With all that’s happened in the month of October in crypto, today we take a look at major developments in IOTA in the final week of the month. Last week IOTA put out a bounty hunt for bugs in its…
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Double-Spending: The Issue Which Opened up a Way to a New Financial Structure
Many people are unfamiliar with the term “double-spending”. That’s completely normal since it’s a term only associated with cryptocurrencies. As the name suggests, double-spending refers to the risk of a cryptocurrency being used twice. If we take a look at…
DECENTRALIZED 2018: Europe’s Premier Blockchain Summit Returns
The University of Nicosia (UNIC), the leading global provider of education and research in blockchain technology and digital currencies, invites registrations to “DECENTRALIZED 2018”. The pioneering conference, organised for the first time last year in Cyprus with tremendous success, will take place this year in…
MBS report before the official Take Off
The buzz around the Malta Blockchain Summit is palpable. It’s no surprise that the Expo floor has been sold out for some time now. Due to the high demand for a sought-after-stand we’ve added a special section to accommodate extra…
Crypto Markets See Stirrings of Volatility as Major Coins Tip Into Red
Crypto markets are seeing the first momentum in a while, after a period of marked stability, with virtually all of the major cryptos are in the red. Monday, Oct. 29: Crypto markets are seeing the first momentum in a while…
“Mining With No Special Equipment”: Token Uses Bitcoin Principles on Ethereum Blockchain
sponsored A team behind a new token calls its digital currency the “first Bitcoin minable ERC-20 token on the Ethereum Blockchain.” The developers of a token with the slogan “No ICO – No Pre-mine – No Bullsh*t” say it allows…
IT Firm Fujitsu Builds Blockchain Settlement Trial Infrastructure for Nine Japanese Banks
Japanese IT firm Fujitsu will develop the basis of a trial settlements system using an unknown digital currency to move funds. Japanese multinational IT equipment and services company Fujitsu will build an interbank settlement platform using blockchain technology as part…
Hitachi and India’s Largest Gov’t-Owned Bank Partner on Major Digital Payments Platform
Hitachi Payments has partnered with the State Bank of India to establish a nationwide digital payments platform. Hitachi Payments has partnered with the State Bank of India (SBI) to establish a nationwide digital payments platform, according to a press release…
Crypto Exchange Bitstamp Acquired by Belgian Investment Firm in ‘All Cash Deal’
An 80 percent stake in crypto exchange Bitstamp has been acquired by Belgium-based investment firm NXMH in an “all cash deal.” Cryptocurrency exchange Bitstamp has been acquired by Belgium-based investment firm NXMH in an “all cash deal,” Reuters reports today,…
Tanzania: Gov’t Looks To Information, Technology Sphere for Help in Blockchain Use Cases
Blockchain regulation should come as a result of joint governmental and industry efforts, a Tanzanian minister has said. The Tanzanian government has openly invited academics and researchers to collaborate in producing “favorable” blockchain regulations, tabloid-style South African news outlet…