The Russian state of Nizhny Novgorod is testing a blockchain-based application for public administration. The Russian state of Nizhny Novgorod is testing the use of the blockchain-based application “City N” for public administration tasks, according to a report by ForkLog on May 28. State residents will reportedly be able to file their taxes on the […]
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Cryptocurrency markets have seen mixed signals today, with most top coins trading sideways and Bitcoin trading at around $8,732. Tuesday, May 28 — Major cryptocurrencies have continued trading sideways, reporting mixed signals at press time, according to Cointelegraph’s Coin360 data. Market visualization from Coin360 After steadily pushing to the $9,000 price mark on May 27, […]
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Fintech firm Velocity Ledger Technology has launched a testnet and blockchain API where users can develop apps for issuing, trading, and settling utility tokens. Bermuda-based fintech firm Velocity Ledger Technology (VLT) has launched a testnet and blockchain API for trading digital assets in Bermuda, according to a press release shared with Cointelegraph on May 28. […]
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The Dubai Land Department has partnered with Mashreq Bank to release a blockchain-based platform for recording and updating mortgage transactions. The Dubai Land Department (DLD), the real estate arm of the Executive Council of Dubai, has partnered with UAE-based Mashreq Bank to release a blockchain-based mortgage platform, according to a report by The National on […]
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Kik’s lawsuit aims to force the U.S. SEC to give a ruling which will help clarify their regulatory stance towards crypto and ICOs. Canadian tokenized social media startup Kik has launched a $5 million crypto initiative to fund a lawsuit against the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Kik CEO announced in the crypto-focused […]
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So far, Havard and Yale lead the pack of institutional money in the crypto world, with multi-million dollar investments in cryptocurrency-related companies. Despite the crypto volatility, the widely publicized regulatory concerns and a lack of liquidity in the cryptocurrency market, reports show that university endowments worldwide are dipping their toes into cryptocurrencies. Recently, a survey […]
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Swiss Mediterranean Shipping and French CMA CGM have both joined TradeLens. Two leading global shipping firms, Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) and CMA CGM, have joined blockchain shipping platform TradeLens, Reuters reports on May 28. Switzerland-based MSC, the world’s second-largest shipping company, and French CMA CGM, reportedly the fourth-largest container shipping firm, have joined the blockchain […]
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Britain’s youngest self-made billionaire pledges more than half his wealth to charity. The co-founder of crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX, Ben Delo, has joined over 200 other billionaires by pledging to donate the majority of his wealth to charitable causes. The Giving Pledge, founded by Bill and Malinda Gates along with Warren Buffet, is an initiative […]
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Following research claiming that 95% of volume on unregulated exchanges is fake, Bitwise clarified that it does not impact BTC’s price. American crypto investment manager Bitwise released a paper claiming that fake trading volumes by crypto exchanges do not impact bitcoin’s (BTC) price. Released on May 24, the white paper is an extended version of […]
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sponsored A social commerce tech platform used by famous companies has launched a wallet that enables consumers to buy products from 30,000 outlets. A social commerce technology platform has launched a new wallet that enables consumers to buy real-life products from more than 30,000 points of sale globally. Jet8 says its new wallet is a […]
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