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Aisshwarya is currently working as SAP finance consultant for an IT consultancy. He likes to read about tech (fintech in particular) and history during his free time. He also likes to make 8-bit music.
According to a report by The Block published on February 21, 2020, a New Jersey-based lawmaker has proposed a new bill that seeks to make it mandatory for all crypto firms to obtain a business license to be able to conduct its business in the state. Bill to Regulate Crypto...
According to a press release issued on February 21, 2020, Monaco-based cryptocurrency startup Bitsa has added support for privacy-centric cryptocurrency Monero (XMR) to its crypto prepaid card called Bitsa Card. Monero (XMR) Support Added by Bitsa In a major boost to the efforts for mainstream adoption of digital currencies, European...
In an announcement dated February 21, 2020, Malta’s financial regulator, the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) stated that it has never approved major cryptocurrency exchange platform Binance to operate in the island nation. Binance Not Authorized by the MFSA In a startling announcement on Friday, Maltese financial watchdog MFSA announced...
U.S.-based cryptocurrency trading platform Coinbase on February 19, 2020, announced that it had become the first pure-play cryptocurrency company to receive Visa membership. Coinbase Becomes an Official Visa Member In a recent announcement, San Francisco-based digital currency exchange Coinbase stated that it had become the first cryptocurrency firm in the...
AEternity (AE) mainnet token got listed on the instant cryptocurrency exchange platform Changelly. With this important listing, AEternity has joined the ranks of the 150+ most valuable cryptocurrencies available on Changelly for instant exchanges at both fixed and floating rates. On top of that, Changelly users can now buy AE...
According to a report by Decrypt published on February 18, 2020, the Stellar Development Foundation – the organization behind the Stellar blockchain network and its native XLM digital token – has officially joined blockchain industry trade and lobbying group, the Blockchain Association. Stellar Now a Member of the Blockchain Association...
According to an announcement on February 17, 2020, the Union of European Federal Associations (UEFA) is set to distribute more than one million football match tickets through its blockchain-powered mobile application. UEFA Tickets on Blockchain Soccer enthusiasts in Europe are set to experience the distributed ledger technology (DLT) disruption in...
In an announcement dated February 17, 2020, the Central Bank of Russia (CBR) stated that it had successfully completed a blockchain tokenization pilot using a platform developed by Nornickel within its regulatory sandbox. Incoming Changes to Russia’s Proposed Crypto Legislation? Following the steps of other global superpowers, Russia has amped...
As we come into a new decade, we have seen many things that have excited the community including what many believe to be a new Bull Run. What better way to celebrate this than the release of the first official Crypto Anthem, dedicated to the crypto community as a whole....
One of the biggest questions around blockchain systems over the past few years has been the viability of on-chain structures of self-governance. Various people in the industry, including Vitalik Buterin, have devoted significant time to analyzing the pros and cons of on-chain governance. There are those that think that on-chain...
On February 12, 2020, cryptocurrency exchange Binance’s futures contracts trading platform – Binance Futures – announced the launch of BAT/USDT perpetual contracts with up to 50x leverage. The contracts begin trading from February 13, 08:00 AM (UTC) onwards. Basic Attention Token (BAT) Contracts Arrive on Binance In a recent announcement,...
Major U.S.-based bank JPMorgan Chase & Co. is mulling merging its blockchain unit Quorum with Brooklyn-based distributed ledger technology (DLT) startup ConsenSys, Reuters reports, February 11, 2020. JPMorgan Contemplating Merging Blockchain Unit According to a recent Reuters report, banking titan JPMorgan Chase & Co. is all set to merge its...
According to a press release issued on February 10, 2020, Litecoin Foundation – the organization in charge of Bitcoin (BTC) fork Litecoin (LTC) – has partnered with financial services firm Cred to offer a wide array of services to LTC holders. Litecoin Foundation to Reward LTC Holders In a bid...
According to a report by Enterprise Talk, February 7, 2020, blockchain technology and artificial intelligence (AI) are aiding the Chinese government tackle the coronavirus epidemic by managing global donations and providing real-time data through air quality monitoring systems for tracking the virus. Blockchain to Help Contain Coronavirus Distributed ledger technology...
According to a press release issued on February 6, 2020, tech platform SIMBA Chain has been awarded a five-year Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase III contract, worth $9.5 million, from the U.S. Naval Air Warfare Centre in San Diego, California. The contract requires SIMBA Chain to deploy a secure,...
