The hockey team’s blockchain tool is designed to track and confirm the authenticity of merchandise, including used items from games. United States ice hockey team the LA Kings have launched a blockchain-based tool for tracking the authenticity of merchandise, executives confirmed in a press release on Feb. 20. A partnership with augmented reality (AR) startup […]
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The Spanish city of Aragon has given over $13 million for the industrial digitalization and implementation of “Industry 4.0” projects. The government of the Spanish city of Aragon has allocated over 12 million euros ($13 million) for the development of “Industry 4.0,” which includes blockchain technology, artificial intelligence (AI), and other emerging technologies. The news […]
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The Central Bank of Chile issues a detailed report on cryptocurrencies, stating they have no potential to substitute traditional money. The Central Bank of Chile (BCC) believes that cryptocurrencies are unable to substitute traditional money, according to an in-depth report on crypto issued Feb. 7. The document, signed by the central bank’s president Mario Marcel, […]
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Argentinian public transport card SUBE, used in 37 locations across the country, now accepts Bitcoin. Argentinian state public transport card SUBE (Sistema Único de Boleto Electrónico) can now be topped up using Bitcoin (BTC), Cointelegraph in Spanish reported Friday, Feb. 8. Alto Viaje, a platform for adding money to SUBE cards, has partnered with Bitex, […]
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The Italian securities regulator has added crypto company Togacoin to its scam blacklist. The Italian securities regulator, Commissione Nazionale per le Società e la Borsa (CONSOB), has added crypto company Togacoin to its scam blacklist on Jan. 28. The regulator released its warning against Togacoin alongside similar warnings concerning binary options company Smart Choice Zone […]
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French grassroots political movement is planning a bank run on Jan. 12. On Jan. 7, activists of the French grassroots political movement the Gilets Jaunes — Yellow Vests — announced a bank run via social media, essentially hoping to meet their goals by destabilizing the local financial system. Dubbed the “Collectors’ Referendum,” the movement’s latest […]
Continue ReadingPascal Boyart set up the secret mural stash to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Bitcoin genesis block. A French graffiti artist has hidden $1000 in Bitcoin in his latest project, he confirmed in a blog post Jan. 6. Pascal Boyart, who last year embedded a Bitcoin (BTC) wallet QR code in his work to […]
Continue ReadingChile’s anti-monopoly court rules to oblige local banks to keep the accounts of local crypto exchanges open, despite Supreme Court decision. The Chilean anti-monopoly court has again granted protection to local cryptocurrency exchanges by forcing banks to keep their accounts open, financial news outlet Diario Financiero reported Jan. 2. According to a recent statement from […]
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The Italian securities regulator has prohibited the activity of “Avacrypto” for allegedly violating securities laws. The financial regulator of Italy has barred a cryptocurrency-related project from operations for the provision of allegedly unauthorized investment services, according to an official statement published Dec. 14. Founded in 1974, the Italian National Commission for Companies and the Stock […]
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Chilean banks urge anti-monopoly court to revoke its decision that impedes blocking crypto exchanges’ banking accounts. Two major Chilean banks have urged the country’s anti-monopoly court to revoke its decision that prevents the closure of local crypto exchanges’ banking accounts. This development was reported by Chilean newspaper La Tercera on Thursday, Dec. 20. Banco del […]
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