The EOS blockchain may soon see what it appears to be the first stablecoin on its platform.
Researchers Build Blockchain Electricity Exchange They Say Cuts Waste
A team from one of the top universities in China has developed a decentralized exchange, not for crypto assets, but for unused electricity.
NYSE Parent ICE’s New Futures Contract Will Deliver Real Bitcoin
Intercontinental Exchange, owner of the New York Stock Exchange, says it plans to launch a digital assets platform and bitcoin futures product.
Coinbase Launches Crypto Plugin for Popular E-Commerce Platform
Coinbase has announced a new service aimed at improving access to cryptocurrency payments for e-commerce businesses.
OKEx Confirms $9M Clawback After ‘Enormous’ Bitcoin Futures Position Fails
After a user made an “enormous” gamble on bitcoin futures, and lost, OKEx said it is having to claw back millions from other traders.
Mt Gox Creditors Are Already Making Plans to Claim for Bitcoin Repayments
A group of creditors of the now defunct bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox are already making plans for bitcoin repayments in the civil rehabilitation pr
US Lawmakers Seek Blockchain Solution in Fight Against Fungal Disease
A group of U.S. lawmakers has proposed the creation of a blockchain pilot as part of a wider effort to combat infectious fungal diseases.
China’s Government Censorship Agency Is Hiring a Crypto Expert
A high-level government media censor in China wants to hire a cryptographer with expertise in blockchain technology.
Thomson Reuters Is Adding 50 Crypto Assets to Finance Data Feed
Thomson Reuters will soon track 50 crypto assets on one of its desktop finance feeds, thanks to a new deal with market data aggregator CryptoCompare.
Draper Dragon Backs $20 Million Raise for Alibaba Vets’ Blockchain Startup
A public blockchain project founded by former members of Alibaba’s blockchain arm has raised over $20 million in a combined token and equity sale.
10,000%: Pantera Reports Massive 5-Year Crypto Investment Return
Pantera Capital announced it had seen a lifetime return of more than 10,000 percent in its first five years.
Central Bank Crypto Could Bring Economic Gains: Bank of Canada Paper
Central bank-issued cryptocurrency could bring economic welfare gains for Canada and the U.S., according to a researcher from Canada’s central bank.
Accenture May Use Blockchain to Track the Quality of Shipments
Professional consulting giant Accenture Global Solutions may be considering using blockchain technology to streamline shipping logistics.
CFTC Chair Says Regulator Is ‘Behind’ on Blockchain
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission is “falling behind” in understanding blockchain technology, chairman Christopher Giancarlo said.
Hubble Researcher Focuses on Blockchain for Space Data Processing
A Hubble Space Telescope researcher is testing a blockchain network for processing the vast amounts of data produced.
Pharma Scandal Prompts Calls to Put Vaccine Data on a Blockchain
Blockchain technology could help track vaccine data and help avoid safety scandals like the one currently causing uproar in China.
Chinese Region to Shut Down ‘Illegal’ Bitcoin Miners By September
China’s Xinjiang autonomous region is set to halt “illegal” bitcoin mining operations by the end of August, a government agency has confirmed.
Financial Exchange Patent Explores Tamper-Proof Blockchain Bidding
A state-backed financial asset exchange in China is exploring how to build a secure blockchain-based system for online auctions.
UK Begins Research on Law Reform for Use of Blockchain Smart Contracts
The U.K. Law Commission has launched research looking at reforms that would clarify the use of blockchain-based smart contracts under British law.
A Japanese Telecom Giant Wants to Use Blockchain to Store Contracts
Nippon Telegraph and Telephone is looking to invent a new contract agreements system based on blockchain technology.