Buterin confirms ETH 2.0 on track for July 2020 launch
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, speaking at Consensus: Distributed, has confirmed that ETH 2.0 is on schedule for a July launch
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Blockchain brings trust to commercial drones says US Department of Transportation
The US Department of Transportation has issued a report on the benefits of blockchain in addressing the challenges of tracking, enforcement.
Back to the Future? Blockchain back on the menu for US stimulus package
11 Members of Congress have sent an open letter suggesting Blockchain and DLT be used to assist with the US stimulus efforts
Telegram letter to investors offers immediate refunds, or delayed gratification
Telegram is honouring its refund obligations from its ICO token agreements, and offering a loan option promising greater future returns
NASDAQ partners with blockchain consortium R3 to deliver institutional digital asset services
Nasdaq, the world’s second-largest stock exchange and capital markets technology company, has entered a partnership with blockchain firm R3
From New York to your new couch, Consensus: Distributed kicks off next week
Consensus: Distributed will be proceeding virtually and free to all to attend.
Are two Blockchains better than one? Binance's smart contract blockchain
Binance has released a white paper for Binance Smart Chain, a new blockchain implementing smart contracts to the Binance ecosystem
Libra's licence application left with FINMA
The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) has confirmed that it has received an application from the Libra Association
Libra Association amends whitepaper: controversial changes or sensible simplification?
The Libra Association has today published an amended white paper, detailing fundamental changes to the structure of the Libra project
Netherlands considers heavy handed 5AMLD implementation
The Netherlands Ministry of Finance is considering a 5AMLD implementation proposal that could have consequences for digital currency firms
Digital Assets as Property: NZ High Court's Cryptopia judgement
The New Zealand High Court's judgment in the Cryptopia case, has found that digital currencies are property able to be held on trust
Japan digital currency regulations to commence in May
Japan will start enforcing new legislation to regulate digital currencies from 1 May, after passing legislation in June 2019
Criminals capitalise on COVID concerns to steal crypto
Cyber criminals seem incapable of passing up an opportunity to made a bad situation worse...
Binance acquires Coinmarketcap
Global giant Binance has announced that it recently completed the acquisition of CoinMarketCap, the world’s largest crypto data aggregator
Telegram request for injunction clarification falls on deaf ears
The New York District Court has clarified that Telegram is barred from issuing GRAM tokens to anyone, not just purchasers in the US
Australian National University and Ripple roll out Blockchain Law Courses
ANU and Ripple have partnered up to offer Masters Level Blockchain Law Courses
CB Insights publishes Blockchain Report 2020
CB Insights has published the Blockchain Report 2020, considering the deals, financing and COVID-19 impacts on the blockchain industry
Opera Browser adds Apple Pay and delivers on debit card digital currency purchase promise
The Opera browser app has partnered with e-payments startup Wyre to expand its built-in wallet’s crypto buying power.
Russia reveals Bill regarding regulatory sandboxes
The Russian government is set to bring about the creation of regulatory sandboxes for companies working on cutting-edge technologies.
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