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Bitcoin Cash House Launches Crypto Hub in Venezuela
10.11.2019
A new crypto resource has emerged in Barquisimeto, Venezuela, for Venezuelans interested in learning about Bitcoin Cash and cryptocurrencies. The project, called Bitcoin Cash House, is the brainchild of Roberto Garcia and is sponsored by Bitcoin.com and Sideshift.ai. It exists as a physical...
Xfers Brings Its First Pilot Stablecoin Initiative Powered by Zilliqa
7.11.2019
Singapore-based, fintech startup Xfers, with the vision to create a trusted, digital financial ecosystem in South-East Asia, has launched its first stablecoin pilot program dubbed StraitsX, powered by the blockchain platform Zilliqa. This initiative has been credited to the long-awaited need for...
Initiative Including Microsoft, Intel and IBM Introduces Token Standards
4.11.2019
The Token Taxonomy Initiative, which boasts major tech and financial firms as members, has launched its Token Taxonomy Framework
WEF’s Mining Blockchain Initiative Aims for ‘Industry-Wide Trust’
2.11.2019
The WEF’s new blockchain initiative aims to establish efficiency and transparency within the metals and mining industry — so what are the chances?
7 Mining Heavyweights Partner With WEF on Blockchain Sourcing Initiative
25.10.2019
The World Economic Forum is building a blockchain-based sustainable sourcing project with 7 metal and mining industry firms on board
World Economic Forum Unveils ‘Mining and Metals Blockchain Initiative’
25.10.2019
The World Economic Forum and seven leading mining and metals companies have partnered to develop blockchain-powered sourcing and sustainability solutions
Major Korean Banks Join Government-Backed Blockchain ID Initiative
21.10.2019
Institutions including the Shinhan and NH Nonghyup banks have joined a blockchain identity initiative aimed to securely share personal data
New Gov’t Initiative to Put South Korean Trade on Blockchain by 2021
16.10.2019
South Korea establishes a digital trade foundation to digitize trade financing by 2021
First Singapore Bank Joins JPMorgan’s Blockchain Payments Initiative
20.9.2019
JPMorgan's blockchain payments network has just onboarded its first Singapore-based bank, OCBC
Coinbase Launches USDC-Based Initiative to Support DeFi Developers
10.9.2019
U.S.-based crypto exchange Coinbase launches the USDC Bootstrap Fund to support developers projects
Initiative to Curtail Negative Interest Rates Gains Traction in Germany
24.8.2019
Negative interest rates, a common occurrence in Europe these days, are unpleasant for both banks and clients. And financial institutions have been increasingly transferring the bulk of the burden on to their customers. Some political factions in Germany, however, aren’t happy with the trend...
MouseBelt Launches Blockchain Initiative Across Three UC Campuses
22.8.2019
Blockchain accelerator MouseBelt announces new funding for more classes and research in crypto at three UC universities
Crypto Exchange Binance Announces New Stablecoin Initiative
19.8.2019
The crypto exchange has announced that it's launching Venus, a project that will develop "localized" stablecoins around the world
The Enterprise Ethereum Alliance Launches the EEA Mainnet Initiative
6.8.2019
The Enterprise Ethereum Alliance is setting up a technical group to work on linking the mainnet with enterprises
China: Blockchain Tourism Initiative Launched, Bitcoin Miners Busted
22.7.2019
Yunnan Province, China. China’s crypto-crackdown remains firmly in place, but interest in all things blockchain and cryptocurrency-related remains high in the Middle Kingdom.
Per Xinhua, tourists and tour operators visiting attractions in the Yunnan Province will soon be able to obtain...
North Carolina’s Lt. Governor Launches Blockchain Initiative
9.7.2019
North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest has launched an initiative to study the "unique attributes and use-cases" of blockchain tech
Nestle Announces New Blockchain Initiative Separate From Ongoing IBM Project
2.7.2019
The largest food company by revenue has doubled down on blockchain pilots
PR: New FATF Rules See VASP Industry Convene for V20 Summit
26.6.2019
As the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) prepares to roll out a new set of rules to increase reporting requirements on cryptocurrency transactions at the G20 Leaders’ Summit this month, a collective of international industry associations have led an initiative to convene Virtual Assets Service...
In This Week’s Video Update: BCH Dev Fund Exceeds Target, Bitcoin.com Reveals Rebrand
23.6.2019
The Bitcoin Cash Developer Fund has reached its 800 BCH goal in less than a month since the start of the community-driven fundraising campaign. You’ll find more details on how to support the initiative in the weekly update from Bitcoin.com. Check out the video for other interesting news from...
eBay Reverses Its Initial Stand, Says It’s Open To Cryptocurrency Initiative
19.6.2019
Making a somersault on its initial stand, eBay now said that the company is open to the initiative of using cryptocurrency on its platform for making the payments. Just so you know, last month it said that there is no plan of introducing cryptocurrency payments on its platform. This change of heart...