Binance.US CEO Brian Brooks has announced his resignation from the company, citing "strategic differences" as a main reason for stepping down. This marks an abrupt change of plans after just weeks ago he had been promoted to co-CEO alongside Binance's current CEO Changpeng Zhao; something that was hailed by...
Amazon has not been one to shy away from innovation, as they have recently hinted that cryptocurrencies may soon be accepted. The company is looking to expand their payment options by allowing Bitcoin for purchases, as they are hiring a digital currency and blockchain product lead This move will appeal...
Square is looking to create a new business dedicated to DeFi aka "decentralized finance" applications. The projects will rely on smart contracts that are executed without the need for third parties like banks or other financial entities in order to conduct transactions of any kind, including lending and borrowing money...
Cryptocurrency exchange WazirX has announced the launch of their new marketplace for Non Fungible Tokens, where users can buy and sell unique digital works of art. The creators will be able to take advantage of an economy that is booming in recent times with billions worth being exchanged across a...
The prominent figure in IT world, Facebook CEO – Mark Zuckerberg recently made comments on how blockchain based authentication system for user data can eliminate usage of the third-party systems. In an interview with Harvard Law professor Jonathan Zittrain on Feb. 20, Zuckerberg quoted that use case involving a blockchain system...
Recently, news emerged in South Korea that the company had found the Russian ship which had sunk in 1905. The treasure on the ship was worth $ 130 billion in gold coins. Also, the company went on to further announce that the users who will sign up on its cryptocurrency exchange...
Inlock recently launched a blockchain-based platform for lending to the cryptocurrency holders. It will be using the distributed ledger technology. Moreover, the platform will allow the licensed lenders to look into the borrowers. Basically, the cryptocurrency Holdings will be used as collateral. As a result, it offers secured lending options....
The popular cryptocurrency payment company Ripple is partnering with an iconic Pop star from 80’s, Madonna to raise funds for orphan kids in an African country Malawi. The orphanage was co-founded by Madonna and an American screenwriter Michael Berg in 2006. On her 60th birthday, the pop star has...
The National Football League (NFL) is partnering with a start-up based in the blockchain space. This will help the athletes to make money in cryptocurrency. The athletes will be able to participate in various activities like commentary, interacting with fans, performing in live streams, which will enable them to make...
Recently, Thomson Reuters surveyed many stakeholders in the cryptocurrency industry. In the survey, it was revealed that the quantum of cryptocurrency trading by various institutional investors is slated to go up in 2018. The survey took into account the opinion of more than 400 clients of the firm. At least...
Jeff Horowitz, the former global head of compliance at Pershing, has been hired by Coinbase. This is a clear indication that Coinbase is really serious about complying with all the rules and regulations. With increasing compliance, it will be able to tap into many lucrative markets. This is one of...
