Former chairman of the CFTC Gary Gensler said that the cryptocurrency market needs regulation in order to grow, because consumers must be protected. Former chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Gary Gensler said that the cryptocurrency market needs regulation in order to grow, because consumers must be protected. Gensler shared his views with […]
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South Korean electronics giant Samsung might become the next multinational conglomerate to issue its own cryptocurrency token. Samsung is another big-name company to consider issuing its own cryptocurrency. Similar stories have already emanated from the likes of Facebook and JPMorgan Chase, with analysts speculating on various use cases for these cryptocurrency tokens. While not yet […]
Continue ReadingThe National Development Council of Taiwan announced today that it will launch a blockchain alliance in three months. The National Development Council (NDC) of Taiwan announced today that it will launch a blockchain alliance in three months, English-language local media Taiwan News reported on March 26. The NDC is the policy-related agency of Taiwan’s executive […]
Continue Readingsponsored A broker aims to become the go-to destination for the new generation of mobile-first traders and to create a community where users can exchange insights and strategies. A contract-for-difference (CFD) broker says its platform is one of the first to operate in both crypto and fiat currencies — with a simple interface that’s designed […]
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“Crypto Mom” Hester M. Peirce has argued in favor of self-regulation for cryptocurrency markets when possible. United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester M. Peirce has argued in favor of self-regulation for cryptocurrency markets when possible. The commissioner made her remarks during a public talk together with former Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) […]
Continue Readingsponsored The new BlockShow conference will focus on the most promising projects that have weathered the challenges of the recent crypto bear market. BlockShow, an international blockchain event powered by Cointelegraph, announced its new conference, BlockShow Asia 2019, which will be held at Marina Bay Sands Expo in Singapore on Nov. 14-15. The conference will […]
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Ethereum-based payment platform OmiseGo partnered with a Singapore firm behind a popular ride hailing app to develop a Proof-of-Concept and promote blockchain tech. Ethereum-based payment platform OmiseGo and blockchain protocol Mass Vehicle Ledger (MVL) have partnered to research blockchain technology, according to a press release shared with Cointelegraph Nov. 14. MVL is the protocol behind […]
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A new research study from MIT and Brookhaven National Laboratory claims to have potentially opened the door for ultra-low power microchips – which could be good news with regard to the Internet of Things. The focus of the study is around spintronics – a portmanteau of spin transport electronics – which explores the intrinsic […]
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The new shipping blockchain alliance includes nine of the world’s leading companies within the industry of shipping logistics and operations. Nine major terminal operators and shipping companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch an open digital platform based on distributed ledger technology (DLT), The Maritime Executive, a major industry source for maritime […]
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Taiwanese phone manufacturer HTC has launched its (long-awaited?) blockchain-based smartphone, Exodus 1, today (October 23). However, at present, it’s only available to pre-order using cryptocurrency. According to CNBC, the handset can be ordered at a current price of 0.15 bitcoins or 4.78 ether tokens, or about $960 (£739), and is expected to ship in December. […]
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