Qatari bank completes money transfer blockchain pilot
Qatar Commercial Bank has revealed the completion of an initial blockchain pilot enabling international funds transfers with a number of banks in the region and beyond. Read more: www.cryptocoinsnews.com
Russia set to legalize bitcoin by 2018, track every transaction
The Finance Minister of Russia has revealed state interest in tracking every cryptocurrency transaction ‘just like with bank operations.' Read more: bitcoinist.com
FCA publishes discussion paper on blockchain utilization
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a discussion paper on distributed ledger technology (DLT) also commonly called blockchain. Read more: www.crowdfundinsider.com
Ant Financial plans to double-down on blockchain
Ant Financial is planning to increase its emphasis, and use, of blockchain technology in an effort to provide more trustworthy data to its user base. Read more: e27.co
Bitcoin exchange Bitfinex sues Wells Fargo
A lawsuit filed by Bitfinex in Northern District of California federal court, San Francisco division could turn out to hold meaning for the entire bitcoin world. Read more: www.cryptocoinsnews.com
As bitcoin fees rise, OpenBazaar looks at altcoin payments
OpenBazaar is looking to layer multiple cryptocurrencies into its wallet in the interest of offering lower transaction fees. Read more: www.cryptocoinsnews.com
Fidelity is first asset manager to join blockchain group IC3
Fidelity Investments Inc has become the first financial institution to join the Initiative for CryptoCurrencies & Contracts. Read more: www.reuters.com
Avalon calls for mining industry changes
In the wake of allegations that bitcoin hardware manufacturers may be engaging in unfair practices. Read more: www.coindesk.com
Hyperledger Project: collaboration pays off
Hyperledger Project is a global collaborative cross-industry effort created to leverage the emerging blockchain and distributed ledger technology. Read more: www.finextra.com
Litecoin price nears two-year high as SegWit hopes rise
Litecoin's price rally continues as the cryptocurrency approaches the support needed to activate SegWit. Read more: www.coindesk.com