# Latest News Canonical URL: https://www.tokenpost.com/news?page=729 Page 729 of 734. Articles are ordered by original publication time, newest first. Summaries below are excerpts; follow each full-text link for the complete article. ## [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) ## [Four telecom giants team up to trial blockchain](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/206) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2018-08-22T10:13:22.000Z Updated: 2018-08-22T16:10:22.000Z Telecom giants CBCcom, PCCW Global, Sparkle and Tata Communications are teaming up for a Proof of Concept (PoC) aimed at demonstrating fast commercial interactions and settlements using blockchain technologies. The Po… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/206.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/206.json) ## [WeChat blocks several crypto and blockchain related media accounts: Report](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/205) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2018-08-22T09:04:35.000Z Updated: 2018-08-22T16:11:46.000Z Chinese social media giant WeChat has reportedly blocked several cryptocurrency and blockchain related accounts, CoinTelegraph reported referring to a report from local news outlet Lanjinger. A WeChat official told La… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/205.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/205.json) ## [FxWirePro: BTC/USD surges by $400 in an hour, bias neutral](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/204) By Shampa Mani | Investing Published: 2018-08-22T07:34:34.000Z Updated: 2018-08-22T07:34:34.000Z (Refer BTC/USD chart on Trading View) BTC/USD surged to 6906 levels earlier in the day. Reports suggest that the spike coincided with BitMEX halting its services for maintenance purposes. The pair is currently trading… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/204.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/204.json) ## [Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak reveals involvement with crypto startup Equi: Report](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/203) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2018-08-22T06:26:10.000Z Updated: 2018-08-22T16:12:44.000Z Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak has recently revealed that he is going to get involved with a blockchain company for the first time. In an exclusive interview with Null Transaction, Wozniak said that he is going to get… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/203.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/203.json) ## [New partnership to allow Aussies pay household bills with cryptocurrencies](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/202) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2018-08-22T05:18:39.000Z Updated: 2018-08-22T05:18:39.000Z Australian cryptocurrency exchange and digital wallet company Cointree has announced its partnership with bill payment AI-automation startup Gobbill, enabling users to pay bills with their cryptocurrencies. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/202.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/202.json) ## [UAE-based ADAB Solutions announces First Islamic Crypto Exchange (FICE)](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/201) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2018-08-22T04:26:13.000Z Updated: 2018-08-22T04:26:13.000Z ADAB Solutions, a UAE-based startup, has announced that it is going to launch the First Islamic Crypto Exchange (FICE) – the only Shariah-compliant crypto exchange at present. Founded in 2017, the company is developin… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/201.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/201.json) ## [eToro to pay for partnership deals with seven football clubs in bitcoin](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/200) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2018-08-22T03:27:57.000Z Updated: 2018-08-22T03:27:57.000Z Seven Premier League clubs have agreed to be paid in digital currency bitcoin for partnership deals with global investment platform eToro. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/200.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/200.json) ## [Cryptocurrency Brief: Bitcoin prices recover but struggle to hold $6,500 mark, Bitcoin ABC unveils details of BCH hard fork in September – Tuesday, August 21st, 2018](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/199) By Shampa Mani | Investing Published: 2018-08-21T12:01:58.000Z Updated: 2018-08-21T12:01:58.000Z BTC/USD: Bitcoin prices, gained during European session Tuesday, albeit struggling to hold the $6,500 mark, after a slew of disappointments off late. On Monday, Chinese regulators had arrested three individuals found … [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/199.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/199.json) ## [FxWirePro: BTC/EUR finds stiff resistance at 21-EMA, further upside only on break above](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/198) By Shampa Mani | Investing Published: 2018-08-21T12:01:12.000Z Updated: 2018-08-21T12:01:12.000Z Support levels - 5206 (trendline), 5000, 4900 (June 24 low) Resistance levels - 5620 (5-DMA), 5762 (21-EMA), 5800 [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/198.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/198.json) ## [Liechtenstein’s Union Bank AG to issue security tokens and stable coin](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/197) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2018-08-21T11:57:17.000Z Updated: 2018-08-21T15:19:53.000Z Liechtenstein’s Union Bank AG last week announced plans to issue its own security tokens in alignment with the country's regulatory authority FMA. This will be closely followed by its Union Bank Payment Coin – a stabl… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/197.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/197.json) ## [FxWirePro: ETH/USD upside capped by 10-DMA, bias lower](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/196) By Shampa Mani | Investing Published: 2018-08-21T11:25:43.000Z Updated: 2018-08-21T11:25:43.000Z (Refer ETH/USD chart on Trading View) ETH/USD dropped to 268 levels on Monday as it failed to hold above 300. It is currently trading at 282 levels at the time of writing (Coinbase). On the upside, immediate resistanc… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/196.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/196.json) ## [Italian Retail Association Confimprese partners with blockchain loyalty startup qiibee](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/195) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2018-08-21T10:12:27.000Z Updated: 2018-08-21T10:12:27.000Z Blockchain loyalty startup qiibee has entered into a partnership with Italian Retail Association Confimprese, which will allow it to harness the latter’s extensive relationships with some of the world’s most renowned … [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/195.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/195.json) ## [Softbank, Tencent refute reports on investment deal with bitcoin mining giant Bitmain](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/194) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2018-08-21T09:30:26.000Z Updated: 2018-08-21T15:21:34.000Z Softbank has refuted recent reports that suggested it participated in bitcoin mining giant Bitmain’s latest funding round, CoinTelegraph reported. Earlier this month, reports floated in the media (which originally app… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/194.