May 2018 – Page 121

Disrupting the Mobility Industry Through A Transparent Data Ecosystem – MVL Announces Coin Generation Event

May 5, 2018 by DIGIT

Gathering separate mobility services into a single incentive-based blockchain mobility ecosystem to ensure data transparency Singapore, 4 May 2018 – MVL (pronounced “em-buh l”, Mass Vehicle Ledger) is a Singapore-based blockchain mobility ecosystem company set to revolutionise the way the mobility industry and its related services are connected by allowing for the transparent sharing of a … Read more

Waves launches smart contracts on testnet

May 5, 2018 by DIGIT

Waves – one of the world’s fastest, most secure and user-friendly open blockchain platforms, with a wide range of effective tools for everyday use by enterprises and individuals – has released the first iteration of its smart contracts on testnet, with activation expected in early May. A smart contract is a computer protocol intended to … Read more

What is TMT Blockchain Fund ?

May 5, 2018 by DIGIT

The Blockchain revolution is upon us. Meet German Kaplun, Artyom Inyutin, Julian Zegelman and Igor Shoifot. They have created TMT Blockchain Fund. One of the most successful tech focussed venture capital firms in the world has made a move in to the decentralized blockchain and cryptocurrency space. TMT Investments, a phenomenally successful venture capital … Read more

PwC Purchases Stake In Blockchain-Service Provider VeChain, Will Integrate Platform

May 5, 2018 by DIGIT

Audit giant PwC moves toward blockchain integration by acquiring a minority stake in a Chinese blockchain-based startup VeChain Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico

Norwegian Crypto Exchange Loses Case Against Nordea Bank For Closing Its Account

May 4, 2018 by DIGIT

Norwegian crypto exchange Bitmynt loses case against Nordea for closing its account, founder says he will appeal Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico

Why Do so Many ICOs Fail? Here’s What the Experts Say

May 4, 2018 by DIGIT

In the U.S., more than 90 percent of startups “fail” their first year. There isn’t yet enough statistical data that ICOs fail more often than startups that raise through more traditional means. One needs to define what failure means – does it mean failure to get traction and deliver the product, or failure to raise … Read more

UBS Chairman: Cryptocurrencies Are ‘Highly Speculative Investment Vehicles’

May 4, 2018 by DIGIT

The chairman of Switzerland’s largest bank UBS warns against crypto, but sees potential opportunity in using blockchain tech Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico

Jimmy Wales, Founder of Wikipedia, Will Speak at Major Blockchain Conference BlockShow Europe In Berlin

May 4, 2018 by DIGIT

Among conferences, BlockShow is like the Cirque du Soleil of the circus – we stand out from the competitors. We are not your typical conference: we remove standard, official stuff from it and focus on a casual atmosphere where community feels home and where people can network and sign contracts. We disregard the word “official”, … Read more

Bitcoin Goes Physical: Swiss Start-Up Launches Pilot Sale Of BTC ‘Banknotes’

May 4, 2018 by DIGIT

Fintech start-up issues first physical Bitcoin “banknotes” Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico

Blockchain Tech Still Massively Underused, Gartner Survey Reveals

May 4, 2018 by DIGIT

Blockchain technology has been touted as the solution to many of the challenges facing most industries today. From insurance and real estate to content distribution and supply chain management, the potential of blockchains to revolutionize business is great. However, contrary to popular opinion, only 1% of chief information officers in a recent Gartner poll indicated that they’re currently … Read more