen’s IOTA plans](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/233) By Shampa Mani | Investing Published: 2018-08-27T07:08:15.000Z Updated: 2018-08-27T07:08:15.000Z Japanese IT giant Fujitsu last week announced a proof-of-concept to demonstrate an audit trail for a production process with IOTA as an immutable data storage medium. Leopold Sternberg, Program Manager, Industry 4.0 C… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/233.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/233.json) ## [Reserve Bank of India sets up new blockchain and AI-focused unit](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/232) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2018-08-27T05:37:32.000Z Updated: 2018-08-27T07:48:05.000Z The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has set up a new unit to ramp up its efforts in the area of blockchain technology and artificial intelligence, according to The Economic Times. Sources familiar with the latest developm… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/232.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/232.json) ## [Chinese regulators issue joint statement against crypto-related fundraising activities](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/231) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2018-08-27T04:19:01.000Z Updated: 2018-08-27T07:49:56.000Z In a joint statement, Chinese regulatory authorities have issued a warning against illegal fundraising and trading activities in the name of blockchain. The warning has been issued by the Banking Regulatory Commission… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/231.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/231.json) ## [World Bank raises A$110M via blockchain-based bond transaction](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/230) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2018-08-27T03:34:16.000Z Updated: 2018-08-27T03:34:16.000Z The Commonwealth Bank (CBA) has officially announced the details of the blockchain-based bond transaction last week. Earlier this month, the World Bank announced that it has mandated CBA as the sole arranger of the fi… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/230.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/230.json) ## [Cryptocurrency Brief: BTC/USD gains slightly after SEC decides to review ETF decisions, China issues joint statement against illegal fundraising schemes – Friday, August 24th, 2018](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/229) By Shampa Mani | Investing Published: 2018-08-24T12:06:51.000Z Updated: 2018-08-24T12:06:51.000Z BTC/USD: Bitcoin prices, during afternoon session Friday, retained some of its gains witnessed on Thursday, but the upside still remains capped, following a back-to-back rejection of ETFs by the Securities and Exchang… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/229.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/229.json) ## [Digital Currency and Blockchain Weekly Round-up – August 24th, 2018](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/228) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2018-08-24T12:04:45.000Z Updated: 2018-08-24T12:04:45.000Z FINRA’s ICO warning: Investing in SAFT contract does not ensure the offering’s regulatory compliance The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has issued a warning against investments in digital assets, such… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/228.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/228.json) ## [FxWirePro: ETH/USD remains rangebound, further bullishness only above 21-EMA](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/227) By Shampa Mani | Investing Published: 2018-08-24T10:57:34.000Z Updated: 2018-08-24T10:57:34.000Z (Refer ETH/USD chart on Trading View) ETH/USD remains largely rangebound for the week. It is currently trading at 275 levels with its upside capped by 10-DMA at the time of writing (Coinbase). On the upside, a consist… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/227.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/227.json) ## [Anquan, Deloitte and Nasdaq join MAS and SGX for blockchain-based settlement of tokenised assets](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/226) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2018-08-24T10:36:28.000Z Updated: 2018-08-24T12:53:50.000Z The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and Singapore Exchange (SGX) have announced that they are partnering with Anquan, Deloitte and Nasdaq for the settlement of tokenized assets using blockchain technology. The c… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/226.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/226.json) ## [Crypto trading platform Coinsquare expands to Europe](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/225) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2018-08-24T09:21:52.000Z Updated: 2018-08-24T09:21:52.000Z Canadian cryptocurrency trading platform Coinsquare announced that it is planning to expand into the European market in Q4 2018. It will mark the platform’s first international expansion under the Coinsquare brand. Wi… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/225.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/225.json) ## [FxWirePro: BTC/USD tries to hold above 6500, break above 21-EMA to see minor bullishness](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/224) By Shampa Mani | Investing Published: 2018-08-24T07:36:25.000Z Updated: 2018-08-24T07:36:25.000Z (Refer BTC/USD chart on Trading View) BTC/USD closed above 20-DMA at 6525 levels on Thursday and is trying to hold its strength above the 6500 mark. The pair is currently trading at 6518 levels at the time of writing … [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/224.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/224.json) ## [Kin Foundation welcomes crypto expert William Mougayar to Board of Directors](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/people/223) By Shampa Mani | People Published: 2018-08-24T06:23:44.000Z Updated: 2018-08-24T06:23:44.000Z The Kin Ecosystem Foundation, which oversees the cryptocurrency developed by the chat platform Kik, has announced that crypto expert William Mougayar has joined its Board of Directors. Kik Interactive, the Canadian co… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/people/223.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/people/223.json) ## [UK Ministry of Justice explores DLT potential to secure digital evidence](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/222) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2018-08-24T05:34:53.000Z Updated: 2018-08-24T13:22:20.000Z The U.K. Ministry of Justice is exploring how it can use blockchain technology to secure digital evidence, CoinDesk reported. Deputy director Balaji Anbil said that the objective is to use the technology to simplify c… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/222.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/222.json) ## [Reality Shares becomes Blockforce Capital to better reflect focus on blockchain, cryptocurrency investing](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/221) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2018-08-24T04:33:32.000Z Updated: 2018-08-24T04:33:32.000Z Reality Shares has announced that it is becoming “Blockforce Capital” in order to reflect its broader focus on delivering unparalleled access to blockchain and cryptocurrency investments. According to the official rel… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/221.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/221.json) ## [Universal Protocol Alliance: Blockchain at Berkeley, Uphold, Brave, and Cred team up to enable interoperability of digital assets](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/220) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2018-08-24T03:33:15.000Z Updated: 2018-08-24T03:33:15.000Z Leading blockchain and cryptocurrency organizations have teamed up for a new initiative – Universal Protocol Alliance – to help distributed ledger technology and cryptocurrencies achieve mainstream adoption. As crypto… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/220.