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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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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.
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17 Jun
Facebook cryptocurrency launch: Is it time to buy Bitcoin again?
Social media platform Facebook is set to release a white paper tomorrow detailing its plans for a cryptocurrency, believed to be called Libra, which will serve as the core payment technology used across its online platforms.
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14 Jun
Blockchain diplomas bring international verification to degrees
A partnership between ODEM and the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) is giving graduating students blockchain diplomas alongside their traditional paper-based certificates.
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13 Jun
Next Bitcoin run is coming, deVere CEO says as crypto market shows signs of maturity
Cryptocurrency could be on the verge of another bull run with the Bitcoin price having held steady around the $8,000 mark in recent weeks, according to the CEO of financial advisory organisation deVere Group, Nigel Green.
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12 Jun
Decentralised ledger Radix DLT breaks 1 million transactions per second record
Distributed ledger technology startup Radix DLT says it has broken the record for the number of transactions per second with its permissionless decentralised ledger, reaching more than one million per second at its peak.
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5 Jun
Kik vs the SEC: Fighting for the future of crypto in the US
In the United States an ongoing legal case between messaging platform Kik and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is defining boundaries for cryptocurrencies that may ultimately prove highly significant for their future development and use.
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24 May
GlobalCoin: A crypto olive branch for Zuckerberg and the Winklevoss twins?
Facebook’s plan to launch its own cryptocurrency could see its founder Mark Zuckerberg bury the hatchet with two of his biggest enemies – the Winklevoss twins.
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23 May
More fake cryptocurrency apps surface on Google Play Store
Fake cryptocurrency apps that scam users out of their digital currency and steal personal details have resurfaced on the Google Play Store.
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23 May
Blockchain wine platform to track authenticity of top tipples
Vintage and new wines have become the latest products to go on the blockchain thanks to a project between EY and company Blockchain Wine.
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15 May
In-store cryptocurrency payments are (slowly) getting easier
For all the hype that has come with cryptocurrencies in the past ten years, they have struggled to be used for what they were primarily designed for: buying things.
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15 May
Borrow against your Bitcoin: Cryptocurrency backed loans launched for businesses
Businesses are now able to take out loans against their own Bitcoin or Ether cryptocurrency holdings thanks to a new lending solution being launched this month in the UK.
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13 May
HTC Bitcoin node phone hailed as “one of the major developments” in blockchain
HTC’s announcement that its planned smartphone, the HTC Exodus 1s, will be able to act as a full node for the Bitcoin network has been hailed as a highly significant development for blockchain technology.
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8 May
Belfast gets its own cryptocurrency in bid to boost city economy
The UK city of Belfast is getting its own cryptocurrency, known as the Belfast Coin.
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8 May
Binance hack: $41m Bitcoin theft puts future of cryptocurrencies in jeopardy
The theft of $41m in Bitcoin from Binance, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, could have a significant damaging impact on the future growth of cryptocurrencies, according to experts.
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3 May
Cryptocurrency investment to become standard for millionaires by 2022
Cryptocurrency investment is set to see a significant rise among high-net-worth individuals over the next three years, according to survey results published today.
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29 Apr
Louis Vuitton blockchain project “beginning of a new era” for luxury brands
The reported plans by Louis Vuitton owner LVMH to launch a major blockchain project will “set a new standard in the world of luxury” according to a newly published report by Certilogo.
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23 Apr
Bitcoin is about to hit $6,000: Financial expert
Bitcoin is set to reach $6,000 shortly, according to the CEO of leading independent financial advisory organisation deVere Group, after climbing 4.3% in the last 24 hours.
