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Shampa Mani
Stories by Shampa Mani
- US SEC releases regulatory guidance for crypto token issuers
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has published regulatory guidance for token issuers to help them determine if their cryptocurrencies fall under the scope of federal securities laws.
· Regulation
- PwC trials blockchain technology for validation of job candidates’ credentials
Consulting giant PwC is trialing blockchain technology for validating the credentials of job candidates, with the objective of accelerating the selection process, The Wall Street Journal reported April 03.
· Technology
- EC-supported INATBA declaration registered on multiple blockchains
The official launch event of the European Commission-supported International Association for Trusted Blockchain Applications (INATBA) was held on April 03 in Brussels.
· Technology
- Crypto startup Coins.ph announces collaboration with Western Union
Bitcoin services firm Coins.ph has announced its collaboration with the global funds remittance giant Western Union, which will enable customers to receive international and domestic money transfers directly into thei…
· Business
- Marseille Fos port backs blockchain project for enhanced freight logistics
The Marseille Fos port authority announced last month that it is backing a blockchain pilot project that aims to demonstrate enhanced freight logistics on the Mediterranean-Rhone-Saone (MeRS) axis.
· Technology
- Jamaica Stock Exchange to trial bitcoin and ether trading
The Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) is soon going to launch a limited pilot to trade bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) in collaboration with Canadian fintech company Blockstation.
· Business
- European Commission and supervisory authorities launch new fintech innovation forum
The European Commission (EC) and the European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) have launched a new forum to foster fintech innovation in the common currency area.
· Technology
- Andreessen Horowitz’s crypto fund and Polychain Capital pump $25M into Celo
Crypto payments startup Celo has announced A16Z Crypto and Polychain Capital have made an investment of $25 million in total.
· Business
- European Commission to officially launch International Association of Trusted Blockchain Applications today
The official launch event of the European Commission’s blockchain initiative will be held in Brussels today, April 03.
· Technology
- Coinbase reveals crypto insurance coverage up to $255M for hot wallets
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has announced the details of insurance coverage for the crypto holdings in its hot wallets.
· Business
- IBM, Accenture, Microsoft and others to converge at TEAMZ Blockchain Summit
Less than a week until the event on “hot topic now” in Japan!
· Technology
- State Bank of Pakistan mulls issuing digital currency
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is considering launching a digital currency by 2025, a report from Dawn has revealed.
· Technology
- Crypto trading platform Liquid achieves unicorn status with latest funding from Bitmain, IDG Capital
Liquid, a cryptocurrency trading platform launched by Quoine last September, has announced the first close of its ongoing Series C funding.
· Business
- PayPal joins identity startup Cambridge Blockchain’s series A round
Online payments giant PayPal has joined the Series A funding round of Cambridge Blockchain, a blockchain-based identity startup.
· Business
- HSBC completes Letter of Credit transaction using Voltron blockchain platform
Banking giant HSBC has announced that it has successfully carried out a live Letter of Credit (LC) transaction between Australia and China using Voltron, a blockchain-based trade finance platform, Ledger Insights repo…
· Technology
- Blockchain startup Credits launches mainnet with high network capacity
Singaporean blockchain startup Credits announced the launch of its mainnet on March 31.
· Technology
- BK Consortium defers payment to acquire Bithumb cryptocurrency exchange: Report
Singapore-based BK Consortium has delayed the payment for the acquisition of BTC Korea.com, the operator of South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb, according to local news reports.
· Business
- Swiss SIX Exchange lists XRP-based exchange-traded product
Following the launch of Ethereum-based exchange-traded product (ETP) last month, Switzerland’s principal stock exchange, SIX Swiss Exchange, has launched the trading of XRP ETP.
· Investing
- US SEC seeks to hire crypto legal expert
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is looking to hire a “crypto specialist,” a recent job posting has revealed.
· People
- Copyright Protection Center of China, Xunlei partner to build blockchain-based DCI system
The Copyright Protection Center of China (CPCC) is teaming up with Chinese tech company Xunlei to build a blockchain-powered digital copyright identifier (DCI) system.
· Technology
- Cyberspace Administration of China announces first batch of 197 registered blockchain companies
The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) last week announced the names of the first batch of 197 blockchain-based information service providers that have been granted registration numbers.
