BTC/USD hits fresh high of 640, jump till 705 likely
Oct 12, 2016 08:45 am UTC| Digital Currency
BTC/USD is fell to 628.76 levels before restoring to 637 levels, where it currently trades. It has hit a high of 640 levels so far in the day (Bitstamp). Long-term trend: Bullish Short-term trend: Bullish Ichimoku...
Blockchain-based smart contracts to go mainstream in 2020 - Capgemini
Oct 12, 2016 07:15 am UTC| Digital Currency
In a new report, Capgemini adoption of blockchain-based smart contracts will lead to reduced risks, lower administration and service costs, and more efficient business processes across all major segments of the financial...
Signatura launches public beta of blockchain-based digital signature and notarization platform
Oct 12, 2016 07:03 am UTC| Digital Currency
Signatura.co, a digital signature and notarization platform based on the blockchain technology,has announced the launch of its public beta release. According to the official blog post, Signatura draws on the concept of...
Japan to end sales tax on bitcoin purchases
Oct 12, 2016 06:18 am UTC| Digital Currency
Japan is planning to end sales-tax collection on digital currency purchases in the spring, which would not only reduce costs for buyers but also relieve cryptocurrency exchange operators of the administrative tax burden,...
TRUSTECH 2016 event to present conference on blockchain
Oct 12, 2016 06:02 am UTC| Digital Currency
TRUSTECH 2016, the largest event dedicated to trust-based technologies, will be presenting a 3-day event from 29th November to 1st December this year at Cannes, France with aconference focused on...
Nasdaq to share blockchain information with Hong Kong stock exchange
Oct 12, 2016 05:52 am UTC| Digital Currency
According to latest reports, Nasdaq is planning to bring its blockchain knowhow to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, theSouth China Morning Post reported. Adena Friedman, president and chief operating officer at Nasdaq,...
EY, Paxos partner to develop blockchain gold settlement service
Oct 12, 2016 04:31 am UTC| Digital Currency
Paxos, a fintech company delivering blockchain solutions for the financial services industry, is working with big four firm EY to develop blockchain solutions for the gold market. According to the official release, the...
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