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...
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...
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...
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...
Billionaire Michael Novogratz’s cryptocurrency investment firm lost $272.7 million during its first year of operations. 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,...
The Chinese government is backing the construction of a “blockchain city” in the shipping lane of the Malaysian Malacca Strait. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....
Blockchain got a boost last week after the Ohio House Of Representatives introduced a bill that would let state government agencies use blockchain technology. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
After relying on the supposed anonymity of bitcoin, members of a ring that imported drugs into the United Kingdom with the help of the dark web were sentenced to over 30 years in jail. It is thought the gang sold over 1 kilo of drugs...
Cryptocurrencies declined in trading Thursday (April 26) night after the New York Attorney General went after Bitfinex, a crypto exchange, for hiding the fact it’s missing $850 million. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
