The founders of Nuo are launching Juno, which will offer a smart-contract wallet with 5.5 percent interest on USDC in a bid to attract retail users.
NBA’s Sacramento Kings to Reward Loyal Fans With Crypto Tokens
Based on the ERC-20 standard, the Kings Token will be a first for a U.S. professional sports team.
Hyperledger Blockchain Group Weighs Changes to Fix Election Issues
The blockchain consortium’s powerful technical steering committee is discussing changes to its elections process to boost voter turnout and more.
It’s Too Soon to Write Off Bakkt, Wall Street Analyst Tells ICE Investors
It’s way too soon to write off Bakkt, despite the bitcoin futures market’s disappointingly slow start, equity analysts at Oppenheimer & Co. said.
Ripple’s Xpring Launches Crypto, Fiat Payments That Integrate Into Any App
Xpring says its tech uses XRP ledger to make it possible for developers to integrate payments into any application.
Acquisition Marks Broadridge Financial’s First Foray Into Crypto Services
Broadridge Financial Solutions has bought a startup offering products that serve the cryptocurrency and crypto derivative space.
Ex-BlackRock Exec Joins Wallet Provider Blockchain as General Counsel
After more than 25 years in traditional finance, Howard Surloff joins Blockchain as the first general counsel on the company’s executive team.
Crypto Token HBAR Is Tanking and Hedera Hashgraph Is Looking for a Fix
The price of Hedera Hashgraph’s HBAR token has crashed in recent weeks. Now the blockchain-like network is looking to make sure its model “is properly aligned.”
Ripple Expands Into Iceland With Acquisition of Crypto Trading Firm
Ripple is acquiring its way into Iceland, adding a team of six engineers to focus on integrations with partner crypto exchanges.
Ripple’s Xpring Looks to Build XRP DeFi Products With New Acquisition
Nine Logos engineers are joining Xpring to develop DeFi products based on XRP.
The New Medici Bank Is About to Take On Its First Crypto Clients
The new crypto-friendly institution, founded by a descendant of the Renaissance-era banking dynasty, is about to onboard its first clients.
Kleiner Perkins Backs $2 Million Seed Round for Crypto Derivative Data Firm
Crypto data analytics startup Skew has raised $2 million in seed funding from several VC firms including Silicon Valley icon Kleiner Perkins.
Crypto Startup Sues Toronto Exchange Group for $500 Million Over Soured Deal
Paycase is suing TMX Group for $500 million after the operator of the Toronto Stock Exchange canceled their deal to create crypto-related products.
Hedera Hashgraph, Touted as High-Speed Blockchain Alternative, Goes Live
Hedera Hashgraph has launched its long-awaited public network, backed by major corporations and promising faster transactions than any blockchain.
IBM Official Elected Chair of Hyperledger Blockchain Tech Board
Arnaud Le Hors of IBM has been elected chair of the technical steering committee at Hyperledger, succeeding Intel’s Dan Middleton.
Coinbase Hires Ex-COO of Nerdwallet to Succeed Emilie Choi in VP Role
Coinbase hired Dan Yoo, a veteran of LinkedIn and Nerdwallet, as its new VP of business and data, replacing Emilie Choi, now the exchange’s COO.
IBM Now Holds 6 of 11 Seats on Hyperledger Blockchain Steering Board
IBM employees now make up the majority of Hyperledger’s technical steering committee, stoking concerns about the tech giant’s power in the consortium.
Netki Retools Digital ID Service for FATF’s New Crypto ‘Travel Rule’
Nekti has upgraded its digital ID service to help crypto firms meet the FATF’s tough new standards for combating money laundering.
Facebook’s WhatsApp Seeks Policy Expert to Champion Blockchain in Africa
WhatsApp is looking to hire a blockchain policy expert in Africa as parent company Facebook’s Libra project meets regulatory resistance worldwide.
US Energy Department Funds Trial of Factom Blockchain to Secure Power Grid
Factom, one of the earliest firms to pitch blockchains to businesses, is participating in a U.S.-funded trial of the tech to protect the power grid.