Yahoo Japan to Be 40% Stakeholder in Crypto Exchange
Yahoo Japan has announced plans to purchase a 40% minority stake in cryptocurrency exchange BitARG. The platform is headquartered in Tokyo, scheduled for launch later this year. BitARG has accepted the offer from Yahoo Japan’s subsidiary, stating, ”As a result of this capital participation, the Company will be able to utilize the service operation and security […]
Santander’s Application Takes Blockchain Mainstream
Santander has claimed that its upcoming blockchain phone app One Pay FX can speed up international payments between multiple countries, in a process that will require “3 clicks and 40 seconds” to complete. It is set to be initially available in the UK, Brazil, Poland, and Spain with plans to expand to more countries in […]
Bitcoin Permissible Under Islamic Sharia Law, Claims Scholar
Mufti Muhammad Abu Bakar, a sharia advisor and compliance officer at Blossom Finance in Jakarta, Indonesia, has published a paper that indicates that the purchasing of Bitcoin by Muslims can be permitted (Halal) in certain situations. These comments by come at the end of a week that saw the annual Sharia conference of the Accounting […]
Ethereum Rebounds Past $500
Following the recent market appreciation of Bitcoin, Ethereum has experienced a rebound in value surpassing USD 500. There is one word that describes the movements of cryptocurrency right now: bullish. Ethereum has experienced a 22.24% gain in just the past 24 hours, moving from USD 450 to USD 500 in quick succession. This means that Ethereum […]
Bitcoin Price Analysis, 13th April 2018: Prices Spike Amid Bullish Overturn
Bitcoin markets are experiencing a major increase in activity. Large sell orders are pumping prices while markets continue trading on a bullish market sentiment. The day’s signals A major upward spike was caused by large buy orders placed on exchanges simultaneously. The driving force of the price rise appears to be succeeding in improving the […]
Africa: Crypto and Blockchain News Roundup, 6th to 13th April 2018
Africa Welcome to our weekly roundup of all important blockchain and cryptocurrency news from around the world. Follow the latest developments in the cryptocurrency space continent by continent, country by country. African Union Cryptocurrencies can be Africa’s solution to payment issues: Africa is one of the most resourceful continents in the world but its constant […]
South America: Crypto and Blockchain News Roundup, 6th to 13th April 2018
South America Welcome to our weekly roundup of all important blockchain and cryptocurrency news from around the world. Follow the latest developments in the cryptocurrency space continent by continent, country by country. Chile Chile undergoing trials for Ethereum-based pilot to store energy data: Chile’s national energy commission Comisión Nacional de Energía de Chile (CNE) has […]
Asia and Australia: Crypto and Blockchain News Roundup, 6th to 13th April 2018
Asia and Australia Welcome to our weekly roundup of all important blockchain and cryptocurrency news from around the world. Follow the latest developments in the cryptocurrency space continent by continent, country by country. Japan Japanese cryptocurrency traders exceed 3 million: Japan is one of the most crypto-friendly countries out there with more than 3 million Japanese […]
Europe: Crypto and Blockchain News Roundup, 6th to 13th April 2018
Europe Welcome to our weekly roundup of all important blockchain and cryptocurrency news from around the world. Follow the latest developments in the cryptocurrency space continent by continent, country by country. European Union EU urged to become a leader in blockchain technology: Vice President of the European Commission Andrus Ansip has called for Europe to […]
North America: Crypto and Blockchain News Roundup, 6th to 13th April 2018
North America Welcome to our weekly roundup of all important blockchain and cryptocurrency news from around the world. Follow the latest developments in the cryptocurrency space continent by continent, country by country. Unites States JPMorgan accused of charging crypto-buying customers exorbitantly: Investors have accused commercial bank JPMorgan Chase and Co of charging high fees while purchasing […]
