Alternative Investments as the path to Success with Pendulom Capital
Paterson explained that living in our digital environment, a person’s first entry point into investment is likely to be alternative investments through digital platforms, without the hassles of traditional investments such as filling forms, lack of transparency, and high transaction fees. He also noted that after observing the younger generation and their investment habits, most […]
Nordea Wins Danish Court Battle to Ban Staff Trading in Bitcoin
Nordea Bank is free to prevent its employees from investing in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in their own time, a Danish court ruled. The risks associated with cryptocurrencies justify the restriction, according to a verdict published on the Copenhagen-based court’s website late Monday. Denmark’s union for financial industry employees had filed suit against Nordea, saying […]
Huobi Announces the First International Blockchain Forum Approved by China
In partnership with the Department of Industry and Information of Hainan Province and the Hainan Resort Software Community, Huobi Group today announced the ‘Hainan Free Trade Port International Cooperation Forum on Digital Economy and Blockchain,’ a global gathering of top government officials being held on December 5th and 6th at the Ritz Carlton and Renaissance Hotel in Haikou, Hainan Province, China. As a […]
Classic Game Book Series to be Revived to Blockchain
One of the first ‘choose-your-own-adventure’ game book series, ‘The Way of the Tiger’, where readers had to turn to certain pages in order to complete their quest, is being turned into a modern day card-collectible game using blockchain technology. What happens when you combine a team from Eidos, Fable and Microsoft to revive a best-selling […]
Sichuan beckons power-hungry cryptocurrency miners to the home of the pandas with cheap and plentiful hydroelectricity
Cryptocurrency miners could increasingly be drawn to the Chinese province of Sichuan, potentially boosting trading demand for bitcoin from China, as the local government heeds a call by President Xi Jinping to step up blockchain development. Xi told the Communist Party’s Central Committee last week that China should expedite the development of blockchain technology and […]
Kraken Launches WebSockets Private API
The Kraken WebSockets Private API is live! The first two messages of the Private API are now available to all Kraken clients after having been in beta-only access since October 1. Kraken’s WebSockets API (Application Program Interface) provides a faster, more efficient interface for technically-minded clients who build software applications for trading and accessing market […]
Bitmain fulfills commitment to Rockdale, Texas, with launch of cryptocurrency mining farm to construct 50MW facility
Bitmain, the industry-leading fabless manufacturer of computing chips, has launched its 50MW mining farm in Rockdale, Texas, as announced today alongside the Rockdale Municipal Development District (MDD) and DMG. “We are excited to launch this facility, which is significant to Bitmain’s global expansion plans. The stable and efficient energy resources in Texas are fundamental to […]
Former CFTC chair and ‘Crypto Dad’ says 2019 is the year to get serious about crypto policy
Former CFTC Chairman Christopher “Crypto Dad” Giancarlo left his role at the regulator this summer, but now he’s stepping even further into the crypto world. Now as a board member for the Chamber of Digital Commerce, Giancarlo is using his expertise to further policy talks across the board, not just on a CFTC/SEC level. Giancarlo […]
KB Kookmin Bank Gives Peek at Blockchain Strategy
KB Kookmin Bank offered a glimpse into how it will deploy blockchain technology at a conference dubbed the Enterprise Ethereum and Revolution in Banking Summit on Friday. The event was jointly hosted by the bank and Seoul Ethereum Meetup. In an opening speech, Hur Yin, CEO of KB Kookmin Bank, acknowledged the potential that blockchain […]
Art on blockchain pioneer Verisart raises $2.5M for art and collectibles certification
A lot of talk has been made about verifying valuable items on an immutable blockchain, but the main pioneer in this space has been Verisart, which appeared a few years ago to use a blockchain to create certification for the fine art and collectibles market. But despite the blockchain hype of the last few years, […]
