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FEBRUARY 28, 2020

To explore the positive impacts of blockchain on small businesses, the U.S. The “Building Blocks of Change: The Benefits of Blockchain Technology for Small Businesses” hearing will be held on March 4 at 11:30 a.m. House of Representatives Committee on Small Business plans to hold a hearing next week.

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Fintech Review

AUGUST 27, 2024

Blockchain technology has revolutionised numerous industries by providing decentralised, secure, and transparent systems. However, one of the significant challenges it faces is interoperability between different blockchain networks. However, these networks often operate in isolation, limiting the potential of blockchain technology.

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The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Blockchain and cryptocurrency have massive potential to help vulnerable and underrepresented communities. Evidence of this can be seen with the launch of Paystand.org, the corporate social responsibility (CSR) arm of Paystand , the blockchain-enabled commercial payments platform.

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OCTOBER 12, 2020

The round was led by Blockchain Capital, Standard Crypto, Blockchain.com Ventures and more. Aave recently announced its governance model to help the community access more participation, with old Aave token LEND now able to be swapped for the new Aave token at a ratio of 100 LEND to 1 Aave.

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Fintech Review

JUNE 25, 2024

Blockchain technology, initially synonymous with cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin , has evolved beyond its origins. This article delves into the diverse ways blockchain is reshaping fintech, focusing on smart contracts, cross-border transactions, and enhancing transparency and security.

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OCTOBER 20, 2017

20), Mastercard announced news that it will be opening up access to its blockchain technology through its developer’s API. Mastercard is not the only firm delving into blockchain. The Mastercard technology ensures that payment details are shared only between transaction participants, said the company. On Friday (Oct.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Jack Dorsey, billionaire tech founder and current CEO of Twitter, said he only owns bitcoin and that he supports the Lightning Network , a bitcoin network update that could make bitcoin payments speedier and less expensive, according to reports. 5): “I only have bitcoin.” Bitcoin is principled.

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DECEMBER 21, 2020

It is not yet clear whether he participated actively in the theft or if he simply decided not to increase security measures after discovering it,” Ivano Gabrielli, director of the national center for cyber crimes (CNAIPIC), told Reuters. 16), in the first blockchain-supported bank guarantee in Russia. They allege that F.F.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2016

In this week’s Bitcoin Tracker, bitcoin soars, then settles down and plans for its yearly sale abound. Switzerland gives bitcoin a hand by way of rail ticket machine sales, an Australian startup banks on the aptly named Dash and Zcash fervor fades. But as markets saw their prices fall, bitcoin’s numbers went up.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

government seems to be accepting the positive impact that digital currencies and blockchain could have on legacy financial systems, according to Business Insider. The resolution implies that bitcoin and blockchain technology are ways to help the unbanked and empower the consumer. 12) by the U.S.

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OCTOBER 3, 2016

A China-based blockchain company is celebrating a series of firsts for the distributed ledger space after raising $4.5 30), Antshares Blockchain, based in Shanghai, said it raised $4.5 Further, Antshares is the first Chinese blockchain company to collaborate with Microsoft Azure and the Hyperledger Project, reports added.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2019

The Digital Isle of Man is making a blockchain push with the rollout of an Isle of Man Blockchain Sandbox and the creation of a blockchain office, according to reports. The blockchain office will provide marketing support and foster collaboration in the field (as well as communication between companies and regulators).

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DECEMBER 1, 2020

Bitcoin saw a new all-time record high on Monday (Nov. Bitcoin’s price has been steadily rising in recent weeks, climbing above $19,000 last week , thanks to the pandemic-driven shift toward digital payments and cryptocurrency adoption by several mainstream companies, including Square and PayPal. Eastern Time.

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CB Insights

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

This year’s blockchain craze has pushed a huge amount of new money into cryptocurrencies, private blockchain projects, and companies holding initial coin offerings (ICOs). Research Briefing: Blockchain in Review. Andreessen Horowitz has participated in two rounds to Earn totaling $116M. Track Blockchain Startups.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2016

It’s been a varied week for bitcoin. First, some positive news: Bitcoin’s upward pricing trend continues, more or less. It opened this morning with a value of $742 and peaked at $744 (about as close as bitcoin has come to its year high since it hit $768 back in June). The reputation of bitcoin precedes it.

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OCTOBER 5, 2016

Each week it seems blockchain just gets another endorsement. The billionaire and Virgin Group founder said blockchain will create an “ economic revolution ,” especially in developing countries. Blockchain is probably unlikely to create the sorts of gains that its proponents hope for. Richard Branson.

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DECEMBER 2, 2020

Visa has partnered with BlockFi to launch a credit card that offers bitcoin rewards rather than travel points or cash back, according to an announcement. The BlockFi Bitcoin Rewards Credit Card , which will be available in the spring of 2021, will give 1.5 The card carries a $200 annual fee. “We

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JANUARY 16, 2020

Kadena , a crypto startup that’s an offshoot of JPMorgan’s blockchain center, has launched a public blockchain that can interact through public and private sections, according to a report Wednesday (Jan. Kadena’s whole goal is to solve the scaling problems of bitcoin and the security problems of ethereum,” Popejoy said.

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APRIL 5, 2019

People who want to use UnionBank of the Philippines ‘s (UBP’s) new bitcoin ATM will need to have an account with the bank. For now, only bitcoin is being offered. Unlike bitcoin, participating in the network doesn’t require terabytes of storage space. “We We see CODA as way more than just payments.

