Bitcoin still not ready for prime time, Citi says
Bitcoin is an interesting experiment that is no threat to the banking system. Read more: blogs.wsj.com
Ethereum has doubled in just a few days
Ethereum continues to delight traders everywhere. Read more: www.cryptocoinsnews.com
Hyperledger Project adds Wanda Group
Hyperledger Project, an effort created to advance blockchain technology, announced today that FFan Technology under Wanda Group has joined as a Premier member. Read more: www.finextra.com
US government to auction $1.6m in seized bitcoin
The US government plans to auction over 2,700 bitcoin that were forfeited during several cases, including that of online black market Silk Road. Read more: fortune.com
NSD and iCoinSoft preview system for blockchain
National Settlement Depository (NSD), Russia’s central securities depository, develops partnership with iCoinSoft Exchange Platform. Read more: www.techcrunch.com
Blockstream buys Euro bitcoin wallet business Green Address
Cryptocurrency technology business Blockstream has bought European bitcoin wallet software provider Green Address to increase the reach of its platform.
Agentic gives post-Brexit boost to UK FinTech with new London office
New York-based Agentic Group, a membership-driven consortium with over 35 blockchain and digital currency-related companies, has opened a new office in London.
Bitcoin has been trading above $500 for record six months
Its ability to remain above this crucial level of $500 for a sustained period might prove promising to those advocating the digital currency. Read more: www.coindesk.com
Bitcoin wants to go higher
Bitcoin dropped 150 points on Kraken. The question has been asked by several: “Is that it, or is there more of a fall coming?” Read more: www.cryptocoinsnews.com
IBM and Northern Trust debut blockchain for private equity
IBM and financial services firm Northern Trust have launched the “first commercial deployment” of blockchain for the private equity market. Read more: www.bankingtech.com