The Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell criticized cryptocurrencies during a hearing on Capitol Hill.
Walmart Looks to Blockchain for Better Package Tracking
A new patent filing finds retail giant Walmart seeking to utilize blockchain technology to solve problems when scheduling deliveries.
Block.one Appoints Former Jefferies Asia CEO to Lead VC Arm
Block.one, the company behind the EOS blockchain, has just hired a former Jefferies Group LLC executive to lead its $1 billion venture capital arm.
IBM Wants to Track ‘Collaborative Coding’ Milestones on a Blockchain
A new patent application from IBM suggests that the tech giant is eyeing blockchain as a way to chart programmer contributions for projects.
Spain’s Lawmakers Push for Blockchain Use in Governance
Spain’s ruling party submitted a proposal encouraging the government to adopt blockchain technology in managing public services.
Blockstream Launches Tokenized Assets Tool on Liquid Sidechain
Blockstream unveiled a new feature that allows users to create custom tokenized assets secured on its Liquid sidechain.
UK Food Watchdog Trials Blockchain for Meat Inspection
The U.K.’s food watchdog announced its success in a pilot project tracking and monitoring data about meat on the blockchain.
EU Report Says Cryptocurrencies ‘Unlikely’ to Challenge Central Banks
Cryptocurrencies are “unlikely” to shake up the dominance of central banks and sovereign currencies, the EU’s newest report says.
Startup Raises $600K to Build Bitcoin Cash Mobile Wallet
CoinText.io,a blockchain startup developing a way of conducting offline bitcoin cash transactions, closed a $600,000 seed funding round.
Polish Bitcoin Association Challenges Banks Over Crypto Account Refusals
An industry group in Poland is attempting to challenge banks that have allegedly denied services for firms working with cryptocurrencies.
Binance Opens Its First Crypto-Fiat Exchange in Uganda
Binance announced Thursday it was launching a crypto-fiat exchange in Uganda, along with its first fiat-crypto exchange in general.
France Wants to Extradite Alleged Bitcoin Money Launderer
France, joined United States and Russia, is seeking the extradition of the alleged bitcoin money launder Alexander Vinnik.
Industrial Giant GE Eyes Blockchain in Fight Against 3D-Printing Fakes
General Electric wants to use a blockchain to verify 3D-printed parts in its supply chain, according to a recently published patent filing.
Coinbase CEO Unveils Crypto Charity for the Unbanked
Coinbase CEO and co-founder Brian Armstrong wants to help the unbanked access financial services with a new charity, GiveCrypto.org.
Chinese Police Arrest Crypto Miner for Power Theft
Chinese police have arrested a suspect on charges of alleged power theft, seizing 200 bitcoin and ethereum mining computers in the process.
4 Blockchain Entrepreneurs Win $100K Thiel Awards
Entrepreneurs and developers behind four different blockchain startups can add their names to the list of Thiel Fellowship awardees.
US Senate Hearing Will Look at Crypto’s Impact on Elections
The U.S. policymakers will look into potential risks that digital currencies could pose to the American democracy.
Brazil’s Central Bank Plans Blockchain Data Exchange for Regulators
Banco Central do Brasil is building a blockchain platform to ensure the authenticity of data exchanged between financial authorities.
Nasdaq Blockchain Trial Resolves Margin Calls ‘in Minutes’
A group of industry stakeholders is trialing a blockchain system designed to more efficiently cover margin calls in securities trading.
The World’s Largest Brewer Is Using Ethereum to Track Ad Data
Brewing giant Anheuser-Busch InBev is hoping to make a splash in the digital advertising supply chain with the help of blockchain technology.