French government launches blockchain working group
May 11, 2017 06:29 am UTC| Digital Currency
France Stratégie, also called the Commissariat-General for Strategy and Foresight, has announced the launch of a working group that will explore various aspects of blockchain technology. According to the details...
Nova LifeStyle to integrate blockchain to enhance brand recognition and business
May 11, 2017 06:16 am UTC| Digital Currency
U.S.-based Nova LifeStyle that provides modern lifestyle products and services, announced its plans to utilize blockchain technology to further enhance the brand recognition of Novas traditional furniture business. By...
Bitcoin lending platform Bitbond secures €5M debt commitment
May 11, 2017 05:48 am UTC| Digital Currency
Bitbond, a Berlin-based peer-to-peer bitcoin lending platform, has announced a debt commitment from Obotritia Capital to fund 5 million worth of loans through its platform, EU-Startups reported. The announcement follows...
PokitDok, Intel to advance healthcare transactions with blockchain solution
May 11, 2017 05:46 am UTC| Digital Currency
Software development platform provider PokitDok announced that along with Intel, the company has selected the Linux Foundations Hyperledger Sawtooth as its premium platform in order to record DokChain healthcare...
ADCCA welcomes removal of bitcoin double-taxation
May 11, 2017 05:17 am UTC| Digital Currency
The Australian governments recent decision to remove the double-taxation of digital currency payments, effective from 01 July 2017, has been welcomed by the Australian Digital Currency Commerce Association...
AST, NuArca partner to offer blockchain-based system for proxy voting
May 11, 2017 05:12 am UTC| Digital Currency
AST that offers transfer agent, governance services and proxy solicitation, announced that it will deliver a blockchain-based system for proxy voting. The company has collaborated with blockchain solution provider...
Dash partners with BlockCypher to drive cryptocurrency adoption
May 11, 2017 04:22 am UTC| Digital Currency
Dash, the sixth most valuable cryptocurrency by market cap, has announced its partnership with BlockCypher to increase enterprise integration. BlockCypher, a leading Blockchain Web Services (BWS) provider, will simplify...
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