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- Five companies including IBM and Accenture qualify as certified service providers for Hyperledger
Hyperledger blockchain consortium has launched a new program that will offer training and professional certification to service providers to ensure that they are well equipped to install, configure, operate, manage an…
· Technology
- Data storage blockchain protocol Arweave raises $5M in token-based funding
Data storage blockchain protocol Arweave has raised $5 million in token-based funding round, led by a16z crypto.
· Business
- Binance boosts Binance Chain blockchain’s AML controls via CipherTrace
Blockchain security company CipherTrace has announced anti-money laundering (AML) on-chain analytics for Binance Chain, Binance’s public blockchain platform.
· Technology
- Beowulf Blockchain to accelerate business development efforts in Australia
The decentralized communication network pioneer, Beowulf Blockchain, today has enlisted the services of Sydney-based Trade Promotion Agency with a multichannel distribution strategy to expand business development effo…
· Technology
- Binance launches Russian Ruble Fiat Gateway via Advcash partnership
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has announced the launch of Russian Ruble (RUB) fiat gateway in partnership with Advcash, a payment platform combining crypto, fiat and prepaid card features.
· Business
- PBoC’s Digital Currency Research Institute signs fintech research cooperation agreement with Huawei
Chinese tech giant Huawei has entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with the People’s Bank of China’s (PBoC) Digital Currency Research Institute for fintech research.
· Technology
- Coca Cola’s bottlers tap SAP blockchain for supply chain management
Coca Cola’s bottlers are looking to blockchain technology to improve the management and efficiency of cross-company transactions, Business Insider reported.
· Technology
- Kadena’s public blockchain goes live; Third token sale to begin today
Hybrid blockchain platform Kadena has announced its proof-of-work (PoW) blockchain, which began as Chainweb, is now live.
· Technology
- Stablecoins such as Facebook’s Libra could be subject to securities rules: IOSCO
The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) believes that stablecoin, a digital currency with its value pegged to fiat currencies such as the U.S. dollar or euro, could fall under the existing sec…
· Insights & Views
- Crypto exchange DX.Exchange suspends operations citing high costs
Estonian cryptocurrency exchange DX.Exchange has halted its operations as it is not able to bear the high costs involved in running its platform.
· Business
- FATF publishes draft guidance on digital ID systems
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is seeking feedback from regulatory authorities, banks, virtual asset service providers (VASPs) and other regulated entities on its draft guidance on digital identity (ID) systems.
· Regulation
- MAS approves BondEvalue to test blockchain-based bond exchange in fintech sandbox
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has approved fintech startup BondEvalue to test blockchain-based bond trading platform in its Sandbox Express.
· Technology
- Maltese government agency signs up as the first partner for T-Systems Blockchain Ecosystem
Malta Enterprise, a government agency focused on attracting inward investment and supporting enterprises in Malta, has become the first partner for the T-Systems Blockchain Ecosystem.
· Technology
- Harbor becomes first blockchain company to secure broker-dealer and transfer agent licenses
San Francisco-based security token startup Harbor has become an SEC-registered transfer agent, the company announced in a press release dated Oct. 31.
· Business
- China rolls out blockchain-based identification system for smart cities
The recent endorsement of blockchain technology by Chinese President Xi Jinping has unlocked an aggressive push to adopt the technology in multiple industries in the country. From countering tax evasion to digital pay…
· Technology
- Microsoft Innovation Center, æternity team up to foster Malta’s blockchain ecosystem
Microsoft Innovation Center (MIC) is collaborating with blockchain startup æternity to support the growth of blockchain technology in Malta.
· Technology
- FCA issues key instructions for crypto businesses ahead of EU’s 5AMLD deadline
UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published key information for cryptoasset-related businesses ahead of the implementation of the European Union’s Fifth Money Laundering Directive (5AMLD) in early 2020, Finex…
· Regulation
- Crypto exchange Huobi targets institutional clients with new initiative
Cryptocurrency exchange operator Huobi Group has announced a new initiative targeted towards institutional clients.
· Business
- Binance.US allows crypto purchases via debit cards
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance.US has announced that users can now buy cryptocurrencies using debit cards, which joins the platform’s existing USD on-ramp and off-ramps, including Automated Clearing House (ACH) and b…
· Business
- Digital Currency and Blockchain Weekly Round-Up – November 1st, 2019
Over 500 companies moving forward with their respective blockchain initiatives following Xi Jinping’s recent announcement China’s perspective towards blockchain and digital ledger technology took a massive turn last w…
· Technology
- Oxford Women in Computer Science Society collaborates with Zilliqa for blockchain education workshops
The University of Oxford is collaborating with blockchain platform Zilliqa to launch blockchain education workshops.
