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Online interview with CEO of Block Chain Impact Hugo Jacques on blockchain advisory and investment

With the number of blockchain start ups booming these years, so does the blockchain ecosystem that support and cultivate the next potential market disrupters. And whether it is for ICO, raising money, or consulting on critical business issues, they are all crucial factors for the success of start up. And getting an advice from a … Continue reading Online interview with CEO of Block Chain Impact Hugo Jacques on blockchain advisory and investment

Brazil Central Bank Moves to Follow IMF Crypto Classification Guidelines

The Central Bank of Brazil has adopted the classification of cryptocurrencies being sold or purchased under the International Monetary Fund (IMF) guidelines.      According to the announcement from the Brazil Central Bank, IMF guidelines will now be followed. Cryptocurrencies will be classified as non-financial products and will be classified as goods on its balance sheet.      The external sector … Continue reading Brazil Central Bank Moves to Follow IMF Crypto Classification Guidelines

Switzerland’s New Stablecoin Guidelines: 3 Things You Should Know

The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) issuednew guidelines for stablecoins added as a supplement to its existing guidelines for initial coin offerings (ICOs) to outline how stablecoins are treated under the Swiss supervisory law.      FINMA announced on Wednesday that stablecoins are classified under the existing approach of blockchain-based tokens. The regulatory framework for stablecoins may differ depending on their underlying assets that they are … Continue reading Switzerland’s New Stablecoin Guidelines: 3 Things You Should Know

The Rise of Massively Multiplayer Online Games Being Built on Blockchain

The educational services industry should learn from the positive aspects of gaming – reward, accomplishment, and fun, according to Sebastian Thrun, a German educator, and entrepreneur. He’s got a point. We all want our years spent in the education system to lead to a rewarding career in a job we enjoy, and the achievement of … Continue reading The Rise of Massively Multiplayer Online Games Being Built on Blockchain

How This Startup’s Blockchain Technology Applications in Estonia Verifies Online Identities

The greatest barrier for migrating several services online is the ability to verify users’ identities and secure data of that service. Today, online verification relies on a password or the application of dual-factor authentication. But the challenges of these techniques are that passwords are highly insecure while dual-factor authentication relies on sending code over SMS … Continue reading How This Startup’s Blockchain Technology Applications in Estonia Verifies Online Identities

Russian Prime Minister Sets Deadline For Adopting New Approach to Cryptocurrencies

The wave of change has entered into the Russian cryptocurrency market as their finance ministry advocates for a new regulatory framework to be adopted by the country’s legislative body. This proposition entails that cryptocurrencies will be classified under three separate legal categories or tiers as set by the Russian legislative body law. These tiers are … Continue reading Russian Prime Minister Sets Deadline For Adopting New Approach to Cryptocurrencies

Sharding, pBFT and Linear Scalability – An Interview with Saiba Kataruka at Zilliqa

Saiba Kataruka is the Developer Market Lead at Zilliqa. He began his career as a consultant with IBM in the payment technology field for Asia and Europe. He joined Zilliqa based on his belief that blockchain and decentralization can improve the current social and financial structure.Blockchain.News caught up with Kataruka for his insights on Zilliqa’s … Continue reading Sharding, pBFT and Linear Scalability – An Interview with Saiba Kataruka at Zilliqa

UK Tax Authority Updates Its Guidelines for Crypto Taxation

Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC), the tax and payments customs authority for the United Kingdom, has updated its guidelines for crypto taxation as they pertain to both individuals and businesses.   The guideline updates were published on Nov. 1, further clarifying HMRC’s stance on how cryptocurrency will be taxed in the UK. It relates to companies planning … Continue reading UK Tax Authority Updates Its Guidelines for Crypto Taxation

Coca-Cola Bottlers Acquires SAP’s Blockchain Technology to Streamline Soda Supply Chain Processes

The supply chain is one of the systems where blockchain technology has the greatest potential to make a difference.   Part of the reason is that the supply chain system is a multi-party network of manufacturing, shipping, logistics, and retail businesses coordinating with each other to take a product from manufacturer to all the way … Continue reading Coca-Cola Bottlers Acquires SAP’s Blockchain Technology to Streamline Soda Supply Chain Processes

Worldline and Bitcoin Suisse to Revitalize Swiss Point of Sales with Crypto Usage

Worldline, a top European company in the payments and transactional services industry, has struck a deal with Bitcoin Suisse, a notable Swiss crypto financial services firm, to present crypto payment services to Swiss consumers and merchants both in-web shops and in-store.  This partnership is daunted as the most ambitious project to happen in Switzerland as … Continue reading Worldline and Bitcoin Suisse to Revitalize Swiss Point of Sales with Crypto Usage

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