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Blockchain and crypto
The latest blockchain news from around the world. Verdict covers key cryptocurrency developments, including Bitcoin, Etherium and beyond, as well as blockchain applications beyond the world of finance. Blockchain has the potential to change the way our world is structured, so we keep you informed of all the latest advances in the field.
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17 Dec
Blockchain and cryptocurrency predictions for 2020: 22 industry experts have their say
2019 has been a strong year for cryptocurrency and blockchain, with growing interest from mainstream companies, major product announcements and increased regulations.
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10 Dec
Twitter round-up: Blockchain trends in November 2019
Verdict lists ten of the most popular tweets on blockchain in November 2019, based on data from GlobalData’s Influencer Platform.
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9 Dec
Cryptocurrency may replace cash within a decade, says Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank, one of the world’s leading financial services companies has predicted that cryptocurrency could replace cash entirely by 2030 due to the fragility of the current system.
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5 Dec
Half of finance workers have no idea what blockchain is, survey finds
Do you know what blockchain is?
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28 Nov
Cryptocurrency wills to secure Bitcoin after death
A cryptocurrency wills product has been launched to solve the problem of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies becoming inaccessible after their owner’s death.
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18 Nov
Legal status of cryptoassets and smart contracts confirmed in UK
The UK Jurisdiction Taskforce has today confirmed the legal status of cryptoassets and smart contracts in a landmark statement.
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15 Nov
Biggest influencers in blockchain in Q3 2019: The top individuals to follow
GlobalData research has found the top blockchain influencers based on their performance and engagement online.
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13 Nov
Twitter round-up: payments tech trends in October 2019
Verdict lists ten of the most popular tweets on payments tech in October 2019, based on data from GlobalData’s Influencer Platform.
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6 Nov
Cash, crypto and the risk to currency ecosystems
A sovereign monetary system’s success relies on a number of things remaining in place.
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30 Oct
Central bank-backed cryptocurrency will be launched by 2024, predicts IBM
A consumer-ready cryptocurrency will be issued by a central bank within the next five years, according to a report by technology giant IBM and central banking think tank OMFIF.
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28 Oct
Zamna raises $5m for blockchain-powered airport security tech
UK aviation security firm Zamna has raised $5m in its latest funding round for its blockchain-powered passenger verification platform.
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21 Oct
World’s largest bitcoin mining farm launches key phase
Bitmain has moved towards the eventual goal of constructing the world’s largest bitcoin mining farm with the launch of a key part of the facility.
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16 Oct
Public funds to go on the blockchain with EY government platform launch
EY has launched a platform for governments that will see public funds put on the blockchain.
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8 Oct
Blockchain reaching “trough of disillusionment”, warns Gartner
Despite first being invented back in 2008, the past few years have seen blockchain become a buzzword in numerous industries, with many companies rushing to invest in the technology for a multitude of uses.
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8 Oct
MicroBitcoin to burn 70% of total supply in network upgrade
MicroBitcoin, a cryptocurrency that forked from leader Bitcoin in 2018, has announced that it will burn 70% of its total supply as part of a key upgrade.
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7 Oct
Blockchain startup Verisart raises $2.5m to combat art fraud
Verisart, a startup applying blockchain to the arts and collectibles industry, has announced that it has raised $2.5m in a seed funding round.
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4 Oct
Were Mark Cuban’s Bitcoin comments ‘short-sighted’?
Mark Cuban has become the latest big name to cast doubt over the future of Bitcoin.
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1 Oct
Incognito Node: A gadget that promises to earn you cryptocurrency while you sleep
Node, a plug & play cryptocurrency miner, promises to mine you Bitcoin, Ether, Binance and more, with little effort.
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30 Sep
Researchers develop low-energy Bitcoin alternative
Despite offering a secure and decentralised alternative to other currencies, one of the downsides of Bitcoin is the vast amounts of power it consumes.
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24 Sep
Everledger funding round raises $20m despite blockchain investment slowdown
Blockchain startup Everledger has secured $20m in a Series A funding round led by Chinese technology conglomerate Tencent.
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23 Sep
Bakkt launch could cause “significant” Bitcoin price movement
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the owner of the New York Stock Exchange, has launched its Bitcoin futures commodities through its Bakkt venture, which could have a “significant” impact on the Bitcoin price today according to one cryptocurrency expert.
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18 Sep
Blockchain satellite startup SpaceChain receives European Space Agency backing
Blockchain satellite technology startup SpaceChain has received a €60,000 grant from the European Space Agency (ESA) to develop commercial use-cases for its next-generation blockchain-based network.
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12 Sep
CryptoKitties creator gets $11m to launch blockchain for entertainment industry
Dapper Labs, the company behind blockchain game CryptoKitties, has announced that it has received $11m in funding to launch Flow, a blockchain designed to enable the entertainment industry to launch decentralised applications at scale.
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11 Sep
Facebook Libra seeks Swiss payments license
Libra Association, the non-profit organisation launched by Facebook to oversee its proposed cryptocurrency Libra, has today announced that it is pursuing a payment system licence under the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA).
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27 Aug
Bitcoin price bounce shows $10,000 is cryptocurrency’s new bottom
Sunday proved to be a turbulent day for the Bitcoin price, as the value of the popular cryptocurrency fell below $10,000 on numerous occasions.
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20 Aug
Blockchain gift cards to ‘bring industry out of the 90s’
Japan’s largest gift card exchange platform has announced plans to transform the way gift cards are issued, purchased and exchanged with the use of blockchain, in a bid to increase the technology and convenience of the products.
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14 Aug
HMRC Bitcoin interest shows crypto is “the future of money”, financial expert says
The United Kingdom’s tax, payments and customs authority has reportedly asked cryptocurrency exchanges to hand over data in a bid to identify those that have failed to pay taxes owed on their digital assets.
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12 Aug
With the Bitcoin price up, cryptocurrency thefts could total $4.3bn in 2019
Bitcoin is holding strong above $10,000 after a difficult year saw the leading cryptocurrency fall to a low of $3,000.
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7 Aug
Kik ICO case: SEC accused of “distorting the facts” in latest crypto battle blow
In the latest step in the ongoing legal battle between Canadian messaging platform Kik and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the company has accused the governing body of wholly misrepresenting its 2017 Kin tokens ICO.
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6 Aug
Bitcoin price to hit $15,000 “within weeks” over US-China trade war
The escalating US-China trade war and the increasing treatment of cryptocurrencies as a so-called safe haven asset will drive the Bitcoin price up to £15,000 in a matter of weeks, according to the CEO of a leading independent financial advisory organisation.
