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Jeff Horowitz Becomes Coinbase’s new Chief Compliance Officer; President Bill Clinton to Speak at the Ripple Swell Conference

August 5, 2018 by Ogwu Osaemezu Emmanuel at Exchange, Regulation

On July 31, 2018, Coinbase announced the hiring of the former Pershing LLC executive, Jeff Horowitz, as its chief compliance officer, to add his years of experience in the finance world to the firm and help make Coinbase Custody a reality. That same day, Ripple named former president of the...

Hedera Hashgraph Raises $100 Million for its Highly Functional Distributed Ledger Technology Project

Hedera Hashgraph Raises $100 Million; Seeking Another $20 Million via Crowdsale

August 4, 2018 by Ogwu Osaemezu Emmanuel at Altcoins, Blockchain, ICO/IEO, News, Regulation

The Hedera Hashgraph alternative blockchain platform has successfully raised $100 million through a future token sale targeted at institutional investors. As first reported by VentureBeat on August 1, 2018, the Hedera Hashgraph team is primed to use the funds to develop a new distributed public ledger that would be faster, more...

Everex partners with Myanmar’s Shwe Bank to Provide Migrants with Blockchain-Based Remittance Services

August 4, 2018 by Nuno Menezes at Blockchain, Business, Finance, News, Regulation

On July 31, 2018, Everex and Myanmar’s Shwe Bank announced a partnership to provide a blockchain-based solution to migrants. The deal will pave the way for the introduction of a blockchain-based remittance service that will allow migrants from Myanmar and Thailand to access cheaper remittance services. Remittance Market Overhaul This...

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French Fintech Framework for the Future

August 3, 2018 by Eric Czuleger at Blockchain, News, Regulation

France is seeing a booming startup culture thanks to blockchain technology. While several years ago, the country was a deadzone for fintech or internet based companies, France has seen a resurgence of its entrepreneurial spirit owing to crypto, blockchain, and fintech friendly legislation. While France is far from the the...

Personal Liberty and Privacy: Will Blockchain Help or Hinder?

August 3, 2018 by Lisa Bowman at Adoption, Bitcoin, Blockchain, Finance, Regulation

The introduction of cryptocurrency sparked much excitement in the liberty-minded community. The freedom to conduct financial transactions without government or institutional interference is viewed as a leap towards a better autonomy for individuals. Blockchain, the technology behind bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, has taken off in countless directions for applications in...

How Blockchain Technology Can Transform the Existing Refugee Crisis

August 2, 2018 by Cindy Huynh at Blockchain, Crime, Cryptocyclopedia, Regulation, Tech

One form or another of a global refugee crisis is a humanitarian problem that has existed throughout history. More important to note is the fact that it will persist as long as war exists. With rampant global conflicts, especially in the Middle East and North Africa, it is therefore not...

North Carolina Bans Cryptocurrency Donations, while Democrat Andrew Yang Openly Advocates Bitcoin and Ethereum

August 2, 2018 by Aisshwarya Tiwari at Altcoins, Bitcoin, Blockchain, Ethereum, Finance, News, Regulation

Andrew Yang, a Chinese-American running for the 2020 Presidential elections as a Democrat, tweeted on July 24, 2018, that he will accept donations in the form of cryptocurrencies. It is speculated that this decision is primarily aimed to appease the tech-savvy crypto enthusiasts who’d be willing to support a candidate...

Where you Should Base your Crypto Start Up

Where Should you Base your Crypto Startup?

August 2, 2018 by Alex Lielacher at Business, Cryptocyclopedia, Regulation

While blockchain technology is globally being lauded as one of the most disruptive innovations, the crypto-friendliness of individual countries varies widely. There are jurisdictions that are more welcoming than others to projects utilizing distributed ledger technology and cryptocurrencies. Certain factors such as a favorable regulatory framework, political goodwill, and crypto...

Indian Think Tank looks to Launch Blockchain-based Pilot Projects

Indian Cryptosphere to Converge in Hyderabad for Inaugural International Blockchain Congress

August 1, 2018 by Priyeshu Garg at Blockchain, News, Regulation, Tech

The first edition of India’s largest blockchain conference is set for August 3 and 4, 2018 at the Novotel & HICC Complex, Hyderabad. The International Blockchain Congress brings together the industry experts, innovators, and regulators that work within the ecosystem to hold relevant conversations and set the agenda for blockchain...

Token Alliance Sets out Detailed ICO and Cryptocurrency Guidelines

August 1, 2018 by Priyeshu Garg at Altcoins, Bitcoin, Blockchain, News, Regulation

The Chamber of Digital Commerce and Token Alliance have released the first set of comprehensive guidelines for digital token and ICOs. Titled “Understanding Digital Tokens: Market Overviews & Guidelines for Policymakers & Practitioners,” the report was released on July 30, 2018, and is now available for public review. Guidelines Objective...

ICO Research Firms in South Korea Are Gaining Popularity

July 31, 2018 by contributor at Business, Exchange, Finance, Investment, News, Regulation

The rising threat of frauds and blatant exit-scams from ICO firms and token issuers is set to slow down in the months to come, as several cryptocurrency-centric security firms have set up shop to fight against the nuisance, reported Business Korea on July 30, 2018. Cryptocurrency Trading Sector Analysts from...

The New era of Large-scale, Commercial Crypto Mining

Plattsburgh Pushes back against the Crypto Miners, again

July 31, 2018 by Eric Czuleger at Bitcoin, Business, Mining, News, Regulation

Cheap energy prices are sending crypto miners to the U.S.-Canadian border, turning hydropower into hash power, but the authorities are beginning to fight back. Taking Advantage of the Public Utilities Plattsburgh, a small town on the North American border has become ground zero for crypto mining. Owing to its proximity...

Mike Novogratz’s Crypto Bank Set to Trade on Canadian Public Exchange despite Slow Start

July 31, 2018 by Priyeshu Garg at Altcoins, Bitcoin, Business, Investment, News, Regulation

Mike Novogratz’s crypto bank is finally set to start trading on the TSX Venture Exchange from August 1, 2018. The trading will commence through Galaxy Digital Holding Ltd. under GLXY ticker. Novogratz is confident that his venture will hit profit in Q2, 2019. Canadian Regulators: Slow, but Sure Novogratz expressed...

South Carolina Regulators “Unban” ShipChain Blockchain Project

July 30, 2018 by Ogwu Osaemezu Emmanuel at Blockchain, News, Regulation

In a significant triumph for the ShipChain supply chain blockchain project, authorities in South Carolina have on July 26, 2018, vacated the cease-and-desist order hammered on the project earlier in May 2018. The South Carolina Securities Commissioner had no choice but to lift the ban after results of its investigations...

India: Telangana to Sign MoUs for Implementing Blockchain Technology in Public Sectors

July 30, 2018 by Aisshwarya Tiwari at Blockchain, News, Regulation, Tech

India’s state Telangana has some blockchain projects lined up for implementation throughout the state with a purpose to bring more transparency and efficiency in public administration. Reported by Business Standard on July 26, 2018, a senior official of the state government stated that Telangana government is planning to implement blockchain in...

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