- US Marshals Offer Over 650 Confiscated Bitcoins for Auction
The United States Marshal Service (USMS) is set to auction approximately $4.25 million worth of Bitcoin at the beginning of November. The federal agency announced that it would put almost 660 Bitcoins on the auction block, with the online sale planned on November 5, from 8:00 AM EST to 2:00 PM EST. Interested bidders must submit a $200,000 deposit and complete the registration procedure anytime between October 22, 2o18, and October 31, 2018, ...6 hours ago - There’s Another $20K Bitcoin Bubble Coming, Says Vinny Lingham
Bubble-phobic Civic CEO, Vinny Lingham, has been sounding off about blockchain and cryptocurrency at an event in Johannesburg. His address covered mass adoption in the blockchain industry, and the likelihood of another bitcoin bubble. Still in its infancy Lingham cited lack of use cases and scaling issues as current barriers to mass adoption of cryptocurrency. Although the primary uses of cryptocurrency are money transfers and trading, he saw this broadening ...6 hours ago - Goldman Sachs and Galaxy Digital’s Mike Novogratz Invest $15 Million in Crypto Custody Firm
U.S. crypto wallet and blockchain security firm BitGo gets $15 million from banking giant Goldman Sachs and Galaxy Digital’s Mike Novogratz. U.S. banking giant Goldman Sachs and its former partner Mike Novogratz, now CEO of crypto investment firm Galaxy Digital, have recently invested in U.S. crypto custody service BitGo, Bloomberg reports Wednesday, Oct. 18.In total, BitGo's series B fund rounding has brought in $58.5 million. According to Bloomberg, Goldman ...6 hours ago - Cryptocurrency Lender Sees ‘Meaningful Increase’ in Institutional Borrowing
As institutional investors wade increasingly further into the cryptocurrency ecosystem, they are contributing to a significant bump in demand for cryptocurrency lending services. Institutional Crypto Lending Tops $550 Million That’s according to the Q3 Digital Asset Lending Snapshot from Genesis Capital, who in March launched the cryptocurrency industry’s first institutional lending business. Since the service’s The post Cryptocurrency Lender Sees ‘Meaningful Increase’ in Institutional Borrowing appeared first on CCN ...6 hours ago - Dubai – the Blockchain Oasis of the UAE: From Public to Private Sector
Dubai and the United Arab Emirates are making concerted efforts to be global leaders in blockchain adoption. In some countries around the world, governments have had a stifling effect on the adoption of blockchain technology. Conversely, the government of the UAE and Dubai have been the driving force behind the promotion of blockchain use in the country.2018 has seen some significant developments on this front but the foundations had ...6 hours ago - Accenture, Thailand’s Siam Commercial Bank Deploy Blockchain Solution
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HTC Corporation has finally released the date for the long-awaited blockchain-powered phone – HTC Exodus. The company says the phone is set to launch on October 22nd. Details of the Announcement The Taiwanese hardware electronics manufacturer, HTC, announced via an Instagram post (no longer available) on its official account that the HTC Exodus would launch on October 22. According to TechRadar, the Instagram post had a teaser video revealing only ...6 hours ago - Crypto Markets Continue to See Low Volatility, With Scant Few Coins Budging in Price
Crypto markets are calm, with most major coins seeing only minor ups and downs, as commentators weigh in on markedly low Bitcoin volatility levels. Thursday, Oct. 18: Crypto markets are seeing continued stability, with few of the major cryptocurrencies budging in price, as Coin360 data shows.Market visualization by Coin360Meanwhile, Tether (USDT) has seen marked movement for a “stablecoin.” Having slipped from its U.S. dollar peg to trade well below ...6 hours ago - Stellar Lumens (XLM) Technical Analysis: IBM to Demo Blockchain World Wire at Sibo Conference Soon, Golden Crossover Likely
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- Bitcoin Futures Trading Volumes Surge 41% In Q3, CME Reports
Authored by Helen Partz via CoinTelegraph.com, Bitcoin (BTC) futures trading at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) has continued to grow in Q3, the U.S.-based exchange reported in a tweet Wednesday, Oct. 17. image courtesy of CoinTelegraph The CME has revealed that the average daily trading volume (ADV) of Bitcoin futures has increased by 41 percent in Q3 over Q2, while open interest (OI) - or the number of open contracts on Bitcoin futures - has risen ...7 hours ago - “Perfect Use”: Canadian Crypto Startup Puts Marijuana On BlockchainCapitalizing on Canada’s formal legalization of marijuana and weed-related products for recreational use, a fintech company situated in the US’ northern neighbor has revealed plans to track cannabis through a blockchain-based solution. “The Perfect Use For Blockchain Technology” On October 17th, Canada became the western world’s first country to legalize the recreational use of marijuana in a surprising turn of events. Taking to Twitter to announce the news, Justin Trudeau, the ...7 hours ago
