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- Beowulf Blockchain Files US Patent for Next-Generation Decentralized Cloud Network
The B2B decentralized cloud pioneer Beowulf Blockchain announced that they have filed a US patent for their decentralized cloud network. Beowulf Blockchain was built by combining global computing resources into a supe…
· Business
- Bank of Russia head confirms stablecoin trial in central bank’s regulatory sandbox
The Bank of Russia has started testing stablecoins – cryptocurrencies pegged to real assets – in its regulatory sandbox, central bank head Elvira Nabiullina told Interfax.
· Technology
- YouTube admits to error, starts reinstating crypto-related content
After deleting several crypto-related videos from its platform, YouTube has now admitted to an “error” on their side, Cointelegraph reported.
· Business
- Japanese financial services firm Tokai Tokyo to invest $4.6M in crypto exchange Huobi Japan
Japanese financial services firm Tokai Tokyo Financial Holdings has announced its plans to invest around 500 million yen ($4.6 million) in Huobi Japan, a Japanese subsidiary of cryptocurrency exchange operator Huobi G…
· Business
- European Central Bank announces CBDC proof-of-concept using R3’s Corda DLT platform
The European Central Bank (ECB) has joined the growing list of central banks that are actively looking into central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).
· Technology
- Changpeng Zhao calls for blockchain-enabled social media platform amid YouTube’s crypto censorship
In a rather shocking move, video streaming giant YouTube has started deleting crypto-related content from its platform, Cointelegraph reported.
· Business
- Binance.US launches Android app for beta testing
Binance.US, crypto exchange Binance’s American partner exchange, has announced the launch of its Android app for beta testing.
· Business
- Spanish banks Santander, BBVA and others test blockchain-based smart payments
Spanish payment service company Iberpay has announced that it has commenced a proof-of-concept (PoC) for blockchain-based smart payments with five banks – Banco Sabadell, Banco Santander, Bankia, BBVA and CaixaBank.
· Technology
- SBI, Boerse Stuttgart partner to foster digital asset ecosystem in Europe and Asia
Japanese financial services giant SBI Holdings has announced its plans to invest in Boerse Stuttgart’s digital asset-related subsidiaries.
· Business
- Shenzhen Stock Exchange announces new index to track performance of blockchain companies
The Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SSE), one of two stock exchanges operating independently in Mainland China, has announced a new index to reflect the performance of blockchain industry-related companies.
· Business
- Securities regulator NASAA includes crypto investments among top investor threats for 2020
The North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) sees cryptocurrency-related investments among the top five investor threats in the coming year.
· Insights & Views
- China to look into foreign exchange reforms to deal with cryptocurrencies: SAFE
The government of China is planning to undertake a study on foreign exchange reforms in order to deal with cryptocurrencies, an official at the country’s foreign exchange regulator was quoted saying by Reuters.
· Regulation
- Blockchain Industry Predictions 2020: Experts optimistic, expect more innovation and regulatory clarity
It has been a spectacular year for the blockchain and crypto industry. This emerging sector has been attracting a lot of interest not only from the companies across multiple industries but even governments.
· Insights & Views
- Crypto brokerage BitOoda raises $7M in seed round
Cryptocurrency brokerage BitOoda has raised $7 million in a seed funding round from a roster of prominent investors.
· Business
- PayPal, Google veteran Mike Blandina takes the helm at Bakkt as new CEO
Following the departure of Kelly Loeffler, Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) has announced the appointment of Mike Blandina as the new CEO of crypto trading platform Bakkt.
· People
- Beowulf Blockchain Partners with Vietnam’s Leading University to Launch Pilot Adoption of Blockchain-based Verification System for Education
The decentralized communication network pioneer, Beowulf Blockchain, has announced a strategic partnership with one of Vietnam’s leading universities, Tien Giang University. Through this partnership, Beowulf will help…
· Technology
- Thomson Reuters to launch crypto tax tool in partnership with Verady
Multinational media conglomerate Thomson Reuters, in collaboration with Verady, has announced a new cryptocurrency tax tool.
· Business
- Tencent to establish digital currency research group: Report
Chinese internet behemoth Tencent is forming a digital currency research group and is seeking a new head to lead the initiative, Cointelegraph reported citing Chinese media outlet iFeng.
· Business
- Coinbase to discontinue Earn.com to focus on Coinbase Earn product
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has announced that it will be shutting down Earn.com and exclusively focus on Coinbase Earn, The Block reported.
