Decentralized storage network, Filecoin today announced that it has started its pre-mainnet phase, coined as ‘Mainnet Ignition’ and that the Filecoin community has a “few weeks” left to initialize, set up systems, and optimize deployments. According to the release, Filecoin is expected to launch its mainnet between Oct 19 -23. 3…2…1… Countdown to liftoff! Filecoin
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Samsung SDS, the IT arm of the South Korean multinational business Samsung group will begin testing a blockchain-powered distribution system that will offer better management of pharmaceutical drugs, according to a local news source, Yakup. The pilot project which is called ‘Disruptive innovation technology for tracking drug distribution history’ will be rolled out in November
In an attempt to provide more clarity on regulations to crypto firms, European Commission released a document titled The Digital Finance Package that included digital finance and retail payment strategies, according to an announcement today. This would be the first time that the EC has proposed detailed legislation on cryptocurrency assets. The future of finance
Since its launch in May, Polkadot (DOT) announced the establishment of its ‘Treasury’ which is a new decentralized platform to fund projects according to a press release shared with AMBCrypto today. Polkadot Treasury, which is said to be a pot of funds collected through transaction fees, slashing, and staking inefficiencies, will be run by a
U.S based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Pro announced in a tweet today that the exchange would begin passing network fees to its customers with network fees (otherwise known as Gas on the Ethereum blockchain) which is paid directly to cryptocurrency miners that process transactions and secure the blockchain networks. To ensure a smooth experience for our
Bank for International Settlements (BIS), which is an international financial institution owned by central banks posted a job announcement today that stated a requirement for a “host” of blockchain experts to join the BIS Innovation Hub. Daydreaming about creating your own currency? Join the #BISInnovationHub, and make it happen #blockchainjobs #cryptojobs #CBDCs #blockchain #DLT https://t.co/5xqatNVt3C
San Francisco-based Bitcoin and cryptocurrency exchange, Kraken today announced that U.S state of Wyoming approved Kraken’s application to form Kraken Financial which would allow it to provide seamless banking services between cryptocurrencies and fiat for Kraken clients in the U.S. This move would make Kraken Financial the world’s first Special Purpose Depository Institution (SPDI) based
Residents in the US state of Georgia can now register on the Binance.US cryptocurrency exchange which will function under the state’s regulatory requirements, according to a company announcement published today. 🍑 https://t.co/AZwoBOy3iq is now live in Georgia 🍑 Georgians can start registering & trading today! — Binance.US 🇺🇸 (@BinanceUS) September 15, 2020 This move comes
Bitcoin Association of Hong Kong, which includes over 5,000 Bitcoin-focused members, today announced that it would use donations to buy advertising spaces to post Bitcoin ads that would educate locals about the merits and risks of the premier cryptocurrency. According to the release, these Bitcoin ads will be displayed on three Bitcoin-themed doubledecker trams. Besides
Ethereum Classic Labs (ETC) announced a partnership with the blockchain analysis company, Chainalysis to offer Chainalysis KYT (Know Your Transaction) that would help cryptocurrency businesses comply with local and global regulations. With regard to this partnership, Chainalysis said it would also offer the ETC Labs startups, projects, and grantees access to Chainalysis subject matter experts
Global financial services company, Mastercard launched a Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) virtual and custom ‘testing’ platform, for central banks to evaluate use cases of national digital currencies and even simulate a CBDC ecosystem, a release stated today. Moreover, Mastercard has called for global partnerships with central banks, commercial banks, and tech and advisory firms
Bank of Japan (BoJ), one of Japan’s central banks, has put the development of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) on top priority since July, according to a report in Japan Today. As per the report, members of BoJ hoped to see its digital currencies operate seamlessly during times of natural disasters and especially during
Brazil Central Bank President, Roberto de Oliveira Campos Neto, announced that plans to have a digital currency by 2022. In an interview with Bloomberg Markets’ Editor, Erik Schatzker, Neto said that Brazil’s central bank digital currency or CBDC will modernize the country’s banking system. According to Neto, Brazil’s central bank leadership in 2019 led to
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance announced today the launch of its “centralized” Automated Market Maker (AMM) pool called Binance Liquid Swap, which will have different liquidity pools that will allow liquidity providers to earn interest and income from trading fees. Founder and CEO of Binance, Changpeng Zhao said that he was taking cues from the DeFi trend and
Chilean cryptocurrency exchange, Buda.com has denied allegations that it transferred client funds without authorization, a local news site has said. Per the report Itau bank now known as Itaú Unibanco, a private sector bank based in São Paulo, Brazil filed a lawsuit against the exchange and that both the bank and the exchange were set
The U.S Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), which regulates virtual currency derivatives, today announced that it has approved cryptocurrency exchange LedgerX’s requests to remove the “digital currency” limitation. Under this new amended order, LedgerX is now authorized to clear products not directly connected to cryptocurrencies. According to the release: Under the amended order, LedgerX is
