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BitFury Aims to Advance Multiple Government Projects

Amsterdam-based BitFury Group is in talks with a number of governments on potential projects to help public authorities enhance their performance through the use of blockchain solutions.BitFury describes itself as a full-service blockchain technology company with a portfolio of hardware and...

, by Jaroslaw Adamowski

The World of Pop Music Plays the Sound of Crypto

Pop music appears to have embarked on a mission to embrace cryptocurrencies in 2018. This time, South Korea’s two national obsessions, crypto and K-pop, have finally converged, with two of the biggest names in Korean popular music issuing altcoins.Eunjung and Qri, members of chart-topping...

, by Tim Alper

Experts: Russia’s Cryptorouble “May Not Be for Public Use”

Russia’s financial powers-that-be are deadly serious about issuing a national digital currency, and may even come good with their promises within the year, per experts. But what will this ambitious new coin look like, and what problems will it have to overcome?When Bank of Russia chairwoman...

, by Tim Alper

PyeongChang Winter Olympians Hot and Cold on Crypto

Few countries have experienced crypto mania quite like South Korea. This might lead you to expect that this year’s Winter Olympics, currently taking place in the South Korean town of PyeongChang, might be more about bitcoin than bobsleigh. But is this the case?Frosty ReceptionWinter Olympians...

, by Tim Alper

Estonian Crypto PR Bumps Into the Law

A blog post from an Estonian government official about a new crypto-token, estcoin, has added to widespread excitement over the Baltic country and its plans for using cryptocurrencies and the blockchain. Should investors in crypto matters look to Estonia next? On the official blog of Estonian...

, by Stuart Garlick

The Blockchain is Coming for Facebook

While there seems to be little hope of escaping Facebook power and influence at this precise moment in history, a number of new social networks have been emerging recently that just might possibly begin the slow process of reducing it down to size. These networks are based on and around blockchain...

, by Simon Chandler

Morning News: Coinbase’s Vendor Tool, Call for Crypto Crackdown

Coinbase’s New Tool For Vendors Munger: “US Needs a China-style Crackdown” IT Investor Aiming to Bring Emercoin into Japanese Market Drone Expert Joins the Japan Blockchain AssociationCatch up on the most essential cryptocurrency and blockchain news stories breaking in Asia...

, by Tim Alper

Blockchain is the Final Piece in Codifying Trust

Hasan Surtiwala is a Venture Consultant. Stemming from a background as an entrepreneur and investor in the financial markets as well as private start-up industry, he now consults ventures across Europe going from idea to commercialization and advising with growth financing strategies. Hasan is also...

, by Hasan Surtiwala

No, Yves Mersch, the ECB’s System Is Not ‘Better’ Than the Blockchain

It's misleading to say that TIPS is faster, since there are numerous blockchains. Blockchain offers the kind of security that TIPS couldn’t really provide.It's no secret that central banks aren't exactly the biggest fans of cryptocurrency. On Thursday, the European Central Bank's (ECB) Yves...

, by Simon Chandler

Professional Athletes Paid In Crypto: A New Era?

Athletes getting paid in crypto seems to be gaining in popularity, according to the frequency of it happening lately.Only two days ago, WGN-TV, a Chicago news outlet, published the story of Ted-Jan Bloemen, Canadian speed skater, who allegedly became the first professional athlete to be paid in...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

Be Ready to Get Your Share in USD 9.2 Billion Blockchain Pie

USD 945 million was spent on blockchain solutions in 2017 and the spending is expected to grow on a robust rate, reaching USD 9.2 billion in total by 2021, according to the Worldwide Semiannual Blockchain Spending Guide, published by the International Data Corporation (IDC), a market intelligence...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

Morning News: 2nd S Korean Crypto Suicide, Mitsubishi Crypto Plan

Bitcoin Crash Takes Ultimate Toll on S Korean Investors Crypto Asset Protection Plan Crypto Rich List Goldman Sachs Prediction Online Bank Testing Blockchain Solutions South Korean Gov’t Official Cleared of Insider TradingCatch up on the most essential cryptocurrency and blockchain news...

, by Tim Alper

Morning Update: Buffett on Blockchain; Credit Card Crypto Block

Buffett Railroad Venture Joins Blockchain Alliance US Credit Card Companies Making Life Harder for Crypto Investors Exchange Suspends Operations over Gov’t Regulations “North Could Be Behind Coincheck Hack” Japanese Exchanges Beefing up SecurityCatch up on the most essential...

, by Tim Alper

Crypto Miners Can Help Syrian Children

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has launched a new fundraising program, called Game Chaingers, meant to help finance the needs of protecting Syrian children. It uses cryptocurrency mining as a method to raise funds without asking for monetary donations.According to the website, as...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

Morning News: Property Startup Enjoys Success, Kimchi Premium Over?

Real Estate Startup Enjoying Crypto Success Goodbye “Kimchi Premium,” Hello “Hamburger Premium”? Airline Postpones its Crypto Plans Coinone Exchange Launches Android Mobile AppCatch up on the most essential cryptocurrency and blockchain news stories breaking in Asia and...

, by Tim Alper

Russian Banks and Brokers Step up Crypto, Blockchain Drives

Sberbank Will Trade As-yet-unnamed Cryptocurrencies in Switzerland Chechnya to Pioneer Blockchain Initiative Russian Company Set to Launch Bitcoin Futures TradingRussia’s Sberbank has announced its plans to trade cryptocurrencies abroad through its Zurich-based Swiss subsidy Sberbank...

, by Tim Alper

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