China to Lead International Standardization Research Group for IoT, Blockchain Tech
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The Daily: Report Sees UK as Crypto Leader, Jersey Adopts ICO Rules
The United Kingdom has what it takes to become a true leader in the crypto space, according to a new report covered in today’s Bitcoin in Brief. Also in The Daily, the British Crown dependency of Jersey has adopted new requirements for ICO projects to better protect participating investors, Malta now has a two-way bitcoin … Read more
Accenture, Thales to Debut Blockchain Tool for Aerospace Supply Chains
Global consultancy firm Accenture plans to give aerospace supply chains the blockchain treatment in forthcoming unveiling at the UK’s Farmborough Airshow Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
UK Mosque Collects Four Times More Donations in Crypto Than Fiat
A British Mosque has collected four times more donations in cryptocurrencies than fiat, showing another example of the growing importance of the innovative instruments in charity. People from all around the world donated to the mosque using cryptocurrency during Ramadan, including one transaction of over £5,200. Also Read: The Daily: Poloniex Goes Mobile, Cobinhood Adds … Read more
Major Korean Exchange Bithumb Expanding into Japan and Thailand
One of South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, Bithumb, is expanding into Japan and Thailand. The exchange is working on obtaining regulatory approval from the financial regulators of both countries. The new locations are part of the exchange’s global expansion plan. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space Expanding into Thailand Bithumb is currently working … Read more
Hodler’s Digest, July 9-15: While Mining ETH is a ‘Side Hustle’ for Google Co-Founder, Mining BTC for Russians May Fund Election ‘Interference’
More than 80 percent of ICOs in 2017 are identified as “scams,” while the UK sees crypto becoming mainstream within a decade — read more in our Hodler’s Digest Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Swiss-Based Sirin Labs to Release Blockchain-Based Smartphone in November
Swiss-based Sirin Labs’ blockchain smartphone, which includes a cold storage wallet and a DApp store, will sell for $1,000 — their previous 2016 smartphone sold for $16,000 Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Lenders May Deny Your Mortgage Application if You Sold Bitcoin in the Past
Over the past year, cryptocurrencies like bitcoin have gained in value and some people have ‘cashed out’ their digital assets in order to purchase cars or a new home. However, some people who have sold cryptocurrencies in the past may have a hard time getting a home loan even though they have the funds to … Read more
Regulatory Round-Up: U.K. Chief Blockchain Officer, DLT Cohort in FCA Sandbox, Central Bank Calls Crypto ”Fallacy”
In recent regulatory news, U.K. minister, Eddie Hughes has published a report that advocates for the creation of a “Chief Blockchain Officer,” the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority has announced that a number of distributed ledger (DLT) companies have been accepted into cohort 4 of its regulatory sandbox, and Finland’s Central Bank has published a report … Read more
Unlock a More Efficient and Liberal State With Blockchain: UK MP
Blockchain technology offers an unrivaled opportunity for the UK to redesign its data systems. The state should therefore focus on implementing blockchain technology to increase efficiency, save on costs, and rebuild societal trust. This is according to a report by Eddie Hughes, the Member of Parliament representing Walsall North in the UK. The comprehensive report … Read more
