Japan Set to Finally Reject a Cryptocurrency Exchange

After approving 16 cryptocurrency exchanges, the Japanese financial regulator is reportedly set to reject a crypto exchange application for the first time. The applicant is an exchange which has been suspended twice from carrying out any crypto activities and received two business improvement orders. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space The First Rejection … Read more

Cryptocurrency Baskets Are Growing in Popularity

For investors who lack the time, knowledge, or patience to sift through hundreds of cryptocurrencies, there’s an easier way. Crypto baskets allow traders to snap up a horde of digital assets in one go, without the need to independently manage them. The number of platforms offering token baskets has grown significantly this year. But are … Read more

Abu Dhabi Firm Develops Blockchain Solution for City’s Ports

Abu Dhabi Ports has launched a blockchain solution for the city’s shipping industry, the first such initiative in the island city. Developed through its subsidiary Maqta Gateway, the initiative is known as Silsal and aims to increase efficiency, transparency and security in the country’s shipping industry. As reported by Construction Business News on June 2, Silsal … Read more

Soundeon Music Platform to Collaborate with Multi-Platinum Selling Rock Star Ilya Lagutenko

TALLINN, Estonia, June, 05, 2018 — Blockchain music platform Soundeon has partnered with Ilya Lagutenko, the legendary front-man of the multiplatinum-selling Russian rock band Mumiy Troll, in an effort to develop new strategies for the empowerment of music artists around the world and to further promote transparency and fairness in the music industry. Ilya Lagutenko, the legendary front-man of the multiplatinum-selling Russian rock band Mumiy … Read more

Peer Mountain Joins the Largest Open-Source Blockchain Initiative, Enterprise Ethereum Alliance

British Virgin Islands, BVI – June 5, 2018 – Peer Mountain has announced that it has joined the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance (EEA), the world’s largest open-source blockchain initiative. The move introduces Peer Mountain to collaborate with thought leaders across several industries, as well as providing access to a number of resources. Working with other members … Read more

Vietnam Proposes Import Ban on Bitcoin Mining Equipment

Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance has officially proposed that the country bans the import of cryptocurrency mining equipment. Bitcoin mining rigs are currently easily imported into Vietnam. This proposal follows the largest crypto fraud case in the country involving over $656 million and more than 32,000 victims. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space Ministry … Read more

Pick-Up Lines Begone! A New Matchmaking App on Blockchain Connects Users Within Special Interest Communities

The Matchpool community is abuzz with the launch of its pools app: a matchmaking app on blockchain that connects people with similar interests. With the mission of providing social apps to the cryptocurrency community, today Matchpool launched its beta version within its community for members to explore. Matchpool is a platform that incentivizes matchmakers to positively connect … Read more