Tag: blockchain

Bitcoin Suisse and Worldline partner to expand crypto acceptance at PoS
December 18, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

Experts comment on Switzerland’s status as a blockchain and DLT friendly country

Following the Swiss government’s release of an official report on Friday, advocating for decentralised financial transactions to have a place in the Swiss legal code, could this new strategy strengthen Switzerland’s status as a blockchain friendly country? LeapRate reminds that, a few days ago, the Federal Council adopted a report on the legal framework for…

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Analyst predicts Facebook’s FaceCoin could earn up to $19 billion by 2021
December 16, 2018 BY Mariela Naydenova

Facebook's blockchain strategy

Facebook is on a hiring blockchain spree. The company has started forming a blockchain group in mid-2018, and now has over 40 "blockchain" employees. Facebook was rumoured to be launching its very own digital coin. David Marcus, who was a President at Paypal and a Board Member in Coinbase, has joined Facebook in the blockchain…

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GTX forex Zurich Switzerland
December 14, 2018 BY Mariela Naydenova

Switzerland to create legal framework for the blockchain market

The government of Switzerland has announced that it will create legal environment for the blockchain industry. The strategy aims to position Switzerland as a major blockchain “destination” and a blockchain-friendly jurisdiction. According to Swissinfo, the major focus of the blockchain strategy is for the government to introduce decentralized digital tokens across the business sector, especially…

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December 12, 2018 BY Mariela Naydenova

How will Amazon affect the cryptocurrency and blockchain industries?

Google search results show that there is a potential dynamic duo: Amazon and Blockchain/Cryptocurrency. One of the largest e-commerce giants in the world is at the forefront of technological disruption, which is probably why its market capitalization is growing exponentially throughout the years. Amazon registered three cryptocurrency domains in November 2017, including amazonethereum.com, amazoncryptocurrency.com, amazoncryptocurrencies.com. Some…

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Advanced Blockchain AG announce investment in WOM Token
December 04, 2018 BY Mariela Naydenova

Cryptocurrency adoption is rising, prices are falling - why?

The current market situation with cryptocurrencies, especially with Bitcoin's price is kind of extraordinary in terms of economic sense. The adoption of cryptocurrencies is rising, along with the adoption of blockchain technologies around the globe. The blockchain market is expected to reach around $2.3 billion by 2021. Yet, the prices of major altcoins are falling.…

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December 03, 2018 BY Mariela Naydenova

General Motors on automated cars and blockchain

Blockchain has surely entered another phase of its development. According to The Statista, the blockchain market can reach the staggering $2.3 billion by 2021. Other statistics suggest even more brighter future for the technology and its applications. General Motors is now also considering a special blockchain patent for managing its automated car fleet. According to…

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INTL FCStone’s Carsten Hils discusses the impact the current crisis has on FX markets
November 30, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

NGC teams up with AERGO to drive enterprise-focused blockchain networks

Blockchain investment fund NEO Global Capital (NGC) has teamed up with the Samsung-backed startup partner AERGO. NGC will advance the AERGO ecosystem through advisory support and drive collaborations with enterprises across Asia. AERGO is going to provide firms with a different way to transfer data and value securely. The platform's aim is to flexibly deploy distributed applications.…

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iFunded launches real estate tokenization platform
November 27, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

iFunded launches real estate tokenization platform

iFunded, the digital investing platform, has announced the launch of a real estate tokenization platform named iEstate. It is the first global platform on the market to issue a security token based on real estate debt and will follow up with with an equity-based token. iEstate uses blockchain to enhance the speed and timing of real…

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November 20, 2018 BY Mariela Naydenova

Columbia University and IBM partner on two blockchain accelerator programs

Columbia University and IBM have partnered to launch two accelerator programs that will aid the development of blockchain and blockchain-related companies. The programs will act as incubators that will equip startups with the essential knowledge and expertise in the field of blockchain. The accelerator programs will support 10 startup companies, whose founders will benefit from…

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