Swiss Stock Exchange to List World’s First Multi-Crypto Based ETF
Swiss stock exchange SIX, the fourth largest stock exchange in Europe with a market capitalization of $1.6 trillion, has followed up on its commitment made back in June of this year to open its doors to cryptocurrencies. With this announcement, it is about to list the world’s first crypto-based exchange-traded product (ETP). Exchange-traded products (ETP) are […]
DigiCash and e-gold, the Cryptocurrencies That Failed Before Bitcoin Was Born
Bitcoin, which was first announced to the public on Halloween Day 2008, is not the first cryptocurrency. Bitcoin is the first decentralized cryptocurrency with a blockchain. Digicash and e-gold were cryptographic currencies that were born and failed before Bitcoin even existed, and the reasons for their failure are explained in the below article. DigiCash David […]
John McAfee Hooks up With Art Platform to Auction Picasso
Ex-security software guru, turned crypto and blockchain enthusiastic, not to mention a would-be presidential candidate John McAfee seems to be everywhere these days, hence his latest dip into the world of fine art. In his latest role as blockchain influencer, McAfee is turning to the tokenization of classic paintings, with Picasso set firmly in his […]
Islamic Business Group Calls for a Cryptocurrency for All Muslim Nations
With Iran’s cryptocurrency waiting for approval from the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) the International Business Forum (IBF) has called for a single cryptocurrency for all Muslim nations. The concept has been kickstarted by Iran’s current move to alleviate its sanctions dilemma, attempting to combat what it sees as the dominance of the US dollar […]
First Run of West Virginia Blockchain Voting Application for Overseas Military Is a Success
West Virginia’s blockchain voting application for overseas military personnel and their families has been a resounding success, this according to an official announcement made by West Virginia Secretary of State, Andrew “Mac” Warner. Earlier this year, Warner had announced that the mountain state was conducting trials of a blockchain based electoral application for mobiles, designed […]
