Watford FC has confirmed Bitcoin as their official sleeve sponsor, in an announcement on their official website. The English premier league side will have the Bitcoin logo appear on the Watford FC shirtsleeve, as part of an educational drive led…
Pundi X Set to Release “First Entirely Blockchain Powered” Smartphone
Pundi X has reportedly released the first ever Bob smartphone entirely powered by the Blockchain. The decentralized offline cryptocurrency sales network firm showcased the Bob Blockchain smartphone at the IFA trade show in Berlin according to a report by portal…
LG Could Launch its own Blockchain Smartphone
LG maybe set to launch own Blockchain smartphone according to Korean media outlet Chosun. According to the Chosun report, the consumer electronics giant may release the Blockchain smartphone in response to major competitor Samsung’s innovation initiative. The Chosun report read;…
Facebook’s Libra backed by Several National Currencies
In its journey to get its very own Stablecoin approved by regulators, Social media giant Facebook reportedly shared details regarding the project’s proposed backing reserves. According to a Sep 9 Bloomberg report, the social media giant revealed to senators about…
Binance set to Launch Dollar Backed Stable Coin
Binance is set to launch a dollar backed stable coin in the United States according to reports. The new Binance stable coin will be known as the Binance USD (BUSD) according to an announcement made by the exchange. The new…
IMF Head: We Should be Open to Cryptocurrencies
Outgoing IMF Head Christine Lagarde, believes financial institutions such as Central banks and other financial bodies should remain vigilant in protecting consumer interests while at the same time being open to innovations like cryptocurrencies. The outgoing International Monetary Fund (IMF)…
Connecticut Police Arrest $15,000 Digital Currency thief
Connecticut police have a $15,000 digital currency thief in custody. In a bizarre and surprising tale of crypto theft, the mobile phone digital currency thief got caught after he mistakenly sent an apology email to a detective who was covering…
Crypto Remuneration is Gaining Popularity Across Crypto Friendly Nations
Crypto remuneration is gathering steam around the world. At the moment, paying wages in decentralized digital coins is normal within the crypto industry. There is however no reason why this can’t be the case in other industries as well. A…
Germany Bank WEG Granted Crypto License in Estonia
German Bank WEG just obtained a crypto trading and custody license in Estonia that will see them handle crypto transactions The bank revealed this in a tweet on Aug 25 while also revealing its plans to secure a similar license…
Brazil Bank Adopts IMF Guidelines for Crypto Classification
The central bank of Brazil has moved to classify bought and sold crypto assets as per the laid out International Monetary Fund (IMF) guidelines. Brazil’s central bank announced its decision on Aug 26. Under the new IMF standards, traded cryptos…