Major crypto hardware manufacturer Ledger, with headquarters in Paris and San Francisco, extends to the Asia Pacific. Crypto hardware wallet firm Ledger has announced it is opening a new branch in Hong Kong, according to a press release shared with Cointelegraph Wednesday, Oct. 31. One of the leading hardware wallet manufacturers with headquarters in Paris […]
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New Zealand government-backed innovation institute Callaghan Innovation issued a grant for $330,000 to a domestic crypto wallet and trading service. New Zealand’s state-backed innovation institute Callaghan Innovation awarded a $330,000 grant to a local crypto wallet and trading service, according to a press release published Tuesday, Oct. 30. Callaghan Innovation issued an “R&D Project […]
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Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com has partnered with two technology institutes to launch a blockchain research lab to examine new applications of the technology. Chinese retail giant JD.com is further gaining a foothold in blockchain technology by launching a research lab for blockchain in partnership with two technology institutes, according to an announcement published Oct. 30. […]
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A new partnership between Microsoft and Nasdaq Inc. aims to integrate the Azure Blockchain offering with Nasdaq’s Financial Framework product. American software corporation Microsoft will integrate its Azure Blockchain technology into stock exchange Nasdaq Inc.’s Financial Framework (NFF), according to an Oct. 30 press release. Per the recent announcement, Microsoft will integrate its Azure blockchain […]
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Following a period of prolonged stability, crypto markets see the second day of a slight slump. Tuesday, Oct. 30: Crypto markets are mostly trading sideways after the recent drop-off that took place on Monday, Oct. 29. The top 20 cryptocurrencies by market cap are seeing mixed signals with insufficient fluctuations, with total market capitalization hovering […]
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Venezuela launches the official sale of state-owned Petro — a controversial coin that can only be purchased from its website or directly from National treasury for cryptoassets. Venezuela’s controversial state-owned cryptocurrency the Petro is now available for purchase for fiat and crypto, Venezuelan Economy Department announced on Twitter Monday, Oct. 29. According to an infographic […]
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U.S. crypto exchange Bittrex launches international trading platform on the base of Maltese branch, which will reportedly increase the speed of listing. Bittrex International is launching a digital trading platform that will feature a “streamlined” token approval process and focus on international customers, the company’s blog revealed Monday, Oct. 29. As per the release, new […]
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There have been many devastating exchange hacks, with billions of dollars lost. But security flaws remain – meaning it pays to be picky choosing a platform. How can I be sure an exchange is telling the truth? Actions matter more than words – so take a look at what they have been doing to protect […]
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Leading U.S. crypto exchange and wallet provider Coinbase has raised $300 million in a fresh funding round that brings its post-money valuation to $8 billion. Major U.S. crypto exchange and wallet provider Coinbase has raised $300 million in a fresh funding round that brings its post-money valuation to $8 billion, according to an official […]
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Russian officials discuss the possibility of blockchain voting, while the head of the Election Commission suggests renaming the tech for the Russian “mentality.” The topic of implementing blockchain technology for voting was discussed at an event hosted by the Russian Central Election Commission (CEC), local state-owned news agency TASS reported Oct. 29. Speaking at the […]
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