# blockchain News

Israeli tech startup Sirin Labs, which launched the world’s first blockchain smartphone called Finney last year has laid off 15 of their total 60 employees, as reported by Globes on April 15, 2019. Sirin Labs Fires 25 Percent of its Workforce Sirin Labs, an Israeli tech startup that roped in...

Even if there are many different organizations and corporations that are interested in developing blockchain solutions to specific problems, or their own cryptocurrencies, the truth is that the interest in the sector often depends on policy and regulation within a specific country. Seemingly, it appears as though Australia is more...

The US state of Ohio, in its 132nd General Assembly, passed Senate Bill 220 which essentially places it as a national policy leader on the use of blockchain technology. This according to a report published April 16, 2019, by AI Thority. Ohio Looks to Go All in on Blockchain In...

Leading blockchain analysis company, Chainalysis, has managed to secure $6 million in funding from Japanese financial services giant Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group and venture capital firm Sozo Ventures. This according to a report by Reuters, April 16, 2019. Expansion Into Asia New York-based Chainalysis hopes that the raised funds will...

Spanish football club Real Madrid has signed a business deal with Fantastec SWAP, a blockchain-based football collectibles app, reports SportsPro, April 12, 2019. Hala Blockchain Blockchain-powered businesses are slowly making their presence felt on the football pitch as it was reported that one of the world’s most commercially successful football...