Aragon, an autonomous Spanish region, has seen its government pledge over €12 million ($13 million) to develop what it has dubbed “4.0 industries,” including blockchain, AI, and a host of… Continue reading "Autonomous Spanish Region Puts $13 Million towards “4.0 Industries” Including Blockchain"
JP Morgan has become the first US bank to create and test a cryptocurrency. “JPM Coin” is a blockchain-based system intended to supplant older technologies like SWIFT and wire transfer,… Continue reading "Largest Bank in the US, JP Morgan Chase, Unveils Cryptocurrency “JPM Coin”"
Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC), the customs organization of the United Kingdom, has said it will be postponing its work on a blockchain pilot program— instituted September of last… Continue reading "UK Customs Service Halts Blockchain Border Project with Brexit Looming"
The University of Kansas has become one of the 29 research institutions to receive funding from Ripple. The University is receiving $2 million—over five years—to support research related to cryptocurrency, blockchain,… Continue reading "Ripple Grants $2 Million to University of Kansas, Funds 29 Universities to Conduct Blockchain and Crypto Research"
Co-founder of Ethereum, Vitalik Buterin, spoke at the Blockchain Connect Conference in January about Casper CBC and Ethereum 2.0, but also criticized blockchains that boast their speed, calling them “centralized… Continue reading "Analyzing Vitalik Buterin’s Statement About Cryptos that are “Centralized Piles of Trash”"
Only 12.7% of Amazon customers want the marketplace to sell crypto products or services, according to a new report. Global financial portal Investing.com surveyed more than 1,000 Amazon clients to… Continue reading "Report: 12.7% of Shoppers Want Amazon to Sell Crypto Services, is it a Possibility?"
Opera has partnered with regulated crypto brokerage Safello to offer Ethereum buys directly from its browser-based wallet for those in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. Opera is currently only offering Ethereum… Continue reading "Opera Launches In-Browser Ethereum Buys for Scandinavian Customers"
The United Arab Emirates and its neighbor Saudi Arabia launched a government-backed cryptocurrency to facilitate cross-border payments. The launch was part of a seven-point co-operation plan that was unveiled on Jan.… Continue reading "Analysis of UAE and Saudi Arabia’s Government Cross-Border Payments Cryptocurrency"
CoinSpeakerA Look at Some of the Biggest Stories Happening in the Crypto World Hey, I am Max, Integration Engineer for Bytecoin, one of the oldest cryptocurrencies on the market. I… Continue reading "A Look at Some of the Biggest Stories Happening in the Crypto World"
Facebook acquired its first company in the blockchain space, smart contract protocol development and research firm Chainspace. The move was likely made to acquire the company’s team of experienced crypto… Continue reading "Facebook Acqui-Hires Team from Blockchain Platform Startup Chainspace"
