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Security Tokens

Overstock’s tZERO Lures New Execs from Barclays and IMAX

The security token platform is strengthening its leadership team with three new hires as it prepares to onboard more tokens.

Business  ·  17 July 2019
Insurance

40-Strong Blockchain Insurance Group B3i Appoints CEO

Insurance industry blockchain group B3i has appointed John Carolin as chief executive officer.

Policy & regulation  ·  17 July 2019
Identity

Samsung Teams With Banks, Telcos for Mobile ID Network Based on Blockchain

Tech giant Samsung Electronics is joining six other major South Korean firms to develop a blockchain-based certificate and ID authentication network.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 July 2019
Startups

Amazon, Deloitte, Fidelity Partner With IDEO CoLab on Blockchain Accelerator

The new blockchain accelerator is aiming to boost 12 promising startups this year.

Business  ·  11 July 2019
News

Fidelity Digital Assets Is Hiring 10 More Blockchain and Trading Experts

The crypto-focused branch of the major asset manager is looking to grow its team with the addition of 10 new roles across blockchain and trading.

Business  ·  11 July 2019
Investments

Oil Giant Shell Invests in Startup That Uses Blockchain Tech for Energy Tracking

A blockchain startup that says it's working to give energy consumers more choice has raised an undisclosed sum from Shell and Sumitomo Group.

Business  ·  11 July 2019
Nasdaq

Blockchain Firm Diginex May Soon List on Nasdaq in the US: Report

The blockchain and cryptocurrency services firm could soon to go public in the U.S. via a reverse IPO, a report says.

Business  ·  10 July 2019
Exchanges

Coinbase Is in Talks to Launch Its Own Insurance Company

Coinbase is exploring plans to set up its own regulated insurance company with the help of broker Aon, sources told CoinDesk.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 July 2019
Regulation

Facebook Says It Won’t Launch Crypto in India Due to Regulatory Issues

Facebook reportedly said that current regulatory restrictions mean it has "no plans" to launch its digital wallet service and crypto in India.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 July 2019
ConsenSys

Singapore’s Stock Exchange Backs New Ethereum Security Token Platform

A new security token platform has launched with backing from Singapore stock exchange SGX and technical help from ConsenSys.

Business  ·  10 July 2019
Regulation

North Carolina’s Lt. Governor Launches Blockchain Initiative

North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest has launched an initiative to study the "unique attributes and use-cases" of blockchain tech.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 July 2019
Exchanges

Polish Crypto Exchange Bitmarket Suddenly Shuts Down

Polish cryptocurrency exchange Bitmarket has just shut down without warning, citing "loss of liquidity."

Business  ·  9 July 2019
Ethereum

Safety Without Silos: Why Businesses Will Learn to Love Public Ethereum

Enterprises are finally realizing that mainnet ethereum is a way to end decades of brittle, balkanized and bespoke system integration, writes John Wolpert.

Business  ·  9 July 2019
Funds

Ex-R3 Exec’s New Mission: Run $100 Trillion Fund Trade on Private Blockchains

Former R3 executive Brian McNulty has launched a blockchain startup aiming to streamline fund management.

Business  ·  8 July 2019
Exchanges

High-Frequency Trading Is Newest Battleground in Crypto Exchange Race

Crypto exchanges including Huobi, ErisX and Gemini are rolling out the red carpet for high-frequency traders.

Business  ·  8 July 2019