Facebook is now making a stablecoin for WhatsApp, reports suggest. On Dec. 20, Bloomberg reported that Facebook is making a stablecoin for WhatsApp users. The cryptocurrency will reportedly be used for money transfers made within the messaging app and will focus on the Indian market. The move provides a curious juxtaposition for the social media […]
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Facebook has listed five new blockchain-related jobs on its careers page within the past three weeks. Facebook has listed five new blockchain-related jobs on its careers page within the past three weeks, two of which were first listed Dec. 5 and 6. The positions currently open for applicants are two software engineer roles, a data […]
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Bitcoin smart contract protocol Rootstock will see new functionality added in development boost. Bitcoin-based smart contract protocol Rootstock (RSK) is integrating with spin-off project RIF OS to expand its scope of operations, the parties confirmed in two separate blog posts Nov. 18. As part of the deal, RIF Labs, the structure behind off-chain infrastructure layer […]
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Crypto markets are continuing to see downward momentum with virtually all of the major cryptocurrencies in the red, and Bitcoin dipping below the $6,400 mark. Friday, Nov. 9: crypto markets are continuing to see downward momentum, with virtually all of the major cryptocurrencies at least mildly in the red, as data from Coin360 shows. […]
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Investment bank J.P. Morgan Chase has named three companies whose stock could benefit from their deployments of blockchain technology. Investment bank and financial services firm J.P. Morgan Chase has identified three public companies whose stock it believes will benefit from their applications of blockchain technology, CNBC reported Nov. 8. In a note to clients, J.P. […]
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Ernst and Young has launched the prototype of a system that enables secure and private transactions to take place on the Ethereum public blockchain. “Big Four” auditor Ernst and Young has launched the prototype of a system that enables secure and private transactions to take place on the Ethereum (ETH) public network, according to a […]
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Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com has partnered with two technology institutes to launch a blockchain research lab to examine new applications of the technology. Chinese retail giant JD.com is further gaining a foothold in blockchain technology by launching a research lab for blockchain in partnership with two technology institutes, according to an announcement published Oct. 30. […]
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We’ve covered a wide range of connected devices on IoT News, but the PoochPlay marks the first wearable designed for our canine friends. The best way to describe PoochPlay is a Fitbit for dogs. It’s a simple device which attaches to your dog’s collar and tracks activity/rest per day. Using a replaceable CR2032 battery, […]
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Crypto and blockchain-related merger and acquisition (M&A) activity has surged by over 200 percent in 2018, according to data compiled by JMP Securities. In what has been dubbed a “deal frenzy,” crypto and blockchain-related merger and acquisition (M&A) activity has surged by over 200 percent in 2018, CNBC reported Oct. 18. Data compiled by JMP […]
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If the world were a more logical place, said Chris Walters, CTO and co-founder of Scratch, it would always be easy for a borrower to pay their debts as quickly and easily as possible. Everyone’s goals would be aligned, ensuring that funds are repaid on time and with minimal investment of time or energy. But, Walters […]
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