HBCUs are Gearing Up to Introduce Blockchain Courses

Several  (Historically Black Colleges) HBCUs are exploring the next phase of decentralized technologies in a bid to see their students get ahead of the curve. As the technology becomes more mainstream Tonya Evans, chair at MakerDAO Foundation and visiting professor…

Andreessen Partner: All Money will be Digital in a Decade

Katie Haun, a general partner at Andreessen Horowitz, believes that all money will be digital in ten years. According to her, she expects money to make the transformation that music and books have in recent years. Haun sees efforts like…

Singer Akon says his Akoin Crypto city will Launch in 2025

Music mogul Akon tweeted yesterday that he had just sealed an agreement to get his AKON CITY ambition off the ground. The “Lonely” and “Locked up” hit maker who was partly responsible for giving the world Lady Gaga revealed his…

French Startup to Relaunch Crypto Payments Service in 5,200 Tobacco Shops

French crypto startup Keplerk will be re-launching its service to accept Bitcoin payments in over 5,200 tobacco shops in the country. The French startup had suspended this crypto service less than two months after its launch back in January, but…

IFRIC: Cryptos are neither Financial Assets nor legal Tender

The international financial reporting interpretations committee (IFRIC) has ruled that cryptocurrencies are neither financial assets nor legal tender. The Korea Times reported the development on Sep 23, citing the Korea Accounting institute’s briefing in regard to an IFRIC meeting held…

Turkey Announces Plans to unveil Blockchain Infrastructure

Turkey just announced plans for the establishment of national Blockchain infrastructure geared at utilizing distributed ledger technology (DLT), in public administration. Blockchain and DLT a priority The country’s ministry of industry and technology set out its vision during its Strategy…

Bitpay Integrates Ethereum into Global Payment Systems

Bitpay has announced support for Ethereum, in report that indicated that the global Blockchain payments provider will now soon be able to safely, securely, and reliantly accept Ethereum. According to the announcement, businesses that use Bitpay will now be able…

Watford FC sign-up Bitcoin as Official Sleeve Sponsor

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…

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)…