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Bitcoin Daily: Owner Of NYSE Launches Bitcoin Futures Contracts; SIX Swiss Stock Exchange Debuts Pilot Crypto Platform

Bitcoin Daily: Owner Of NYSE Launches Bitcoin Futures Contracts; SIX Swiss Stock Exchange Debuts Pilot Crypto Platform
Bitcoin Daily: Owner Of NYSE Launches Bitcoin Futures Contracts; SIX Swiss Stock Exchange Debuts Pilot...
September 24, 2019  |  Bitcoin

Intercontinental Exchange, the owner of the New York Stock Exchange, announced it has launched its own bitcoin futures contracts. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Zurich FinTech neon Closes $5M Round For Mobile Banking Expansion
Zurich FinTech neon Closes $5M Round For Mobile Banking Expansion
September 23, 2019  |  Investments

Zurich-based FinTech company neon announced it has closed a $5 million fundraising round led by Tamedia. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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China To Send Gov’t. Reps To Private Firms To ‘Boost Local Manufacturing Industry’
China To Send Gov’t. Reps To Private Firms To ‘Boost Local Manufacturing Industry’
September 23, 2019  |  International

China is set to assign government officials to work with 100 private companies, including eCommerce giant Alibaba, to “boost the local manufacturing industry,” according to...

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Amazon Touts Benefits Of Evolutionary AI Algorithms
Amazon Touts Benefits Of Evolutionary AI Algorithms
September 23, 2019  |  Amazon

Amazon researchers have published a paper revealing what they have found to be a better way to select an architecture when crafting an artificial intelligence...

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Microsoft AI Tool Lets Retailers Track Shoppers’ Actions
Microsoft AI Tool Lets Retailers Track Shoppers’ Actions
September 23, 2019  |  Retail

Microsoft announced that it is launching two new software solutions to give traditional retailers the ability to track customers and improve service. Get the Full...

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Google’s New Play Pass Offers $4.99 Gaming, App Subscriptions
Google’s New Play Pass Offers $4.99 Gaming, App Subscriptions
September 23, 2019  |  Google

To let users enjoy apps and games without ads or in-app purchases, Google debuted the Google Play Pass. The new subscription service provides them with...

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Metro Fails To Attract Investors To Bond Issue
Metro Fails To Attract Investors To Bond Issue
September 23, 2019  |  Banking

Metro Bank in the U.K. jettisoned a $250 million pound bond issue on Monday (Sept. 23), after not enough investors picked up on it, even...

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SoftBank’s Hard Landing Among The Tech Unicorns
SoftBank’s Hard Landing Among The Tech Unicorns
September 23, 2019  |  Investments

Rise by the tech unicorn, sink by the tech unicorn. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Uber’s Kalanick Invests In India’s Biggest Shared Kitchen Company
Uber’s Kalanick Invests In India’s Biggest Shared Kitchen Company
September 23, 2019  |  Investments

Travis Kalanick, founder of Uber who was ousted after a series of scandals, has made his next big investment, according to reports. Get the Full...

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