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LinkedIn Co-Founder Is Raising $20 Million for Token Project
Newly published public documents indicate that one of the co-founders of employment data platform LinkedIn is raising as much as $20 million in a Simple Agreement for Future Tokens sale.
Goods-to-Crypto Marketplace to Eliminate Fiat From Process of Buying Cryptocurrencies
An established company in the mobile finance sector is developing a platform which eliminates fiat money from the process of acquiring and spending cryptocurrency - with a peer-to-peer marketplace where physical goods can be bought and sold in an instant.
Ripple Pumps $50 Million Into Academic Research on Blockchain
Ripple has announced it is setting aside millions of dollars to fund university-based research into blockchain and cryptocurrencies.
Our Blockchain 'Can Run The Whole Company', Says Mastercard Vice Chair at Money20/20
Mastercard has "Built a Blockchain that can run the whole" of its network, its vice chair Ann Cairns claimed during the ongoing Money20/20 conference June 4.
Finance Industry Calls Google's Crypto Ad Ban 'Unfair', 'Troubling'
Businesses and investors alike went on record this week to pan Google for its cryptocurrency advertisement ban which began June 1, The Independent reports Monday, June 4.
Former US Federal Prosecutor at Money20/20: 'A Lot More' Crimes Committed With Fiat Than Crypto
Former U.S. Federal Prosecutor Mary Beth Buchanan spoke at a panel during the Money20/20 Europe conference in Amsterdam Monday, June 4, suggesting that we need to "Get rid of the negative connotations" surrounding the emerging crypto industry.
John McAfee Announces 2020 Presidential Bid to Serve Crypto Community
In spite of past refusals, I have decided to again run for POTUS in 2020.
Leading US Crypto Exchange Coinbase to Expand to Japanese Market
Major US crypto wallet provider and exchange service Coinbase has revealed its plans to enter the Japanese crypto market, Cointelegraph Japan reported Monday, June 4.
Crypto and Twitter: A Toxic Combination, a Troubling Future
It got me thinking about how financial self-interest, which has always skewed people's perceptions of the media they consume, is being taken to a new level when crypto tokens are involved.
Hyperchain Blockchain Creator Completes $234 Million Funding Round
Qulian Technology, a China-based blockchain platform developer, has announced the completion of a 1.5 billion Chinese yuan Series B funding round.
Japan's Financial Services Giant SBI Launches Crypto Exchange
Japan`s financial services giant SBI Holdings has announced that its in-house crypto exchange has now gone live, Cointelegraph Japan reports Monday, June 4.
Chinese Firm Reportedly Nets $18 Million in 'Questionable' Token Sale
A Chinese healthcare firm has reportedly raised 120 million yuan by issuing a custom cryptocurrency, despite China's 2017 ban on initial coin offerings.
Blockchain Platform to Help Content Creators Earn Fair Pay for Music, Movies, Games, eBooks
A new decentralized content production and distribution platform is using blockchain to ensure project founders and content creators receive fair compensation for their hard work - helping passionate and talented professionals in creative industries to earn a living.
South Korea's Top Court Orders Confiscation of Bitcoin, Recognizes Cryptocurrency as Assets
Korea's premier court has overturned the law to seize 191 Bitcoin earned through the provision of child pornography, ending a lengthy battle over the legal status of cryptocurrency.
Bitcoin's Low Volume Breakout Could Be a Bull Trap
Bitcoin looks primed for a move to $8,000, but low trading volumes point to the risk of a bull trap.
Indonesian Regulator Gives Green Light for Crypto Futures Trading
Indonesia's Futures Exchange Supervisory Board, a commodities market regulator under the country's Ministry of Trade, has reportedly ruled that cryptocurrencies are commodities that can be traded on the country's futures exchange.
IOTA Unveils Qubic: The Key to an "IOTA-based World Supercomputer?"
After weeks of speculation, IOTA has given clarity on its enigmatic Qubic project - or what it describes as "The most significant contribution to the IOTA stack" to date.
Meet the Dapp Market: A Twist On Open Source Is Winning Developers
This push comes at a time when many open-source developers are lamenting the struggles of their passion, as a Medium article called "A Bitter Guide To Open Source" makes its rounds.
China State TV: Blockchain Is '10 Times More Valuable Than the Internet'
China Central Television, the country's primary state broadcaster, has said the economic value of blockchain is "10 times more than that of the internet."
Price Watch: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Bitcoin Cash and Litecoin Finish the Week Strong
At press time, many cryptocurrencies are in the green, a relatively positive end to a volatile week.
Public or Private? Blockchain Distinctions Are Falling Out of Fashion
For some, it simply means that innovations developed on a public blockchain powered by a cryptocurrency can be leveraged on a private blockchain used by enterprises, and vice versa.
SBI Launches Japan's First Bank-Backed Crypto Exchange
Japanese financial giant SBI Holdings announced on Monday that its in-house cryptocurrency exchange is now live, after a months-long delay due to security concerns.
Vitalik Buterin: Sharding and Plasma to Help Ethereum Reach 1 Million Transactions Per Second
With the ability to process only up to 15 transactions per second currently, Ethereum is preparing to employ second-layer solutions that will allow the network to reach one million TPS.A Blockchain With Millions of Users.
Abu Dhabi Ports Launches First Domestic Blockchain Solution for Logistics
Maqta Gateway LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Ports, has become the first entity in Abu Dhabi to deploy its own blockchain solution, Construction Business News reports June 2.Maqta Gateway has developed and launched Silsal - a blockchain-based technology that aims to improve efficiency in the shipping and logistics industry.
Hodler's Digest, May 28-June 3: South Korea Get Back Into Crypto, China Embraces Blockchain
Top Stories This WeekSouth Korea Contemplates Lifting ICO Ban.South Korea - which has given the crypto community more than its share of FUD since it began banning ICOs and anonymous trading months earlier - is now considering re-legalizing Initial Coin Offerings in the country.
Spain Introduces Innovation-Aimed Crypto Regulation, But Political Unrest Might Cause a Setback
The "Sandbox" conceptCurrently, there is no regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies in Spain.
An Upcoming Cryptocurrency Is Trialling a Trio of Bitcoin Tech Advances
With that, pseudonymous forum user 'Monkeyyy' just might have summed up the sentiment surrounding a forthcoming cryptocurrency called "Grin." Rising to renown last year as the first software implementation for a code proposal known as MimbleWimble, the idea is to start a new blockchain that has better scale and privacy than bitcoin.
Internet Giant Baidu Unveils Energy-Efficient 'Super Chain' Blockchain Protocol
Chinese internet giant Baidu has announced the next step in its blockchain integration in the form of a protocol aimed at reducing mining energy consumption, according to a report by China News Weekly today, June 3.Dubbed 'Super Chain,' chief scientist at Baidu's blockchain division Xiao Wei revealed the protocol at a local conference over the weekend.
Crypto Markets Gain $25 Bln Over the Week, Ethereum Price Above $600
Sunday, June 3: over the past 7 days, the total capitalization of crypto markets has increased by as much as $25 bln, with all of the top ten cryptocurrencies listed on Coinmarketcap currently in the green.
How Hodl Hodl Is Building a Real Business With Bitcoin Smart Contracts
In an industry where bitcoin has taken a backseat to networks like ethereum, at least when it comes to enabling more complex and exotic transactions, both founders behind the peer-to-peer exchange platform Hodl Hodl believe people are underestimating bitcoin's potential.
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