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National Swiss Railway Operator Completes Pilot of Blockchain ID Management System

November 23, 2018cashtechnews

Swiss Federal Railways tests a blockchain-powered ID management system designed to increase the efficiency of paper-based processes. The national railway company of Switzerland has completed a proof of concept (PoC) of a “self-sovereign” blockchain-based identity management system, according to a press release shared with Cointelegraph. Swiss Federal Railways’ (SBB) product was developed by Linum Labs, […]

Coinbase Policy Head Mike Lempres Leaves Company for VC Giant Andreessen Horowitz

November 23, 2018cashtechnews

Coinbase has lost a key member of its senior executive team, Bloomberg reports. The head of policy at Coinbase has left the U.S.’ largest exchange and wallet provider to work at investment giant Andreessen Horowitz, Bloomberg quotes a statement as confirming Nov. 22. Mike Lempres, who worked only briefly in the role after swapping over […]

China: Crypto Miners Sell off Mining Devices ‘by Kilo’ Amidst Market Decline

November 22, 2018cashtechnews

Chinese crypto miners are reportedly selling their mining equipment “by kilo,” as they have reached the “shutdown price” amidst the recent market crash. Cryptocurrency mining operations in China are reportedly selling mining machines by weight, as opposed to price per unit. This selloff was reported by local Chinese crypto outlet 8BTC Wednesday, Nov. 21, with […]

Norway Withdraws Electricity Subsidies From Bitcoin Mining Farms

November 22, 2018cashtechnews

Norway has struck a blow to its domestic crypto mining industry by acting to end electricity subsidies for BTC mining facilities. Norway has acting to end electricity subsidies for Bitcoin (BTC) mining facilities, Norway’s largest printed newspaper Aftenposten reported Nov. 21. Until now, mining farms — in keeping with other power-intensive industries — paid a […]

What Is Going On With the Crypto Markets, Analysts Unpack Factors Behind 10-Days Slump

November 22, 2018cashtechnews

Industry experts weigh in on the leading factors behind a massive slump in the cryptocurrency markets. Over the last 10 days the cryptocurrency markets have endured a massive sell-off across the board. There are a number of reasons that have led to the highly bearish sentiments on the market but seeing red has been difficult […]

Crypto Markets Shaky but Most Top Coins See Only Mild Losses

November 22, 2018cashtechnews

After a period of tumult, the crypto markets are today somewhat calmer, with most of the top ten cryptos seeing only mild losses. Thursday, Nov. 22: after a period of tumult, the crypto markets are today somewhat calmer, with most of the top ten cryptocurrencies seeing only mild losses capped beneath a 3 percent range. […]

New Crypto Backed by Gold and Silver Can Now Be Used to Buy Tickets to Sport Events

November 22, 2018cashtechnews

sponsored A monetary system that has created digital currencies backed by gold and silver has struck partnerships with exchanges and retailers who are interested in its product. An “evolutionary” monetary system that uses physical gold and silver as the basis for digital currencies has unveiled a series of partnerships as it works to increase participation […]

France: Central Bank Does Not Endorse Plans for Tobacco Shops to Sell Bitcoin

November 22, 2018cashtechnews

French authorities are sending mixed signals about the legitimacy of an agreement to sell Bitcoin at tobacco kiosks from January 2019. France’s tobacco federation, the Fédération des Buralistes, has obtained permission to sell Bitcoin (BTC) at tobacconists from January 2019, privately owned French radio network Europe 1 reported Nov. 21. In a deal with French […]

Singapore’s State Investment Firm Backed R3 as Part of Blockchain and AI-Focused Strategy

November 22, 2018cashtechnews

Singapore’s state investment firm Temasek invested in enterprise blockchain software firm and global banking consortium R3 Singapore’s state investment firm Temasek Holdings Pte has invested in enterprise blockchain software firm and global banking consortium R3, according to a Bloomberg report Nov. 22. Temasek is a Singapore government-owned investment company, which has reported its Asia-focused portfolio […]

Japan: Zaif Exchange Handover Complete as Previous Owner Vows to Dissolve Company

November 22, 2018cashtechnews

Fisco will now be in charge of refunding users from Japanese crypto exchange Zaif’s hack, which should begin this month. Tech Bureau, the company that formerly operated hacked Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Zaif, has completed its handover to buyer Fisco Cryptocurrency Exchange (FCCE), Cointelegraph Japan reported Nov. 22. FCCE, which agreed to take over proceedings in […]

Category: Crypto

National Swiss Railway Operator Completes Pilot of Blockchain ID Management System

Coinbase Policy Head Mike Lempres Leaves Company for VC Giant Andreessen Horowitz

China: Crypto Miners Sell off Mining Devices ‘by Kilo’ Amidst Market Decline

Norway Withdraws Electricity Subsidies From Bitcoin Mining Farms

Crypto Markets Shaky but Most Top Coins See Only Mild Losses

New Crypto Backed by Gold and Silver Can Now Be Used to Buy Tickets to Sport Events

France: Central Bank Does Not Endorse Plans for Tobacco Shops to Sell Bitcoin

Singapore’s State Investment Firm Backed R3 as Part of Blockchain and AI-Focused Strategy

Japan: Zaif Exchange Handover Complete as Previous Owner Vows to Dissolve Company

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