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Chat App Kik Launches 'Crypto-Economy' With Kin Token Integration

Messaging app Kik's users can now begin earning and spending its kin token with the launch of its "crypto-economy," the company said Wednesday.

Di Nikhilesh De27 giu 2018

Digital money platform Uphold is looking to become a Finra-registered broker-dealer following a new acquisition, the company says.

Di Nikhilesh De27 giu 2018

Hong Kong's banking regulator is planning to widen its works on cross-border trade finance using distributed ledger technology.

Di Wolfie Zhao27 giu 2018

Lawmakers in the House of Representatives have passed a bill that would approve a study of the use of cryptocurrencies in the sex and drug trades.

Di Muyao Shen26 giu 2018

Stealth project Cordite, led by the Royal Bank of Scotland, promises the equivalent of an ERC-20 token standard for R3's open-source Corda platform.

Di Ian Allison26 giu 2018

International shipping giant Merck may be looking to blockchain technology to protect against counterfeit goods, according to a patent application.

Di Nikhilesh De25 giu 2018

The payment affiliate of China's e-commerce giant Alibaba has launched a blockchain-based remittance service between Hong Kong and the Philippines.

Di Wolfie Zhao25 giu 2018

The German bank is building on five different blockchains, and not just to hedge its bets – it sees a multi-chain future.

From luxury cruises to Middle East startup tours, crypto enthusiasts are traveling the world, but it's not always seen in a positive light.

Di Leigh Cuen24 giu 2018

Crypto exchange Bitfinex's chief strategy officer Phil Potter is leaving the firm, Reuters reported Friday.

Di Nikhilesh De22 giu 2018