Sony believes a blockchain can be used as a digital rights management solution by storing ownership information.
CBOE Saw Its Highest-Ever Bitcoin Futures Volumes Yesterday
Bitcoin futures contracts saw a spike in trading volume Wednesday, according to data from both CBOE and CME.
<h1>Local Bureau Of Japanese Finance Ministry Serves Business Improvement Order To Cryptocurrency Exchange</h1>
Regional authorities have joined the effort to bring cryptocurrency exchanges into compliance with Japanese law.
Ripple Says Sales of XRP Cryptocurrency Rose 83% In Q1
While XRP’s price has fallen since the end of the year, Ripple’s sales of the cryptocurrency are stronger than ever.
Romania’s Oldest Bitcoin Exchange Is Shutting Down Next Week
BTCxChange announced it was closing its platform on May 1, and advised customers to withdraw all funds before then.
Crypto Mining Made Up 10% of AMD’s Revenue in Q1
While AMD sees demand for GPUs to process blockchains falling this quarter, CEO Lisa Su believes the technology will have a long-term impact.
More Than $140 Million in Bitcoin Moved from Mt Gox Wallets
Approximately $141 million worth of bitcoin was moved from several remaining wallets of former bitcoin exchange Mt Gox on Wednesday.
OmiseGo Hits Two-Month High Amid Airdrop and Exchange Listings
OmiseGo’s OMG token is reporting double-digit gains today, possibly due to new listings on Asian exchanges and news of an airdrop.
BBVA Issues $91 Million Loan Using Two Blockchains
Spanish banking giant BBVA has completed a pilot that issued a $91 million corporate loan using two different blockchain technologies.
Samsung Sets Q1 Profit Record with Crypto Mining Boost
Samsung has seen record growth in quarterly operating profits – an increase driven in part by strong demand for cryptocurrency mining chips.
Bitcoin Risks Deeper Pullback After Drop Below $9K
After hitting a one-week low today, bitcoin risks a deeper pullback if support at $8,459 is breached, the technical charts indicate.
IBM Partners with Jewelry Industry on Hyperledger Supply Chain Project
IBM has teamed up with major jewelry businesses to bring transparency to the industry’s supply chain with blockchain technology.
Parity Says ‘No Intention’ To Split Ethereum Over Fund Recovery
Parity Technologies has said it has no plans to move forward with a code change that would result in an ethereum blockchain split.
Coincheck Owner Monex Plans Proprietary Blockchain, ICO
The new owner of Japan’s Coincheck exchange, Monex Group, says creating its own blockchain with an ICO to follow is on its radar.
Barclays, Goldman Champion ISDA Standard for Blockchain Derivatives
U.K.-based bank Barclays is pushing hard for a data standard for derivatives, as a foundation for that market to adopt distributed ledger technology.
Binance Exchange Denies Sequoia’s Allegation of Exclusivity Breach
Crypto exchange Binance has denied an allegation that its founder breached an exclusivity agreement with VC firm Sequoia Capital.
SBI Backs Token Exchange Templum’s $10 Million Funding Round
Japanese investment giant SBI Holdings has added an initial coin offering (ICO) platform startup to its cryptocurrency portfolio company.
The 17 Millionth Bitcoin Is About to Be Mined: What It Means and Why It Matters
17 million done, four million to go.
Crypto Exchange Gemini to Monitor Trading Using Nasdaq Tech
Gemini plans to monitor its exchange for potential illicit activities using Nasdaq’s SMARTS Market Surveillance technology.
Fitch Ratings: Blockchain Is a Potential ‘Game-Changer’ for Insurers
Fitch Ratings published a report Wednesday noting that blockchain can be a long-term solution to issues facing the insurance industry today.