Ex-CFTC Chair Launches Digital Dollar Foundation
- 4 years 10 months ago
- Blockchain
Former Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) chair Chris Giancarlo is teaming up with Accenture to explore the creation of a US central bank digital currency (CBDC).
Bitwage partners with ConsultaBit to launch new Bitcoin dollar cost averaging calculator!
- 4 years 10 months ago
- Blockchain
At Bitwage, we believe in the importance of educating new cryptocurrency users.
5th International Forum Blockchain Life 2020 Takes Place on April 22-23 in Moscow
- 4 years 10 months ago
- Blockchain
Blockchain Life 2020 is the biggest event on blockchain, cryptocurrencies and mining in Russia and Europe and one of the largest events in the world. The forum welcomes more than 5000 participants this spring at an innovative venue — Music Media Dome. The global crypto community from 70 countries comes to Blockchain Life 2020 to expand their professional network and engage in the industry’s development.
Stratis enters framework partnership with Triad Group to build enterprise blockchain-based applications
- 4 years 10 months ago
- Blockchain
Stratis Group Ltd (“Stratis”), an enterprise blockchain technology company, has entered into a framework partnership with Triad Group Plc (“Triad”), a leading UK provider of IT consultancy services and technology solutions, to deliver blockchain-based solutions to businesses and organisations.
Securrency, Inc. Raises $17.65M in Series A Funding from Key Financial Services Leaders
- 4 years 10 months ago
- Blockchain
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Icertis Announces Winner of India’s Largest AI and Blockchain Hackathon
- 4 years 11 months ago
- Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain
Icertis, the leading provider of enterprise contract management in the cloud, today announced the winners of Icertis’ AI/ML and Blockchain Hackathon, at the grand finale held in Pune. The winning team’s innovative solution utilized machine learning models to analyze crop distress and weather patterns.
SIA , CeTIF and Reply in collaboration with Bank of Italy and IVASS, to digitize the management of sureties using blockchain technology
- 4 years 11 months ago
- Blockchain
Experimentation of the national project will start in January 2020, promoted by CeTIF, SIA and Reply, in collaboration with Bank of Italy and IVASS, to digitize the management of sureties using blockchain technology. The “Fideiussioni Digitali” initiative (Digital Sureties) was born at the end of the feasibility study, which lasted about 4 months and involved around thirty major players in the insurance, banking and financial sector, the public... more
Ripple Caps Record Year with $200 Million Series C Funding
- 4 years 11 months ago
- Blockchain, Investment Management
Today, Ripple is thrilled to announce $200 million in Series C funding—an investment that marks a record year for the business and further proves the value of blockchain technology in improving global payments and the broader utility of the digital asset XRP and the XRP Ledger. The Series C was led by Tetragon with participation from SBI Holdings and Route 66 Ventures. These notable investors not only underscore Ripple’s long-term potential, but... more
Stratis releases Security Token Offering platform
- 4 years 11 months ago
- Blockchain
Stratis, an enterprise blockchain technology company, has today released its Security Token Offering (STO) platform, allowing businesses to raise capital by issuing legally permissible, asset-backed securities on the Stratis blockchain.
Geoffrey Cann Joins Finboot as Advisor
- 4 years 11 months ago
- Blockchain
Finboot, the company behind the enterprise-grade blockchain solution MARCO, is pleased to announce that Geoffrey Cann has joined the company as an Advisor, as it continues to build upon its recent successes and cement its position as a leader in the enterprise blockchain arena.
Lithuanian Central Bank Urges Peers to Join Digital Currency Goldrush
- 4 years 11 months ago
- Blockchain
The Bank of Lithuania is stepping up its research into the implications of offering a central bank digital currency, publishing a new research paper highlighting CBDC design choices as well as monetary policy and financial stability implications.
Deutsche Bank Predicts Cryptocurrency Could Replace Fiat by 2030
- 4 years 11 months ago
- Blockchain
Deutsche Bank has published its outlook for the decade ahead, predicting growth in appeal of cryptocurrency given the fragility of fiat money. The 'Imagine 2030' report highlights the dangers of the forces holding the fiat money system unravelling in the next decade, in turn fuelling the demand for crypto. Deutsche Bank describes cryptocurrencies as "additions rather than substitutions", but believes this may change by 2030.
WeOwn announces plan for new global, decentralised stock exchange
- 4 years 11 months ago
- Blockchain
WeOwn today announces that it is building WeExchange - a new global, decentralised stock exchange - to enhance its investment ecosystem for high-growth companies and everyday investors. The exchange will give SMEs access to new capital raising opportunities and provide investors with flexible access to equity in dynamic brands.
bitFlyer launches ‘Instant Buy’ to make buying cryptocurrency more accessible
- 4 years 11 months ago
- Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies
Today, leading cryptocurrency exchange bitFlyer has announced the launch of Instant Buy on its Buy/Sell exchange platform in Europe. The feature, available on desktop and smartphone, allows users to buy cryptocurrency directly from bitFlyer, using credit card, debit card or local instant transfer methods such as Sofort, iDeal and GiroPay.
Cryptocurrency Firm Gemini Hires Starling Co-founder Sawyer to Lead European Expansion
- 4 years 11 months ago
- Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies
Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange set up by the Winklevoss twins, has hired Starling Bank co-founder Julian Sawyer to spearhead a move into the European market. Sawyer has been appointed managing director of the UK and Europe, responsible for shaping Gemini's overall strategy in the region, developing products and hiring out a team from his base in London. Sawyer left Starling in the summer after four years as COO of the app-only bank he co-... more
