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Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange in terms of 24-hour trading volume, has announced the launch of its crypto-to-crypto over-the-counter (OTC) trading desk.

Blockchain startup Kadena has announced the availability of its secure and scalable private blockchain platform, ScalableBFT, on Amazon Web Services (AWS) marketplace.

Malta-based crypto exchange OKEx has launched Thai Baht (THB) and British Pound (GBP) on its over-the-counter (OTC) trading platform.

Blockchain startup Symbiont has raised $20 million in Series B funding round led by Nasdaq Ventures.

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced on Wednesday that it is consulting on guidance for cryptoassets.

Hyperledger, a collaborative cross industry effort to advance blockchain technology innovation, has announced a new project that aims to help build and deliver supply chain solutions.

The Gibraltar Blockchain Exchange (GBX) has announced the addition of TRON (TRX) to its Digital Asset Exchange (GBX-DAX).

Smartrac, an Amsterdam-based Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) tag manufacturer, has entered into a partnership with Citizens Reserve, a California-based tech startup, Forbes reported.

Blockchain unicorn company Bitfury has announced two key hires – one for its blockchain investigative tool, Crystal, and the other to spearhead its software sales.

The Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT), an arm of Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has published a blueprint for the implementation of blockchain technology in the banking sector, Busines…

Australian energy trading startup Power Ledger has partnered with Sharing Energy, a Japan-based company focused on the installation and provision of solar energy, to drive renewable energy trading in Japan.

Blockchain Industries, an investment and advisory firm focused on distributed ledger technology and digital assets, has announced that it has signed a binding letter of intent (LOI) to merge with BTHMB, a Singapore-ba…

Blockchain startup AlphaPoint has announced that former R3 executive Scott Grayson is joining the company as the new SVP & Head of Enterprise Sales.

Crypto exchange Coinbase is introducing new features and services for institutional clients in Asia and Europe.

Dutch banking and financial services giant ING Bank has signed a five-year deal with enterprise software firm R3.

Cryptocurrency exchange Covesting has announced the rollout of the first stage of fiat gateway and cryptocurrency converter.

The joint cryptocurrency project between the UAE and Saudi Arabian authorities has been officially announced.

KEB Hana Bank, the banking subsidiary of South Korea’s Hana Financial Group, has joined has joined Enterprise Ethereum Alliance (EEA), The Korea Times reported.

The Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) has signed an agreement with IBM to collaborate on TradeLens – a blockchain solution jointly developed by Maersk and IBM, Europa Press reported.

Kuwait Finance House (KFH), the first Islamic bank established in 1977 in the State of Kuwait, has launched an instant cross-border remittance service powered by Ripple’s blockchain technology.

Securitize, a compliance platform for digitizing securities on the blockchain, has joined the IBM Blockchain Accelerator program, Forbes reported.

Blockchain smartphone maker SIRIN Labs has announced some updates regarding the shipment of FINNEY smartphones and its Amazon shops.

Jakarta-based technology startup Go-Jek has acquired a majority stake in Filipino cryptocurrency wallet Coins.ph, Bitcoin.com reported.

Falcon Private Bank, a Zurich-based bank, has announced that it is introducing direct transfers of selected cryptocurrencies for both private and institutional clients.

The Regulatory Sandbox in Japan, managed by the country’s Cabinet Secretariat, has announced the names of the companies that have been selected to test their projects.

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) is planning to open a new digital asset exchange and apply for a digital asset operating license from the Finance Ministry, Bangkok Post reported.

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Dubai-based telecom giant du has joined the Carrier Blockchain Study Group (CBSG) as part of its efforts to foster blockchain innovations, Emirates News Agency reported.

SBI Crypto Investment, a digital asset venture investment arm of Japanese financial services giant SBI Holdings, has invested $15 million in Tangem, a blockchain smart card wallet provider.

Crypto payroll startup Bitwage has announced that it will now enable companies to fund payrolls with cryptocurrencies through its partnership with Simply Efficient HR, a Texas-based Payroll & HR company.

Lawmakers from the U.S. state of Wyoming have introduced a new bill that seeks to clarify the classification of cryptocurrencies.

Cybersecurity firm WISeKey has announced that it has entered into a partnership with the Blockchain Research Institute (BRI), a Don and Alex Tapscott-led blockchain initiative, with the goal of creating interconnected…

Wyoming advances sandbox bill to foster blockchain and fintech innovation The Wyoming House Committee on Minerals, Business and Economic Development has unanimously approved the “Financial Technology Sandbox” bill, Co…

London-based blockchain startup SETL has announced that Christian Noyer, former Governor of the Banque De France, has joined the company’s board of directors.

Enterprise software firm SAP has announced the launch of a blockchain-based solution that will help to track and authenticate pharmaceutical packaging returned from hospitals and pharmacies to wholesalers before produ…

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Blockspring, a San Francisco-based startup that develops tools for collecting and managing data from APIs, has announced its acquisition by crypto exchange Coinbase, CoinDesk reported.

Crypto futures platform ErisX has announced that Joseph Lubin, founder of ConsenSys and co-founder of Ethereum, and fintech entrepreneur Cris Conde have joined the company’s Board of Directors.

Spanish automobile manufacturer SEAT has joined Alastria, a Spain-based multisectorial semi-public blockchain consortium, Cointelegraph reported.

LG CNS, a subsidiary of electronics giant LG Corporation, has joined Enterprise Ethereum Alliance (EEA), a member-led organization that aims to drive the use of Ethereum blockchain technology.