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/194.json) ## [Blockchain Law Society set to debut in South Korea](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/193) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2018-08-21T07:17:29.000Z Updated: 2018-08-21T07:31:20.000Z South Korean blockchain experts have announced plans to launch the Blockchain Law Society to study the legal issues surrounding this emerging technology, Yonhap News reported. The study group will invite experts from … [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/193.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/193.json) ## [MetLife trials blockchain-based automated health insurance solution](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/192) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2018-08-21T06:15:52.000Z Updated: 2018-08-21T15:22:23.000Z LumenLab, MetLife Asia’s Singapore-based innovation center, is testing a blockchain-based automated insurance solution. Called “Vitana,” it is the first health insurance product using blockchain technology to trigger … [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/192.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/192.json) ## [Shanghai Stock Exchange and insurance industry players partner to tap blockchain potential](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/191) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2018-08-21T05:16:46.000Z Updated: 2018-08-21T05:18:13.000Z The Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE), the fourth largest stock exchange in the world by market cap, is seeking to bring blockchain technology to the insurance and pension industries, CoinTelegraph reported referring to r… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/191.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/191.json) ## [Blockchain marketing startup Atlas Protocol raises $3M in new funding led by Softbank China Capital](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/190) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2018-08-21T04:23:37.000Z Updated: 2018-08-21T04:23:37.000Z Blockchain-based advertising and marketing platform Atlas Protocol (ATP) has announced a multi-million dollar investment led by Softbank China Venture Capital (SBCVC). CoinDesk reported that SBCVC has completed a $3 m… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/190.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/190.json) ## [South Korea's National Assembly to discuss blockchain, cryptocurrencies and ICOs during extraordinary session](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/189) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2018-08-21T03:27:47.000Z Updated: 2018-08-21T03:27:47.000Z Amid recent governmental efforts to foster blockchain ecosystem in South Korea, an extraordinary session of the country’s National Assembly has commenced which will focus on the emerging blockchain and cryptocurrency … [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/189.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/189.json) ## [Bitstamp, Bittrex, bitFlyer USA and Gemini join Virtual Commodity Association Working Group](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/188) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2018-08-20T13:58:18.000Z Updated: 2018-08-20T14:11:42.000Z Leading cryptocurrency exchange platforms have joined the Virtual Commodity Association (VCA) working group. In March, Gemini proposed setting up an industry-sponsored self-regulatory organization (SRO) for the U.S. v… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/188.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/188.json) ## [Cryptocurrency Brief: Bitcoin tests $6,500 mark, Chinese regulators arrest 3 in $87 mln digital theft, Ethereum’s Lubin views bearishness as no hurdle to growth – Monday, August 20th, 2018](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/187) By Shampa Mani | Investing Published: 2018-08-20T11:47:08.000Z Updated: 2018-08-20T11:47:08.000Z BTC/USD: Bitcoin prices, once again disappointed market participants is testing the $6,500 mark during European session Monday after Chinese regulators have arrested three individuals found accused and guilty for $87 … [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/187.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/187.json) ## [FxWirePro: ETH/USD fails to hold above 300, good to go short on rallies](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/186) By Shampa Mani | Investing Published: 2018-08-20T11:38:50.000Z Updated: 2018-08-20T11:38:50.000Z (Refer ETH/USD chart on Trading View) ETH/USD surged to 322 levels on August 18, but failed to hold its strength above the 300 mark. It is currently trading at 290 levels at the time of writing (Coinbase). On the upsi… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/186.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/186.json) ## [Bitcoin volatility intensifies as price oscillates between 5.7k- 11.7k on lingering optimism of SEC’s ETF approval – Stay long hedge in CME futures](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/185) By Shampa Mani | Investing Published: 2018-08-20T10:59:28.000Z Updated: 2018-08-20T10:59:28.000Z Although the bulls have attempted to bounce back last week from the lows of $5,858.6 levels bears have resumed today at $6,748 levels (i.e. (7-EMAs), the bullish momentum is not convincing. As a result, the trend goes… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/185.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/185.json) ## [Multi-asset investment platform eToro adds support for IOTA](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/184) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2018-08-20T10:55:59.000Z Updated: 2018-08-20T10:55:59.000Z Global investment platform eToro has announced that it has added support for IOTA, bringing the total number of cryptoassets available on its platform to 12. IOTA is currently the eleventh most popular cryptocurrency … [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/184.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/184.json) ## [Cambodia establishes fintech association](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/183) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2018-08-20T09:59:25.000Z Updated: 2018-08-22T05:18:00.000Z The Cambodia Fintech Association (CFA) was officially launched last week with the mission of positioning Cambodia as the leading country for fintech innovation and investment in the Indochina region. The launch event … [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/183.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/183.json) ## [FINRA’s ICO warning: Investing in SAFT contract does not ensure the offering’s regulatory compliance](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/182) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2018-08-20T09:06:50.000Z Updated: 2018-08-20T09:06:50.000Z The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has issued a warning against investments in digital assets, such as initial coin offering (ICO) tokens and cryptocurrencies. In an online post dated August 16, the r… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/182.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/182.json) ## [Hyundai-backed Hdac Technology signs MOU with blockchain real estate startup DREAMChain](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/178) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2018-08-20T08:25:18.000Z Updated: 2018-08-20T08:25:18.000Z Hdac Technology AG, a blockchain-based IoT contract platform backed by Hyundai, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Dream Global Partners, establishing the foundation of a comprehensive collaborative p… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/178.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/178.json) [Newer stories](https://www.tokenpost.com/news.md?page=728) [Older stories](https://www.tokenpost.com/news.md?page=730)