University of Malta Announces Blockchain Scholarship Fund
A EUR 300,000 blockchain scholarship has been announced on the island of Malta in a partnership between the University of Malta and the Malta Information Technology Agency (MITA). Scholarship fund As reported by local news outlet Times of Malta on 29 August, the fund will be allocated to students who specialize in ICT, law, finance and […]
South America: Crypto and Blockchain News Roundup, 24th to 30th August 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. Argentina Crypto jacking incidents becoming more common: The Argentinian online community is experiencing increased software and malware attacks resulting in cryptojacking and other cryptocurrency-related cyber […]
Japanese Actress Takes Role with Tokyo Police to Fight Cybercrime
Japanese singer and actress Rie Kitahara has appeared on behalf of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department in a public awareness campaign against cybercrime including crypto fraud. Kitahara, well known in Japan as a singer in girl idol group Ngt48 and ex-band member of Akb48 and Ske48, took on the role of cybersecurity manager in a […]
Jeju Island Continues Push for Blockchain, ICO Special Zone
The proposal to establish Jeju Island as a blockchain and initial coin offering (ICO) hub in South Korea continues as the island’s governor pushes the concept during a governmental meeting. Job creation Echoing the ambitions of Malta, South Korea’s self-governing region of Jeju Island is making a bid to become a blockchain-centric special zone, especially […]
AP Collaborates with Blockchain Journalist Firm for Improved Ethics
The US-based not-for-profit news agency the Associated Press (AP) announced on Tuesday that it would join blockchain-based journalism startup Civil in a content licensing partnership. The collaboration will allow Civil to access all of AP’s national and international content for use in Civil’s related newsrooms, receiving a direct license for use by AP. In exchange, AP will […]
Crypto to Come Under Microscope at Vienna EU Talks
The EU is ready for its next round of talks with the 28 member states ready to discuss digital assets and whether further legislation is needed. The next round is scheduled to be held in the Austrian capital Vienna on 7 September and is said to include certain issues surrounding cryptocurrencies such as money laundering, tax […]
Bitcoin News Radio Show, 29th August 2018
Listen to the 29 August 2018 Bitcoin News Radio Show below. [su_audio url=”https://anchor.fm/s/58aba88/podcast/play/1236333/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fproduction%2F2018-7-30%2F4311687-44100-2-509ce5599b999.mp3″] On this edition of the Bitcoin News daily radio show, we discuss how a company is going to harness the power of an entire river to mine Bitcoin, and how Randi Zuckerberg has become an adviser for Huobi Chain. Learn about Tron’s acquisition […]
India Considers Rupee-Backed Digital Currency to Combat Rising Fiat Cost
The Reserve Bank of India’s study to look at the feasibility of introducing a rupee-backed central bank digital currency was driven by the burden of current rising costs in printing paper fiat money. The RBI suggests that there may be pressure put on other banks globally, particularly with the rise in interest in digital currencies […]
Over 40% of World’s Top 50 Universities Offer Crypto-Related Learning
US-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has published results of its recent survey, showing that 42% of the world’s top 50 universities offer at least one course relating to blockchain or cryptocurrencies. Who’s offering what? Some 22% of the universities offered more than one course, with Stanford listing ten classes and Cornell nine. The National University of Singapore ranked highest of […]
Crypto Mining Farm to Harness Power of Entire River
DPW Holdings’ Super Crypto Mining subsidiary is going to be harnessing the power of an entire river to mine cryptocurrency. They have purchased a hydroelectric dam in Valatie Falls, New York, and are converting it into a crypto mining facility. The dam continuously produces 1 MW of clean renewable energy. The crypto mining farm is […]
