IBM and Stellar Team up for South Pacific Blockchain Banking Effort
Blockchain technology continues to make inroads in many different sectors as we speak. One of the companies actively exploring this technology goes by the name of Stellar. It is best known for trying to rival Ripple in the blockchain banking industry. The company is now actively partnering with IBM to promote the benefits of blockchain banking applied to cross-border payments. Stellar and IBM Make for an Interesting Partnership Although a lot of people are familiar with the concept of Stellar, the company hasn’t been making much noise lately. Most of the work is taking place behind the scenes when it comes to Source: http://bitnewz.net/news/article/IBM-and-Stellar-Team-up-for-South-Pacific-Blockchain-Banking-Effort
JPMorgan Integrates Zcash Privacy Tech Into Quorum Blockchain
The developer of zcash has announced the first integration of its zero-knowledge privacy tech into JPMorgan's enterprise grade Quorum blockchain. Source: http://bitnewz.net/news/article/JPMorgan-Integrates-Zcash-Privacy-Tech-Into-Quorum-Blockchain
Lawsuit Between R3 and Ripple is far From Over
The legal spat between R3 and Ripple is not over just yet. Even though the case is thrown out in Delaware, several cases are still in place. For now, the focus will shift to San Francisco. Ripple countersued R3 in this city last month. There is also another legal battle in New York as well. … Continue reading Lawsuit Between R3 and Ripple is far From Over
Bitfinex Officially Halts Service For US Users, Impractical Bitcoin Regulations
Bitfinex, one of the largest Bitcoin and cryptocurrency exchanges in the world in terms of daily trading volume and user base, has officially halted its services for US users, residents, and citizens. Bitfinex is Closing All of its Services in the US In August, the company first publicly disclosed its plans to close its trading … Continue reading Bitfinex Officially Halts Service For US Users, Impractical Bitcoin Regulations
Appian The World's First Ethereum App Store ICO Launches Today
The highly anticipated Appian ICO has been set to launch today. The Appian team is building a revolutionary app store on top of the Ethereum blockchain. App stores have traditionally been centralized, like the Apple App Store or Google Play. Appian is completely changing that. Appian gives freedom to users and developers. Anyone can develop for the … Continue reading Appian The World's First Ethereum App Store ICO Launches Today
Sequoia, meanwhile, places bets more sparingly, backing only Bitmain Technologies, a Bitcoin miner, and Koinify, a since-shuttered crowdfunding ... Source: http://bitnewz.net/news/article/Data-SheetHow-Top-VCs-Are-Betting-on-Blockchain
Top Secret: Microsoft Upgrades Azure Blockchain for Government Use
Government secrets on a blockchain? Following recent security upgrades, Microsoft has launched a platform specifically for that purpose. Source: http://bitnewz.net/news/article/Top-Secret-Microsoft-Upgrades-Azure-Blockchain-for-Government-Use
NEO Price Rises to $28 As Upward Momentum Returns
The past month has been rather interesting for holders of the NEO currency. With the NEO price rising from sub-$20 to just over $36 in quick succession, a market correction would occur sooner or later. It seems that the correction is finally finding a stable floor, as the NEO price seems to hover comfortably at the $28 mark for the time being. NEO Price Starts to Mount a Comeback A lot of things have changed in the world of cryptocurrency over the past month. Both Bitcoin and altcoins have seen new growth, major corrections, and all-time highs all in the Source: http://bitnewz.net/news/article/NEO-Price-Rises-to-28-As-Upward-Momentum-Returns
Hong Kong Bitcoin Exchange OKEx to Open SegWit2x Futures Market
Financial Institutions See Value in Cryptocurrency, Could Soon Offer to Customers
Top investment bank Goldman Sachs handed cryptocurrencies a significant boost earlier this month when it was revealed that it would consider offering Bitcoin to its clients. More big-player financial institutions are sure to follow. On the day the news about Goldman Sachs broke, Bitcoin - the first and market-leading crypto - was valued at around … Continue reading Financial Institutions See Value in Cryptocurrency, Could Soon Offer to Customers
Downplaying 'Digital Assets': Blockchain Reigns at Ripple's Swell Event
An upstart financial conference yesterday saw discussion of digital assets - though so-called "unregulated" cryptocurrencies were the butt of barbs. Source: http://bitnewz.net/news/article/Downplaying-Digital-Assets-Blockchain-Reigns-at-Ripples-Swell-Event
Goldman Says Gold Beats Bitcoin as Bank Weighs Fear and Wealth
Bitcoin has put in a phenomenal performance this year, soaring toward $6,000 after starting the year around $1,000. In contrast, gold is up 12 percent. Source: http://bitnewz.net/news/article/Goldman-Says-Gold-Beats-bBitcoinb-as-Bank-Weighs-Fear-and-Wealth
Pump or Progress? Bitcoin Cash Nears $400 on Korea Trading Surge
Bitcoin cash saw a big boost today, spurred like many recent rallies by strong volumes from South Korea's local exchanges. Source: http://bitnewz.net/news/article/Pump-or-Progress-Bitcoin-Cash-Nears-400-on-Korea-Trading-Surge
Bitcoin is a 'speculative bubble' and unlikely to become a real currency, UBS says
Cryptocurrencies like bitcoin are in a "speculative bubble" and are unlikely to become mainstream currencies, according to UBS. There are over 1,000 ... Source: http://bitnewz.net/news/article/bBitcoinb-is-a-39speculative-bubble39-and-unlikely-to-become-a-real-currency-UBS-says
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Demand For Bitcoin in Venezuela is Increasing at an Exponential Rate
Carpe Noctom, a cryptocurrency expert and Altcoin Exchange advisor, revealed that the demand for Bitcoin in Venezuela is increasing at an exponential rate. no coincide that OTC #bitcoin vol #Venezuela rising fast pic.twitter.com/Q2wYdD3SVl - #6kMoku (@CarpeNoctom) October 16, 2017 Since June, within a three-month period, the trading volume of LocalBitcoins Venezuela has quadrupled, from around … Continue reading Demand For Bitcoin in Venezuela is Increasing at an Exponential Rate