Cryptocurrency News

According to a new survey that was conducted by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the country’s financial regulator, 73% of consumers in the UK either don’t know what a cryptocurrency is or how to define it.

VaultTel, which is a U.S.-based startup, has recently launched a tiny digital currency hardware wallet. Interestingly, its size is enough for it to fit in the SIM tray on smartphones.

SWIFT, which is known as a financial messaging giant, has reportedly partnered with SGX and at least four major banks. There is a reason why these organizations decided to team up, and it is to basically trial a platform specifically designed for e-voting. Interestingly, it is based on the blockchain tech.

The Swiss stock exchange operator SIX Group is building a digital asset, custody and settlement service and it has chosen R3’s Corda Enterprise Blockchain on which to build it. The exchange is to be called SIX Digital Exchange (SDX).

LiquidApps launched its DAPP Network at the end of February, with its stated mission “to promote the mass scale adoption of decentralized applications.” Despite…

EY, a “Big Four” consulting company, has recently launched a tool that helps digital currency users when it comes to their accounting and tax calculations. The software solution has the official name of EY Crypto-Asset Accounting and Tax (CAAT). Here is everything about it in a nutshell.

Bitcoin miners located in China have started purchasing used equipment. More importantly, they have already made deals with some hydroelectric plants and mining farms. The idea is to bet on abundant water that is expected to happen come summer, allowing their respective businesses to flourish once again.

Coinbase is trying to clarify statements that had been made after its acquisition of Neutrino, the Blockchain analytics firm. This acquisition created a lot of controversy as the firm was reportedly linked to Hacking Team, a group that had helped governments with a track record for human rights abuses.

A lawmaker hailing from the U.S. state of Utah has recently introduced a bill that is expected to halt blockchain businesses from being classified as money transmitters. Also, the bill is meant to finally clarify terms related to the technology. Here is everything about it in a nutshell.

According to a survey conducted recently by research company Good Place To Work (GPTW), the payment startup Ripple has been ranked as one of best places to work in San Francisco Bay Area’s technology sector.