In an apparent first, PayPal has made an investment in a blockchain startup — one that focuses on leveraging the technology to give users more control over their digital identities. In an apparent first, global online payments firm PayPal has made an investment in a blockchain startup — one that focuses on leveraging the technology […]
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Bitcoin briefly hits $4,800, stays at $4,600, while other top coins are all in the green amid a significant markets uprising. Tuesday, April 2 — Bitcoin (BTC) has pushed over $4,500 for the first time this year, while top crypto markets are solidly in the green for the second day in a row, some seeing […]
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The fintech industry in Switzerland continues to grow dynamically, while traditional financial institutions are reporting a decline. A new study shows that the fintech sector in Switzerland continues to grow, while traditional financial institutions are stagnating. The report was published by SwissBanking on April 1. The report dubbed “IFZ FinTech Study 2019” was prepared by […]
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The three-day UAE event will cover applications of the technology throughout the industry, organizers say. Increasing blockchain presence in aviation will form the focus of a dedicated conference in Abu Dhabi from April 2 to 4, official news portal Emirates News Agency confirmed in a press release on March 31. Promising attendance by 800 people […]
Continue ReadingWells Fargo CEO Tim Sloan and Mastercard CEO Ajaypal Banga agreed that there is still no clear blockchain-based business model. Top execs at Mastercard and Wells Fargo agreed that blockchain technology has long-term potential, but it has not been realized to date, CNBC reports on March 28. Wells Fargo CEO Tim Sloan and Mastercard CEO […]
Continue ReadingThe purported North Korea-backed hacker group Lazarus is still targeting crypto, while adopting new techniques, according to a new report. Alleged North Korea-sponsored cybercrime group Lazarus is still targeting cryptocurrencies and adopting new tactics, according to a new report from cybersecurity and anti-virus company Kaspersky Lab published on March 26. The report reveals that allegedly […]
Continue ReadingAccording to a new report from Research and Market platform, blockchain spending in the U.S. will be over $41 billion by 2025. Blockchain spending in the United States will increase from $3.12 billion to $41 billion by 2025, according to a new report published on March 25. A new report dubbed the “United States Blockchain […]
Continue ReadingThe Premier of Bermuda, David Burt, has argued that QuadrigaCX would never have lost its crypto keys had it been registered in Bermuda. The Premier of Bermuda, David Burt, has argued that a QuadrigaCX-like situation could not have happened in Bermuda because of the country’s existing legislation in regard to cryptocurrencies. Burt made his statements […]
Continue ReadingExchange and social network for investors and traders eToro announced that it has acquired smart contracts development company Firmo. Exchange and social network for investors and traders eToro announced that it has acquired smart contracts development company Firmo for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition was reported in a press release published on March 25. Co-founder and CEO […]
Continue ReadingTrueDigital Holdings is partnering with crypto data firm Kaiko and digital assets analytics company Inca. New York-based fintech infrastructure provider trueDigital Holdings (TDH) is partnering with crypto data firm Kaiko and digital assets analytics company Inca Digital Securities to widen the distribution of its over-the-counter (OTC) reference rates for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). The […]
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