Texas’ securities regulator has issued a cease-and-desist to a crypto investment scheme that faked endorsements from high-profile individuals.
Winklevoss Crypto Exchange Wins Approval to Trade Zcash
Gemini exchange has added zcash trading and custody services in New York after receiving authorization from state’s Department of Financial Services.
Ripple Launches ‘Xpring’ Initiative to Invest in XRP-Focused Startups
Ripple has launched an initiative to provide financial assistance to “serious” startups and projects – as long as they boost its own ecosystem.
Banks Ink Blockchain Trade Finance Transaction with Food Giant Cargill
HSBC and ING have performed a claimed world-first trade finance transaction on a single blockchain system for agri-food firm Cargill.
Bahrain Hopes to Cut Vehicle Data Storage Costs Using Blockchain
Bahrain’s General Directorate of Traffic has a plan to develop a blockchain-based vehicle registry system.
Australian Government Looks to Blockchain for Trade Modernization
Australia’s Department of Home Affairs is touting blockchain technology in a push to modernize the country’s international trade supply chains.
Venture Capitalist ‘Disciple’ of Buffett Condemns His Views On Bitcoin
Venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya says billionaire Warren Buffett is wrong about bitcoin, though he calls himself Buffett’s “disciple.”
Sumatra to Pilot Blockchain App for ‘Decentralised Decision-Making’
Australian startup Horizon State is launching a blockchain app pilot in Sumatra that could eventually allow citizens to vote in elections.
Crypto Exchange Coinone Taps Ripple for New Remittance Service
A subsidiary of South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Coinone is turning to Ripple’s xCurrent blockchain network for cross-border payments.
Telecoms Giants BT, Telefonica and Telstra Join Blockchain Settlement Trial
Colt and PCCW Global have added notable new members to a blockchain trial that automates normally labor-intensive wholesale settlements.
Billionaire Warren Buffett Calls Bitcoin ‘Rat Poison Squared’
U.S. billionaire Warren Buffett has again hit out at bitcoin, this time comparing it with rat poison
Ethiopia Explores Blockchain Role in Tracking Coffee Exports
Ethiopia is exploring the use of blockchain technology to track the supply chain for its largest export, coffee.
Police Mandate Use of Blockchain Hotel Registry in Indian City
Police in the Indian city of Vizag have ordered hotels to deploy a new blockchain security solution.
Venezuelan President Launches Cryptocurrency-Funded Youth Bank
Venezuela is reportedly launching a youth bank to be funded by the state’s controversial cryptocurrency, the petro.
Majority of Businesses Have No Plans for Blockchain, Gartner Finds
A survey by research firm Gartner, shows that 77 percent of CIOs from companies are not interested in deploying blockchain within their organization.
Dubai Government Unveils Blockchain Business Registry
Dubai’s Department of Economic Development is using blockchain technology to make it easier for companies to set up and operate in the country.
US Credit Unions Will Use DLT to Expand Payments Business
CULedger will use the public ledger version of Hedera’s hashgraph to build a global system for cross-border payments.
Ripple’s Enterprise Blockchain Network Adds a New Bank
Muscat-based financial management firm BankDhofar has become the first Oman bank to join RippleNet, a global enterprise blockchain network by Ripple.
UNICEF Is Mining Crypto to Raise Funds for Children
UNICEF Australia has launched a website that harness supporters’ computers to raise donations via cryptocurrency mining.
ANZ and IBM Build Blockchain Solution for Insurance
ANZ bank has partnered with IBM to build a blockchain solution for transparent, secure transfer of data and premiums in the insurance sector.