Despite the unregulated status of crypto in Cyprus, the nation’s securities regulator is promoting and adopting blockchain. The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) recently published a report discussing the ongoing activities of its Innovation Hub — a cooperative entity that was launched in October 2018 as a platform for engagement between CySEC and entities […]
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The blockchain-based Sorare will allow the Italian team to start offering collectible digital cards. The Italian soccer team Juventus has a number of traditional collectibles available for purchase by its fans, but this week it’s taking them into the digital age. The sports club announced on Feb 19. it would be offering digital trading cards […]
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The new platform will facilitate payments in up to 10 seconds using QR codes or identification data alongside computers, ATMs, or mobile phones. The Central Bank of Brazil (BCB) has announced a plan to launch a new near-instant payment system during November. The platform, called the Brazilian Instant Payment Scheme (PIX), will facilitate peer-to-peer and […]
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Canaan, the world’s second-largest Bitcoin mining hardware manufacturer, and blockchain infrastructure firm Northern Data AG have signed a strategic partnership. Two major players in the global blockchain industry have signed a strategic partnership to pool together their technological and operational achievements. According to a Feb. 19 press release, Canaan Creative, the world’s second-largest Bitcoin (BTC) […]
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The cross-carrier blockchain payment network allows transactions to be paid directly in the user’s currency through their mobile carrier. Further developments to blockchain technology are being tackled every day. One of the biggest challenges is how best companies working on blockchain can make their services not only accessible but also practical for users in different […]
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The crypto exchange is planning to work on a joint project with the Japanese telecom giant to test digital currency in cafes. As the origin of cryptocurrency, Japan often leads the way when it comes to joint projects between companies in different fields, united by their desire to lead the pack in innovation. E-commerce giant […]
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Blockchain sports venture Chiliz has partnered with major sports marketing agency Lagardere Sports and Entertainment. American sports fans could soon be using blockchain-based tokens to interact with their favorite teams. Blockchain sports firm Chiliz has partnered with major marketing agency Lagardere Sports and Entertainment, according to a press release on Feb. 17. Chiliz CEO Alex […]
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2019 saw the long-awaited launch of ICE’s digital assets platform, Bakkt. CEO Kelly Loeffler is now pursuing a career in the U.S. Senate. Since the 2017 mania, every year in the crypto and blockchain space has been increasingly eventful. 2019 was no exception: Along with Facebook’s Libra project and China’s digital yuan endeavors, Intercontinental Exchange’s […]
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Nancy Sumption joins SEC Chairman Jay Clayton as his Senior Advisor for Cybersecurity Policy. After naming Kristina Littman as Chief of the Division of Enforcement’s Cyber Unit in December, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission has introduced more fresh blood to its ranks. On Feb. 13, Nancy Sumption was announced as the successor to […]
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The oil industry is facing some big challenges, and experts think blockchain could be the solution. Oil is central to the growth of the global economy and maintenance of political stability. But for an industry that plays such an important role in both shaping and maintaining the world around us, its business model is quickly […]
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