Global fintech sandbox GFIN considers blockchain projects for cross-border testing pilot The Global Financial Innovation Network (GFIN), a global fintech sandbox formed last August, is considering a number of blockcha…
Indian IT giant Tech Mahindra is going to roll out a blockchain-based solution to protect mobile phone subscribers from unsolicited Commercial Communication (UCC) or spam calls, Business Today reported.
Blockchain platform Qtum has announced that it has been accepted as a Google Cloud partner and unveiled a full suite of blockchain developer tools.
Continuing its series of partnerships aimed at ramping up compliance measures, cryptocurrency exchange Binance has partnered with blockchain analytics startup Elliptic.
Diamond Standard is a new company that has officially debuted as the manufacturer of the world’s first fungible diamond commodity product.
Tech titan Microsoft on Thursday announced that the public preview of Azure Blockchain Service is now available.
Crypto wallet provider Blockchain has announced its partnership with stablecoin issuer Paxos and support for Paxos Standard Token (PAX).
Cybersecurity giant Kaspersky Lab has launched new service packages for crypto and blockchain businesses to protect them from cyberattacks and fraud.
André Allen Anjos (R.A.C.), a Grammy-winning DJ and record producer, has teamed up with DJ and producer Josh Legg (Goldroom) to launch a new record label, Minerva Music, which will distribute all of its music on Ether…
CoinMarketCap, a provider of price and market cap data for cryptocurrencies, has announced a new initiative that aims to foster greater transparency, accountability, and disclosure from crypto projects.
The Bank of Canada (BoC) and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) have successfully completed a distributed ledger technology (DLT)-based trial on cross-border and cross-currency payments using central bank digit…
A blockchain-based digital identity and attribute sharing network has gone live with five Canadian financial institutions – CIBC, Desjardins, RBC, Scotiabank and TD.
Consulting giant KPMG has announced that it is joining the Trusted IoT Alliance organization to catalyze the development of a blockchain-enabled, trusted Internet of Things (IoT).
Coinbase Ventures, the venture arm of Coinbase cryptocurrency exchange, has made an investment in Matic Network.
Regtech company Fenergo has teamed up with Bahrain's Electronic Network for Financial Transactions (BENEFIT) to develop and implement the world’s first blockchain-based national Know Your Customer (KYC) utility.
Criminals stole more than $356 million from cryptocurrency exchanges and infrastructure in the first quarter of 2019, blockchain security firm CipherTrace said in its new report.
Tradewind, a fintech company digitizing precious metals using blockchain technology, has announced the appointment of former J.P. Morgan executive Michael Albanese as chief executive officer.
ErisX, a U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange, has officially announced the launch of its spot market.
Coinbase Custody, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Coinbase offering crypto custodian services, has added support for mainnet KIN and XYO tokens.
Digital Assets Data, a fintech and data company focused on the crypto-asset industry, has announced the launch of its software platform alongside a $6 million seed funding round.
Binance Labs, the venture arm of Binance cryptocurrency exchange, has made an investment in PhishFort, a provider of anti-phishing solutions for crypto companies.
Amazon Web Services, a comprehensive cloud computing platform provided by Amazon, has announced the general availability of its Amazon Managed Blockchain service.
Three former Facebook executives – John Egan, Cole Potrocky, and Zac Morris – have launched a new social app, Editional, which will let anyone create and discover blockchain collectibles.
PUBLISH, Inc., the South Korean company behind PUBLISHsoft, an innovative blockchain-based content management system for newspaper and magazine businesses, recently announced that it intends to speak at the forthcomin…
Following the launch of bitcoin and Ethereum liquidity indices earlier this year, Nasdaq is going to launch index for Ripple’s native token, XRP, to its global data service, CoinDesk reported.
Crypto futures exchange Bakkt has announced the acquisition of Digital Asset Custody Company (DACC) as part of its efforts to securely store digital assets.
On April 23-24 more than 3000 attendees from 70 countries gathered in the world’s blockchain capital — Singapore. Top crypto companies (Binance, Huobi, Listing.Help, crypto messenger ELVN and others), world famous exp…
CoolBitX, a Taiwan-based crypto hardware wallet maker, has announced integration with Binance Chain, a blockchain software system developed by Binance and the community, and its upcoming Binance DEX.
Liquid, a cryptocurrency trading platform launched by Quoine last September, has announced the setting up of a jointly-owned entity called Liquid Financial USA Inc. (Liquid USA) with Virtual Currency Partners (VCP) as…
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced the names of the firms that have been selected for the fifth cohort of its fintech regulatory sandbox.
The Italian Banking Association (ABI) has provided an update on the progress made so far by Spunta Project, a blockchain-based application for interbank reconciliations.
The Global Financial Innovation Network (GFIN), a global fintech sandbox formed last August, is considering a number of blockchain-based tests for cross-border testing pilot.
Blockchain startup Paxos is teaming up with Ontology to issue up to 100 million of its stablecoin, PAX token, on the Ontology blockchain, CoinDesk reported.
Crypto derivatives exchange Huobi DM has announced the launch of contract trading for Tron (TRX) on its platform.
Taiwanese smartphone maker HTC will release its second-generation blockchain phone in the latter half of 2019, Taiwan News reported referring to a report from Central News Agency.
Saudi British Bank (SABB) has announced the launch of a Ripple-powered Instant Cross-Border Transfer Service.
British automotive giant Jaguar Land Rover has partnered with the IOTA Foundation to harness distributed ledger technologies (DLTs) and is testing software that will enable drivers to earn cryptocurrency for sharing d…
Finland has approved a law to introduce regulation for cryptocurrency service providers, Bitcoin.com reported.
Sportswear giant Nike has filed a trademark application for “CryptoKicks” with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on April 19.
Automotive giant Volkswagen has entered into a partnership with tech firm Minespider for the provenance of raw materials using blockchain technology.