· Business
- Singapore-based GXT leads the way in the commercialization of cryptocurrency
Here, there is a company that leads the way in the commercialization of cryptocurrency. It organizes various uses of cryptocurrency to expand the e-money market and attempts marketing to get closer to blockchain techn…
· Business
- GXT operates the world's first large offline outlet mall for cryptocurrency payments
GXT GLOBAL's policy of promoting commercialization of cryptocurrency is being realized successfully. GXT GLOBAL is a blockchain-based technology company headquartered in Singapore and issued cryptocurrency at Virgin I…
· Business
- TokenPost identifies and awards blockchain and crypto trailblazers in DPA 2019
Blockchain and crypto-focused media portal TokenPost held ‘Decentralized People’s Award 2019’ (or DPA 2019) at Imperial Palace Hotel, Seoul, South Korea today, Dec. 20.
· Business
- Beowulf Partners with Vietnam’s Best University to Provide an Unprecedented Learning Experience via the Victoria Distance Education Platform
The decentralized communication network pioneer, Beowulf, has announced a strategic partnership with one of Vietnam’s most elite universities, Ho Chi Minh City University of Science. Under this partnership, Beowulf wi…
· Technology
- Beowulf Partners with Vietnam’s Biggest Telco Company to Power the Next-Generation Smart City Development
The decentralized communication network pioneer, Beowulf Blockchain, has announced a strategic partnership with VNPT, the most prominent post and telecommunication company in Vietnam. Through this partnership, Beowulf…
· Technology
- Digital Currency and Blockchain Weekly Round-Up – December 13th, 2019
New York regulator publishes proposed guidance to modify BitLicense The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has officially announced that it is reviewing its virtual currency regulations. The regulator o…
· Technology
- Terra launches stablecoin-powered payments service in Mongolia
Terra, a blockchain-based payments and stablecoin company, has announced the launch of Terra Payments in Mongolia.
· Business
- Korean cybersecurity firm partners with R3 for digital asset management and MPC technology
Korean cybersecurity firm Penta Security has entered into a global strategic partnership with blockchain software firm R3 for digital asset management and Multi-Party Computation (MPC) technology.
· Technology
- Twitter looks to blockchain to decentralize social media
Social media giant Twitter is funding an independent team that will focus on developing an open and decentralized standard for social media, CEO Jack Dorsey announced this week in a series of tweets.
· Technology
- Basel Committee on Banking Supervision mulls designing global prudential standard for crypto-assets
The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) is seeking feedback on the prudential regulatory treatment of crypto-assets.
· Regulation
- Franklin Templeton leads blockchain-based social impact platform’s funding round
Proof of Impact, a blockchain-based global marketplace for funding measurable impact outcomes, has announced the closing of its first institutional funding round. The amount raised has not been disclosed.
· Business
- Glencore joins Responsible Sourcing Blockchain Network for tracing cobalt
Cobalt producer Glencore has announced that it is joining the Responsible Sourcing Blockchain Network (RSBN).
· Technology
- Binance launches Latin American fiat gateway; adds new fiat payment options
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has launched a fiat gateway for Latin America, allowing people in Brazil and Argentina to buy and sell cryptocurrencies with respective local fiat currencies.
· Business
- Blockchain startup Digital Asset secures $35M in Series C round
New York-based blockchain startup Digital Asset has raised over $35 million in Series C funding round, bringing its total funding to $150 million to date.
· Business
- New York regulator publishes proposed guidance to modify BitLicense
The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has officially announced that it is reviewing its virtual currency regulations.
· Regulation
- Beowulf Blockchain Supports Anti-Human Trafficking Non-governmental Organization through Education and Technology
Beowulf Blockchain, the B2B decentralized communication network pioneer, announced today that it will support Pacific Links Foundation, a leading US-based non-profit and non-governmental organization, with their missi…
· Business
- Digital assets are here to stay; State Street survey reveals continued institutional interest
A new survey of US asset managers and asset owners conducted by State Street forecasts the continued prevalence of digital assets in the industry.
· Insights & Views
- Enterprise Ethereum Alliance, Chamber of Digital Commerce partner on tokenization efforts
The Chamber of Digital Commerce and the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance (EEA) have entered into a strategic partnership to boost industry advocacy and education efforts around tokenization.
· Business
- Square Crypto awards grant to pseudonymous Lightning contributor ‘ZmnSCPxj’
Square Crypto, a bitcoin-focused unit of payments company Square, has awarded a grant to a Lightning contributor going by the pen name ‘ZmnSCPxj.’
· People
- Wu Jihan once again takes over the helm at Bitmain as CEO
In the latest twist to the leadership changes at Bitmain, Wu Jihan has once again taken over the helm as the chief executive officer, Bloomberg reported.
· People
- China securities watchdog appoints former head of PBoC Digital Currency Institute: Report
The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) is reportedly setting up a new Technology Regulatory Bureau, CoinDesk reported citing local media outlet Caijing.
· People