Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini partners with Echo Fox
New York-based digital currency exchange Gemini Trust Co. has announced a new partnership and sponsorship deal with professional eSports organization Echo Fox. Read more: www.econotimes.com
First bitcoin machine opens in Panama
TigoCTM as opened the opportunity of bitcoin and cryptocurrency to entrepreneurs worldwide from their new Panama based franchise office. Read more: www.pressreleaserocket.net
Santander doubles the size of London FinTech venture fund
Banking major Santander has doubled the size of its fintech venture capital fund Santander InnoVentures with a $100m injection of fresh capital.
IBM launches blockchain cloud services on security server
IBM has announced a cloud service for organizations requiring a secure environment for blockchain networks. Read more: bitcoinmagazine.com
JPMorgan Chase urges asset managers to adopt blockchain
JPMorgan Chase & Co, and an international management consulting firm, Oliver Wyman, recently released a guide encouraging blockchain technology adoption amongst asset managers. Read more: bravenewcoin.com
Cryptocurrency platform gets a controversial update
The custodians of the popular cryptocurrency platform Ethereum implemented a controversial change to it Wednesday, but broad questions remain about its long-term impact. Read more: www.wsj.com
Zurich falls behind in bitcoin adoption
Zurich doesn't have any intention of promoting the use of Bitcoin and other digital currencies in the world, says the City Council. Read more: www.newsbtc.com
Myanmar microfinance could see FinTech first
Blockchain technology could be coming to Myanmar, where a local company is hoping to become one of the first microfinance firms in the world to use a blockchain-based core banking system. Read more: www.mmtimes.com
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.
Regulated bitcoin product is launching in Gibraltar this week
The Web-based currency can be used to send money instantly around the world, free of charge and with no need for third-party checks. Read more: uk.businessinsider.com