Hydro-Quebec has submitted to the Quebec government the main guidance to select crypto companies to work with.
Tencent, Chinese Officials Partner on Fighting Blockchain Security Risks
Technology giant Tencent said it was teaming up with the Chinese government to fight blockchain-related security problems and crimes.
Stanford University Launches New Blockchain Research Center
Stanford University launches the Center for Blockchain Research and Vitalik Buterin, the creator of Ethereum, is one of the sponsors.
National Chinese Science Academy Launches Blockchain Lab
China’s federal science institution, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, is eyeing blockchain technology, the school announced this week.
Winklevoss Brothers Score Another Crypto Investment Patent
Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, the founders of the Gemini cryptocurrency exchange, just won another crypto-related patent.
House Rules Politicians Must Disclose Crypto Investments Above $1K
Members of the House of Representatives, the lower chamber of the U.S. Congress, must begin disclosing cryptocurrency investments that exceed $1,000.
Singer Akon Announces Cryptocurrency and Plans for Real-Life ‘Wakanda’
Add Akon to the list of celebrities who are launching their own cryptocurrencies.
Bitcoin Is ‘Not For Me’ Says Goldman Sachs CEO
For Lloyd Blankfein, bitcoin just isn’t his thing.
John McAfee Won’t Promote ICOs Anymore Because of ‘SEC Threats’
John McAfee said in a tweet early this morning that he is “no longer working with ICOs” nor promoting them because of “threats” from SEC.
IBM, Mediaocean Partner to Tackle Ad Industry Opacity with Blockchain
IBM iX and ad software provider Mediaocean are forming a blockchain consortium aimed to solve some of the biggest issues in advertising.
UBS CEO: Blockchain Is ‘Almost A Must’ for Business
The CEO of UBS Group AG endorsed blockchain technology in an interview, suggesting that it is “almost a must” for business.
This Japanese Village Is Planning Its Own ICO
A Japanese village is launching the country’s first Initial Coin Offering (ICO) on the municipal level.
Binance Backs Malta Stock Exchange’s Startup Accelerator
The Malta Stock Exchange announced today that Binance is backing the exchange’s newly launched program to support fintech startups and entrepreneurs.
EOS May Be Live But the Debate with Crypto Critics Continues
The EOS blockchain went live this week, sparking debate and commentary from cryptocurrency’s avid social media users.
What Crypto Thinks About the SEC Saying Ether Isn’t a Security
CoinDesk compiles the best comments from crypto Twitter’s reaction to the news ether, ethereum’s cryptocurrency, might not be a security.
Things I Did… Bitcoin Braces for Bear Market With Feel-Good Tweets
Crypto Twitter isn’t letting the prospect of a downturn in prices get them down, rather they’ve turned a bitter price run into a digital kumbaya.
Dennis Rodman and Potcoin: How Crypto Gatecrashed a Historic Summit
One of the oldest cryptocurrencies teamed up with a former NBA star this week to make a splash at a historic summit between world leaders.
Twitter Reacts to Coinbase’s Surprise Ethereum Classic News
Some members of the crypto community were surprised Tuesday when the U.S.-based exchange startup Coinbase announced that it plans to list ETC.
Bitcoin’s Price Is Below $7K And (Some) Hodlers Aren’t So Happy About It
The price of bitcoin hit a two-month low over the weekend – and social media is alight with speculation about it.
The Crypto Community Isn’t Sad or Surprised By R3’s Reported Woes
R3 is reportedly running low on cash – and judging by the social media response, the crypto-community isn’t showing much sympathy.