Paxos makes im-PAX with new stablecoin
Paxos Standard is “the world’s first regulated crypto asset”.
Cryptocurrency
Chain and Lightyear leap into Interstellar blockchain space
Crypto ledger company finally acquired by blockchain tech firm.
Goldman Sachs hasn’t dropped crypto trading desk plans
Well… this story has been updated.
IdentityMind unveils regtech webstore
Will let companies integrate compliance and regulatory technologies into their solutions.
Political rhetoric and its impact on cryptocurrencies
How the regular pronouncements from governments and regulators are impacting the cryptocurrency market.
Binance Labs launches incubator for crypto start-ups
$500K for those firms selected.
Universal Protocol Alliance launches for digital asset unity
Blockchain firms include Uphold, Cred, Blockchain at Berkeley, and Brave.
eToro adds IOTA cryptocurrency to platform
The currency shows promising use as an IoT platform.
Virtual Commodity Association becomes reality
US-based self-regulatory organisation fires up for better digital exchanges.
Infographic: which country trades the most Bitcoin?
UK-based TotalCrypto explains Bitcoin trading volume by country.
Coinbase acquires Distributed Systems for digital identity dream
Anonymity and privacy. Even when it comes to financial details.
SFOX raises $23m funding for crypto asset management platform
Series A funding round led by Tribe Capital and Social Capital.
US blockchain platform Bravo Pay basks in beta mode
Firm offers a way to tip or pay without sharing personal info.
Blockchain: from crypto casino to cross-company data management
What different types of blockchain uses are there, where does cryptocurrency fit in, and why should insurers even care?
Bitt the builder for Curaçao and Sint Maarten’s digital guilder
Caribbean central bank turns to fintech portfolio firm.
Blockchain Board of Derivatives trading platform goes live
The “world’s first hybrid cryptocurrency derivatives trading platform”.
Overstock’s blockchain subsidiary bags $270m funding
Chinese private equity firm GSR Capital sees a hero in tZero.
EY finds $1bn for fintech foraging
Investment plans in cyber, risk management and cloud-based tech.
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Microsoft unveils Ethereum proof-of-authority on Azure
Suitable for permissioned networks where all consensus participants are known.
Infographic: the stats and story behind Bitcoin ATMs
CoinIQ has a quick look at some key Bitcoin ATM statistics.
ICE is Bakkt to the future for digital assets
Intercontinental Exchange forms a new company.
FATF steps up fight against crypto crimes
Financial Action Task Force concerned over AML and CTF activities.
AlphaPoint’s blockchain fuels crypto exchange DCEX
DCEX is using Ripple’s digital currency, XRP, as its base currency.
What the future of payments and cryptocurrencies will look like
Three key factors currently preclude cryptocurrency from gaining widespread payments acceptance.
Crypto lender BlockFi gets $52.5m investment
From Mike Novogratz’s investment firm, Galaxy Digital.
Blockchain network Nervos nervelessly nets $28m funding
Backed by investors Polychain Capital and Sequoia China.
EY buys into blockchain for an Elevated Consciousness
Buys US start-up’s crypto-asset accounting and tax functions.
FundAmerica acquired by Prime Trust
Blockchain-driven trust firm buys crowdfunding regtech company.
Mastercard files patent for blockchain-based transactions
Looking at consumer protection, but its interest in patents is nothing new.
IBM adds strength to Stronghold’s crypto token launch
Stronghold calls it “first and only” venture-backed USD anchor on Stellar Network.
Stellar first DLT protocol to get Shari’ah compliance
Gets approval from Shariyah Review Bureau.
US regulator lures crypto fools with fake ICO site
HoweyCoins might look real, but it isn’t.
BitGo brings right flow to Cinnober crypto exchange solutions
Will use BitGo’s crypto wallet solution.
MyEtherWallet victim of another cyberattack
Infected through a free VPN.
Why we need a treasury function in cryptocurrencies
Treasury management is relevant to any entity that issues a controlled-supply token.
Tradeshift meets its MakerDAO for blockchain payments
MakerDAO is creator of Dai, a decentralised stablecoin.
Kleros teams with Market Protocol for decentralised derivatives trading
Another step for Kleros to build its dispute resolution infrastructure.
Crypto gold rush: regulations and the next trillion dollar tug of war
Bitcoin won’t look anything like it is today. It will have a different name, if it exists.
The changing face of the venture capitalist
Cryptocurrencies and blockchain have the potential to change the face of the venture capitalist.
