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Shampa Mani
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- Gibraltar Blockchain Exchange adds support for EOS on GBX-DAX
The Gibraltar Blockchain Exchange (GBX), an institutional-grade, regulated and insured token sale platform and digital asset exchange, has announced the addition of EOS to its Digital Asset Exchange (GBX-DAX).
· Investing
- Blockchain startup Bitfury launches music division ‘Bitfury Surround’
Blockchain startup The Bitfury Group has launched a music entertainment division, Bitfury Surround, which will develop blockchain solutions to address the issues faced by various stakeholders in the music industry.
· Business
- Dubai telecom company du to develop blockchain solution for patient safety
Dubai-based telecom company du has entered into a partnership with blockchain healthcare solutions company Dhonor HealthTech to develop the UAE’s first blockchain solution for patient-centric safety verification, Unlo…
· Technology
- SIRIN Labs re-opens flagship store in London for its blockchain smartphone ‘FINNEY’
Blockchain smartphone maker SIRIN Labs has re-opened its flagship store in London, Kryptonews reported.
· Business
- IBM announces blockchain initiatives on mining and metals supply chain and tracking ethically sourced minerals
Tech giant IBM on Wednesday announced two blockchain initiatives – one focused on tracking and validating minerals and other materials for the automotive and consumer electronics industry, and the other on global mini…
· Technology
- New Zealand crypto exchange Cryptopia suffers security breach
Cryptopia, a New Zealand-based cryptocurrency exchange, has suspended its activities following a security breach.
· Business
- Iberdrola trials blockchain technology for tracking renewable energy
Spanish utility firm Iberdrola has announced that it has completed a pilot project that used blockchain technology to ensure that the energy supplied to the consumer is 100% renewable.
· Technology
- Israeli shipping firm ZIM advances blockchain-based Bills of Lading initiative to next phase
Israeli shipping giant ZIM has announced its plans to move its blockchain-based Bills of Lading initiative to the next phase.
· Technology
- Blockchain startup Chronicled secures $16M in Series A round
Blockchain startup Chronicled has raised $16 million in a Series A funding round led by Mandra Capital, a Hong Kong-based VC firm.
· Business
- KB Financial Group, LG team up to develop blockchain and AI-focused projects
KB Financial Group, a South Korean financial holding company, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with LG Group to jointly develop and promote projects based on digital technologies such as blockchain and a…
· Technology
- Danish Tax Agency to obtain trading information from three local crypto exchanges
The Danish Tax Agency has announced that it has been authorized by the country’s Tax Council to obtain information on cryptocurrency trading from three local crypto exchanges from 2016 to 2018.
· Regulation
- Swiss investment bank Vontobel launches crypto custody solution
Swiss investment bank Vontobel on Monday announced the launch of a crypto custody solution, called ‘Digital Asset Vault.’
· Business
- Crypto project Bakkt announces first ever acquisition deal
Bakkt, the digital assets platform developed by Intercontinental Exchange – the operator of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), has announced its first acquisition deal.
· Business
- HSBC settles $250B worth of FX transactions using distributed ledger technology
Banking giant HSBC has announced that it has settled over $250 billion in transactions using distributed ledger technology (DLT), CoinDesk reported referring to a press release from the bank.
· Technology
- Vermont to launch captive insurance blockchain pilot
The U.S. state of Vermont is going to launch a pilot project that will focus on exploring blockchain potential in the digital recordkeeping practices of the captive insurance industry.
· Technology
- Monetary Authority of Singapore seeks to introduce regulation for cryptocurrency exchange services
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is seeking to introduce a regulatory framework for cryptocurrency exchange services.
· Regulation
- Securities Commission Malaysia likely to launch crypto and ICO regulatory framework by Q1 2019
The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has announced its plans to implement guidelines to regulate the trading of cryptocurrencies and initial coin offering (ICO).
· Regulation
- Crypto startup Totle raises $1M from Arrington XRP, NEO Global Capital, and Goren Holm Ventures
Totle, a U.S.-based cryptocurrency startup, has raised $1 million in a private funding round led by leading blockchain industry institutional investors including Arrington XRP, NEO Global Capital (NGC), and Goren Holm…
· Business
- Google, Lenfest and blockchain startup ConsenSys back Automattic’s new publishing project “Newspack by WordPress.com”
A number of companies in the news industry and blockchain startups are teaming up to develop an advanced open-source publishing and revenue-generating platform for news organizations.
· Technology
- Coincheck joins the list of registered cryptocurrency exchanges in Japan
Coincheck, which suffered a major $530 million hack last January, has now received the license to continue its operations as a cryptocurrency exchange.
