Blockchain protocol Tron and USDT stablecoin issuer Tether have announced a partnership. Blockchain protocol Tron (TRX) and Tether, issuer of stablecoin USDT, have announced a partnership to introduce USDT to the Tron network by the second quarter of 2019. The news was shared with Cointelegraph in an email on March 4. The forthcoming TRC20-based USDT […]
Continue ReadingMorgan Creek’s Anthony Pompliano has suggested that Kroger’s use the Lightning Network to replace Visa cards as a payment method. Morgan Creek Digital founder Anthony Pompliano has suggested that major United States retailer Kroger should deploy the Lightning Network in its stores, following the brand’s decision to stop accepting Visa at some locations. According to […]
Continue Readingsponsored A crypto lender that offers consumers an instant credit line says it has processed more than $300 million in seven months, making a net profit of $3 million. A crypto lender offering instant loans in more than 45 fiat currencies says it has amassed more than 170,000 users — with $300 million processed over […]
Continue ReadingThe Taiwanese finance regulator plans to introduce a new STO-related fundraising mechanism, scheduled for release in June 2019. Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) will establish a new fundraising mechanism based on security token offerings (STOs), according to an article published by financial news outlet Taiwan Economic Daily on Monday, March 4. The FSC, an independent […]
Continue ReadingThe Bahamas central bank will work with NZIA.io and Singapore-based Zynesis to develop the digital fiat currency project. The Central Bank of the Bahamas has announced its key collaborators for the development of a digital fiat currency system in the island country, according to an official document released on March 1. Called “Project Sand Dollar,” […]
Continue ReadingThe blockchain use agreement between the national Russian pension fund and Russian Railways is set to be sealed later this year. Russia’s national pension fund is settling an agreement with Russian Railways to use blockchain for tracking transport passengers that qualify for discounted services, Moscow-based news agency Rambler News Service (RNS) reports on March 1. […]
Continue ReadingThe Ledger developers team posted a warning on Monero’s subreddit advising users not to use the Nano S Monero app. The Ledger developers team posted a warning on Monero’s (XMR) subreddit on March 4 advising users not to use the Nano S Monero app. Apparently, a bug associated with the app had been discovered when, […]
Continue ReadingBlockchain can make the infrastructure of new renewable energy markets across the Gulf Cooperation Council more secure, the exec noted. Blockchain can make the infrastructure of new renewable energy markets across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) more secure, resilient and cost-efficient, experts from United States-based tech consultancy firm Booz Allen Hamilton have said. Middle East […]
Continue ReadingState senators have the option to remove some blockchain businesses from money transmitter requirements. Utah became the latest United States state to consider special treatment for blockchain in a bill set to be heard today, March 4, concerning the definition of the technology. First presented by Republican senator Daniel Hemmert on Feb. 25, the “Blockchain […]
Continue ReadingChristine Sandler, Coinbase’s director of institutional sales, has defended the crypto exchange’s controversial acquisition of Neutrino. Christine Sandler, Coinbase’s director of institutional sales, has defended the crypto exchange’s controversial acquisition of blockchain intelligence firm Neutrino. In an interview with financial news channel Cheddar on March 1, Sandler said that previous client data providers were selling […]
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