Ethereum Foundation announces the next location of the annual Ethereum developer’s conference.
Most Big Cryptos Dropped this Week – These Two Bucked the Trend
The crypto markets are set to end the second week of May on a low note, with all but a few, such as bytecoin and zilliqa, showing significant losses.
IBM, Global Citizen Seek Blockchain Ideas to Transform Humanitarian Aid
IBM and Global Citizen are issuing a challenge to the world’s developers: use blockchain to revolutionize donations to humanitarian causes.
Telefonica, Blockchain Startup Team Up to Secure Smartphone Apps
Telecoms giant Telefonica is partnering to build smartphone security solutions for blockchain-based transactions and messaging apps.
Bank of Canada’s DLT Trial Shows Instant Securities Settlement Possible
The latest “Project Jasper” blockchain trials have shown that DLT is effective at automating securities settlements in real-time, says Bank of Canada.
The ‘World’s First’ Crypto Beer Vending Machine Has Arrived
Blockchain technology startup Civic will demo how its ID verification services can be used to purchase alcohol via vending machines at Consensus 2018.
Maximalist for Hire: Bitcoin Believer Pierre Rochard Starts Advisory Firm
While other blockchain experts are starting multi-coin hedge funds or consulting for ICOs, Pierre Rochard is advising investors on bitcoin, period.
Justice Department Veteran Backs Bitcoin Crime-Fighting Tool
A former U.S. Department of Justice section head has been hired to help drive sales of Bitfury’s Crystal, a blockchain tracking product.
White Shoe to Wild West: Lawyers to Launch Blockchain-Only Law Firm
A former Digital Asset executive and a long-time securities lawyer have started a new law firm that will focus exclusively on blockchain clients.
Bitcoin Hits Three-Week Low, Eyes Break Below $8,600
Bitcoin has dropped to three-week lows and may take a further hit over the weekend, the technical charts indicate.
Korea’s Biggest Crypto Exchange Raided Over Suspected Fraud: Report
Prosecutors in South Korea have raided the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the country, UPbit, over suspected fraud, according to a report.
Ethereum Futures Go Live on UK Trading Platform
Crypto trading platform Crypto Facilities, which helps the CME Group provide bitcoin futures contracts, will be launching ethereum futures today.
Huawei to Offer First Crypto Wallet App on Latest Smartphones
Huawei’s newly launched mobile app store will feature the tech giant’s first cryptocurrency wallet offering, thanks to a partnership with BTC.com.
China-Backed Researchers to Rank the World’s Blockchains
A scientific institution overseen by China has announced that it will produce monthly assessments of blockchain projects.
Even Joe Lubin Couldn’t Stop ‘Dr Doom’ Roubini from Trashing Crypto
On a day when investment professionals gathered in their excitement about decentralized exchanges, Nouriel Roubini showed up to tear apart everything.
Lykke Launches Blockchain Accelerator and Venture Capital ‘Spin-Off’
Crypto exchange Lykke has started a combined accelerator and venture firm focused on blockchain ventures with two former IBM and UBS executives.
<h1>ETHNews Exclusive | The NY Attorney General Race Features Manny Alicandro, A Cryptocurrency Candidate</h1>
With New York’s strongly progressive population, a Democratic victory appears likely in the state’s Attorney General race, but the platform of Republican candidate Manny Alicandro demonstrates how blockchain and cryptocurrency issues have seeped into the political sphere. The primary elections will take place on September 13, 2018.
<h1>ETHNews Exclusive | E Glen Weyl On Radical Markets, Ethereum, And Designing A Better Society</h1>
A look into the new book “Radical Markets” by E. Glen Weyl and Eric A. Posner, and why its principles play so nicely with those of Ethereum.
<h1>Broadridge Patents Blockchain Solution For Proxy Voting And Repurchase Agreements</h1>
A new US patent has been granted to a prominent financial services company that aims to “enhance the processes for proxy voting and repurchase, or repo, agreements.”
Ripple: XRP Payment Pilots Cut Fees by 40-70 Percent
Ripple’s xRapid pilot program results found that customers saved both money and time when compared to traditional cross-border transactions.