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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.
On February 28, 2019, cryptocurrency exchange platform Kraken announced through a blog post that it was offering up to $100,000 as a reward for legitimate tips passed by people regarding the QuadrigaCX exchange fiasco. $100,000 up for Grabs In another twist to the QuadrigaCX story, Kraken, one of the largest...
On February 28, 2019, Thailand’s financial watchdog, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), updated the list of cryptocurrencies which can be used for initial coin offering (ICO). The list now comprises of a total of four digital currencies – bitcoin (BTC), ether (ETH), XRP, and stellar lumens (XLM). BCH, ETC,...
Social media giant Facebook is contemplating launching its digital currency in the first half of 2019, according to February 28, 2019, report published by the New York Times. Already in Talks with Cryptocurrency Exchanges Building on from speculative reports of Facebook launching their own cryptocurrency, the latest story by the...
ThunderCore, a startup that provides scalable blockchain solutions, has raised $50 million from Pantera, and Huobi Capital among others to make its offering faster, cheaper, and more efficient, reports Venture Beat, February 27, 2019. High Interest in Enterprise Level Blockchain Solutions Demand for enterprise-level blockchain-based solutions has witnessed a steep...
According to a press release published February 27, 2019, the leading cryptocurrency market data and analytics firm Coin Metrics Inc. has successfully raised $1.9 million in its venture funding round. The round was led by Castle Island Ventures and saw participation from Fidelity Investments, Dragonfly Capital, and Highland Capital Partners....
In a first in India, Bengaluru-based startup Mudrex has ventured into the business of providing bot-based crypto trading services investors, reports Economic Times, February 28, 2019. Automating Crypto Trading Although the Indian cryptocurrency ecosystem looks stunted due to uncertainty surrounding its legal status, businesses in the country have not shied...
GLORY Kickboxing has entered into a partnership with the Litecoin Foundation making LTC the official cryptocurrency of the professional sports league. This according to an article published on Glory Kickboxing, February 26, 2019, Litecoin to Jolt the Fighting Arena Litecoin looks primed to make its debut within the squared circle after...
According to a press release published February 27, 2019, Pangea Blockchain Fund has successfully closed its seed round after raising $22 million. The firm debuted its maiden international fund which will be utilized to develop robust blockchain solutions. An Aim to Develop Transformative Solutions Despite the untamed movement of the...
On February 26, 2019, Brave Software announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with TAP Network. The partnership announced at Mobile World Congress will enable users of Brave internet browser to redeem Basic Attention Token (BAT) for rewards offered by more than 250,000 brands in the TAP Network....
Synthetix, a decentralized synthetic asset platform, has launched the first of its kind synthetic Bitcoin on the Ethereum blockchain. This crypto (sBTC) will benefit Ethereum users by giving them non-custodial exposure to bitcoin. This according to a press release published on February 25, 2019. Gain Control of Trustless Bitcoin Satoshi...
Indian IT solutions and services company, Tanla Solutions, has launched a blockchain-powered commercial communication solution to help users avoid fake and spam calls and messages. This according to a report by BusinessLine, February 26, 2019. Say Goodbye to Fake Calls and SMS Blockchain’s cutting-edge security makes it a useful tool...
IOTA (MIOTA) Foundation has announced the launch of the Smart City Hackathon which will aim to solve some of the most pressing issues in governance sector by using the organization’s Tangle technology. This according to a report by MarketWatch published February 25, 2019, Smart Solutions: Stepping Stone for Smart Cities...
Fujitsu Ltd. and Sony Corp. have joined forces to develop a blockchain-based secured and encrypted database to prevent forged Japanese proficiency documents from being made for foreigners seeking resident status to study in the island nation, reports Asahi, February 26, 2019. Blockchain to the Rescue, Again Blockchain technology has found...
Vakt, a blockchain-powered oil trading platform based out of London has enrolled onshore companies responsible for two-thirds of all deals in the economically important waters of the North Sea, Financial Times reported on February 25, 2019. Vakt to Take the Sea by Storm Blockchain technology is making giant waves across...
Hong-Kong based cryptocurrency exchange platform Coinsuper is set to readjust its business compass towards institutional investors in the emerging asset class, reports South China Morning Post, February 24, 2019. Coinsuper Aims for the Big Money Cryptocurrencies the world over had a tumultuous 2018 in terms of price volatility. The nascent...
