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• AWS opens up Amazon Managed Blockchain service for general availability

  Amazon Web Services, a comprehensive cloud computing platform provided by Amazon, has announced the general availability of its Amazon Managed Blockchain service.

  May 1, 2019, 12:34 AM EDT · Technology

• Blockchain powered app for digital collectibles ‘Editional’ launches with $1.5M seed funding

  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.

  Apr 30, 2019, 11:31 PM EDT · Business

• Nasdaq to launch Brave New Coin’s XRP Liquid Index on May 01

  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.

  Apr 30, 2019, 7:52 AM EDT · Investing

• Bakkt acquires Digital Asset Custody Company; seeks qualified custodian license from NYDFS

  Crypto futures exchange Bakkt has announced the acquisition of Digital Asset Custody Company (DACC) as part of its efforts to securely store digital assets.

  Apr 30, 2019, 6:34 AM EDT · Business

• Crypto hardware wallet CoolWallet S integrates with Binance DEX

  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.

  Apr 30, 2019, 3:29 AM EDT · Business

• Bitmain-backed crypto trading platform Liquid expands into US market

  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…

  Apr 30, 2019, 2:27 AM EDT · Business

• Eight blockchain and DLT-focused projects selected for UK FCA’s fifth cohort of regulatory sandbox

  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.

  Apr 30, 2019, 1:35 AM EDT · Technology

• New technical tests underway at Italian interbank blockchain project ‘Spunta’, says ABI Lab

  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.

  Apr 30, 2019, 12:29 AM EDT · Technology

• 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 blockchain-based tests for cross-border testing pilot.

  Apr 29, 2019, 11:20 PM EDT · Technology

• Paxos to issue up to 100M of PAX tokens on Ontology blockchain

  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.

  Apr 29, 2019, 7:40 AM EDT · Technology

• Crypto derivatives exchange Huobi DM launches TRX contract trading

  Crypto derivatives exchange Huobi DM has announced the launch of contract trading for Tron (TRX) on its platform.

  Apr 29, 2019, 6:20 AM EDT · Investing

• HTC to release second generation of Exodus blockchain smartphone in H2 2019

  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.

  Apr 29, 2019, 4:52 AM EDT · Business

• SABB rolls out Ripple-powered cross-border instant payments service

  Saudi British Bank (SABB) has announced the launch of a Ripple-powered Instant Cross-Border Transfer Service.

  Apr 29, 2019, 3:59 AM EDT · Technology

• Jaguar Land Rover partners with IOTA Foundation to bring cryptocurrency to drivers

  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…

  Apr 29, 2019, 12:17 AM EDT · Technology

• Finland to introduce regulation for crypto service providers on May 01

  Finland has approved a law to introduce regulation for cryptocurrency service providers, Bitcoin.com reported.

  Apr 28, 2019, 11:31 PM EDT · Regulation

• Nike makes inroads into blockchain and crypto space with “CryptoKicks”

  Sportswear giant Nike has filed a trademark application for “CryptoKicks” with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on April 19.

  Apr 28, 2019, 10:38 PM EDT · Technology

• Volkswagen to pilot blockchain-based solution for tracing lead

  Automotive giant Volkswagen has entered into a partnership with tech firm Minespider for the provenance of raw materials using blockchain technology.

  Apr 28, 2019, 9:56 PM EDT · Technology

• Digital Currency and Blockchain Weekly Round-Up – April 26th, 2019

  US SEC’s FinTech Forum to discuss DLT innovations and use cases for financial markets The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced the agenda for the upcoming distributed ledger technology …

  Apr 26, 2019, 7:32 AM EDT · Technology

• Indian government starts inter-ministerial consultations on complete ban on cryptocurrencies: Report

  The Indian government has started circulating a draft bill that, if passed, would impose a complete ban on cryptocurrencies, The Economic Times reported.

  Apr 26, 2019, 5:33 AM EDT · Regulation

• NY Attorney General accuses Bitfinex and Tether of $850M cover-up

  The New York Attorney General’s office has alleged that cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex unlawfully engaged with stablecoin operator Tether to “cover-up” an $850 million loss.

  Apr 26, 2019, 3:29 AM EDT · Regulation

• FIS partners with Visa to integrate blockchain-based Visa B2B Connect Platform

  Financial software provider FIS is teaming up with Visa to enable its commercial financial institution clients to quickly and securely access the blockchain-based platform ‘Visa B2B Connect’.

  Apr 26, 2019, 2:28 AM EDT · Technology

• Marsh to rollout proof of insurance blockchain platform

  Insurance broker Marsh has announced that it will start rolling out its Proof of Insurance Blockchain platform to US commercial clients.

  Apr 26, 2019, 1:31 AM EDT · Technology

• Wirex partners with Stellar network, announces plan to launch 26 stablecoins

  Wirex, a UK FCA-regulated digital money platform, has announced support for Stellar Lumens (XLM) on its platform, bringing its digital token offering to nine overall.