· Business
- Mongolia's capital city to launch blockchain-based money transfer services via Terra partnership
Mongolia’s capital city of Ulaanbaatar has partnered with stablecoin project Terra with the objective of launching instant money transfer and lending services, e27 reported.
· Technology
- Wyoming advances sandbox bill to foster blockchain and fintech innovation
The Wyoming House Committee on Minerals, Business and Economic Development has unanimously approved the “Financial Technology Sandbox” bill, CoinDesk reported.
· Regulation
- Cryptocurrency marketplace HBUS rebrands as Huobi
Cryptocurrency exchange operator Huobi Group has announced that it has authorized digital asset marketplace HBUS to use the Huobi name in the United States.
· Business
- ConsenSys, Nordic VC fund and others back blockchain e-money startup Monerium
Monerium, an Iceland-based startup that aims to issue asset-backed, redeemable, and regulated e-money on blockchains through a licensed institution, has announced the closing of a seed funding round.
· Business
- Blockchain Beyond Finance: A look at the technology’s implementation in healthcare
Blockchain technology can bring a number of benefits to the health care industry such as improved health care data management, tracking and verification of the authenticity of medicines, and more.
· Technology
- Digital Currency and Blockchain Weekly Round-Up – January 11th, 2019
European regulators EBA and ESMA call for EU-level response on crypto-assets Two European regulatory authorities – the European Banking Authority and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) – have called …
· Technology
- Crypto exchange Seed CX launches new wallet solution for institutional investors
Cryptocurrency exchange platform Seed CX has announced a new digital asset wallet solution which has been developed keeping in mind the needs of institutional clients.
· Business
- Venezuela files complaint with WTO to fight U.S. sanctions against its cryptocurrency ‘Petro’
In a bid to challenge the sanctions imposed by the United States, Venezuela has approached the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
· Regulation
- Crypto startup Wirex adds support for WAVES token
Wirex, the UK-based digital money platform, has announced that it is collaborating with blockchain startup Waves to add support for the WAVES token on its platform.
· Business
- China’s internet regulator to implement new rules for blockchain firms next month
The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) has approved new regulations for blockchain companies operating in the country.
· Regulation
- Singaporean blockchain InsurTech startup PAL Network signs MoUs with Toyota Tsusho and Allianz Malaysia
PAL Network, a blockchain InsurTech startup based in Singapore, has announced that it has signed two Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) agreements with Toyota Tsusho, the trading arm of the Toyota Group, and Allianz Ma…
· Business
- New CEO to take the helm at bitcoin mining giant Bitmain: Report
Bitcoin mining giant Bitmain will soon have a new chief executive officer, who will replace co-founders Wu Jihan and Zhan Ketuan, South China Morning Post reported.
· People
- Bitwise files for new physically held bitcoin ETF with US SEC
Cryptocurrency startup Bitwise Asset Management has proposed a new bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) after conducting in-depth research for nearly a year.
· Investing
- New York City Economic Development Corporation opens blockchain center
The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) has opened a blockchain center in Manhattan, Bloomberg reported.
· Technology
- Blockchain startup Concordium ropes in former Nasdaq executive as advisor
Concordium Foundation, a Swiss non-profit behind the ID/KYC blockchain network Concordium, has announced that former Vice Chairman of NASDAQ Europe Hans-Ole Jochumsen is joining its advisory board.
· People
- Crypto exchange Huobi re-launches in Japan
Leading cryptocurrency exchange Huobi has officially announced the re-launch of its services in Japan.
· Business
- Binance’s Trust Wallet adds support for Bitcoin, Litecoin and Bitcoin Cash
Trust Wallet, a crypto wallet provider acquired by Binance last year, has announced that it has added support for Bitcoin (BTC), Litecoin (LTC) and Bitcoin Cash (BCH).
· Business
- Indian corporates and banking giants trial cryptocurrency for internal purposes: Report
A number of major Indian corporate and banks are reportedly experimenting with cryptocurrencies to enhance their internal operations.
· Technology
- Former SEC supervisory attorney David Labhart joins blockchain platform TRON
Blockchain platform TRON has roped in former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) supervisory attorney David Labhart as the company’s first chief compliance officer.
· People
- Airlines Reporting Corp. successfully completes blockchain trial for settlement of tickets
Airlines Reporting Corp. (ARC), a provider of ticket transaction settlement services, in collaboration with United Airlines and blockchain startup Blockskye, has successfully tested blockchain potential in facilitatin…
· Technology