Blockchain

Block chain, is a growing list of records, called blocks, that are linked using cryptography.
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Bitcoin Daily: Bank Of Canada Tests DLT; Crypto Startup Uphold Gets Into Loans
October 23, 2018

The SBI Group plans to license Sepior ApS’ wallet technology to use in its own wallet, which will become a part of its digital currency exchange platform, the company said in an announcement. When it came to the decision, SBI said that Sepior’s multiparty computation...

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Bitcoin Daily: Feds Promise AML Crypto Regulation By June 2019
October 21, 2018

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) announced that it will get one step closer to creating international standards for cryptocurrency when it launches its first set of rules in June of 2019. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Bitcoin Daily: Gates Foundation Teams With Coil On Blockchain; SEC Opens For ICO Startups
October 19, 2018

A British man who reportedly threatened to sell the personal details of 319 million iCloud users has been charged in a London court with blackmail and two counts of unauthorized acts with intent to impair the operation of a computer. According to Cult of Mac, 21-year-old...

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NatWest First To Use Blockchain For Syndicated Loans
October 19, 2018

NatWest has become the first bank to integrate with a new blockchain-based platform to transform and streamline the global syndicated loans market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Bitcoin Daily: AWS China Teams With Qtum; Civil Plans To Refund CVL Token Buyers
October 18, 2018

The China division of Amazon Web Services (AWS) is teaming up with blockchain project Qtum, Coindesk reported. Though the partnership, users of AWS will be able to “quickly, efficiently, and cost-effectively” create and roll out smart contracts via an Amazon Machine Image (AMI). AWS China...

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Bitcoin Daily: Belgium, Abu Dhabi Ports Debut Blockchain Pilot; Bitfinex Reboots Currency Deposits
October 17, 2018

Maqta Gateway LLC, an Abu Dhabi Ports subsidiary, says it has reached the next phase of its “Silsal” project, which is the first international blockchain pilot testing project in partnership with the Port of Antwerp, Belgium. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Bitcoin Daily: Fidelity Unveils Crypto Services Firm; Sony Creates Blockchain-Based Rights System
October 16, 2018

Bitcoin, XRP and Ethereum rose on Monday (Oct. 15) as tether — a digital currency that is reportedly tied to value of the U.S. dollar — fell, CNBC reported. The news comes after last weeks’ crypto downturn that happened at the same time as the...

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Bitcoin Daily: Bitcoin Loses $18M, Microsoft Uses Blockchain To Give Consumers More Control Over Personal...
October 14, 2018

Bitcoin was hit with an $18 billion market loss in just three days. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

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Gary Cohn Will Become An Adviser To Spring Labs
October 12, 2018

After leaving the Trump administration in March, former White House Economic Adviser Gary Cohn will serve in an advisory role for Spring Labs. The startup taps into blockchain technology to help banks exchange credit data, CNBC reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...