In a series of roundtable discussions, members of the Congressional Blockchain Caucus discussed possible blockchain applications and policy implications. IBM and members of the U.S. Congressional Blockchain Caucus discussed the use of blockchain for ID systems, payments, and supply chains during a meeting today, September 24, according to a press call attended by Cointelegraph. IBM […]
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Andreessen Horowitz via its investment fund a16z has acquired 6 percent of the total MakerDAO token supply. American venture capital fund Andreessen Horowitz has invested $15 million into blockchain startup MakerDAO (MKR), according to an announcement published September 24. MakerDAO is the firm which stands behind Ethereum-based stablecoin Dai (DAI) and its accompanying decentralized credit […]
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Walmart will require its suppliers of leafy-greens to implement blockchain technology by September 2019. U.S. retail giant Walmart and its division Sam’s Club, a membership-only retail warehouse club, will require suppliers of leafy greens to implement a farm-to-store tracking system based on blockchain tech, Reuters reported September 24. The end-to-end traceability system is based on […]
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On Tuesday, representatives from the crypto industry and U.S. lawmakers will gather to discuss regulatory issues and policy-making. Representatives from U.S.-based financial giants and cryptocurrency startups will meet with Washington lawmakers this Tuesday to discuss the regulatory landscape, CNBC reported September 24. The roundtable dubbed “Legislating Certainty for Cryptocurrencies” will reportedly be hosted by Rep. […]
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As the market sentiment is clearly turning bullish it is very important to begin targeting promising cryptocurrencies before their initial pump in value. 4 Cryptocurrencies to Watch in Q4 The prior two weeks VIBE and TRIG were highlighted for their upcoming news and undervalued nature. These 2 coins provided returns in excess of 100% and […]
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A sea of green could be observed through the entire cryptocurrency market as it gained upwards of $20 billion overnight. Ripple (XRP) is amid the forerunners of today’s rally, marking an increase of more than 45 percent for the day. Ripple to Lead the Parade At the time of writing this, XRP 00 is the best […]
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A new assessment by Europol this week reveals a growing schism between the use of cryptocurrencies by terrorists and other criminals. No European Terrorist Attacks Leveraged Crypto Funds In its Internet Organized Crime Threat Assessment (IOCTA), the organization highlights that while the use of Bitcoin in particular by cybercriminals is growing, terrorists still prefer conventional […]
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Stripe, the digital payments startup, is reportedly testing a new cash advance service for its business customers. According to reports, the new service would provide business owners with access to funds one to two days after applying for the money. Stripe has started to alert customers about the service and issue loans. The test, noted […]
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The best helper is the one who knows what you’re looking for before you ask. That’s the idea behind Adobe’s new Virtual Analyst in its Analytics Cloud, announced Monday. It employs the company’s Sensei artificial intelligence layer to find the “unknown unknowns,” even when the user hasn’t asked for that specific info. How it works. […]
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Weiss Ratings, a provider of market research and stock analysis on ETFs, mutual funds, cryptocurrency, banks, and insurance companies, made a bold move saying that Ethereum will overtake 50% of Bitcoin’s market share in the next 5 years. Bitcoin a “One Trick Pony” Weiss Ratings came out swinging September 18, making a bold prediction that […]
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