Europe and Japan’s central banks partner for blockchain
The Bank of Japan has revealed a new joint research project with the European Central Bank to study potential use-cases of blockchain technology. Read more: www.cryptocoinsnews.com
Bitcoin traders weigh new risks as scaling returns to spotlight
With the SEC's bitcoin ETF rejection just days behind the market, bitcoin traders saw a familiar topic return today. Read more: www.coindesk.com
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
Financial Firms build post-trade blockchain for small businesses
Seven financial institutions have partnered to explore how blockchain tech could benefit small businesses. Read more: www.coindesk.com
Cambridge on the need For blockchain education
Fintech is gaining a lot of importance for Cambridge University, and Bitcoin and blockchain are integral parts of financial disruption. Read more: bitcoinist.net
Bitcoin evades prohibitive ban by UAE Central Bank
The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates has moved to clarify recent regulations, that claimed “all virtual currencies are prohibited”. Read more: www.cryptocoinsnews.com
21 files for new bitcoin mining patent
According to an application published earlier this month, 21 Inc is seeking a patent for "digital currency mining circuitry with adaptable difficulty compare capabilities". Read more: www.cryptocoinsnews.com
Deloitte backs blockchain financial inclusion startup Humaniq
Blockchain-based banking startup Humaniq has landed backing from professional services giant Deloitte. The size of the round is undisclosed. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com
Bitcoin exceeds $20bn in market cap
The gains made by bitcoin in its latest bullish run in 2017 has seen the cryptocurrency’s market capitalization now exceed $20bn.
Read more: www.cryptocoinsnews.com
PwC launches blockchain & FinTech program
PricewaterhouseCoopers, one of the Big Four auditors and a multi-bln dollar professional services firm, launches a program called “Startup Collider”. Read more: www.cointelegraph.com