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/220.json) ## [Kenya mulls to tap blockchain technology for elections](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/219) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2018-08-23T11:54:00.000Z Updated: 2018-08-23T11:59:32.000Z Kenya’s electoral agency is seeking to tap into blockchain potential to offer real-time results, according to Bloomberg. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairman Wafula Chebukati told the me… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/219.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/219.json) ## [Cryptocurrency Brief: BTC/USD manages slight gains despite another SEC ETF rejection, BitMex confirms DDoS attack during routine maintenance, XRP Ledger fully decentralized – Thursday, August 23rd, 2018](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/218) By Shampa Mani | Investing Published: 2018-08-23T11:19:25.000Z Updated: 2018-08-23T11:19:25.000Z BTC/USD: Bitcoin prices managed to gain slightly during European session Thursday, albeit correcting major gains made yesterday, after facing another rejection of Bitcoin ETF by the Securities and Exchange Commission … [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/218.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/218.json) ## [World Bank to settle A$100M blockchain bond this month](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/217) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2018-08-23T10:55:02.000Z Updated: 2018-08-23T10:55:02.000Z The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), or the World Bank, is going to settle a blockchain-based bond worth A$100 million (US$73.16) million on August 28, Reuters reported. Earlier this month… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/217.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/217.json) ## [Crypto startup Wirex receives e-money licence from UK FCA](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/216) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2018-08-23T09:51:40.000Z Updated: 2018-08-23T10:13:48.000Z ​Wirex, a London-based provider of crypto wallets linked to Visa debit cards, has announced that it has been granted a UK FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) e-money licence. The firm said that it is the third cryptocur… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/216.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/216.json) ## [Chinese regulators look to block 124 foreign crypto exchanges amid wider crackdown](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/215) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2018-08-23T09:21:40.000Z Updated: 2018-08-23T09:21:40.000Z Chinese financial regulators are continuing with their crackdown on crypto businesses in the country and are now targeting foreign cryptocurrency exchanges offering trading services in China. Referring to a report fro… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/215.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/215.json) ## [FxWirePro: BTC/USD extends consolidation below 6500, further bullishness only on decisive break above](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/214) By Shampa Mani | Investing Published: 2018-08-23T07:15:56.000Z Updated: 2018-08-23T07:15:56.000Z (Refer BTC/USD chart on Trading View) BTC/USD failed to hold its strength above 6500 levels and closed in the red at 6355 levels on Wednesday. The pair is currently trading at 6424 levels at the time of writing (Bitst… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/214.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/214.json) ## [Bank of Thailand taps R3’s Corda DLT platform for wholesale central bank digital currency](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/213) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2018-08-23T06:33:09.000Z Updated: 2018-08-23T06:33:09.000Z The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has announced that it is developing a wholesale central bank digital currency (wholesale CBDC) using R3’s Corda platform. The central bank has officially unveiled “Project Inthanon” aimed at… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/213.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/213.json) ## [National Research Council of Canada launches Ethereum blockchain explorer](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/212) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2018-08-23T05:41:46.000Z Updated: 2018-08-23T05:41:46.000Z The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) has officially announced the launch of a new blockchain explorer. The Ethereum-based blockchain explorer has been developed by Bitaccess using the Catena Blockchain Suite,… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/212.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/212.json) ## [Privacy-focused blockchain platform ZenCash announces new brand “Horizen”](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/211) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2018-08-23T04:19:17.000Z Updated: 2018-08-23T04:19:17.000Z ZenCash, a privacy-focused blockchain platform, has announced its brand expansion with a new name “Horizen” in its efforts to reflect the significant technical, commercial, and community developments it has achieved s… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/211.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/211.json) ## [RiskBlock Alliance picks EY as blockchain security and risk services provider](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/210) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2018-08-23T03:31:44.000Z Updated: 2018-08-23T03:31:44.000Z The Institutes RiskBlock Alliance, a blockchain consortium for the risk management and insurance industry, has announced EY as the primary service provider for blockchain-specific cybersecurity and risk management gui… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/210.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/210.json) ## [Cryptocurrency Brief: Bitcoin touches 2-week high following Short Squeeze on BitMex, UAE-based ADAB Solutions to launch first Shariah-compliant crypto exchange – Wednesday, August 22nd, 2018](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/209) By Shampa Mani | Investing Published: 2018-08-22T12:22:57.000Z Updated: 2018-08-22T12:22:57.000Z BTC/USD: Bitcoin prices touched a two-week high during late European session Wednesday, climbing to a high of $6,899 after a Short Squeeze on BitMex, a popular derivatives exchange forced investors to buy more to cove… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/209.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/209.json) ## [FxWirePro: Bears keep ETH/USD below 300, further bullishness only on decisive break above](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/208) By Shampa Mani | Investing Published: 2018-08-22T11:18:06.000Z Updated: 2018-08-22T11:18:06.000Z (Refer ETH/USD chart on Trading View) ETH/USD continues to consolidate in a narrow range as it faces strong resistance at 300 levels. It is currently trading at 284 levels at the time of writing (Coinbase). On the ups… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/208.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/208.json) ## [Crypto exchange Coinbase shares core principles for institutional business](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/207) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2018-08-22T10:45:06.000Z Updated: 2018-08-22T16:08:48.000Z Leading cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase on Tuesday introduced its “Institutional Core Principles”. In an online post, Adam White, Vice President and General Manager at Coinbase, shared a set of core principles that w… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/207.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/207.json) [Newer stories](https://www.tokenpost.com/news.md?page=727) [Older stories](https://www.tokenpost.com/news.md?page=729)