Avanquest Software launches blockchain-powered AQ Rewards app
Dec 06, 2016 09:33 am UTC| Digital Currency
Avanquest Software, a leading developer of consumer software and apps, has announced the launch of AQ Rewards app a free Android application that rewards users with Bytecent for trying out new applications, filling out...
Russian Ural State Mining University to conduct blockchain training course
Dec 06, 2016 09:26 am UTC| Digital Currency
Russian-based Ural State Mining University together with Yekaterinburg blockchain association has announced a training course on Blockchain, smart programming contracts that will be held on December 17 and 18, 2016,...
Greenpeace NGO secures donations, receives digital currency issued by M.A. Blockchain
Dec 06, 2016 06:46 am UTC| Digital Currency
Greenpeace, an environmental NGO, has become the first public service organization to win a series of donations in multiple forms, including encrypted digital currency issued by M.A. Blockchain. The donations followsfirst...
US Commerce Department to hold public meeting on blockchain copyright
Dec 06, 2016 05:59 am UTC| Digital Currency
The US Department of Commerce is hosting a public meeting to discuss the potential for interoperability across digital registries and also focus on emerging technologies such as blockchain technology and open source...
Federal Reserve explores blockchain application in payments, clearing, and settlement
Dec 06, 2016 05:42 am UTC| Digital Currency
The Federal Reserve has released a new paper that explores the application of blockchain or distributed ledger technology (DLT) in the area of payments, clearing, and settlement. In order to understand the implications...
Digital-Vikings launches blockchain smart contract MVP solution
Dec 06, 2016 05:16 am UTC| Digital Currency
U.S.-based digital innovation company Digital-Vikings announced the launch of MVP version of blockchain smart contract solution that uses the Ethereum platform. According to the official release, apart from the launch...
Regulators should not fear use of smart contracts and blockchain – Euroclear
Dec 05, 2016 11:14 am UTC| Digital Currency
Euroclear, with support from fintech lawyers at Slaughter and May, has released a new paper that examines in detail the regulatory and legal aspects of utilising blockchain or distributed ledger technology (DLT) in a...
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