Part of the volatility of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies may be attributed to regulatory concerns in the US and around the world. The SEC in the US is on a path towards clarity, and institutional investors are entering the market. On the other side of the world, Thailand regulators also appear to be making moves […]
Continue Reading
IBM has joined a number of competitors in developing a stablecoin pegged against the US dollar. Built on the Stellar Lumens (XLM) platform, Stronghold USD is an experiment designed to help banks and other financial institutions to process payments quickly and securely. The Stellar token was created in a partnership between IBM and the startup, […]
Continue Reading
Harvard University is stepping up its curriculum on blockchain technology, cryptocurrency and investing. In partnership with Reflective Ventures, the Harvard Undergraduate Blockchain Group (HUBG) will offer courses designed to improve cryptocurrency investment literacy. HUBG will provide students with an opportunity to learn the basics of blockchain technology, while engaging organizations and open-source communities. According to […]
Continue Reading
Open Mineral, a Swiss trading platform for metal concentrates is bringing together a blockchain consortium to improve mineral supply chains, including trading and logistics. According to Reuters, Open Mineral will collaborate with ConsenSys, a US blockchain startup. Together they will establish Minerac, to optimize mineral trading and supply chains. According to Boris Eykher, CEO of […]
Continue Reading
On July 16, the Thailand Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will put new rules on ICO licensing into effect. According to their announcement, ICOs will be allowed to operate in a regulated environment. Any company that wishes to launch an ICO in Thailand must file an application with the SEC. Upon approval, they will be […]
Continue Reading
Most mainstream media is reporting that virtual currency trading has been virtually outlawed in India as the country’s Supreme Court upheld a central bank directive. We’ve seen similar news that turned out to be fake in Korea and elsewhere, when regulations were tightened on such things as trading by minors. In India, the effect of […]
Continue Reading
The government of the Philippines has announced that it will issue as many as 25 cryptocurrency exchange licenses in the Cagayan Special Economic Zone (CSEZ). This economic zone, located on the northern tip of the Philippines, is managed by the government-owned and controlled corporation (GOCC), the Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (CEZA). The purpose of the […]
Continue Reading
In January 2018, Facebook placed a ban on cryptocurrency and ICO advertising on its platform, when Bitcoin prices were more than double what they are today. There was speculation that this could be in preparation for a Litecoin integration with Facebook, or that a new “Facecoin” was on the horizon. In addition to the Facebook […]
Continue Reading
With the value of lumens (XLM) declining since its peak at the end of April at around 45 cents, to its current value of just over 22 cents per XLM, Stellar has engaged in talks with Chain about acquiring the blockchain startup for a potential sale price of $500 million worth of lumens. According to […]
Continue Reading
Microsoft partnered with Ernst & Young (EY) to build a blockchain solution for the management of content rights and royalties management on Wednesday. Such a project could potentially replace the need for written agreements enforced through the court system, through the use of blockchain technology, smart contracts and code. The solution is already being tested […]
Continue Reading