Web monetization platform Coil now supports XRP payments in real-time thanks to a partnership with payment gateway and XRP Ledger wallet provider GateHub. Web monetization platform Coil now supports XRP payments in real-time thanks to a partnership with payment gateway and XRP Ledger wallet provider GateHub. An official press release published on Oct. 1 noted […]
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has settled with Block.one for $24 million for conducting an unregistered ICO. The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reached a settlement with Block.one to pay $24 million in penalties for conducting an unregistered initial coin offering (ICO). On Sept. 30, the SEC announced in a press […]
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An overview of Ethereum starting with its rise, then through the two most significant regulatory events and what future is ahead. This article provides an overview of Ethereum’s rise, from conception through its initial coin offering (ICO) and beyond. Coinciding with the ICO came attempts to regulate and classify digital currency by multiple governmental and […]
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A class action lawsuit against Ripple Labs Inc. alleging that XRP is an unregistered security faces another setback. The discourse surrounding the securities laws and the treatment of digital assets continues to draw debate among market participants, regulators and legal practitioners. One of the most high-profile targets in this ongoing debate is XRP, a digital […]
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Blockchain can contribute to trade cost savings by replacing the paper-heavy custom processes that slow down trade. In August of 2019, both the United States and Thailand announced their plans to test blockchain applications for tracking and managing shipments. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is planning to test a blockchain application against their […]
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Crypto traders use tools designed for traditional markets without realizing the value of on-chain data that makes it easier to spot Bitcoin’s price tops and bottoms. Blockchains produce huge amounts of data and it seemed that only data scientists and blockchain research firms like Chainalysis and CipherTrace were making use of it. Recently, crypto investors […]
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Ripple, the San Francisco-based startup behind the XRP token, has acquired payments platform Logos Network to develop decentralized financial products. Ripple, the San Francisco-based startup behind the third-largest asset on the crypto market, XRP, has acquired payments platform Logos Network to develop decentralized financial (DeFi) products. Per a Sept. 27 blog post, Ripple’s Xpring initiative, […]
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What problems might blockchain face leading up to Libra’s launch and how can they be solved prior to Facebook’s entry into the crypto space? Many people have heard of blockchain technology, but few know what to make of it. Some people will tell you that it’s the next big thing, poised to disrupt almost every […]
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Oxfam is readying to launch its second trial phase using the DAI stablecoin to distribute financial aid. Following the first phase of the Unblocked Cash program in Vanuatu, Oxfam is readying to launch the pilot program’s second phase using the Dai stablecoin to distribute disaster relief. Speaking exclusively to Cointelegraph, Oxfam Pacific Cash and Livelihoods […]
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German big pharma and Monsanto’s owner Bayer partners with Alipay operator Ant Financial to develop a blockchain solution for the food and crop industry. Alipay operator Ant Financial has partnered with pharmaceutical giant Bayer Crop Science, Monsanto’s owner, to develop a blockchain solution for the food and crop industry. Letter of intent Enterprise blockchain news […]
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