It’s been revealed that Ripple has gotten involved in yet another partnership; this time with San-Francisco based non-profit outfit Tipping point. Tipping point is a non-profit organization that is all about taking care of the needs of the vulnerable with…
You will soon be able to buy Starbucks coffee with Bitcoin
Reports indicate that coffee giant Starbucks now holds significant equity in the upcoming crypto platform Bakkt. Starbucks which is known for its great coffee and homely environment, earned its Bakkt shares as part of a mutually beneficial agreement that will…
Venezuela Government Launches New Crypto Remittance Service supporting Bitcoin & LiteCoin
News coming out of Venezuela indicate that the government is now supporting Bitcoin, and Litecoin payments. This will happen through the launch of a government-backed crypto-currency remittance platform known as the “Remesas” platform. This platform will allow users to send…
Blockchain start-up Wemark aims to disrupt the digital photography industry
Israel-based blockchain start-up Wemark is likely to disrupt the digital photography space with their blockchain-powered platform. They are planning to issue their cryptocurrency Wemark Token (WMK) as part of their solution. Digital photography is a highly centralized space. Photographers submit…
Chinese Police Cracks Down on One Worth $47 Million in Jinan, Shandong
The Vast Applications of Blockchain Technology Brings Along as Much Hype There is definitely a lot of hype surrounding blockchain technology. In fact it has been demonstrated that companies incorporating some forms of blockchain technology into their operations are generally…
Ben & Jerry’s and Poseidon Foundation pilot blockchain-based ‘Carbon currency’ project
American Ice Cream maker Ben & Jerry’s is piloting a carbon trading platform powered by blockchain. They have partnered with the Poseidon Foundation for this pilot project. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has demonstrated that there is an…
Cryptocurrency Market Top Gainers and Top Losers of the Week – February 26th to March 5th
Concluded with March 5th, the majority of cryptocurrencies are going through positive market trends in the last 24 hours as a relief from previous price drops that hit the market several days back, however, some cryptocurrencies are showing more accelerated…
Ethereum Co-founder says that Ethereum makes up for Bitcoins Limited Functionality
While on a Feb 28 interview with the Business insider, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin explained his purpose for coming up with Ethereum; stating that he was focused on solving Bitcoin’s (BTC) limited functionality. Ethereum which happens to be the world’s…
Recruitment Firm, Hired, Reveals Skyrocketing Demand for Blockchain Engineers
There is absolutely no question that crypto-currencies are steadily growing even in the minds of some of the biggest cynics. According to a report released on February 28, by a recruitment company, Hired; the global demand for Blockchain engineers has…
UN’s project services office signs MoU with IOTA Foundation
United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) has entered into a partnership with IOTA Foundation to use blockchain technology in their relevant projects. UNOPS and IOTA Foundation recently confirmed that they have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU). UNOPS is…
High Stakes Trial of Avi Eisenberg Involves Alleged 110 Million Dollar Theft from Mango Markets Crypto Exchange
In the high-stakes trial of Avi Eisenberg, a 28-year-old trader, federal jurors in New York…
Bitcoin’s Long-Term Investors Now Possess More Than 76% of All BTC for the First Time. Details below
In the ever-fluctuating world of cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin, affectionately known as BTC, is currently undergoing a…
