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Visualize Crypto Transaction Privacy Scores With Blockchair’s ‘Privacy-o-Meter’
29.6.2020
On June 24, the block explorer and blockchain data platform, Blockchair, announced the launch of a new privacy tool called the “Privacy-o-meter.” According to Blockchair, the new service combats blockchain surveillance companies by highlighting privacy issues for crypto transactions....
NY Regulators to Pair Companies with 'Guardians' for a Conditional BitLicense
25.6.2020
The New York Department of Financial Services is requesting comments on its amendment to the BitLicense that would help smaller companies be regulated
17 Companies to Make Blockchain ID Platform; CBDC Calatyst + More News
24.6.2020
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A total of 17 Chinese tech companies, including a number of banks, will co-launch a decentralized...
Bitcoin ASIC Miner Manufacturing Domination: Bitmain and Microbt Battle for Top Positions
22.6.2020
On June 16, 2020, Bitmex researchers published a report that noted bitcoin mining rig manufacturers have consolidated a great deal and in the future, Bitmex researchers predict that “only 2 to 3 players will survive into the longer term.” There’s still a number of SHA256 mining...
‘400 Companies’ to Use Chinese Blockchain Pilot Zone + More News
22.6.2020
Crypto Briefs is your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptocurrency and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.
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Some 400 companies are participating as Guangzhou, in Guangdong Province, launches China’s first blockchain pilot...
Unicef Funding Startups With Cryptocurrency for Covid-19 Relief
21.6.2020
The United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef) has announced its largest cryptocurrency investment funding of startups. Eight companies in seven countries will use Unicef’s crypto fund to develop prototypes, pilot, or scale their technologies. Several of them are working on mitigating...
Six Blockchain Companies Make WEF 100 Technology Pioneers List
17.6.2020
The ever-growing amount of positive news surrounding blockchain technology testifies to its rising popularity. Six blockchain companies were included on the World Economic Forum (WEF)'s 100 Technology Pioneers for 2020 list. And a survey has found that more than a third of the world's companies...
Well-Known Ransomware Gang Strikes Three Companies in the US and Canada
17.6.2020
REvil’s ransomware group begins campaign of leaking sensitive data from three companies
Deloitte: 39% of Companies Worldwide Now Have Blockchain in Production
17.6.2020
A survey by Deloitte shows blockchain is increasingly becoming a priority among companies with a broad understanding of it
In-House Team or Outsourcing: What Is the Best Option for Blockchain Development?
15.6.2020
Blockchain has come a long way, penetrating various industries and becoming an essential technology for many solutions. Companies around theContinue Reading
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Chinese Companies to Bet Big on Blockchain Despite COVID-19 Crisis
14.6.2020
350 Chinese companies surveyed still believe in the higher potential that blockchain technology could offer to their businesses
Estonia Revokes 500 Crypto Firms’ Licenses After $220 Billion Money Laundering Scandal
13.6.2020
Estonia has canceled 500 cryptocurrency firms’ licenses, about 30% of the total, as part of a crackdown on illicit financial flows following a $220 billion money-laundering scandal involving Danske Bank. Regulators are concerned that bitcoin exchanges and other crypto companies might...
70% of Surveyed Chinese Companies Want to Spend Big on Blockchain
12.6.2020
Many Chinese companies that were betting big on blockchain technology prior to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic have lost none of their fervor for the technology – and some could even be keen to spend more on adoption in the post-COVID-19 world.
Per Xinhua, a survey of some 350 Chinese...
500 Estonian Crypto Companies Lose Permits After $220B Scandal
12.6.2020
Estonia is withdrawing permits from hundreds of crypto companies following Europe’s biggest money laundering scandal
Poloniex, Bittrex Named in Lawsuit Involving the Alleged Tether-Fueled Crypto Pump
9.6.2020
On April 3, the cryptocurrency community learned about 11 class-action lawsuits against various executives and digital asset companies. The law firm that filed the lawsuits is also involved with a class-action against Tether and Bitfinex for allegedly manipulating the price of bitcoin. On June...
Russian Companies Upbeat about Metals, Oil & Gas Tokenization Chances
5.6.2020
Russian companies remain optimistic about their plans to tokenize the mining and extraction of oil, gas and other natural resources, including precious metals – despite lingering concerns about legislation and regulatory hurdles.
As previously reported, Russia may be sliding toward a crypto...
Blockchain Firms Flocked to Hong Kong in 2019: Report
2.6.2020
Blockchain firms led the charge of fintech companies that relocated to Hong Kong in 2019
Bitwage and Gemini Partner to Launch Bitcoin-Based Retirement Plan for Employees
27.5.2020
Cryptocurrency payroll service Bitwage has announced the launch of a Bitcoin 401 (k) plan, allowing companies to give their employees a BTC-based retirement plan. In a press statement, Bitwage, which claims to have tested the product on its own employees for 10 months, said workers now have...
Swiss Government Rejects $103 Million Bailout for Crypto Companies Battered by Coronavirus
26.5.2020
Switzerland’s government has rejected a 100 million franc ($103 million) bailout for local cryptocurrency companies battered by the coronavirus economy, local media reported. Zug finance director Heinz Taennler requested the special funding package in April. He planned to issue out loans...
RBI Confirms No Ban on Cryptocurrency Exchanges, Businesses or Traders in India
26.5.2020
India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has confirmed that there is no longer any banking ban on crypto exchanges, companies, or traders. This follows the supreme court decision to quash the RBI circular prohibiting banks from providing services to any customers dealing...