Telegram, Kik and Tezos Cases Reach Milestones in Blockchain Token Litigation -
On May 24, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York granted the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) motion for a...more
Blockchain Traceability Developments for Automobile, Pharma and Art Industries - Earlier this week, one of the world’s largest automobile manufacturers, in conjunction with its financial services arm and two other...more
New Enterprise Initiatives for Ethereum, Hyperledger, Aviation and Clothing - Last week, one of the world’s largest technology firms, a leading multinational professional services firm and a major blockchain development firm...more
Blockchain Enterprise Solutions Aim to Improve Safety and Address Ethical Sourcing Concerns -
According to recent reports, the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is...more
Solutions Debut for Wine, Farming Data, Media Authenticity and Credentialing -
A multinational closures company has announced what it describes as the first European winery that tracks wine products using “connected...more
New Approvals From European and Thai Regulators, Canada and WEF Publish Guidance -
Swiss-based digital fund manager Amun launched 21 Shares Short Bitcoin (SBTC) this week, a first-of-its-kind digital asset-based Exchange...more
Patents Granted to Blockchain Payments Firms, Crypto Mining Expands in Texas and Russia -
Last month, a U.S. patent was reportedly granted to a major U.S. cryptocurrency exchange for a new system that would allow users to...more
1/13/2020
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Blockchain Solutions Advance in Manufacturing, Food, Pharma and Grant Management -
Last week, one of the world’s largest industrial cobalt producers announced plans to join the Responsible Sourcing Blockchain Network (RSBN)....more
12/23/2019
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Ethereum Fork Implemented, Exchanges Expand Services, New Bitcoin Network Data -
The Ethereum network’s Istanbul hard fork went forward late last week with the support of node operators, miners and cryptocurrency exchanges. ...more
12/16/2019
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New Capital Market Offerings and Solutions Launch, Courting Institutional Investors -
Last week, the Marco Polo network, a blockchain trade finance platform with a strong presence in Europe, Asia and the Middle East,...more
Shipping Firms, DHS and Wine Merchants Participate in Blockchain Pilots -
Earlier this week, one of the United States’ largest multinational package delivery and supply chain management firms reportedly made the first...more
Coffee Conglomerate Set to Accept Bitcoin in 2020 as Cryptocurrency Adoption Continues to Rise -
This week brought big news for fans of both coffee and cryptocurrencies. ...more
Crypto and Blockchain Capital Markets News From UNICEF, Europe and Hong Kong -
On Wednesday, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) announced its launch of a newly established cryptocurrency fund, making it the first UN...more
From Cattle to Coffee to Cannabis: Enterprises Continue to Test Blockchain Supply Chain Solutions -
Late last week, the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) revealed a blockchain proof-of-concept with consulting company...more
Blockchain Clearing, Settlement, Custody and Capital Markets Developments -
This week, R3 and a major multinational financial services company announced a partnership to develop and pilot a cross-border payments solution...more
Blockchain Developments for Energy Grids, Automobiles, Enterprise Protocols -
Earlier this week, TFA Labs, an internet-of-things security startup, announced plans to explore Factom’s protocol as a solution for validating the...more
Blockchain Applications for Beer Advertising, Hotel Booking and the U.S. Air Force -
Late last week, a major U.S.-based beer brewing company launched a blockchain-based trivia game in conjunction with Vatom Labs as part of...more
Blockchain Capital Markets Platforms Achieve and File for Regulatory Approvals -
The Intercontinental Exchange recently received approval from the New York State Department of Financial Services for its emerging bitcoin...more
Multiple ICO Enforcement Actions by SEC and State Regulators -
This week the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that it has settled charges against SimplyVital Health Inc. related to an initial coin...more
Blockchain Payment Solutions, Patents and Market Data Announced -
Late last week, a major U.S. financial services firm made headlines with several blockchain-related developments. ...more
8/12/2019
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SEC Issues No-Action Letter, Financial Services Firms and Major Exchanges Make Moves, New Products Launched in Europe -
This week, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued to Pocket Full of Quarters Inc....more
Cryptocurrency Exchanges Obtain New Licenses Across Globe Amid Market Growth -
The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) announced early this week that it approved a virtual currency license for Seed...more
SEC Issues Statement on Digital Asset Custody, Approves First Reg A+ Token Offerings -
This week the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the U.S. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) issued a...more
CFTC Approves Bitcoin DCM, New Bitcoin ETF Proposed, Crypto IRA and Blockchain Depository Receipts Introduced -
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has announced approval of LedgerX’s registration as a designated...more
Libra Cryptocurrency Plans Released, Crypto Exchanges and Payment Options Expand -
This week, the world’s largest social media company published details on its plans to launch Libra, a new cryptocurrency that would be...more