Alibaba Files Patent for Blockchain System That Allows ‘Administrative Intervention’
Alibaba has filed a patent application for a blockchain system that enables authorized parties to intervene in a smart contract Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
BlackBerry Introduces Blockchain-Backed Platform Focused on Healthcare Services
Software company and former smartphone manufacturer BlackBerry has announced a new blockchain platform designed to store and share medical data Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
EU Financial Regulator Budgets Over 1 Mln Euro for FinTech and Crypto Supervision
An E.U. regulator has set a budget for monitoring fintech and crypto assets in the 2019 Annual Work Program Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Four Court Cases Confirm Cryptocurrencies Are Commodities in the US
Cryptocurrencies are commodities, according to four court cases involving the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). A federal judge recently ruled that a token is a commodity, certifying the CFTC’s authority to prosecute fraud and manipulation in the crypto space. In her ruling, the judge cited three other crypto-related cases that arrive at the same … Read more
Seoul Mayor Announces Five-Year Plan for Promoting Blockchain Industry
The mayor of Seoul has announced a five-year plan to develop the blockchain industry, which will set up a public-private fund of $88 million Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Nestle’s Chief Digital Officer on Why Companies Should Embrace Blockchain
It’s a rare morning these days waking up to green markets. But while interest in cryptocurrencies may be dwindling, blockchain companies are still pressing forward to deliver on their promises. Whether they can or will is another matter. However, Samuel Baroukh Chief Digital Officer of FMCG giant Nestlé France remains bullish on blockchain and believes it … Read more
Fundstrat Survey: 54% of Institutional Players Think Bitcoin Price Has Already ‘Bottomed’
Fundstrat’s survey: 54% of institutional investors vs 44% of respondents on Twitter agree that Bitcoin has hit the price bottom Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Markets Update: Crypto-Traders Patiently Wait for a Break Out
Cryptocurrency prices have remained in a consolidated pattern over the last two weeks with a few ups and downs, but have remained fairly stable in recent days. The overall market capitalization of all 1900+ cryptocurrencies is valued at $221 billion with close to $12 billion worth traded over the last 24-hours. Also read: Bitpay Phases Out … Read more
The DApp Revolution: Rebuilding Society Through Decentralization
This article about the DApp Revolution was written by Heidi Yu. Heidi is a serial entrepreneur, influencer, marketing evangelist, and AI enthusiast. Heidi founded BOOSTO.io, a decentralized app store that returns power to creators and makers. If you can dream it, a decentralized application can do it. According to a report from UK market intelligence firm Juniper Research, … Read more