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2017-04-16 20:50

Japan Plans to Standardize Blockchain Technology

After legalizing Bitcoin as a country-wide authorized means of payment, Japan is moving to establish a standard blockchain platform for its banking industry. …

2017-04-15 10:10

Australia’s Central Bank Extensively Looking Into Blockchain Technology

The Reserve Bank of Australia has published a report disclosing the active engagement of the institution in studying and developing blockchain technology.…

2017-04-14 10:03

Fidelity Becomes Member of Cryptocurrency IC3 Initiative

Financial services corporation Fidelity Investments has announced that it is joining the Initiative for Cryptocurrencies and Contracts (IC3).…

2017-04-13 09:59

Russia Adopts Softer Approach Towards Bitcoin; Plans Legalization by 2018

There has been a dramatic change in the attitude of Russian regulators to Bitcoin. Until recently, cryptocurrency transactions in the country were treated with hostility and the authorities threatened users with imprisonment. Now Russia is looking towards turning Bitcoin into a legitimate financial instrument.…

2017-04-12 09:53

Virtual Currency Instant Exchange Changelly Operates with New Coin WAVES

Prominent digital currency instant exchange Changelly has introduced support for the coin option WAVES on its platform.…

2017-04-11 09:57

Digital Currency Exchange Poloniex TerminatesActivity in Washington

Major cryptocurrency exchange Poloniex has confirmed the termination of its operations on the territory of Washington state. It is not known whether the decision is temporary or permanent.…

2017-04-10 15:53

Paybis Introduces “Bitcoin With Credit Card” Service

UK-based cryptocurrency platform Paybis has launched a “Bitcoin with Credit Card” facility which makes it possible to purchase digital currency through credit cards.…

2017-04-09 11:24

ViaBTC Closes CNY20 Million Series A Funding from Bitmain

It has been revealed that Chinese mining pool ViaBTC has put an end to series A funding of 20 million CNY from Bitmain and other investors.…

2017-04-08 12:23

Cryptocurrency SibCoin Introduced on Chinese Market

Dash-forked digital currency SibCoin is ready to penetrate the Chinese market after gaining prominence in Siberia.…

2017-04-07 11:30

San Francisco Blockchain Collective Hosts Genesis Kick-Off Event

San Francisco Blockchain Collective is setting up Genesis, a social hub for entrepreneurs in the blockchain and digital currency realm. The launching event will be held at Minna Gallery on April 14. Attendees will be members of the cryptocurrency community along with artists and musicians.…

2017-04-06 09:55

TaaS Sets Up Partnership with Digital Currency Exchanges Livecoin and Kuna

Closed-end blockchain fund TaaS is collaborating with the cryptocurrency exchanges Livecoin and Kuna to offer its tokens for trading as of April 28.…

2017-04-05 09:57

Attic Lab Joins Forces with Polybius for Blockchain-Based Bank

Ukranian start-up Attic Lab, which has developed an open-source blockchain platform, is going to partner with the Polybius Foundation for setting up a new digital bank.…

2017-04-04 09:51

Bancor Devises New Standard for Token Creation

In an effort to enhance cryptocurrency liquidity, Bancor has introduced the Bancor Protocol. This is the newest standard for token creation based on blockchain smart contracts that ensures automatic price discovery and instant digital currency liquidity for low-volume tokens.…

2017-04-03 10:00

PwC Partners with Bitt to Enhance Bitcoin Use in the Caribbean

Bitt, a local fintech company, has joined forces with multinational consultancy firm PwC to boost the use of blockchain technology in the Caribbean. According to the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the two entities, PwC will advise on cryptocurrency services in the region of Barbados.…

2017-04-02 17:31

Indian Cryptocurrency Stakeholders Launch Petition Calling for Legalizing Bitcoin

Recent media reports in India evoked panic as they suggested that using Bitcoin in the country was illegal pursuant to anti-money laundering legislation…

2017-04-01 10:00

Alternative Digital Currency Exchange by Ethbits.com in the Pipeline

UK-registered cryptocurrency company Ethbits.com has developed a LocalBitcoins exchange platform that brings together bitcoin buyers and sellers for online and face-to-face digital currency trading.…

2017-03-31 14:49

Digital Currency Exchange Kraken Announces USDT Support

Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has recently launched support for Tether (USDT), thus facilitating digital asset transfers and exchange for USD through its platform.…

2017-03-30 09:44

Stellar Arranges Second Lumen Giveaway

Cryptocurrency platform Stellar, which aims at global financial inclusion, is holding a Bitcoin-Lumen giveaway program for the second time. The initiative, which is going to take place on June 27, offers Bitcoin community members a total of 16 billion Lumens, which is 16% of the initial digital currency tokens.…

2017-03-29 09:40

Danish Firms Team Up to Enhance Cryptocurrency Security for Banks

Despite the stable rise in popularity of bitcoin over the past years, there are still security and fraud risk issues that remain to be solved.…

2017-03-28 09:40

Grayscale Establishes Ethereum Classic Private Fund

Born out of the Bitcoin hard fork in July 2016, Ethereum Classic has not only survived to this day but has reached the fourth-largest digital currency trading volume on the Poloniex exchange. Thus, the cryptocurrency definitely has a tangible investment potential.…