12/14/2017
Vanguard eyes blockchain technology for index funds
Vanguard said it would adopt the system in early 2018 if current testing is successful.
Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI
12/14/2017
Someone is selling a ‘spectacular’ penthouse in Miami — but they’re only accepting bitcoin
A penthouse in Miami is selling for the equivalent of about $547,000.
12/13/2017
Funds complete first secondary market securities trade on ILSBlockchain set up by Guernsey ICC
Solidum Re Director Cedric Edmonds said the trade was created, executed and confirmed on the ILSBlockchain in a matter of minutes.
12/13/2017
Saudi, UAE Central Banks Team Up to Test Cryptocurrency
The involvement of Saudi Arabia's central bank is notable, given that the institution to date has not commented on the tech or indicated that it was looking into potential use cases.
12/12/2017
Follow the technology: HSBC offers special loans for tech-savvy small enterprises
In October, bank loans for use in Hong Kong rose 23.9pc year on year, according to figures released last week by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority
12/11/2017
France to allow blockchain for trading
Several Asian nations have announced bans on using cryptocurrencies for trade purposes, including South Korea ruling out bitcoin for derivative products
12/11/2017
Bitcoin makes major bourse debut at $15,000
First 20 minutes of trading sees volatility, with price rising to $16,600 per unit before going down
12/11/2017
Middle East professionals embracing bitcoin
Dubai-based bitcoin trader BitOasis has reported a spike in interest that has slowed down its verification routines.
12/10/2017
Swiss Banks Encouraged By Bitcoin Futures
The banks believe the futures contracts will usher in more digital currency products.
12/10/2017
Deutsche Bank: Blockchain Opportunities Are 'Huge'
The potential for hard forks creating new currencies is also a potential cause for concern, since it could lead to inflation, the presentation stated.
12/08/2017
Bitcoin was $800 a year ago. Now it's $17,000
The cryptocurrency has climbed -- with a few sharp dips along the way -- despite a flurry of warnings from top economists and business leaders.
12/07/2017
$1 billion mystery shrouds tether and its links to bitcoin exchange
This is the state of crypto in late 2017
12/07/2017
ASX pioneers blockchain technology
Australian bourse becomes first big exchange to commit to the technology
12/07/2017
You Can Now Buy Luxury Stuff With Bitcoin and Have It Delivered – All Anonymously
The majority of bitcoin millionaires seem content to hold onto their portfolios in the hope that their assets will grow further.
12/07/2017
Indonesia to Ban Digital Currency Transactions by Fintech Firms
Central bank still assessing trading of digital currencies
12/05/2017
UBS Seeks IP Protection for Smart Contract Blockchain Validation
The key advantages a distributed ledger has over traditional technologies is its decentralization and immutability, according to the application.
12/05/2017
Nordea joins first blockchain-based trade finance platform as founding partner
The we.trade platform will facilitate secure international trade between SMEs
12/05/2017
The UK and EU want to force bitcoin users to reveal their identities
The UK and other EU governments plan to regulate cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin, amid concerns they are being used for money laundering.
12/05/2017
Carribean island for sale: Bitcoin buyers only need apply
Whilst the price tag may exclude many from the sale, the meteoric rise in the value of Bitcoin means someone with just £440,000 worth of Bitcoins at the start of 2017 would be able to afford to buy the land today.
12/04/2017
The First Cryptocurrency and Hedge Fund Backed by Gold and Diamonds Created by Joe Spinoso of Rabbit Investment, LLC
Rabbit Investment, LLC announces the first gold and diamond asset backed cryptocurrency and hedge fund in progress. This means every cryptocurrency coin purchase will have 110% backing by real hard assets of gold and diamonds held in a USA located vault.