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Mattereum: Turning Code into Law

December 7, 2018 by Alex Lielacher at Blockchain, Business, Cryptocyclopedia, Ethereum

Blockchain startup Mattereum is developing an innovative way to unlock the potential that distributed ledger technology holds - in the context of digitizing assets - in a manner that is legally recognized by the law. The London-headquartered startup is on the quest to provide legally enforceable smart contracts. Using the...

Ethereum Cofounder Claims IBM Blockchain “Misses the Point”

December 7, 2018 by Rahul Nambiampurath at Altcoins, Blockchain, Commentary, Development, Ethereum, News

Hosted in Prague, Czech Republic, Ethereum cofounder Vitalik Buterin kicked off Ethereum’s recent Devcon 4 conference by talking about the community’s fourth development phase, Serenity. Dubbed “Ethereum 2.0,” he claimrf that it is a “combination of a bunch of different features that we have been talking about for the past...

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Machine Learning Algorimths Identify Cryptocurrency Pump-and-Dump Schemes Before they Happen

December 6, 2018 by Cindy Huynh at Altcoins, Blockchain, Crime, Mining, News, Regulation, Tech

According to MIT Technology Review’s on December 4, 2018, security researchers have discovered a machine learning algorithm that can spot cryptocurrency pump-and-dump schemes in advance, which can help prevent and stop any pump-and-dump projects from developing further. The Anatomy Of a Pump-And-Dump Scheme While pump-and-dump schemes are common in conventional commodity...

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The U.S. Air Force Release Interactive Tools to Help Supply Chain Professionals Use Blockchain Technology

December 6, 2018 by Ogwu Osaemezu Emmanuel at Adoption, Blockchain, News, Platform, Tech

The United States Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) has launched interactive tools targeted at making it easier for supply chain professionals to understand and effectively use distributed ledger technology (DLT) according to a press release on December 3, 2018. AFIT Set to Revolutionize the Military Supply Chain System In...

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The U.S. DFS Approves Digital Payment Platform for Commercial Banking Transactions

December 6, 2018 by Cindy Huynh at Adoption, Altcoins, Blockchain, Business, Finance, News, Regulation

Maria T. Vullo, the Financial Services Superintendent, announced on December 4, 2018, that the Department of Financial Services (DFS) had approved Signet, the New York State-Chartered Signature Bank’s new digital payment platform. Signet: Innovative Solutions for Bank Payment Systems According to the DFS’ press release, Signature Bank is the first...

Circle Acquires US-based Bitcoin Exchange Poloniex For An Undisclosed Amount

Poloniex Opens up to Institutional Investors

December 6, 2018 by Pratik Makadiya at Altcoins, Blockchain, Business, Exchange, Finance, News, Platform, Tech

On December 4, 2018, Circle-owned cryptocurrency exchange Poloniex has opened doors to institutional investors on its platform. The crypto exchange announced that it has begun offering institutional accounts to large and small companies. Serving Institutional Clients The new update talks about large and small institutions enjoying the benefits of “curated...

Ursa-Labeled Pie Coming out of an Hyperledger Oven

Hyperledger Consortium Announces Ursa, a Software Library for Blockchain Projects

December 6, 2018 by Rahul Nambiampurath at Blockchain, Development, Ethereum, News, Platform

The Hyperledger consortium has launched a new cryptographic software library that will make blockchain development significantly less time consuming, at least in theory. Named “Ursa,” the library can be used by developers for open-source projects not directly related to the Hyperledger platform. Not Reinventing the Wheel In a blog post...

Australian Bank Completes Blockchain-Based Logistics Trial to Send Almond Shipment to Germany

Australia: Perth Sees its First Blockchain Center

December 6, 2018 by Aisshwarya Tiwari at Blockchain, Business, Exchange, Finance, News, Platform, Tech

Western Australia’s capital city, Perth saw its first blockchain center open on December 3, 2018, reports the Sydney Morning Herald, December 4, 2018. The blockchain center will allow startups to share resources and ideas with like-minded business personnel and entrepreneurs. Blockchain Centre Will Help Retain Local Tech Talent According to...

SEC Believes International Cooperation Is Vital In Pursuing Illegal And Fraudulent ICOs

December 6, 2018 by Cindy Huynh at Altcoins, Blockchain, Business, Ethereum, News, Platform, Tech

Steven Peikin, the co-director of the SEC’s Division of Enforcement gave a speech at the Harvard Law School’s Program on the importance of international cooperation in pursuing fraudulent ICOs on December 3, 2018. Peikin highlighted the need for global assistance when it comes to fighting fraud in the ICO and...

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Nasdaq, Fidelity Invest in Cryptocurrency Exchange Platform ErisX

December 6, 2018 by Aisshwarya Tiwari at Altcoins, Blockchain, Finance, News, Platform, Tech

According to an article published by Reuters, on December 4, 2018, VC arms of Nasdaq and Fidelity Investments have funded a new cryptocurrency exchange named ErisX. The startup successfully raised a total of $27.5 million during its Series B funding round. Giants Throw Their Weight behind ErisX Per sources close...

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U.S. Republican Plans to Regulate Cryptocurrencies and Initial Coin Offerings

December 6, 2018 by Cindy Huynh at Blockchain, Ethereum, News, Platform, Tech

Warren Davidson, a U.S. Representative from Ohio recently announced a plan to introduce new regulations for the cryptocurrency and ICO industry via the Federal Government. According to Cleveland.com’s on December 3, 2018, Hamilton is hopeful that these potential regulations can help the financial sector grow. Republican Politician Hopeful for Potential Regulations...

Erasure and Numerai Are Making ETH Tokens Useful Again

December 6, 2018 by Nuno Menezes at Altcoins, Blockchain, Business, Ethereum, News

On December 3, 2018, Numerai’s NMR development team announced the complete re-design of the token in an attempt to implement total decentralization. Numerai, NMR 2.0 Numerai’s team recently announced in a Medium post that it was planning to implement significant changes to the token. The team is confident to have one of...

Researchers Vow to Build a Better Blockchain Network Immune from Scalability Issues

December 6, 2018 by Priyeshu Garg at Blockchain, Business, Development, Finance, Investment, News

A group of researchers and university professors have teamed up to resolve one of the most painstaking issues preventing Bitcoin’s underlying technology to emerge a handy, real-world ledger: scalability. The team, which includes a Turing award winner, is off to a good start already after scoring $35 million in funding...

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Kava Introduces an Interledger Payment Rail to Complement Cosmos Network

December 5, 2018 by Nuno Menezes at Adoption, Altcoins, Blockchain, Development, Ethereum, News

Based on a Medium post from December 3, 2018, Kava Labs has recently partnered with Cosmos to deploy its inter-ledger solution payment streaming to Cosmos Zones. Kava labs inc. is a San Francisco-based venture-backed company working on payments innovations using blockchain technologies. The Cosmos Network Cosmos is a project built...

How One of the Largest Institutional Whales Came Out From the Shadows

While You’re Pouting about Crypto Prices, Whales Are Accumulating Billions

December 5, 2018 by Priyeshu Garg at Bitcoin, Blockchain, Finance, Investment, News, Platform, Tech

Active trading whales have accumulated more in 2018 than any period in the Ethereum's history despite the ongoing bear market, holding a fifth of Ethereum's total circulating supply, Diar reported on December 3, 2018. Ethereum Whales Accumulate Billions The current bear market that has plagued the crypto industry since early...

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