BNP Paribas and AXA team on blockchain fund distribution
BNP Paribas is working with AXA Investment Managers on the deployment of a blockchain-based fund distribution platform Read more: www.finextra.com
Bitcoin exchange Bitfinex stops accepting fiat deposits
Bitfinex has announced today that bank transfers will no longer be processed, just days after the exchange said there will be USD withdrawal delays. Read more: www.cryptocoinsnews.com
Ethereum developers eye proof-of-stake shift
The team behind ethereum’s most popular user client have released a new update that includes support for alternative consensus systems. Read more: www.coindesk.com
Goldman Sachs MD joins blockchain startup Chain
Blockchain startup Chain has named a Goldman Sachs managing director as its new president. Read more: www.coindesk.com
Moody’s: Don’t expect US to lead blockchain adoption
Moody's predicts that blockchain will disrupt the post-trade side of the securities business, but perhaps not in the way you think. Read more: www.coindesk.com
IBM is going all in on blockchain for trade finance
Software giant IBM has been a leader in blockchain-based solutions targeting trade finance, launching solutions for Indian Mahindra Group. Read more: uk.businessinsider.com
Bitcoin value rises over $1bn
Bitcoin is up nearly $100 in the past week, hitting levels not seen since mid-March after Japan legalized the cryptocurrency as a payment method. Read more: www.cnbc.com
Microsoft Office can now verify docs on the bitcoin blockchain
Microsoft is continuing its blockchain journey by integrating Stampery into Microsoft Office Outlook with cross-compatibility. Read more: bitcoinist.com
Ukraine to launch blockhain deal with tech firm Bitfury
Ukraine has partnered with Bitfury Group to put a sweeping range of government data on a blockchain platform. Read more: www.reuters.com
Bitcoin price to hit $500,000 by 2030
According to Peter Smith, Blockchain CEO/co-founder, and Jeremy Liew, Snapchat’s first investor, bitcoin’s price could hit $500,000 by 2030. Read more: www.cryptocoinsnews.com