The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have announced that they are joining the Global Financial Innovation Network (GFIN). The network includes 46 additional financial authorities,...
The Association of National Numbering Agencies (ANNA) announced the launch of a new task force that will look into the identification of digital assets. The Technology Task Force on Digital Assets will assess the role and scope of International Securities Identification Numbers (ISINs) in respect...
The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) is taking a closer look at the BitLicense, which requires all companies that process cryptocurrency transactions with New York residents to be licensed — even if the firms are based outside the state. “This is a good...
Ripple has announced that it’s now a member of the Blockchain Association, an organization that advocates cryptocurrencies and the use of blockchain networks. “Not unlike the internet’s historic impact, blockchain and digital asset technologies have the power to engender greater financial inclusion and economic growth,”...
New York-based startup Moon will allow customers to pay for their Amazon purchases with bitcoin via the Lightning Network, bitcoin, Litecoin or Ether. “We believe that cryptocurrency is the future of money. Our team is building the technologies to bring this future to fruition. We...
Smartphone maker HTC has launched a new entry-level phone aimed at cryptocurrency users, TechCrunch reported on Monday (Oct. 21). At roughly $244 (€219), the HTC Exodus 1S is a less expensive follow-up in comparison to the $699 Exodus 1 released in 2018. The new phone...
Telegram’s hearing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been postponed until February 2020. The judge hearing the case, P. Kevin Castel, ruled that Telegram should not distribute its tokens until the court makes its decision on the case, according to CoinDesk. This...
Samsung SDS will reportedly launch a blockchain-based medical claims processing system this month. According to CoinDesk, the new system will link all hospitals, pharmacies, insurers and other companies in the sector. After medical treatment, users will receive a message on the KakaoTalk messenger, and can...
Samsung SDS has announced it will be working with Tech Mahindra and Pega to launch a blockchain-based traceability solution that will integrate Pega Platform with Samsung SDS Nexledger Universal. “Partnering with Tech Mahindra for their industry and technology know how, and Pega for their adaptive...
