A patent application submitted by Walmart proposes to use autonomous vehicles with a blockchain-based authentication system for package delivery.
Blockstack Fund to Give Crypto Social Networks $1 Million Boost
Decentralized web developer Blockstack has set aside $1 million in grants to fund distributed social networking projects.
Bloomberg Partners with Novogratz to Launch Crypto Index
Bloomberg has partnered with Michael Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital Capital Management to launch a cryptocurrency index.
Bermuda’s Blockchain Strategy Goes Beyond Just Winning New Business
Bermuda’s efforts to attract the blockchain industry may have started with regulation, but they won’t end there, officials say.
SEC Commissioner Cautions Against ‘Blanket’ ICO Classification
U.S. Securities Exchange Commissioner Hester Peirce advocated against blockchain sandboxes and ‘blanket’ classifications of ICOs.
Australia’s Government Budgets Over $500K for Blockchain Study
Australia’s latest budget allocates AU $700,000 to its Digital Transformation Agency for the exploration of government blockchain applications.
Asset Freeze Continues for Public Company That Pivoted to Crypto
The SEC is likely to prove that three defendants associated with fintech firm Longfin took part in the sale of unregistered securities, a judge said.
A New Facebook Messenger Malware Is Targeting Crypto Users
FacexWorm, a malicious Chrome extension, has been recast to target cryptocurrency exchanges.
Blockchain Acquires Startup for San Francisco Expansion
Crypto wallet startup Blockchain.info is opening a San Francisco office as part of its scaling plans.
Ripple Scrutinized Over XRP at UK Parliament Hearing
A UK parliamentary hearing on blockchain and cryptocurrencies took on a largely negative tone with one panelist dismissing the technology as a fad.
Another PayPal Co-Founder Is Embracing Blockchain’s ‘Seismic Shift’
Origin has hired Yu Pan, a co-founder of PayPal and the first employee at YouTube, to act as its Research and Development Engineer.
Online Research Marketplace Adds Blockchain Verification Service
Online research marketplace Scientist.com has launched a blockchain-based data verification platform for the biopharma industry.
Bring Home the Bacoin? Oscar Mayer Debuts Crypto Campaign
Meat manufacturer Oscar Mayer has launched a bacon-backed cryptocurrency, which fans can cash out for real bacon.
CFO Boost? EY Predicts Blockchain Could Change C-Suite Role
“Big four” professional services firm EY says that blockchain could transform its finance operations and redefine the role of chief financial officer.
5 More Payments Firms to Adopt Ripple’s xVia Tech
Five firms across Europe and Asia plan to adopt Ripple’s xVia protocol to bring their payments services to emerging markets.
Court Forces Chile’s Banks to Reopen Crypto Exchange Accounts
A Chilean court has ordered banks to reopen the accounts of crypto exchanges after the institutions announced their plans to close them in March.
More Than $140 Million in Bitcoin Moved from Mt Gox Wallets
Approximately $141 million worth of bitcoin was moved from several remaining wallets of former bitcoin exchange Mt Gox on Wednesday.
IBM Partners with Jewelry Industry on Hyperledger Supply Chain Project
IBM has teamed up with major jewelry businesses to bring transparency to the industry’s supply chain with blockchain technology.
US Congressman: ‘Race to Regulate’ Won’t Solve Crypto Fraud
While fraud and ‘bad actors’ are a concern in the crypto industry, US Rep. Patrick McHenry says Congress should not rush to regulate.
Salesforce Among 12 New Members to Join Blockchain Research Institute
Canadian government-backed Blockchain Research Institute announced the addition of 12 new members today, including cloud computing company Salesforce.