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Fusion Whisky and Adelphi Distillery Launch Whisky on the Blockchain

Fusion Whisky and the Adelphi Distillery have announced the launch of The Winter Queen – their latest product to use blockchain technology to track its provenance. The Winter Queen Marries 17th Century Royalty with 21st Century Tech It is not only finance that blockchain technology has the potential to disrupt. Other industries are rapidly making… Continue reading Fusion Whisky and Adelphi Distillery Launch Whisky on the Blockchain

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange Issues Thought Paper on Crypto and Blockchain

The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange has reportedly issued a thought paper on crypto and blockchain infrastructure for issuing digital assets. The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) has issued a thought paper on cryptocurrency and blockchain infrastructure for issuing digital assets, reports the Emirati government news agency WAM Nov. 6.                                 The document was reportedly issued… Continue reading Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange Issues Thought Paper on Crypto and Blockchain

Bitfury Raises $80 Million from Korelya, Macquarie, Mike Novogratz

Blockchain technology company, Bitfury, has raised $80 million from a number of global institutional and corporate investors. Led by Korelya Capital, the private placement was joined by Macquarie Capital, Asian financial institution Dentsu Inc., European investment company Armat Group, European fund managers Jabre and Lian Group, Argenthal Capital Partners, insurance group MACSF and Mike Novogratz’s digital asset… Continue reading Bitfury Raises $80 Million from Korelya, Macquarie, Mike Novogratz

Bank of America Has the Most Blockchain Patents, But Is It Actually Going to Use Them?

Bank of America leads in the blockchain patent race On October 30, Bank of America (BofA) added yet another cryptocurrency-related patent to its collection of more than 50 applications filed within the same field. The second-largest bank in the US has been leading in the informal blockchain patent race, sidestepping such players as IBM and… Continue reading Bank of America Has the Most Blockchain Patents, But Is It Actually Going to Use Them?

IBM Patents Blockchain System to Create ‘Trust’ Between AR Game Players, Real World Locations

IBM has applied for a blockchain patent aiming to deter augmented reality game players from intruding on undesirable locations. Major global tech giant IBM has applied for another blockchain patent, this time aiming to deter augmented reality (AR) game players from intruding on undesirable locations. The tech firm’s latest patent document was released by the… Continue reading IBM Patents Blockchain System to Create ‘Trust’ Between AR Game Players, Real World Locations

New Cryptopunk Game: Players Fight in Futuristic Post-Apocalyptic World to Get Real Prizes

sponsored A new mobile “multi-blockchain” game, supporting a whole range of different cryptocurrencies, is ready to be launched in late November 2018 A new mobile “multi-blockchain” game, supporting a whole range of different cryptocurrencies, is ready to be launched in late November 2018. Estonian game-developer Ether Dale, created Glitch Goons, a player versus player (PvP)… Continue reading New Cryptopunk Game: Players Fight in Futuristic Post-Apocalyptic World to Get Real Prizes

Azerbaijan Wants to Adopt Blockchain on Ministry of Justice Databases

Azerbaijan is joining the list of governments adopting distributed ledger technology to promote efficiencies. Osman Gunduz, Chair of the Azerbaijani Internet Forum (AMF), announced the country will start using blockchain on the information systems and registries of the Ministry of Justice. Azerbaijan Government Eyes Blockchain Application on Notaries, Courts, Penitentiaries, NGOs, Registries The Azerbaijani Internet Forum is… Continue reading Azerbaijan Wants to Adopt Blockchain on Ministry of Justice Databases

Report: Israeli Projects Raised Over $600 Million via ICOs as of Q3 2018

Per a recent report by crypto research firm One Alpha, Israel-based startups raised $606 million through ICOs as of the third quarter of 2018. Israel-based projects have raised over $600 million through Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) as of the third quarter (Q3) of 2018, according to report by cryptocurrency analytics firm One Alpha released Nov.… Continue reading Report: Israeli Projects Raised Over $600 Million via ICOs as of Q3 2018

Chinese Retail Giant JD.com Launches Blockchain Research Lab

Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com has partnered with two technology institutes to launch a blockchain research lab to examine new applications of the technology. Chinese retail giant JD.com is further gaining a foothold in blockchain technology by launching a research lab for blockchain in partnership with two technology institutes, according to an announcement published Oct. 30.… Continue reading Chinese Retail Giant JD.com Launches Blockchain Research Lab

‘Pretty Upset’: Coinbase Staff Protest as Company Cuts ‘at Least 15’ Jobs, Say Sources

Coinbase has confirmed it has made lay-offs among several departments but did not comment on the rumored numbers involved. U.S. cryptocurrency exchange and wallet provider Coinbase has cut “at least” fifteen staff after hiring 250 this year, Yahoo Finance quotes unidentified sources as saying Friday, Oct. 26. In a curious U-turn following a year of… Continue reading ‘Pretty Upset’: Coinbase Staff Protest as Company Cuts ‘at Least 15’ Jobs, Say Sources