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Chinese Regulator Approves First 197 Blockchain Firms, Including Tencent, Alibaba, Baidu

April 3, 2019cashtechnews

China’s cyberspace administration has released its first list of registered blockchain service providers. China’s cyberspace administration has released the first list — 197 companies long — of registered blockchain service providers, according to their March 30 notice. Chinese initiatives by internet giants such as Baidu Blockchain Engine, Alibaba Cloud Blockchain-as-a-Service (BaaS), Tencent BaaS (TBaaS) and […]

Cybersecurity, Blockchain Firm WISeKey Acquires Interest in Data Infrastructure Firm

April 3, 2019cashtechnews

WISeKey has acquired a 22% interest in American data infrastructure firm Tarmin through a multi-million USD transaction. Switzerland-based blockchain, Internet of Things (IoT) and cybersecurity firm WISeKey has acquired a 22 percent interest in American data infrastructure firm Tarmin through a multi-million USD transaction, exact amount unspecified. The news was revealed in an official announcement […]

Smart Dubai Endorses Blockchain Platform From Major Local Telecoms Operator

April 3, 2019cashtechnews

The platform has received the seal of approval from Smart Dubai, the government organization in charge of transforming state-level services by 2021. The blockchain platform built by one of the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) two telecoms operators has received an official endorsement from the government as part of the country’s blockchain integration, executives confirmed in […]

Nimiq Acquires 9.9% Stake in Germany’s WEG AG to Become Bank’s Third Crypto Firm Owner

April 3, 2019cashtechnews

Browser-based blockchain payments system Nimiq has acquired a 9.9 percent stake in Germany’s WEG Bank AG. Browser-based blockchain payments system Nimiq has acquired a 9.9 percent stake in Germany’s WEG Bank AG, according to an official announcement published on April 3. The stake acquisition comes as part of Nimiq’s new strategic partnership with WEG Bank […]

Celo Raises $30 Million for Stablecoin-Based Smartphone Payment Plans

April 3, 2019cashtechnews

Celo plans to use a dedicated USD-backed stablecoin to provide unbanked consumers with payment options. Blockchain payments startup Celo has raised $30 million from well-known crypto investors Polychain Capital and Andreessen Horowitz, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on April 2. Celo, which is the trading name of A Protocol Inc., plans to use an […]

Japan: Crypto Trading Platform Liquid Hits Unicorn Status With Over $1 Billion Valuation

April 3, 2019cashtechnews

Liquid has hit unicorn status with the first close of an ongoing Series C funding that puts the company valuation at over $1 billion. Japanese crypto trading platform Liquid has hit unicorn status with the first close of an ongoing Series C funding that puts the company valuation at over $1 billion. The news was […]

61% of Major Global Digital Firms Invest in Blockchain, Report Finds

April 3, 2019cashtechnews

A poll of 1,050 IT, security and engineering firms found that 61 percent of respondents were investing in blockchain technology. 61 percent of high-profile digital companies worldwide are investing in blockchain, according to a report by identity management firm Okta shared with Cointelegraph on April 2. San Francisco-based enterprise identity provider Okta has released a […]

How Blockchain May Help the Cobalt in Smartphones and Electric Cars Be Ethically Sourced

April 3, 2019cashtechnews

sponsored A mining project with access to large reserves of copper, nickel, cobalt and gold is utilizing blockchain technology to improve ethical sourcing in the industry. A real mining project is planning to utilize blockchain technology to maximize the potential of land rich with precious metal and natural resources. Blue Hill Mining says its project […]

Crypto Market Rally Continues With Bitcoin Above $4,900, Tech Stocks Bounce Back

April 2, 2019cashtechnews

Cryptocurrency markets continue their bullish trend from yesterday, with most major coins seeing solid gains today. Tuesday, April 2 — The leading cryptocurrency Bitcoin (BTC) is holding its gains following a rally last night, with other major cryptocurrency markets registering solid growth as well. Market visualization from Coin360 BTC is trading at around $4,904 at […]

US Blockchain Firm Partners with Sustainable Construction Firm to Design Data Centers

April 2, 2019cashtechnews

Blockchain Holdings Capital Ventures partnered with SG Blocks to develop decentralized data centers. United States-based Blockchain Holdings Capital Ventures (BHCV) has partnered with SG Blocks, which uses cargo shipping containers in construction to develop its multi-container data centers, according to press release on April 1. The blockchain company, which focuses on real estate, energy and […]

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Nimiq Acquires 9.9% Stake in Germany’s WEG AG to Become Bank’s Third Crypto Firm Owner

Celo Raises $30 Million for Stablecoin-Based Smartphone Payment Plans

Japan: Crypto Trading Platform Liquid Hits Unicorn Status With Over $1 Billion Valuation

61% of Major Global Digital Firms Invest in Blockchain, Report Finds

How Blockchain May Help the Cobalt in Smartphones and Electric Cars Be Ethically Sourced

Crypto Market Rally Continues With Bitcoin Above $4,900, Tech Stocks Bounce Back

US Blockchain Firm Partners with Sustainable Construction Firm to Design Data Centers

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