Japan Exchange Group Begins Blockchain Trials
Japan Exchange Group (JPX) – which operates the Tokyo stock exchange as well as the Osaka securities exchange – has revealed today that it will be working on blockchain …
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Does It Make Sense To Use Bitcoin ATMs For Remittance?
One of the drawbacks associated with Bitcoin ATMs is how users have to pay a high fee for buying or selling digital currency. But the future of these devices …
VC Funding of Bitcoin Companies Rises In Q1 2016
Although some people may have questioned whether or not the amount of funds invested in Bitcoin startups had surpassed its peak, it looks like there is nothing to worry …
Cryptography Pioneer Christopher Allen Joins Blockstream
Blockstream, a blockchain development firm that specializes in developing distributed ledger systems with particular use cases, announced yesterday that Christopher Allen has joined the company’s ranks. In today’s post …
Circle Becomes First Blockchain Firm in the UK to Receive E-money License
US-based blockchain payment app Circle has been granted the first E-money license in the UK by the country’s Financial Conduct Authority. This makes Circle the first regulated digital currency …
Credits Blockchain Initiative Is Compatible With Legacy Systems
Microsoft Azure is not the only company looking to bring blockchain-as-a-service solutions to consumers all over the world, as Credits has recently announced their own similar offering. But is …
Bank of Ireland Partners With Deloitte For Blockchain Experiment
In a rather surprising turn of events – yet somewhat expected – the Bank of Ireland has announced they are taking a keen interest in blockchain technology. Thanks to …
Symbiont to Bring Blockchain Smart Contracts to the State of Delaware
The State of Delaware has partnered with blockchain smart contract firm Symbiont, to launch a new initiative designed to encourage the usage of distributed ledgers by Delaware-based businesses and …
BNP Paribas Partners with SmartAngels on Blockchain Securities Issuing for Startups
BNP Paribas Securities Services has partnered with French crowdfunding platform SmartAngels, on a pilot program that will use blockchain technology to give small companies and startups the ability to …