Blockchain in Islamic banking – opportunities aplenty
Use of Blockchain in Islamic Banking will primarily affect the way payments, remittances and trading activities are conducted. Read more: www.thefintechtimes.com
Decentralizing IoT networks through blockchain
Imagine a washer that autonomously contacts suppliers and places orders when it’s low on detergent, performs self-service and maintenance. Read more: techcrunch.com
BitPay launches new payment app
Bitcoin payment processor, BitPay, has released a wallet app for storing and spending bitcoin. Read more: www.fintechranking.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
Accenture, IBM and Microsoft fuel blockchain market growth
The global blockchain market will experience massive growth during the next five years. Read more: www.bankingtech.com
Australia in strong global blockchain position
Australia is well positioned to take advantage of emerging blockchain technology. Read more: www.crowdfundinsider.com
This bitcoin-only platform ‘Whaleclub’ reinvents stock
Whaleclub marks a new era in global financial markets as a trading platform that allows anyone to trade the markets with bitcoin. Read more: www.cryptocoinsnews.com
Bitcoin prices up over 3% today, top $1,140
Bitcoin prices have surged today, rising over 3% overall since the start of trading and at one stage topping $1,141. Read more: www.coindesk.com
Bitcoin’s Price is Flirting With $1,000 again
Prices haven’t exceeded $1,000 since 6th January, having crossed that benchmark on the first day of 2017. Read more: www.coindesk.com
Bitcoin exchange Bitfinex negotiates with hacker
The Bitfinex hack on August 2 was the most recent in a long list of Bitcoin and digital currency exchanges which have fallen victims to hackers. Read more: www.siliconrepublic.com