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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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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.
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23 Apr
PIVX: Is this eco-friendly cryptocurrency the answer to Bitcoin’s energy problem?
Bitcoin consumes more energy annually than the entirety of Greece, Israel and Bangladesh.
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17 Apr
Crypto trading rates surge as institutional support grows
Crypto trading rates have shown a marked increase across a number of measures between February and March as interest from institutions continues to grow.
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11 Apr
Blockchain privacy platform to take secure communications beyond end-to-end encryption
A newly announced blockchain privacy platform is seeking to bring secure communications to the next level by not only offering end-to-end encryption but full protection of metadata.
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2 Apr
Bitcoin price rise: Cryptocurrency to hit “$7,000 in the next few months”
Bitcoin is back, according to one financial expert, after a Bitcoin price rise on Tuesday saw the cryptocurrency hit its highest levels since last November.
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1 Apr
Usechain hopes to take cryptocurrencies out of the hands of cybercriminals
Usechain, the world’s first mirror identity blockchain, hopes to become the first public blockchain to ensure privacy while maintaining regulatory compliance.
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29 Mar
Bitcoin price may have fallen, but the crypto industry is in good health
The health of the cryptocurrency industry is on the rise, as increased regulation has cracked down on shady Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) and institutions continue to offer investment.
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28 Mar
Picasso theft “wake up call” for art industry to invest in blockchain
This week a Picasso painting worth an estimated $28m was found after going missing for 20 years.
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26 Mar
Techxit: British blockchain urged to reject “harsh” EU crypto law for tech-friendly Brexit
The British blockchain industry is being encouraged to reject the UK’s adoption of EU law regulating cryptoassets as part of a bid to strengthen the country’s tech industry post-Brexit, dubbed Techxit.
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26 Mar
Bitmain gives up on IPO as industry struggles with Bitcoin price
An IPO application for Bitmain Technologies, the world leader in bitcoin mining rigs, on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKSE) has lapsed, essentially shelving the company’s plans to go public.
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19 Mar
Introducing the Internet of Blockchains: How the Cosmos Network makes blockchain truly scalable
Blockchain technology has potential benefits for swathes of industries, but there is an issue: scalability.
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15 Mar
Canada proposes cryptocurrency regulation amid QuadrigCX scandal
Canada is proposing a regulatory framework for cryptocurrency exchanges, which is being seen as a direct response to the loss of $137m in crypto assets in the ongoing QuadrigaCX scandal.
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14 Mar
Farming technology brings blockchain and machine vision to fresh pastures
A UK startup called Breedr is changing the farming market, using smart contracts, blockchain and machine vision to improve breeding and slaughter decision-making.
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13 Mar
What can the crypto world learn from the QuadrigaCX cold wallet lockout?
Cold wallets, an offline piece of hardware designed to protect large amounts of cryptocurrency from being hacked, are considered best-practice among exchanges.
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11 Mar
Global cryptocurrency market to hit $6.7bn by 2025
Increased mainstream support of the global cryptocurrency market is set to skyrocket its value to $6.7bn by 2025, according to a report by Transparency Market Research.
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8 Mar
Blockchain game development ahead as key partnership signed
Two key players in the blockchain industry have agreed a partnership designed to make blockchain game development a reality.
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7 Mar
The crypto market is being fuelled by unprepared investors, FCA study finds
Despite Bitcoin’s dramatic fall, which saw prices drop from $20,000 to $3,000 throughout 2018, UK consumers continue to invest in cryptocurrencies as a way to “get rich quick”, according to regulatory body the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
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6 Mar
Cryptocurrency volatility is putting Europeans off from investing
Europeans are warier of cryptocurrency than those in emerging markets, with cryptocurrency volatility playing a major role in their scepticism.
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1 Mar
Off-chain technologies like Lightning Network won’t save Bitcoin, experts claim
Bitcoin processes seven transactions per second on average.
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28 Feb
Paper certificates are on the way out, as PwC pilots blockchain certification scheme
PwC has developed a ‘Smart Credentials’ platform that uses blockchain-powered digital certification, cutting out paper qualifications.
