COFCO International, the overseas agribusiness platform of Chinese food giant COFCO Corporation, is joining other global food and agricultural firms in their efforts to standardize data and digitize global agricultura…
Crypto exchange OKEx has rolled out an instant messaging service on its over-the-counter (OTC) trading platform which will facilitate better communications between buyers and sellers and further streamline the whole t…
Overstock.com’s blockchain subsidiary tZero has announced the appointment of Alan Konevsky as its Chief Legal Officer (CLO).
The Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC) has granted a distributed ledger technology (DLT) licence to eToroX, a digital asset subsidiary of global investment platform eToro.
Blockchain startup Waves has announced that it has raised $120 million in latest funding to launch its private blockchain platform and system integrator, Vostok.
After the first failed attempt, blockchain journalism startup Civil has announced that it is going to launch a token sale again, but with no hard cap, soft cap, or time limits.
Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs, the UK government department responsible for the collection of taxes, on Wednesday published tax guidance for people who hold crypto assets.
The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI), a not-for-profit standardization organization in the telecommunications industry in Europe, has announced the setting up of a new blockchain-focused industry…
Blockchain startup Digital Asset has announced that Blythe Masters, who was serving as the CEO since 2015, is now stepping down from her role.
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In year 2017-18, JP Morgan seemed constructive on making investment decision in blockchain industry ever since Mr. Oliver Harris has taken over the role as head of crypto-assets strategy in esteemed investment banking…
The Australian Tax Office has issued warnings to the public to disclose their profits from cryptocurrency trading in their annual returns, Australian Financial Review reported.
Change Healthcare, a healthcare information technology company, has officially announced the acquisition of blockchain healthcare startup PokitDok.
South Korea’s Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning has launched a blockchain pilot in collaboration with the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries to explore the technology’s potential in the container shipping ind…
The Brazilian National Social Development Bank is going to issue a stablecoin, called “BNDES” token, pegged 1:1 to the national currency, real, CoinDesk reported.
Change Healthcare, a healthcare information technology company, is close to buying PokitDok, a blockchain healthcare startup, CNBC reported.
The Advisory Council of the UAE Banks Federation (UBF) discussed the adoption of blockchain technology for know your customer (KYC) processes at its 4th meeting this year.
KfW, a German state-owned bank, has announced that it is testing a blockchain application for use in public financial management in Burkina Faso, CoinTelegraph reported.
Honeywell has announced a new blockchain-based e-commerce platform which aims to revamp the buying and selling of aviation parts.
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has announced that it is rolling out a new feature that would allow its customers to convert one cryptocurrency into another.
Acciona, a Spanish company focused on renewable energy projects, is going to allow its clients to trace renewable energy in real-time from anywhere in the world by using blockchain technology.
GMT, Israel's leading financial services firm, has announced that it has joined Ripple’s blockchain network and has been chosen to be the latter’s representative in Israel.
LiquidShare, a European blockchain fintech venture, has announced that it has entered into a pilot phase, Finextra reported.
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The Russian Lawyers Association is teaming up with Blockchain Lawyers to set up a specialized commission to address the legal issues faced by local crypto firms, Block Tribune reported.
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has announced that it has enabled instant withdrawal of Coinbase balances to PayPal for U.S.-based customers.
Bitcoin was the most popular search query in the “What is…?” category among internet users in the United States and the United Kingdom, the Google Trends data for 2018 has revealed, Forklog reported.
The Government of Canada has launched a new funding competition for national scale initiatives in automation and digital technology applications in the agriculture and agri-food sector.
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) is going to place the names of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies under a single category “crypto-assets”, The Japan News reported referring to a report from The Yomiuri Shimbun.
The European Parliament is seeking to foster blockchain adoption in trade and business in the common currency area and has adopted a resolution last week on these lines, CoinDesk reported.
The Federal Council, a seven-member cabinet making up the Swiss government, believes that the country’s legal framework needs some “selective adjustments” to better deal with emerging technologies, including blockchain.
Utility firms around the world are collaborating with blockchain startups to test the potential of blockchain technology in peer-to-peer (P2P) energy trading.
PUBLISH Inc., the company behind 'PUBLISH Protocol', has announced the launch of a blockchain-based end-to-end publishing system.
US CFTC seeks to better understand Ethereum Blockchain The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is seeking to better understand the technology, mechanics, and markets for cryptocurrencies, with a particula…
Spanish banking giant BBVA has closed a €150 million term loan for Volkswagen subsidiary Porsche using blockchain technology.
Security token platform TokenSoft has announced that it has made an investment in a broker-dealer registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Leading ‘Big Four’ consultancy firm PwC’s Russian arm is partnering with blockchain startup Bitfury Group to create an accelerator for Russian blockchain projects.
Blockchain identity startup Civic has announced the appointment of former Apple executive Phillip Shoemaker as Executive Director of Identity.com.
Kakao Investment, the venture arm of South Korean internet giant Kakao Corp., has made an investment in Israeli blockchain startup Orbs.
Swych, a digital gifting platform which was acquired by financial services giant Finablr last month, has announced a blockchain-based platform that it believes will significantly reduce the fees and other friction poi…
