Cryptocurrencies
03 Jul
Cuba ‘Studying Cryptocurrency’ To Dodge U.S. Sanctions, Says Gov’t
In the face of increasing U. S. sanctions, Cuba is pondering joining Venezuela on crypto.
03 Jul
UN Looks to Blockchain to Aid Sustainable Urban Development in Afghanistan
The UN is reportedly trying out blockchain cures for Afghanistan’s urban development woes.
03 Jul
$515 Million in Bitcoin Spent on Illicit Activity This Year Representing 1% of Total BTC Activity
Half a billion dollars in BTC spent on illegal transactions so far this year, research says; however, 99% of BTC transactions in 2019 have been legitimate.
02 Jul
Advocacy Groups Call on Congress to Stop Libra Development Until July Hearings Take Place
33 advocacy groups have signed a letter looking to halt development of Libra until Congress and regulators have addressed a number of questions on the project.
02 Jul
First Successful Blockchain-tracked Shipment from South Korea to the Netherlands
As a proof-of-concept, a shipping container has completed its transcontinental, blockchain-automated shipment from South Korea to the Netherlands.