CEDEX Holdings Limited (“CEDEX”) and U2 Diamonds (“U2”) have entered into a joint venture to support issuers that are looking to issue the first diamond ETF.  CEDEX is a global, digital diamond exchange, focused on transforming diamonds into a new financial asset class. CEDEX developed a unique proprietary technology called the DEX, and combined with … Continue reading CEDEX and U2 Diamonds enter joint venture to facilitate diamond ETF The post CEDEX and U2 Diamonds enter joint venture to facilitate diamond ETF appeared first on CoinSpectator Blog. [Read More...]

Bitstamp, Europe’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, and BCB Group, one of the world’s leading global digital asset prime brokers, today announced a new partnership that will enable investors from the UK to transfer GBP directly to and from their Bitstamp accounts. Through this partnership, Bitstamp will be able to support deposits and withdrawals directly in GBP, … Continue reading New partnership will allow Bitstamp’s customers to deposit and withdraw funds denominated in GBP The post New partnership will allow Bitstamp’s customers to deposit and withdraw funds denominated in GBP appeared first on CoinSpectator Blog. [Read More...]

Stratis Group Ltd, the enterprise-grade blockchain development platform has announced the launch of Cirrus Sidechain Masternodes and Stratis Smart Contracts in C#, making Stratis the world’s first blockchain to offer businesses and developers the ability to execute Smart Contracts on the Microsoft .NET core architecture. The launch of the Cirrus Sidechain – a blockchain pegged … Continue reading Stratis launches Cirrus Sidechain Masternodes to enable the world’s first Smart Contracts on Microsoft’s .NET framework The post Stratis launches Cirrus Sidechain Masternodes to enable the world’s first Smart Contracts on Microsoft’s .NET framework appeared first on CoinSpectator Blog. [Read More...]

SWARM, an infrastructure provider for the issuance and trading of digital assets, has selected award-winning Copper as its preferred digital custodian. The integration of Copper’s solution will provide the institutional grade security fundamental to the mass market trading of digital securities. Copper’s technology will secure assets held or managed as well as delivering settlement services … Continue reading Copper chosen by SWARM as preferred digital custodian The post Copper chosen by SWARM as preferred digital custodian appeared first on CoinSpectator Blog. [Read More...]

Leading Japanese advertising agency ADK and UK-based adtech vendor EnvisionX have announced their first successful blockchain campaign with Unilever Japan. According to a press release CoinReport received from Jargon PR, EnvisionX’s communications agency, the PoC was conducted using EnvisionX’… The post ADK, EnvisionX announce first successful blockchain campaign with Unilever Japan appeared first on CoinReport. [Read More...]

Electronics company HTC has announced that it is launching a smartphone to bring crypto and blockchain technology to a wider audience in Q3 2019.According to a press release shared with Bitcoin Magazine, “The EXODUS 1s will be the first smartphone ever to have full node capabilities” containing the full Bitcoin blockchain.“With the EXODUS 1, we gave people the power to own their own keys, now we're giving people the power to run their own node,” Phil Chen, decentralized chief officer at HTC, told Bitcoin Magazine. “It's about building technology for the free world.”Without going into specifics, Chen added that he has been working on the project “for some time” and that the largest hurdle was “developing a device that can act as a… [Read More...]

This is the final part of a three-part series of articles about the state of blockchain in Europe. The series covers the blockchain scene in some of the most important European nations. I would like to thank PR firm Wachsman for sharing with me the facts & figures and the commentaries present in… The post Blockchain State of Affairs in Europe: Part Three appeared first on CoinReport. [Read More...]

Recap, a privacy-focused accounting software platform for cryptocurrency has secured a sizeable grant from Innovate UK to help launch its services worldwide. Recap has been granted £135,136 as a winner of the Transforming accountancy, insurance and legal services with AI and data competition. The funding was provided through the Government’s modern industrial strategy by Innovate … Continue reading Go Global with Cryptocurrency Accounting Platform The post Go Global with Cryptocurrency Accounting Platform appeared first on CoinSpectator Blog. [Read More...]

