(Refer ETH/USD chart on Trading View) ETH/USD successfully closed above 10-DMA on Monday at 287 levels. The pair is extremely rangebound on Tuesday and is trading at 288 levels at the time of writing (Coinbase). On th…
The National Internet Finance Association of China (NIFA), a self-regulatory organization in the field of internet finance, has implemented a feature on its platform to help governmental authorities in their clampdown…
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.
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…
(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…
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…
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…
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 …
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
(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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
(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…
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…
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…
(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 …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
(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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
