Intel to focus on blockchain, IoT and more at new fintech innovation lab in Israel
Jun 01, 2016 07:18 am UTC| Digital Currency
According to latest reports, Intel has announced its plans to establish a fintech innovation lab in Israel. The lab will focus on the emerging and trending technologies such as blockchain technology, the Internet of Things...
Australian Securities Exchange seeks market feedback for post-trade blockchain platform
Jun 01, 2016 06:44 am UTC| Digital Currency
The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) wants to gather feedback from the market on blockchain technology which will be used to develop its new post-trade platform. ASX has launched a showcase space at its Sydney...
Microsoft to roll out open source blockchain-based identity platform
Jun 01, 2016 05:38 am UTC| Digital Currency
Microsoft has partnered with Ethereum production studio ConsenSys and Blockstack Labs to build an open-source blockchain-based identity platform. Microsoft blog stated that, the company is collaborating with partners...
ICONOMI to allow easy entry into Ethereum world: Cashila's co-founder
Jun 01, 2016 05:03 am UTC| Digital Currency
European payment processor Cashila operates an online platform that enables users to transfer, hold and receive funds using bitcoin or euros. It exchanges bitcoins to euros and sends money to the bank account of the...
PayPal files patent application for modular payment device that accepts digital currencies
May 31, 2016 13:06 pm UTC| Digital Currency
PayPal Inc. has filed a patent application with the U.S. Patent Trademark Office for a modular payment device that accepts digital currencies. The applications abstract clearly describes the modular payment method. It...
The DAO’s market cap makes it to top five cryptocurrencies
May 31, 2016 12:59 pm UTC| Digital Currency
The month end has turned out to be quite exciting for the cryptocurrency ecosystem. While Bitcoin still continues to rule the list of blockchain assets, Ethereum is hovering around the $1 billion mark. Of particular...
Bitmain unveils Antminer S9 device, the most power efficient 16nm bitcoin miner
May 31, 2016 12:00 pm UTC| Digital Currency
Bitmain which is one of the market leaders in the Bitcoin mining hardware manufacturer space unveiled their S9 model, the worlds first Bitcoin miner using 16nm chips. Bitcoin enthusiasts have been looking forward to the...
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