The enhanced crypto functionality will let Opera for android users make bitcoin payments from its built-in digital wallet and interact with dapps on TRON.
Former Fed Nominee Stephen Moore Backs Fractional Reserve Stablecoin
Stephen Moore, whose failed bid to join the Fed imploded within months, has a new plan to disrupt global finance: a fractional reserved-backed stablecoin.
You Can Now Get a Master’s in Blockchain From a School in (Where Else?) Malta
The multidisciplinary masters’ program is Malta’s latest in a national campaign to become a global blockchain business and education hub.
Cambodia’s Central Bank Testing Digital Wallet to Ease Cross Border Payments
Cambodia’s Central Bank wants to slash the cost of cross-border payments and is studying how its Bakong digital wallet might help.
Fed Governor Brainard Identifies Libra Threat, Says Regulatory Hurdles Abound
Federal Reserve governor Lael Brainard delivered a sharp critique of Libra, which would need to resolve many regulatory hurdles before going live.
French Central Banker: The World Needs to Standardize Crypto Regulations
A French central banker is calling for a global regulatory framework on crypto assets.
Nasdaq Lists an AI-Powered Index of Crypto Market’s Top 100 Performers
The Nasdaq stock exchange has listed an index of crypto’s top 100 coins alongside traditional market bellwethers like the S&P 500 and the Dow.
eToro Launches Crypto Portfolio Weighted by Twitter Mentions
With an AI system trawling 850,000,000 tweets a day, the eToro product calibrates an optimal coin portfolio based on Crypto Twitter sentiment.
UK Startup Takes Billion-Dollar Tokenization Plan Stateside
Smartlands, a UK tokenization firm, is betting on a billion-dollar security token crowdfunding model with a new broker-dealer partnership in the U.S.
Switzerland’s ‘Crypto Valley’ Is Bringing Blockchain to Zurich
The Crypto Valley Association and Zurich Tourism are working to bring blockchain awareness, tourism and business to Zurich.
tZERO-Backed Startup Seeks SEC Approval to Launch Security Token Market
A firm part-owned by Overstock’s tZERO is seeking regulatory approval to launch one of the first markets for publicly traded, registered security tokens.
Facebook’s Calibra Sued By Mobile Banking App Over Similar Logos
The complaint alleges the Calibra logo is too similar to Current’s, which the fintech firm has been using since August 2016.
TRON, Stellar Join Mousebelt’s Blockchain Education Alliance to Train Student Developers
The 13 firm alliance will tackle crypto recruiters’ perennial high-demand-and-low-supply job quandary with a raft of tools to train students.
Canada’s Blockchain Sector Wants Legal Clarity, New Report Shows
A report from the Canadian Digital Chamber of Commerce compiles fresh data on Canada’s blockchain industry – including some promising salary stats.
MakerDAO Bounty Program Catches ‘Critical’ Bug Before Launch
MakerDAO patched a “critical” bug in its upcoming Multi-Collateral Dai upgrade that could have put 10% of the system’s total collateral at risk.
Algorand Integrates Tech to Bring Users Detailed Analysis of Largest Blockchains
Algorand is gaining the ability to analyze the largest blockchains by adding the PARSIQ monitoring system to its platform.
Chainalysis Adds More ERC-20 Tokens to Crypto Sleuthing Service
Chainalysis’ expansion brings its compliance and tracking software – a favorite among federal investigators – to a larger swath of ERC-20 tokens.
Institutional Libra Backers are Getting Cold Feet
Major Libra backers are backing out of the Facebook-led cryptocurrency effort, according to a WSJ report.
JPMorgan, Intel Alums Launch Revenue-Sharing Stablecoin USDD
A dollar-backed stablecoin with a twist: revenue-sharing with the institutions that use it.
JPMorgan, Intel Alums Launch Revenue-Sharing Stablecoin USDD
A dollar-backed stablecoin with a twist: revenue-sharing with the institutions that use it.