  Apr 26, 2019, 12:36 AM EDT · Business

• FINRA establishes new office focused on fintech innovation

  The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has set up an Office of Financial Innovation that will serve as a central point of coordination for issues related to significant financial innovations by member firms.

  Apr 25, 2019, 11:49 PM EDT · Technology

• Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation to launch services on Marco Polo blockchain

  Japanese banking giant Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) will roll out blockchain-based trade finance services in the latter half of 2019, CoinDesk reported.

  Apr 25, 2019, 7:56 AM EDT · Technology

• Brave rolls out new opt-in feature to reward users with BAT tokens for viewing ads

  Privacy webs browser Brave has announced the launch of Brave Ads – an advertising platform built on privacy.

  Apr 25, 2019, 7:01 AM EDT · Business

• China’s FX reserve regulator to pilot blockchain-based cross-border trade finance platform

  The State of Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE), China’s foreign exchange reserve regulator, has developed a blockchain-based cross-border trade finance platform, local news outlet CNStock reported.

  Apr 25, 2019, 6:06 AM EDT · Technology

• NTT’s Thai subsidiary to open innovation lab with focus on Blockchain, AI, IoT

  NTT Communications Thailand, the Thai subsidiary of telecoms giant NTT, is going to launch an innovation lab to facilitate the development and testing of advanced technologies including blockchain, internet of things …

  Apr 25, 2019, 5:17 AM EDT · Technology

• US SEC’s FinTech Forum to discuss DLT innovations and use cases for financial markets

  The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced the agenda for the upcoming distributed ledger technology (DLT) and digital assets-focused forum.

  Apr 25, 2019, 3:30 AM EDT · Technology

• Crypto wallet startup Ledger secures investment from Samsung amid leadership changes

  South Korean electronics giant Samsung has invested 2.6 million euros (approximately $2.9 million) into French crypto hardware wallet maker Ledger, CoinDesk reported referring to a report from Capital.

  Apr 25, 2019, 2:30 AM EDT · Business

• MUFG-backed Chainalysis adds support for 4 more cryptos to real-time transaction monitoring tool

  Chainalysis, a cryptocurrency compliance and investigation solutions provider, has added four more cryptocurrencies to its real-time transaction monitoring tool.

  Apr 25, 2019, 1:32 AM EDT · Business

• Siam Commercial Bank, PTTEP complete cross-border transactions using Ripple’s technology

  Thailand-based Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) and PTT Exploration and Production (PTTEP), a national petroleum exploration and production company, have successfully made pilot payments on blockchain, SCB announced earlier…

  Apr 25, 2019, 12:28 AM EDT · Technology

• Samsung working on Ethereum-based blockchain, could issue own token: Report

  South Korean electronics giant Samsung is working on its own blockchain network and could issue its own token, CoinDesk reported.

  Apr 24, 2019, 11:31 PM EDT · Technology

• Bitfury, Final Frontier launch regulated bitcoin mining fund

  Blockchain startup Bitfury, in collaboration with Swiss investment firm Final Frontier, has launched a regulated bitcoin mining fund for institutional and professional investors.

  Apr 24, 2019, 7:49 AM EDT · Business

• Liverpool FC to partner with TRON

  Liverpool Football Club has entered into a partnership with decentralized internet protocol TRON.

  Apr 24, 2019, 6:45 AM EDT · Business

• Samsung SDS launches next version of enterprise blockchain platform ‘Nexledger’

  Samsung SDS, an IT subsidiary of South Korean tech giant Samsung Group, has announced the launch of Nexledger Universal, the next version of its enterprise blockchain platform Nexledger.

  Apr 24, 2019, 6:02 AM EDT · Technology

• South Korean hospital to integrate blockchain-based health data management solution

  Blockchain-based medical data marketplace Longenesis has signed an agreement with the leading South Korea hospital Gil Medical Center to design and integrate a custom blockchain-based health data management solution.

  Apr 24, 2019, 5:12 AM EDT · Technology

• Disney in talks to acquire Bitstamp and Korbit owner Nexon: Report

  Global entertainment giant Disney is in talks to buy a controlling stake in South Korea’s biggest game company Nexon, which owns two cryptocurrency exchanges – Bitstamp and Korbit, the Korea Herald reported April 17.

  Apr 24, 2019, 3:39 AM EDT · Business

• University of Nevada, Reno teams up with blockchain startup Filament on smart city mobility project

  The University of Nevada, Reno’s Center for Applied Research (NCAR) has partnered with blockchain IoT startup Filament to collaborate on a smart city mobility initiative.

  Apr 24, 2019, 2:38 AM EDT · Technology

• Crypto exchange Coinbase shuts Chicago division

  Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is closing its Chicago division, known as Coinbase Markets, CoinDesk reported.

  Apr 24, 2019, 1:37 AM EDT · Business