· Regulation
- ConsenSys announces 10 startups selected for blockchain accelerator program Tachyon
ConsenSys Ventures, the venture capital arm of ethereum development studio ConsenSys, has announced the names of 10 blockchain startups that have been selected for the second cohort of its blockchain-focused accelerat…
· Technology
- Coinbase starts offering international payment services with XRP and USDC
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has started offering a service that allows users to send money across borders, CoinDesk reported.
· Business
- South Korea-based SBI Savings Bank launches blockchain-based authentication service
ICONLOOP, a blockchain-focused company headquartered in Seoul, has announced that it has integrated its blockchain technology with SBI Savings Bank’s personal authentication service.
· Technology
- Crypto exchange Coincheck launches over-the-counter trading platform
Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck has launched an over-the-counter (OTC) platform for large-scale investors.
· Business
- Thai state-owned bank to launch blockchain-based money transfer services
Krung Thai Bank, a state-owned bank in Thailand, has signed a letter of intent with Shwe Bank and blockchain startup Everex to introduce the first cross-border blockchain-based money transfer services between Thailand…
· Technology
- Crypto exchange DragonEx lost $7M in hack, announces compensation plan
DragonEx, a Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange, has published an update of the funds it lost in a hack that took place on March 24.
· Business
- Crypto exchange Bithumb loses $13M in latest hack, insider job suspected
South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb has lost nearly $13 million in the EOS cryptocurrency in a security breach last week, CoinDesk reported.
· Business
- Canadian town of Innisfil to start accepting bitcoin for property tax payments this month
Innisfil, a town in Ontario, Canada, has become the first municipality in Canada to accept cryptocurrency as a method of payment for property taxes.
· Investing
- Unable to provide launch date for physically delivered bitcoin futures, says Bakkt CEO
Bakkt, the digital assets platform developed by Intercontinental Exchange – the operator of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), has announced the members of its board and given an update on its planned physically deli…
· Investing
- Universal Protocol Alliance to launch Euro-pegged stablecoin
The Universal Protocol Alliance, a coalition of blockchain organizations formed in August 2018, has announced its plans to launch a new stablecoin, the Universal Euro (UPEUR), this month.
· Investing
- Crypto derivatives exchange Huobi DM launches XRP contract trading
Crypto derivatives exchange Huobi DM has announced the launch of contract trading for Ripple (XRP) on its platform.
· Investing
- Digital Currency and Blockchain Weekly Round-Up – March 29th, 2019
Federal Reserve Bank of New York launches Fintech Advisory Group The Federal Reserve Bank of New York last week launched the Fintech Advisory Group that will focus on providing insights into existing and emerging fina…
· Technology
- India’s Federal Bank partners with Ripple for blockchain-powered cross-border remittance services
Indian private sector bank Federal Bank has entered into a partnership with blockchain startup Ripple to accelerate cross-border remittance services.
· Technology
- Ledger, Legacy Trust partner to offer crypto custody services for institutional investors
French crypto hardware wallet maker Ledger has entered into a partnership with Hong Kong trust company Legacy Trust to offer crypto custody services to institutional investors.
· Business
- AlphaPoint targets institutional clients with enhanced security token tech solutions
Blockchain startup AlphaPoint has announced that it is enhanced its offering for private equity, real estate, funds, and other financial institution clients.
· Business
- Kakao's subsidiary Ground X launches public testnet of blockchain platform 'Klaytn'
Kakao’s blockchain subsidiary Ground X has released the public testnet of its public blockchain platform Klaytn, called ‘Baobab,’ along with the updated position paper, which highlights the platform’s technical archit…
· Technology
- Indian Commerce Ministry launches blockchain-based e-marketplace app for coffee
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry of the government of India has launched a blockchain-based e-marketplace for coffee.
· Technology
- TRON acquires blockchain app store CoinPlay
Decentralized internet protocol TRON has announced the acquisition of blockchain app store CoinPlay.
· Business
- CULedger, IBM, and others join Sovrin Alliance to collaborate on blockchain-based self-sovereign identity
The Sovrin Foundation, a nonprofit that provides the business, legal, and technical support for the Sovrin Network, has launched the Sovrin Alliance, which aims to become the world’s leading destination for self-sover…
· Technology