IBM Food Trust blockchain platform has onboarded the Avril Group seeking to enhance transparency of products’ prevenance and supply chain. IBM Food Trust blockchain platform has onboarded one more French manufacturer seeking to enhance transparency of product provenance and supply chain. The Avril Group, a vegetable oil, eggs and protein manufacturer, and the owner of […]
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United States SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce aka “Crypto Mom” has formally proposed a safe harbor from SEC registration for decentralized token projects. United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester Peirce has formally proposed safe harbor for token projects. After initially floating the idea in August 2019, Peirce has now formally presented a regulatory […]
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The Australian government is going to release its national blockchain strategy on Friday, Feb. 7, following a nearly year-long preparation. The Australian government is going to launch its national blockchain strategy on Friday, Feb. 7, following a nearly year-long preparation. It has been almost a year since the country’s Ministry for Industry, Science and Technology […]
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Tron founder and CEO Justin Sun has finally had a charity lunch with Berkshire Hathaway chairman and billionaire Warren Buffett after a series of delays last year. Tron founder and CEO Justin Sun has finally had his charity lunch with Berkshire Hathaway chairman and famous billionaire Warren Buffett after a series of delays last year. […]
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A co-founder and former lead developer of IOTA has threatened the project’s co-founder and IOTA Foundation director David Sønstebø with a lawsuit. A co-founder and former lead developer of the decentralized network IOTA, Sergey Ivancheglo, has IOTA Foundation director David Sønstebø with a lawsuit over 25 million MIOTA (over $8.5 million). Ivancheglo announced that he […]
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RBI’s legal counsel claims crypto can adversely affect India’s financial stability. Back in April 2018, the Reserve Bank of India decided to go ahead and issue a notice prohibiting all of India’s banking and financial institutions from offering their services to crypto exchanges, companies operating within the space, and individuals seeking to explore the nascent […]
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Smart contract platform Quras partners with Africa’s non-profit blockchain association BNUG to connect Asia and Africa’s blockchain communities. Quras, a smart contract platform that enables anonymous, private-protected transactions, has partnered with non-profit association Blockchain Nigeria User Group (BNUG). According to a Feb. 5 press release from Quras, the new partnership will enable Quras to expand […]
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Israeli blockchain startup Clear has raised $13 million in a Series A round led by Fidelity-backed Eight Roads. Israeli blockchain startup Clear has raised $13 million in a Series A round led by Fidelity-backed Eight Roads. Clear — which develops blockchain networks for high-volume transaction systems between businesses — announced the round’s completion in a […]
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Six major central banks will reportedly meet in April to discuss central bank digital currency development. Six major central banks will meet in April to discuss the development of central bank digital currencies (CBDC). The Japan Times reported on Feb. 6 that — according to a source familiar with the matter — the meeting will […]
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The MAS’ Payment Services Act has gone into effect, setting up a framework for cryptocurrency regulation in the country. As crypto continues its foray into the mainstream financial world, more countries are recognizing digital assets legally. Singapore is the latest to join the party. On Jan. 28, the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) Payment Services […]
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