GBBC, Greater Omaha Chamber to host ‘New Kids on the Blockchain’ on May 5th
May 03, 2017 06:48 am UTC| Digital Currency
The Global Blockchain Business Council (GBBC), together with Greater Omaha Chamber, will host a blockchain event focused on business solutions and the role of technology in the future economy across sectors on 05 May...
ECB recommends reinforcing principle-based blockchain regulation to foster innovation
May 03, 2017 06:17 am UTC| Digital Currency
The European Central Bank (ECB) has suggested that the current efforts towards the development of blockchain regulation member states be reinforced. The recommendation was made in the ECB contribution to the European...
European electricity company TenneT launches two blockchain pilots
May 03, 2017 05:44 am UTC| Digital Currency
TenneT, a leading European electricity Transmission System Operator (TSO), clean energy provider sonnen, renewable energy provider Vandebron, and tech giant IBM are teaming up to develop blockchain for electricity grid...
Alphavend installs bitcoin ATM in Brighton
May 03, 2017 04:10 am UTC| Digital Currency
Bitcoin ATM provider Alphavend has announced the launch of the first 24 hour bitcoin machine on Brightons seafront, yards from the famous seaside towns iconic pier. The latest announcement follows successful deployments...
Blockchain firm nChain appoints Jon Matonis as Vice President of Corporate Strategy
May 02, 2017 12:06 pm UTC| Digital Currency
Bitcoin Foundation Executive Director Jon Matonis has joined blockchain company nChain as the new Vice President of Corporate Strategy. Matonis will be supporting nChains business growth by developing commercial...
FxWirePro: ETH/USD takes support near 5-DMA, minor bearishness on close below
May 02, 2017 11:47 am UTC| Digital Currency
ETH/USD turned red after hitting 81.30 levels on Monday and closed at 74.39 levels. It is currently trading at 74 levels at the time of writing (Kraken). Ichimoku analysis (Daily chart): Tenkan-Sen:...
FxWirePro: ETH/EUR downside capped by 38.2% fibo, good to buy on dips
May 02, 2017 11:15 am UTC| Digital Currency
ETH/EUR pair hits fresh all time high of 73.66 yesterday and declined almost 12% from the high (KRAKEN). It is currently trading around 68.60 at press time. Ichimoku analysis of daily chart shows: Tenkan-Sen level:...
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