Cryptocurrencies
Former US Senator Rick Santorum Joins Catholic-Focused Cryptocurrency Project
Rick Santorum joins the board of Catholic community-oriented cryptocurrency project, Cathio.
Logistics Firm Panalpina Launches Blockchain Pilots in Its Supply Chain
Switzerland-based Panalpina has began blockchain pilots to improve supply chains in the air and ocean freight industries.
Bitcoin Fails to Hold $8K as Cryptos Trade Sideways, Stocks Tumble After Recent Surge
Bitcoin fails to hold the $8,000 threshold as cryptocurrency markets predominantly see slight losses today.
Austrian Postal Service Releases Crypto Collectible Stamps
The Austrian Post has released a line of limited edition “crypto stamps” styled with the Ethereum unicorn.
Chinese City Offers Rent Subsidies, Cash Rewards to Blockchain Businesses
Fuzhou, China is offering rent subsidies to blockchain businesses in a bid to accelerate the industry’s growth.
Beaxy Launches Crypto Trading Platform Despite Hack Last Month
Beaxy has announced the launch of its crypto trading platform weeks after it was hacked.
VP of Largest Brazilian Bank: Local Banks to Soon Introduce Unique Blockchain Platform
The vice president of the largest Brazilian bank revealed that local banks are preparing to introduce a unique blockchain platform on June 12.
Sale of Telegram’s Token Gram on Exchange Liquid Is Not Official: Source
Following Liquid’s announcement of a Telegram gram token sale, a source close to Telegram has stated that there is no official relationship between the companies.
Visa Launches Global Cross-Border Network Based on Certain Aspects of Blockchain
Global payment giant Visa has launched a network for cross-border payments that is partially based on blockchain technology.
Former Wall Street Exec Tone Vays: There Is No Evidence That the Crypto Winter Is Now Over
Blockchain researcher and former JPMorgan exec Tone Vays is skeptical over whether the crypto winter is really over.
44% of European Healthcare Organizations Have Never Heard of Blockchain: IDC Survey
As much as 44% of European healthcare firms have never heard of blockchain, according to a new research by International Data Corporation.
Blockchain Genomics Firm, Global Pharma Giant Merck Sign Anonymized Data Sharing Agreement
Blockchain firm Nebula Genomics has signed a data access agreement with EMD Serono, the North American biopharmaceutical business of Merck KGaA.
Ex-Employee Sues Zcash Operator in $2 Million Lawsuit Over Unpaid Stocks
The company behind cryptocurrency zcash (ZEC) is facing a $2 million legal challenge over unpaid shares.
Nasdaq and CryptoCompare Partner on Institution-Oriented Crypto Pricing Product
The world's second-largest stock exchange, Nasdaq, and crypto data provider CryptoCompare have partnered to release a crypto pricing product for institutional investors.
Major Korean Bank Signs MoU With Atomics Lab to Explore Crypto Asset Management
Major South Korean commercial lender KB Kookmin Bank has signed an MoU with blockchain technology firm Atomics Lab to jointly explore digital asset management solutions.
Digital Asset Security Startup Fireblocks Leaves Stealth Mode With $16 Million in Funding
Fireblocks, a digital asset cybersecurity startup, has left stealth mode with $16 million in funding.
Philippines’ Central Bank Will Continue to Closely Monitor Crypto, Citing Terror Financing
The governor of the Philippines’ central bank has warned against crypto-enabled terrorism financing and said the institution will continue to surveil their use in the country.
Major Insurance Broker Aon Secures Crime Coverage for Crypto Custody Solutions Firm
Major insurance broker Aon will reportedly provide crypto custody solutions provider Metaco with crime insurance coverage via a group of predominantly European insurers.
Liquid Cryptocurrency Exchange to Host Public Phase of Telegram ICO
Liquid exchange to sell IOUs for Telegram TON tokens.
New Report Reviews Blockchain Applications by US Federal Government
The Data Foundation and Booz Allen Hamilton have come up with five key questions federal entities should ask when considering blockchain solutions.