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In this interview, we meet veteran ICO advisor Jan Sammut, founder and CEO of ICOMalta.com, Malta’s first full stack ICO agency. As one of the most crypto-knowledgeable people in Malta, Jan Sammut’s opinion carries much weight with locals as well as the extended European crypto community. Jan ran Malta’s first ICO and launched Europe’s first MiFID 2 compliant security token offering. Jan is a fixture on the European blockchain conference ...7 hours ago - Philips to Challenge Tech Bulls to Introduce Blockchain Tech to Healthcare Industry...7 hours ago
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U.K.-based bank Natwest will integrate a new blockchain platform underpinned by R3 Corda technology for use in the syndicated loans market. U.K.-based bank Natwest will integrate a new blockchain platform based on R3 Corda technology for use in the syndicated loans market, financial news platform Mondovisione reports today, October 18.The new platform, dubbed “Fusion LenderComm,” was developed by blockchain consortium R3 and fintech enterprise Finastra, and aims to streamline ...7 hours ago - Lancor Scientific’s Live Cancer Screening Technology Proves Global Viability of Blockchain-based Platforms...7 hours ago
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Genesis Global Trading says it has seen an “incredibly strong reception” from institutional clients Institutional cryptocurrency over-the-counter (OTC) broker Genesis Global Trading revealed its loans spin-off processed over half a billion dollars in its first six months in a new report Thursday, Oct. 18.Genesis, which began its digital asset lending activities in March, revealed its current order book consists of $130 million in outstanding loans, a figure which has ...7 hours ago - Number of Blockchain Startups have Tripled In Israel
Roman Gold, founding partner of the Israeli Blockchain Association, has spoken out about the Blockchain industry in Israel. According to him, the Israeli blockchain industry is currently experiencing both a boost and a transformation. “We see unprecedented growth among blockchain startups, but on the other hand, many of them are skipping ICOs in favor of […] The post Number of Blockchain Startups have Tripled In Israel appeared first on Blockchain ...7 hours ago - Crypto M&A is on a tear as dealmakers see opportunity in bitcoin’s price slumpMerger and acquisition activity for cryptocurrency companies has more than doubled in the past year amid a slump in prices, according to JMP Securities and data from PitchBook. ...7 hours ago
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- Goldman Sachs and Mike Novogratz Invest in Cryptocurrency Startup BitGo
BitGo, a company which provides institutional-grade investors with compliance, security, and custodial solutions for cryptocurrencies has closed its Series B funding round bringing in $58.5 million. Goldman Sachs and Novogratz’ Galaxy Digital Ventures LLC contributed with $15 million of said amount. Investing in a $1 Trillion Cryptocurrency Wallet In an official release from today, BitGo disclosed that it has successfully finalized its Series B funding round, bringing in a total ...8 hours ago - Philippines Green Lights 19 Crypto Exchanges
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Accenture and a fintech subsidiary of Siam Commercial Bank have released a blockchain solution powered by R3’s Corda technology. Global management consultancy firm Accenture announced it had partnered with a subsidiary of Thailand’s oldest bank on a new blockchain tool aimed at supply chains in a press release Wednesday, Oct. 17.In the latest implementation of the technology for Accenture, the company partnered with Siam Commercial Bank’s fintech subsidiary Digital ...8 hours ago - Ticketmaster acquires blockchain technology company
Live Nation Entertainment Inc's Ticketmaster has acquired a blockchain technology company, the ticketing software company announced Thursday. The company, called UPGRADED, provides tech that converts traditional tickets into digital assets protected by blockchain. "Ticketmaster is constantly exploring emerging technologies, and there aren't many that have the unique possibilities of blockchain," said Justin Burleigh, chief product officer at Ticketmaster North America. The hope is that the blockchain technology will provide event ...8 hours ago - Toronto-Based Clothing Charity Relies Solely on Bitcoin Cash