· Technology
- Crypto exchange Binance eyes Beijing for new office following China’s blockchain push: Report
Following the recent endorsement of blockchain technology by Chinese President Xi Jinping, cryptocurrency exchange Binance is reportedly going to open an office in Beijing.
· Business
- Bruce Fenton launches SEC-registered broker dealer for crypto firms
Bruce Fenton, CEO of Chainstone Labs and bitcoin evangelist, has launched a new decentralized broker-dealer focused on the intersection of digital and traditional assets.
· Business
- Blockstack strikes deal with liquidity provider GSR for STX token trading
Blockstack, a blockchain startup that conducted the first-ever SEC-approved token sale, has revealed a deal with GSR Markets, a Hong Kong limited company, for the trading of its stacks (STX) token in a new filing with…
· Business
- Association of German Banks explore programmable digital euro in new paper
The Association of German Banks, representing over 200 private commercial banks and 11 member associations, has explored the idea of a “programmable digital euro” in a new paper.
· Insights & Views
- CME publishes specifications of planned bitcoin options contracts
Following its initial announcement to launch bitcoin options contracts in Q1 2020, derivatives marketplace CME Group has now revealed the specifications.
· Business
- Fundament secures investment from Tezos Foundation to enhance digital securities infrastructure
Asset tokenization platform Fundament has received a strategic investment from Tezos Foundation, a Swiss non-profit foundation fostering the Tezos blockchain and ecosystem.
· Business
- 3iQ to list bitcoin fund on major Canadian stock exchange after favourable ruling from OSC
3iQ, a Canadian investment fund manager, has received the green light from the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) for its bitcoin fund.
· Business
- Blockchain browser Brave inks marketing agreement with online encyclopedia Everipedia
Privacy-focused browser Brave has entered into a co-marketing agreement with Everipedia, a blockchain-based online encyclopedia.
· Business
- PUBLISH wins ‘Best Digital News Start-up’ award by World Newspaper Association
PUBLISH, a blockchain-based media solutions company, is continuing to make waves internationally and has recently added one more feather to its cap.
· Business
- Winklevoss Capital-backed Vault12 goes live with unique crypto custody solution
Vault12, a California-based crypto startup founded in 2015, has officially launched the first personal cryptocurrency security solution.
· Business
- Deutsche Telekom Global Carrier, Telefónica and Vodafone explore blockchain tech for roaming processes
Major European telecom companies are moving forward in their effort to bring blockchain benefits to roaming processes.
· Technology
- Token sales startup CoinList to launch crypto exchange following Jack Dorsey’s backing
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has made an investment in cryptocurrency startup CoinList, the Wall Street Journal reported. The amount of investment has not been disclosed.
· Business
- Chi-X Australia fears ASX’s blockchain system could put it at a disadvantage, calls for more oversight
The Australian arm of equity exchange Chi-X has called for more oversight of rival Australian Securities Exchange’s (ASX) planned blockchain system, Reuters reported.
· Business
- Tea Board of India considers using blockchain for end-to-end traceability
The Tea Board of India, a government agency that aims to promote the cultivation, processing, and domestic and international trade of tea, is considering using blockchain technology to facilitate end-to-end traceabili…
· Technology
- Central bank retail digital currency likely to be issued within five years: IBM-OMFIF Report
In a new survey, IBM and central banking think tank OMFIF have found that a central bank could issue a consumer-ready digital currency within five years.
· Insights & Views
- Kik’s ‘void for vagueness’ defense of its $100M ICO is untenable, argues SEC
In the latest update on the ongoing tussle between the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Kik, the regulator has said that the firm’s defense of its $100 million initial coin offering (ICO) was “untenab…
· Business
- OKEx to launch crypto futures settled in tether in November
Cryptocurrency exchange OKEx is going to launch crypto futures contracts settled in tether (USDT), a stablecoin pegged to the US dollar, next month CoinDesk reported.
· Business
- Deloitte integrates QEDIT's privacy solution into its blockchain platform ‘EduScrypt’
Consulting giant Deloitte has integrated QEDIT’s privacy solution into EduScrypt, a blockchain-based professional qualification management platform.
· Technology
- UAE gets four innovative labs focused on aviation, blockchain, energy and entrepreneurship
The Blockchain Future Lab has been launched in collaboration with IBM and will work towards facilitating blockchain adoption.
· Technology