Blockchain

Blockchain
How Collectives Aim To Make Cities Into Blockchain Centers
May 08, 2019

Blockchain technology is taking hold in the Southwest, with the help of organizations encouraging development in the space. A group called the Austin Blockchain Collective, for instance, is looking to establish the Texas city as a hub for blockchain innovation. “When blockchain technology is discussed,...

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Bitcoin Daily: NYAG To Clarify Bitfinex Demands In Court; OneCoin Sued By Defrauded Investors
May 08, 2019

The New York Attorney General (NYAG) will try to make its case against Bitfinex after receiving a court order to refine its demands on the exchange, as well as narrow the case against the companies and its actions. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Bitcoin Daily: Fidelity To Offer Bitcoin Trading; Bitfinex Plans $1B Token Sale
May 07, 2019

Sources have told Bloomberg that Fidelity Investments will launch its own crypto trading platform within a few weeks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

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Bitcoin Daily: Singapore Sees Blockchain’s Cross-Border Benefits; NYAG Calls For Disclosure Of Bitfinex/Tether Deal
May 05, 2019

The New York State Attorney General (NYAG) Letitia James wants to see documents regarding an alleged deal made between cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex and stablecoin operator Tether that “misled their clients and investors.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Bitcoin Gets A Lift — For Now?
May 03, 2019

A real lift or a dead cat bounce? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you...

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Microsoft Launches Azure Blockchain Service
May 03, 2019

Microsoft has announced the launch of Azure Blockchain Service, which simplifies the formation, management and governance of consortium blockchain networks. The news comes after the tech giant revealed Azure Blockchain Workbench last year, which gave developers a simple UI to model blockchain applications on a preconfigured Azure-supported...

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Bitcoin Daily: Chinese Blockchain Co. Invests In Cannabis; Canada, Singapore See Positive Results In Cross-Border...
May 03, 2019

The Bank of Canada and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced that they have conducted their first successful experiment between the two banks on cross-border and cross-currency payments using central bank digital currencies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Bitcoin Daily: Amazon Blockchain Service Expands; Cybercriminals Steal $356M In Crypto In Q1
May 02, 2019

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched its Amazon Managed Blockchain, a service that enables users to create and manage scalable blockchain networks. The service will allow customers to quickly setup a blockchain network spanning multiple AWS accounts via the AWS Management Console, and is able...

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Bitcoin Daily: SEC Halts BTGN Trading; Scammers Target Crypto Users On Microsoft Outlook
April 30, 2019

A venure that would make it easier for consumers to pay for purchases in bitcoin is applying for a license from New York state regulators. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...