The online gaming industry is one of the biggest success stories of the last two decades. Starting out at nothing more than a handful of rudimentary sites at the end of the nineties, online casino gaming alone is now worth upwards of $51 billion/£39.5 billion. Naturally, as the industry has become more lucrative, technology, tastes … Continue reading From Centralised Slots to Decentralised Kitties: The Evolution of Online Gaming The post From Centralised Slots to Decentralised Kitties: The Evolution of Online Gaming appeared first on CoinSpectator Blog. [Read More...]

by Justin Hartzman Canada is emerging as a leader in the world of cryptocurrency. With crypto exchanges popping up in each major city, it is undeniable that Canadians are starting to embrace this new technology. However, there are two major hurdles facing interested investors when it comes to crypto… The post [Guest Post] Major Issues Canadians Face when trying to Invest in Crypto appeared first on CoinReport. [Read More...]

by Roger Lim Despite gloomy market sentiments, the enduring appeal of blockchain has continued to attract entrepreneurs and enterprises seeking to leverage decentralized technology. As companies from various industries continue to report financial wins, it is more crucial than ever for investors to … The post [Guest Post] What’s in a name: Are so-called ‘blockchain’ businesses pursuing digital disruption or driving profits? appeared first on CoinReport. [Read More...]

The Gibraltar Stock Exchange (GSX) has announced a joint venture with the Hong Kong publicly listed firm Chong Sing Fintech Holdings Limited and blockchain development company Prime Fintech Co. Ltd. to form financial services group Hashstacs Inc. Gibraltar Stock Exchange founder and managing directo… The post Gibraltar Stock Exchange, Chong Sing Fintech, Prime Fintech form financial services group Hashstacs appeared first on CoinReport. [Read More...]

Fancy seeing how the top brass in blockchain are laying the foundations for a mind-boggling future we’ll all reap the benefits from? If you can get yourself to London on November 21st, you’ll see it all up close and personal. Event hosting masters Webrazzi are laying down the gauntlet for the rest of the crypto … Continue reading Discover how the cream of Europe’s blockchain investors are forging the future in London this month. The post Discover how the cream of Europe’s blockchain investors are forging the future in London this month. appeared first on CoinSpectator Blog. [Read More...]

Sunrise, Florida-based decentralized logistics platform provider dexFreight announced in a press release CoinReport received from The Launchpad Agency, dexFreight’s PR company, its partnership with the port community of Veracruz, Mexico, to perform proof of concept project for a blockchain/distribut… The post dexFreight to improve port operations via DLT-driven initiative in partnerships with Veracruz port community, Texas A&M Transportation Institute appeared first on CoinReport. [Read More...]

The European Central Bank (ECB) is not issuing a digital currency any time soon, according to President Mario Draghi. He’s argued that the blockchain technology is not mature enough for such a level of responsibility and physical cash remains widely used within the monetary union. ECB Studies Potential Issuance of Central Bank Digital Currency In a letter sent to Mr. Jonás Fernández, Member of the European Parliament, ECB President Mario Draghi said the central bank is analyzing the consequences of issuing a Central Bank Digital Currency and explained why there are no plans to launch one. “First, the technologies which could potentially be used to issue a central bank digital currency, such as distributed ledger, have not yet been thoroughly tested and require substantial further … [Read More...]

PlayUp, the Australian-based gaming firm behind one of the most promising token sales this year has already clocked over one million users across its ecosystem before the forecasted date. The platforms universal gaming token, PlayChip will revolutionise the online gaming industry when integrated into its seven platforms which are already fully licensed with a growing … Continue reading One Million gamers set to embrace PlayChip’s new blockchain token The post One Million gamers set to embrace PlayChip’s new blockchain token appeared first on CoinSpectator Blog. [Read More...]