A number of credit card companies have put the squeeze on cryptocurrencies by announcing that they will not allow their customers to use their cards on cryptocurrency exchanges. Customers are effectively being blocked from accessing digital assets such as Bitcoin due to a host of concerns from credit card providers. US Credit Card Ban More and…

When blockchain technology first made news a few years ago, big players in the financial industry were all up in arms against it. Financial institutions such as banks, remittance firms and insurance companies were apprehensive of the technology and they discredited it in any way they could. This all has changed, however, and financial institutions…

Another strategic partnership to integrate Dragon as a universally accepted utility token for the entertainment industry (ASEAN - March 3, 2018) Dragon Inc., which is on track to drastically transform the high-stakes and the junket gambling marketplace through its Blockchain-based solution, announced an agreement with Dragonbet8. Dragonbet8, which is already partnered with traditional industry leaders such…

The retail industry is like an onion, with countless layers of intermediaries and supplementary services behind a customer portal like Amazon.com, all contributing to the convenience that customers experience when shopping. Any online platform that purports to serve some retail function is no different, even those with relatively straightforward business models. Discount and promotion sites…

The first and most important thing to know before investing in cryptocurrency is that it's volatile. As you're reading this article, the crypto market is attempting to recover from a series of February dips and January’s massive decline, during which billions of dollars in value evaporated into thin air. While the initial panic has certainly…

The government of Venezuela has turned to the world of cryptocurrencies in order to try and revive its ailing economy and escape both crippling debts and U.S. sanctions. The resource-rich nation has turned into a something of a digital asset pioneer by issuing a cryptocurrency officially backed by the state. The Petro Solution Despite being a…

Payment technology company Circle has acquired Poloniex in a deal reported to be worth $400 million. Founded in 2013, Circle has been involved in a number of blockchain ventures, although in more recent years it has focused on providing peer-to-peer fiat services. Of note is the fact that Goldman Sachs is a major investor in…

Dates: May 12- May 13, 2018 Venue: JW Marriott Hotel, New Delhi Aerocity Organizers: Harmeet Singh Monga and Rajesh Dhuddu What to Expect: Talks, inspirational keynotes, workshops, host of opportunities to network with the best in the Blockchain industry Don’t miss out on the ‘value exchange’ revolution that is set to transform industries. Technological epochs in…

In parts one and two of our series on decentralized application blockchain platforms (dApps) we examined the dominant players in the space as well as those that, due to advanced features, could rise to become leaders. In this third segment, we will examine dApp platforms that offer unique, groundbreaking, and cutting-edge features. These systems are…

According to the decision made by the e-Chat management team, the main round of ICO is extended until March 1, 2018. There are a couple of reasons for that. 1) The e-Chat team is still hesitant about the e-Chat Ethereum fork. As it was mentioned before, the fork might take place right after the ICO.…