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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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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.
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2 Aug
Real-world CryptoKitties see blockchain collectibles enter reality
The world of blockchain has entered some bizarre places, but few are simultaneously as silly yet potentially profitable as CryptoKitties.
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31 Jul
Who buys cryptocurrency? The stereotypes are true, but that is slowly changing
When it comes to the question of who buys cryptocurrency, there are certain stereotypes that do hold up in reality.
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29 Jul
YOUNIQX Chainlock: This 200-year-old security firm wants to protect your Bitcoin
YOUNIQX Identity AG, part of the Austrian State Printing House, the 200-year-old security company behind the European Union’s state-of-the-art travel documents, has developed its own cryptocurrency wallet.
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26 Jul
China, blockchain and the crypto “double-edged sword”: Is the tide turning for cryptocurrency?
When it comes to technology, China rarely mimics the rest of the world, and the fields of blockchain and cryptocurrency are no different.
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24 Jul
Cryptocurrencies and the 51% attack: The processes, vulnerabilities and dangers
Cryptocurrency entered mainstream consciousness in December 2017 when Bitcoin’s value was nearing what would become its all time high, which was just shy of $20,000 per coin.
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23 Jul
Just 1% of Brits would use Facebook’s Libra for payments
Describing its new payment system as a ” global currency”, Facebook certainly has big plans for Libra.
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22 Jul
President of Uganda considers blockchain to tackle counterfeit drugs
The president of Uganda, Yoweri Musevini, is to explore a blockchain solution for tackling counterfeit drugs in the country’s pharmaceutical sector.
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12 Jul
Did the Trump bitcoin tweet affect bitcoin’s price?
US President Donald Trump has slammed bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, saying he is “not a fan” and that they “are not money”.
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9 Jul
Cryptocurrencies key to post-Brexit economy: deVere CEO
Post-Brexit, cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin should be embraced by Britain’s financial services sector if the country is to avoid a recession, according to the CEO of one of the world’s largest financial advisory organisations.
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1 Jul
Blockchain-based insurance platform automates claims for Sri Lankan farmers
A blockchain-based insurance platform launched today will provide farmers in Sri Lanka with agricultural insurance cover in the event of their crops being damaged by extreme weather.
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27 Jun
Metronome achieves first cryptocurrency chainhop, swapping Ethereum for Ethereum Classic
Metronome, a cryptocurrency hoping to achieve increased decentralisation, has achieved its goal of completing the world’s first cross-blockchain cryptocurrency transfer.
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26 Jun
Bitcoin is heading back towards its peak, but can it stay there this time?
The price of Bitcoin is surging towards $13,000, having almost doubled in value since the start of the month.
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25 Jun
EY harnesses AI and blockchain to make medicine payments “fairer”
International assurance, tax and advisory firm EY has launched a first-in-industry initiative to tie medicine payments to clinical and patient satisfaction outcomes.
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24 Jun
Bitcoin price nears $11,000 thanks to Facebook Libra announcement
The bitcoin price is rapidly approaching $11,000 following Facebook’s announcement that it would be launching its own cryptocurrency in 2020, demonstrating a return to enthusiasm for the cryptocurrency market.
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24 Jun
Extra virgin olive oil is now on the blockchain
Olive oil producer Caroli has partnered with blockchain supply chain solution provider Blocksyte to put its extra virgin olive oil on the blockchain.
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21 Jun
Facebook cryptocurrency Libra “another nail in the coffin for banks”: deVere CEO
The Facebook cryptocurrency Libra announcement earlier this week is a key sign that traditional banking is on the decline, according to the CEO of a leading independent financial advisory organisation.
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20 Jun
LoudMiner uses virtualisation software in an “unusual case” of cryptojacking
IT security specialists ESET has identified an unusual new cryptocurrency miner, known as LoudMiner, that utilises virtualisation to infect the machines of unsuspecting users.
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20 Jun
Forking hell, Bitcoin! Why division is the enemy of progress for decentralised networks
Unless you have been living under a rock for the past decade, you are probably aware of the cryptocurrency Bitcoin.
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18 Jun
Diamonds are forever: Could blockchain pave the way for an ethical diamond industry?
The diamond industry has a poor track record when it comes to human rights, with a portion of the industry still fuelled by forced labour, poor wages, dangerous working conditions and environmental damage.
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18 Jun
Libra is Facebook’s bid to become the world’s currency – should we be worried?
Facebook has unveiled its plans to launch its cryptocurrency Libra, and it’s clear that the social media giant has bold ambitions.
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18 Jun
Calibra: Facebook targets 1.7 billion without bank account with Libra digital wallet
Facebook has today unveiled the details of its new cryptocurrency Libra, but it has also announced the launch of a digital wallet, Calibra, that it is targeted at the 1.7 billion people around the world without a formal bank account.
