PwC and many experts weigh in on the state of the blockchain. Only a small percent are using live technology, but that will soon increase.
US Blockchain Firm Embroiled In Controversy over Energy Project in Western Sahara
Activists are trying to invalidate Morocco’s right to allow a wind farm and blockchain computing site in Western Sahara.
Blockchain Trust Accelerator (BTA) Unveils Impact Ledger
The Blockchain Trust Accelerator (BTA) has received a grant from the Social Alpha Foundation which they will use to create a ledger that promotes socially conscious blockchain projects throughout the world.
IPC Partners with CBOE to Provide Cryptocurrency Data
Cryptocurrency trading volume is increasing, but it can be hard to make informed decisions due to diverse array of offerings. Increased cryptocurrency data sharing will allow investors to use their money wisely.
Elevated Returns Acquires Prominent Thai Broker Dealer
Real estate tokenization is picking up a head of steam as Elevated Returns acquires a Thai broker dealer. Elevated Returns has previous experience with St Regis Aspen’s tokenization.
WePower Pioneers a New Era in Estonian Energy
WePower is part of the vanguard of blockchain energy projects that emphasize economically viable green energy and sustainability. They have recently completed a trial in Estonia.
MeggaLife’s Social Apps Enable Users to Mine Crypto
EF Hutton launches MeggaCoin, a private utility coin, which can be earned by users in exchange for data and online activities on MeggaLife.com social apps
Venezuela Pegs its Fiat to Petro Coin as Latin America Faces Mixed Fortunes
Venezuela continues to make headlines the wrong way through a series of bungled monetary moves, first and foremost its attempt to peg its fiat to Petro Coin.
COBINHOOD Extends Platform to Include Margin Trading
The cryptocurrency company COBINHOOD has expanded its efforts to improve the global use of blockchain, adding margin trading to its platform.
DURIO Developing Ag Supply Chain Interoperability
DURIO seeks to solve issues of scalability by setting a global blockchain standard for supply chains.
UN Accepts Blockchain Companies into Its One Planet Network
The UN is accepting blockchain based companies for its One Planet Network with the hope of improving worldwide sustainability.
City Coin: a Cryptocurrency for the Metropolis
Cities are facing increasing problems in the modern world. City coins are one way to improve matters.
Blockchain Businesses Sign MoU to Accelerate Tax Refunds in South Asian Markets
With a network of tax kiosks around the world, several companies are working together to use blockchain technology to speed up the refund process.
The Politics of Liquid Democracy via Blockchain
A blockchain powered voting system has the potential to return the power to the people. The question, will the people accept it?
Coinbase Sets Sights on $8bn Valuation
Coinbase is raising funds to increase its valuation to $8 billion. Is an IPO in the works, as well?
Australia Lays Groundwork for Nation’s First Stable Coin
Australia enters the stable coin world with a collaboration between Bitrade and Emparta.
SEC Announces New Financial Technology Division to Engage With Blockchain Innovators
The US Securities and Exchange Commission is planning to streamline their collaboration with the FinTech startups including blockchain startups. SEC fintech collaboration will benefit from their new division FinHub.
SharesPost Token Index Uses Market Analysis to Track Crypto Trends
SharesPost is now offering an innovative token index that uses market trends and historical analysis to advise users.
Blockchain Start-up CargoX Completes Bill of Lading Transfer in Four Minutes
Bill-of-Lading (BoL) transfer time in the container shipping industry can be up to 10 days. However, CargoX has launched a new blockchain shipping container solution to cut it to 4 minutes.
Apple Orders Coinbase to Remove Crypto App
Apple continues to police crypto on its app store, delisting a crypto game app that was available via Coinbase.
SEC Cracks Down on Cryptocurrency Investor Registrations
Crypto hedge fund Crypto Asset Management has settled with the SEC after charges of breaking securities laws.
VC Token Cosimo X Opens Doors to New Investors
VCs play an important part in the start-up ecosystem, however, not many can invest in VCs. The Cosimo X VC token will change that by opening VCs to an entirely new set of investors.
Blockchain Company Bags $24b Contract to Revamp Electric Buses in China
The Chinese government has entered into a partnership with Seven Stars Cloud Group to upgrade electric buses in China.
DFINITY Raises $102 Million to Build a “World Computer”
Scalability and trust continue to plague blockchain networks. DFINITY thinks it can solve both issues with its Internet Computer.
South Korean Blockchain Music Platform Offers Opportunities to K-pop Artists
The global music industry is massive, however artists aren’t sufficiently rewarded. A new blockchain music platform in South Korea will offer new opportunities to new artists.
