Digital Assets Data has raised $6 million to create an institution-grade crypto data platform. Digital Assets Data — a crypto-focused fintech and data firm — has launched with a $6 million raise from industry backers such as Digital Currency Group, Morgan Creek Digital Assets and others. The financing will enable the firm to build out […]
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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 […]
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JPM is planning to widen the use of its blockchain system. On April 21, it was revealed that JPMorgan Chase (JPM), the United States’ largest bank with over $2.62 trillion in assets, is planning to widen the use of its blockchain system. Specifically, JPM is adding new features to its Interbank Information Network (IIN), which […]
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As the IMF and the bosses of central banks gather to talk digital money, concerns of stability and institutional trust dominate the discussion. The custodians of global financial order have been prominent in crypto news recently. The weekend kicked off with the announcement of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) joining forces with the World Bank to launch […]
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Blockchain Capital co-founder Gavin Brown said that he expects that there will be one or a handful of winners when it comes to cryptocurrency. Blockchain Capital co-founder Gavin Brown said that he expects that there will be only one or a handful of winners when it comes to cryptocurrency. Brown made his remarks during an […]
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JPMorgan Chase’s Interbank Information Network is now used by more than 220 banks around the world JPMorgan Chase (JPM) is expanding the use of its blockchain technology to help reduce the number of global payments rejected by errors, the Financial Times reported on April 21. The United States financial giant is adding new features to […]
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Microsoft Korea has said the country is facing an increase in crytojacking incidents, according to their new report. Microsoft Korea has claimed the country is facing an increase in cryptojacking incidents, according to a report from local English-language daily The Korea Times, published on April 22. The findings were announced by Microsoft security program manager […]
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Most of the top 20 cryptocurrencies are reporting discreet gains as bitcoin approaches the $5,250 mark. Wednesday, April 17 — most of the top 20 cryptocurrencies are reporting discreet gains on the day by press time, as bitcoin (BTC) approaches the $5,250 mark. Market visualization courtesy of Coin360 Bitcoin is up over two percent on […]
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The Enterprise Ethereum Alliance has launched a blockchain-neutral Token Taxonomy Initiative that will seek to define tokens in non-technical and cross-industry terms. The Enterprise Ethereum Alliance (EEA) has launched a blockchain-neutral Token Taxonomy Initiative in partnership with major firms, according to a press release from EEA on April 17. The initiative will seek to define […]
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U.S. federal jury convicted two alleged Romanian hackers of spreading malware to steal credit card credentials and illicitly mine cryptocurrency. A federal jury has convicted two Romanian alleged cybercriminals of spreading malware to steal credit card credentials and illicitly mine cryptocurrency, an announcement from the official website of the United States Department of Justice revealed […]
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