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DECEMBER 4, 2018

The platform now supports trading through eight pairs, including Ethereum, bitcoin, Tether, USD Coin, NEO, TrueUSD, Paxos Standard Token and KuCoin Shares. In other news, General Motors (GM) could be looking into a way to manage autonomous car data with blockchain, CoinDesk reported.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Clear , a startup that wants to build blockchain for huge-volume transaction systems like telecommunications companies, has announced a $13 million Series A funding round, according to reports. In other news, Lightning Labs has raised $10 million in Series A funding in a bid to be known as the “Visa” of bitcoin, according to CoinDesk.

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Finovate

DECEMBER 20, 2023

With a spot Bitcoin ETF expected in 2024, crypto investors, traders, and enthusiasts are likely feeling as optimistic about digital assets as they have in awhile. So with the year drawing to a close, here are a few recent crypto- and blockchain-oriented headlines that you might have missed.

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CB Insights

JANUARY 18, 2018

Blockchain momentum rose fast in 2017, as venture capitalists and strategic investors increased deals to companies building on Bitcoin and blockchain technology nearly every quarter. But as bullish as equity investors may be on blockchain, the real activity is happening in initial coin offerings, or ICOs.

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MARCH 31, 2017

This past week proved once again that it’s tough to be a bitcoin fan. In another blow to bitcoin legitimacy, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has denied the second bitcoin-based ETF bid up for consideration in the month of March — the Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.’s Well, as long-term as bitcoin value can be.

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APRIL 21, 2020

The Central Bank of Argentina (BCRA) is trying out blockchain in a new clearing system, and the technology could eventually be used by other large banks, according to CoinDesk. The solution, by blockchain developer IOV Labs, is intended to speed up fiat payments, putting in end-to-end technology to make everything flow better.

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CB Insights

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Trying to understand how both big & small players are using Blockchain to disrupt finance? Distributed ledger technology (DLT) like blockchain could help streamline the creation of securities by offering a shared source of truth to all participants, removing the need for extra layers of oversight. First name. Company Name.

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Fintech News

MAY 21, 2024

The report, based on a survey of over 50 financial institutions across Asia, reveals that the digital assets space is poised for significant growth as institutional investors seek to diversify their portfolios and capitalise on the benefits of blockchain technology. Institutional investors focus on digital assets.

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AUGUST 24, 2020

Huawei has created a technology based on the blockchain to help the Beijing government more effectively monitor and supervise citizen information, CoinDesk reported. Moreover, the cloud services arm of Huawei has fueled the project with blockchain innovations like distributed ledgers.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

Imagine shopping for a new outfit, computer or groceries and paying for the purchase with bitcoin. Love or hate blockchain, there’s no denying that digital currencies have grown in popularity, and there is certainly a market for cryptocurrency acceptance at physical retail points of sale (POS). Yes, in a real store.

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MARCH 11, 2020

The alliance, a Libra competitor, provides an avenue for developers to create decentralized apps based on Celo blockchain technology as well as U.S. According to reports, the biggest element that sets Celo’s network apart from other blockchains is that Celo Dollar stablecoin payments can be sent to phone numbers instead of complex addresses.

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DECEMBER 2, 2018

Bitcoin just had its worst month in seven years, dropping nearly $2,400 in price. percent loss is bitcoin’s worst month on record since August 2011. Many market participants have decided to take an optimistic approach, and BTC’s decline to $3500 was an important support point for the cryptocurrency. wrote analysts at U.K.-based

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DECEMBER 17, 2019

Bitcoin may struggle to recover from the effects of one of the largest digital currency scams, Bloomberg reported Monday (Dec. PlusToken conspirators have reportedly sold approximately 25,000 bitcoins as well as another 20,000 tokens distributed throughout over 8,700 anonymous crypto addresses. The price of bitcoin was $6,875.71

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DECEMBER 15, 2019

million from the VeChain Foundation, which is the group behind the VeChain public blockchain platform construction, Yahoo Finance reported. VeChain, which was started in 2015 in Singapore, showcases a lending platform based on the blockchain that aids clients in assessing the quality of items purchased via supply chain analysis.

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JUNE 11, 2019

In addition, Target is looking to hire a blockchain engineer and systems developer to contribute to both projects and create “distributed ledger systems, protocols, smart contracts, CLI’s, and RESTful APIs in an open source environment,” according to a job posting. Since 2017, we have been experimenting within the Ethereum ecosystem.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2019

The Lightning Network , a bitcoin experiment that allows users to quickly transfer funds around the world without a third party, has completed another transaction. The transaction — known as the “Lightning Torch” — has Twitter accounts receive a lightning payment, adding a nominal amount of bitcoin to the total before passing the “torch” on.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Dennis Blieden pleaded guilty to federal criminal charges for embezzling more than $22 million from StyleHaul and then using the stolen money to expense his lifestyle, as well as to participate in crypto-currency gambling. 22, says that both companies “monopolized and conspired to monopolize the Bitcoin market.”.

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CB Insights

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Digitized, secure, and tamper-proof blockchain ledgers are promising to disrupt the database as we know it. We previously analyzed the 35+ industries where burgeoning blockchain startups are looking to make an impact. What is blockchain technology? Become an expert on blockchain in this briefing.

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