Charlie Shrem launches new blockchain venture
The startup intends to issue tokens representing blockchain-based shares in manufacturing, real estate or even sanitary waste firms that are profitable and low risk. Read more: www.coindesk.com
Circle pivots from bitcoin trading to mobile payments
The company will continue to transfer money over the bitcoin network, but will focus its resources on global social payments and blockchain technology. Read more: www.paymentssource.com
Sberbank goes blockchain with Hyperledger Project
Sberbank and the Linux Foundation have entered into an agreement on the bank’s participation in the Hyperledger Project. Read more: www.bankingtech.com
Blockchain is becoming more than a buzzword
Blockchain, which many experts have called the biggest innovation since the internet, has started gaining steam among bankers and financial institutions. Read more: www.techinasia.com
Australia’s blockchain efforts for securities trading turn competitive
Computershare are reportedly providing a blockchain-based securities register for the Australian market. Read more: www.cryptocoinsnews.com
OnePay selects MatchMove to connect blockchain and payments
OnePay which connects blockchains to real-world financial services today, announced that it has selected MatchMove Wallet Operating System. Read more: www.fintechranking.com
Blockchain forex consortium adds Japan-based Fukui Bank
Japan-based Fukui Bank has joined the blockchain consortium launched by Japanese giant SBI Holdings. Read more: www.cryptocoinsnews.com
Bitcoin & blockchain investment surges to $290m
Investment in bitcoin and blockchain related companies is surging with a new study published Tuesday finally putting a figure to the investment boom. Read more: siliconangle.com
White House hosts FinTech summit
The White House has brought together stakeholders from across the financial technology ecosystem for a summit as it seeks to harness fintech's power. Read more: www.finextra.com
Japanese banks complete money transfer pilot using Ripple
Blockchain is moving into production, 47 Japanese banks completed a pilot implementation of Ripple’s technology. Read more: www.cryptocoinsnews.com