Last February, a bitcoin cash-centric charity based out of Canada had announced the launch of an organization called Coins 4 Clothes. The group started accepting BCH to purchase clothing from wholesalers and then distributed the garments to various Toronto-based charities. Since then the organization has donated over 3,000 articles of clothing to those in need, while at the same time helping people learn about the benefits of a peer-to-peer electronic ...8 hours ago - Civil ICO Returns Funds After Failing to Meet Token Sales Target
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Because of a new condensed report from Worldcore, a European fintech company and cryptoexchange, we can now all have a glimpse within the world of glitz and glamour and the how the rich and famous are attempting to make money through the discovery of the cryptoindustry. It’s no secret that when you have lots of […] The post Report sheds new Light on Participation or Involvement of Celebrities in Blockchain ...8 hours ago - US Marshals Put Up More Than 600 Confiscated Bitcoins at Auction
U.S. Marshals to conduct their third BTC auction this year, selling 660 Bitcoins seized in various federal criminal, civil, and administrative proceedings. A federal law enforcement agency within the U.S. Department of Justice has recently announced a bid auction for approximately 660 confiscated Bitcoins (BTC), the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) reports Thursday, Oct.18.The bid, held by the USMS, will take place on Nov. 5, but the participants have to ...9 hours ago - Gates Foundation Partners With Former Ripple CTO’s Blockchain Project
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has partnered with Coil, a startup founded by Ripple's former CTO, to provide payment services for the unbanked. ...9 hours ago - Bitcoin [BTC] and other cryptocurrencies have growing legs, says Former CFTC CommissionerRecently, Sharon Bowen, Former CFTC Commissioner, spoke at the Bloomberg conference about the biggest challenge for CFTC in the future, and transparency as a solution to a vibrant financial market. Earlier, Bowen had spoken about the regulators focussing on protecting the investors from fraudulent manipulation and educating the people about the risks involved in dealing […] ...9 hours ago
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...9 hours ago - Only 40% Are Passing Malta’s Cryptocurrency Certification Exam
Malta has signaled teething problems in its quest to become a “Blockchain Island” after it emerged less than 40 percent of professionals passed the government’s cryptocurrency certification exam. ‘Not Sufficiently Prepared’ As local news outlet Times of Malta reports October 18, regulator the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) had to fail more than 6 out of every 10 applicants seeking to become certified “cryptocurrency agents.” 250 lawyers, auditors and accountants ...9 hours ago - Coinschedule and Trecento Blockchain Capital to Launch a Joint Fund to Invest in the Most Promising and Credible Token Offerings and Equity-Based Blockchain Projects
17th of October 2018 – OXFORD, UK and GENEVA, SWITZERLAND: Coinschedule, the British blockchain portal, and Trecento Blockchain Capital, an asset management company, have announced today the launch of a joint investment fund called “Coinschedule Trecento BC Fund”, which will invest in early-stage blockchain companies including token offerings and equity-based deals. Coinschedule was founded in 2016 by two blockchain early adopters. With the help of scientists from the University of ...9 hours ago - Premium of GBTC Has Fallen Substantially: What Does it Mean For Bitcoin?On October 18, cryptocurrency trader and technical analyst Eric Thies released a comparative chart of Bitcoin and Bitcoin Investment Trust (GBTC), a publicly tradable instrument that allows investors in the public stock market to invest in BTC. According to Thies, the drop in the premium of GBTC is significant, as it demonstrates a decline in interest towards Bitcoin from retail investors or individual traders, and a large entity or group ...9 hours ago
- Canada Cannabis trade to be tracked by blockchainWith the recent legalization of recreational cannabis in Canada, the tracking of the industry through blockchain technology comes at just the right time. Toronto-listed DMG Blockchain Solutions announced that it was in the process of creating a supply chain management platform specifically for the trade of cannabis, with deployment to be limited to Canada prior to global expansion. DMG CEO Dan Reitzik said, “We want to be the first to ...9 hours ago
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