The two Japanese tech giants have partnered for a trial using blockchain to provide educational records that cannot be faked.
Samsung Teases Early Blockchain Partners For Galaxy S10 Phone
South Korean tech giant Samsung looks to have revealed some of the first blockchain partners for its new flagship phone, the Galaxy S10.
US Government Returns Bitcoins Retrieved Following 2016 Bitfinex Hack
Bitfinex has announced that some of the bitcoin stolen in a major 2016 hack has been returned after it was retrieved by the U.S. government.
Hands-On Preview of Samsung’s Galaxy S10 Phone Reveals New Crypto Details
A hands-on preview of Samsung’s just-unveiled flagship phone, the Galaxy S10, reveals new details of the device’s upcoming crypto features.
Brazilian Bank Aims to Raise $15 Million Through Security Token Offering
Brazilian investment bank BTG Pactual is planning to raise millions of dollars through the offering of a security token tied to property assets.
LA Kings Now Let Fans Verify Merchandise Using a Blockchain App
The U.S. ice hockey team has launched a blockchain-based app allowing fans to ensure their merchandise and memorabilia are the real deal.
Galaxy Digital Backs $15 Million Raise for Crypto Analytics Firm CipherTrace
Blockchain and crypto security firm CipherTrace has raised $15 million in funding from investors including Mike Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital.
Bitmain Announces New, More Efficient 7nm Bitcoin Mining Chip
Bitmain Technologies has announced a new 7nm bitcoin mining processor that it says offers a big boost in energy efficiency.
8 Illicit Crypto-Mining Windows Apps Removed From Microsoft Store
Eight apps have been removed from Microsoft’s app store after Symantec found they could illicitly mine cryptocurrency.
Luxembourg Passes Bill to Give Blockchain Securities Legal Status
Securities issued on blockchains in Luxembourg now have the same legal status as traditional securities, after the passing of a new bill.
Nvidia Says Crypto Drop-Off Help Drive ‘Disappointing’ Fourth Quarter
Graphics card maker Nvidia has said the downturn in sales to crypto miners drove a drop in revenue in Q4, despite a record year overall.
Coinsquare Acquires Decentralized Cryptocurrency Exchange StellarX
Canada-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinsquare has acquired decentralized exchange StellarX and will seek to license it in Bermuda.
Baidu Launches Plug and Play Blockchain Platform for Dapps
Chinese search giant Baidu has launched a plug-and-play blockchain platform aimed to simplify commercial deployment of decentralized apps.
HSBC Exec Says Using Blockchain Slashed Forex Trading Costs by 25%
An HSBC executive has told Reuters that using blockchain slashed the costs of settling foreign exchange trades.
Latest XRP Ledger Release Boosts Censorship Resistance and More
Blockchain payments firm Ripple has announced the latest release of XRP Ledger, including code that toughens its resistance to alteration.
JPMorgan Moving Its In-House Crypto to Real-World Trials: Report
JPMorgan’s in-house crypto token is moving to real-world trials in “a few months,” according to a CNBC report.
Coinbase Just Paid a $30K Bounty for the Discovery of Critical Bug
San Francisco-based crypto exchange desk Coinbase has just forked out a $30,000 bounty to the finder of a critical bug in its systems.
Mauritius to License Crypto Custodians Starting in March
Mauritius will soon license digital asset custodians as part of its plan to create a fintech hub “in and for” Africa.
Swiss Stock Exchange SIX Plans Blockchain Platform in H2
Switzerland’s top stock exchange, SIX, aims to roll out a blockchain platform to speed up trading later this year.
Ex-Tether Exec Joins Venture Launching Stablecoin Clearinghouse
A former Bitfinex and Tether exec and crypto finance firm XBTO are launching a Bermuda-based clearinghouse for stablecoins.