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Adoption, Blockchain, Press Releases January 29, 2019 January 29, 2019

Republic of Ireland Organized Blockchain Hackathon for Public Services

Over the weekend, the Irish government hosted a blockchain hackathon, aimed at identification and integration of real-life use-cases for blockchain technology in public services….

Adoption, Altcoin, Alternate cryptocurrencies, Blockchain, Exchanges January 28, 2019 January 28, 2019

Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) Plans to List Security Tokens (STO)

The Jamaica Stock Exchnage (JSE) is set to list security tokens as tradeable assets for its clients. Following up on its partnership with Canadian…

Adoption, Altcoin, Blockchain, News in Brief January 26, 2019 January 26, 2019

Samsung Galaxy S10 Preview Images Hint at Support for Crypto

Leaked images of tech giant Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S10 mobile have surfaced online, reigniting expectations for a crypto wallet on the smartphone. Relative features…

Adoption, Altcoin, Bitcoin Guide, Bitcoin Usage, Blockchain January 25, 2019 January 25, 2019

U.S. State of New Hampshire Set to Legalize Bitcoin

Lawmakers in the U.S. state of New Hampshire have introduced a bill to legalize Bitcoin; with special focus on its use for payment of…

Altcoin, Bitcoin Guide, Bitcoin Usage January 23, 2019 January 23, 2019

South Africa: Two Arrested for Kidnapping and Demanding Bitcoin Ransom

Two nationals have been arrested and arraigned by the police in Mpumalanga, South Africa in connection with the kidnapping of a 13-year old boy….

Adoption, Altcoin, Bitcoin Usage, Blockchain, Press Releases January 22, 2019 January 22, 2019

United Nations: “Cryptocurrency a New Frontier in Digital Finance”

The United Nations (UN) in its year-end report on the global economy calls cryptocurrency a “new frontier” in electronic and digital finance. According to…

Adoption, Altcoin, Bitcoin Guide, Bitcoin Usage, Blockchain, Exchanges, Press Releases January 20, 2019 January 20, 2019

Report: South African Government Releases Consultation Paper on Cryptocurrencies

South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has published a consultation paper assessing the benefits, risks of cryptocurrencies and crypto assets. The document titled “Consultation…

Adoption, Blockchain, Market News, News in Brief January 18, 2019 January 18, 2019

Russia PM: Bear Market Is Not a Reason to ‘Bury’ Cryptocurrencies

Russia’s Prime Minister, Dmitry Medvedev remarked at a recent conference that the 2018 massive dip and crypto bear market is not a reason to…

Adoption, Blockchain, Press Releases January 17, 2019 January 17, 2019

Chevron, Total and Reliance Join Oil Blockchain Platform Vakt

Oil majors – Chevron, Total and Indian refiner Reliance Industries have all joined the new blockchain-based platform Vakt, as announced by the firm. Vakt, previously…

Altcoin, Exchanges, Market News January 16, 2019 January 16, 2019

Coin Guide: TRON (TRX)

Coming into the New Year, TRON (TRX) had been building progress momentum around its token. With the coin firm through its Founder and CEO…