Malta’s national blockchain strategy gets approval from Cabinet
Apr 28, 2017 06:59 am UTC| Digital Currency Fintech
In a move to become a leading fintech hub in Europe, Prime Minister of Malta Joseph Muscat recently revealed that the cabinet has approved the first draft of a national strategy to promote blockchain technology, as...
Blockchain technology could intensify cyber threats for financial institutions: EU report
Apr 28, 2017 05:58 am UTC| Digital Currency Fintech
A Joint Committee report on risks and vulnerabilities in the EU financial system has highlighted the threats posed by emerging technologies including blockchain or distributed ledger technology. Published by the Joint...
Chamber of Digital Commerce welcomes IHS Markit
Apr 28, 2017 05:12 am UTC| Digital Currency
Chamber of Digital Commerce, the leading trade association representing the blockchain industry, has added financial services firm IHS Markit as its member. Joining the global trade association that promotes the...
Bitcoin startup Ripio secures $400k investment from Medici Ventures
Apr 27, 2017 07:08 am UTC| Digital Currency
Medici Ventures, online retail giant Overstock.coms blockchain subsidiary, has brought bitcoin startup Ripio to its portfolio of strategic blockchain-focused investments through participation in the latters Series A...
Swizz blockchain firm Lykke appoints Seamus Donoghue as director of Singapore office
Apr 27, 2017 06:53 am UTC| Digital Currency
Swizz blockchain company Lykke announced the appointment of Seamus Donoghue as director of its Singapore office. With his appointment, the company intends to accelerate its growth and expand its global footprint with...
Nevada Senate gives a nod to blockchain bill
Apr 27, 2017 06:21 am UTC| Digital Currency
A Nevada Senate Bill that seeks to recognize and authorize the use of blockchain technology, and prohibit a local government from taxing or imposing restrictions upon the use of the technology, has received unanimous...
Blockchain startup Ripple adds 10 more financial institutions to network
Apr 27, 2017 06:07 am UTC| Digital Currency Fintech
Ripple, a distributed ledger technology provider, has announced the addition of 10 new members to its growing global network. The financial institutions joining Ripples network include some of the worlds largest banks,...
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