CryptoOracle’s Kerner: Bitcoin Is the “Greatest Store of Value Ever Created” Author: Ricardo Esteves Last Updated: 22 November 2018 Lou Kerner, partner at venture capital firm CryptoOracle, admitted that investing in Bitcoin is not for the faint of heart, but that there are rewards […]
Nasdaq and Microsoft Working Together on Blockchain Delivery, Payment, and Settlements Author: Ricardo Esteves Last Updated: 01 November 2018 The Microsoft Azure blockchain will be deployed on the Nasdaq Financial Framework (NFF) to build a ledger agnostic blockchain capability that supports a multi-ledger strategy. […]
Ex-Fed Chair Yellen Rants Against Bitcoin: “I Am Not a Fan” Author: Ricardo Esteves Last Updated: 31 October 2018 Janet Yellen, former Chair of the Federal Reserve, shared her dislike of Bitcoin in a five-minute speech at CFA Montreal. The ex-central banker mentioned its […]
New Zealand Invests in Crypto Trading Platform, CEO Says Bitcoin Will Be Worth $600,000 Author: Ricardo Esteves Last Updated: 31 October 2018 The government of New Zealand has backed a local crypto savings and trading platform with $330,000 to expand its reach. Crypto Savings Firm Vimba Raises […]
Plastic Bank to Tackle Pollution and Poverty in Indonesia with Crypto Author: Ricardo Esteves Last Updated: 29 October 2018 SC Johnson, a U.S.-based manufacturer of household cleaning supplies, has partnered with Plastic Bank to help increase recycling rates and tackle poverty in Indonesia. The non-profit […]
SETL Granted License to Run Blockchain in Europe’s Securities Settlement System Author: Ricardo Esteves Last Updated: 25 October 2018 U.K.-based startup SETL was granted a license from the Autorité des Marchés Financiers, the French financial watchdog, to run a blockchain-powered central securities depository (CSD). Blockchain […]
Australian DTA Tells Senate There is Better Technology Than Blockchain Author: Ricardo Esteves Last Updated: 24 October 2018 Australia’s Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) has told the Senate that there is better technology for every use of blockchain considered today. The agency received AU$700,000 […]
Swissquote Becomes First Bank Worldwide to Launch ICO Service Author: Ricardo Esteves Last Updated: 22 October 2018 Online Swiss bank Swissquote announced the launch of its ICO offering, becoming the first bank worldwide to allow customers to buy tokens issued within an […]
Higher Correlation Between Stocks and Bitcoin May Hurt Crypto Market, Analyst Says Author: Ricardo Esteves Last Updated: 16 October 2018 The discussion of an existing correlation between stocks and Bitcoin continues. Having been found to move in tandem during short periods, both asset classes have experienced gains […]
Apple’s Steve Wozniak Joins Blockchain-Powered VC Firm As Co-Founder Author: Ricardo Esteves Last Updated: 16 October 2018 EQUI Global, a venture capital fund built on a blockchain-powered back end, has announced Steve Wozniak as a co-founder. Wozniak is best known for his work […]
