Top Banks Are Building a Crypto Settlement System, Showing More Mixed Signals On Blockchain Support

The banking industry, now well aware of blockchain’s revolutionary potential, continues to explore a range of options for integrating the technology into their present operating processes. Although there is no doubt that cryptocurrency poses a threat to their business models, there are also very real opportunities to use it for their own benefit. Nevertheless, the…

ByTrevor SmithMay 31, 20190Comments

Institutional Interests Driving Bitcoin’s Resurgence, Entire Crypto Market In Flux

Bitcoin’s price rebound is bringing renewed attention to crypto adoption, and all signs point to significant investment moving into blockchain assets over the course of the next few months. Not surprisingly, comparisons are being made to 2017, when Bitcoin, and many altcoins, rapidly increased in value, reaching all-time highs in early 2018. Nevertheless, much has…

ByTrevor SmithMay 29, 20190Comments

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Starbucks and Microsoft announce a “bean-to-cup” blockchain collaboration

One of the reasons why we all love blockchain is its ability to "connect the dots" and communicate information in a way that is unprecedented. Starbucks is now officially going to use Microsoft's Azure blockchain services to track coffee beans and connect farmers with consumers, according to an article published by GeekWire. Microsoft and Starbucks…

ByZoran SpirkovskiMay 27, 20190Comments

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Crypto Micropayments Are Opening a Door to New Use Cases

Although e-commerce has existed for twenty-five years, and makes up a substantial portion of the global economy, the ability to spend very small sums online remains an elusive challenge. Blockchain advocates have long pushed cryptocurrency as a solution to this problem, and now that claim is nearing reality. Advancements in scalability and reduction of fees…

ByTrevor SmithMay 25, 20190Comments

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SEC to Make its Activities More Accessible via Crypto Meetups

Being part of a community is crucial to any investor’s growth. This is particularly true for the cryptocurrency sector, where stakeholders have to be up to date with the latest information before committing their money. Perhaps that is why the US Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), through its Strategic Hub for Innovation & Financial Technology…

ByGrace MuthoniMay 23, 20190Comments

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Microsoft Announces the Launch of Bitcoin Blockchain-Based Decentralized Identity Management Tool

The last couple of years have brought along numerous advancements for the digital environment, yet the internet is still dealing with the challenge of figuring out smarter solutions for online identity management. Granted the massive number of online platforms and the billions of users who access these websites on a daily basis, the digital market…

ByDaniel DobMay 21, 20190Comments

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Germany Joins other Countries to Outline Crypto Strategy

Germany recently disclosed its plans to launch a blockchain strategy within the course of this year. This was after an inquiry by the parliament which is the body responsible for the nation’s fintech systems. Early last year on 8th March 2018, the European Union announced its Fintech Action Plan. The goal of the plan…

ByGrace MuthoniMay 19, 20190Comments

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Fidelity survey reveals increasing institutional appeal of cryptocurrencies

The digital currency arm of Fidelity Investments, a traditional financial firm with over $26 billion USD in assets, has conducted a survey which included more than 400 US-based institutional investors. The sample includes pensioneers, family offices, cryptocurrency & traditional hedge funds, financial advisors, and endowments & foundations, according to a press release about the findings.…

ByZoran SpirkovskiMay 18, 20190Comments

Rise of Corporate Coins: Major Companies Latest Players Creating Proprietary Cryptocurrencies

The means by which large companies are entering the crypto space is diverse and complex. Whereas many are investigating the use of public blockchains for a wide variety of uses, some are now considering their own proprietary coins. These cryptocurrencies could serve a variety of functions, from better managing operational logistics to giving customers alternative…

ByTrevor SmithMay 17, 20190Comments

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Ubisoft is spearheading blockchain in the AAA video game development world

Video games and technology are intertwined. Humans naturally love to play games because they are challenging and engaging. Video game developers, on the other hand, are looking for a profitable opportunity to create games that will appeal to individuals and motivate them to purchase their games. However, one of the major concerns, especially with…

ByZoran SpirkovskiMay 16, 20190Comments