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Danish Police is the World’s First to Trace Bitcoin Transactions to Convict Drug Dealers
By Polina Chernykh
• 2 mins read
Denmark’s police have used cryptocurrency transfers as an evidence for the second time in a row, what is likely to prevent bitcoin usage by criminals in the future.
Northern Trust and IBM Pioneer Use of Blockchain for Private Equity Record-Keeping
By Polina Chernykh
• 3 mins read
The Chicago-based financial services provider is launching the first commercial application of the blockchain technology to administer private equity funds.
IOTA, a Cryptoplatform for the Internet of Things, Will Debut at MWC 2017 Next Week
By Polina Chernykh
• 3 mins read
The team behind IOTA is going to introduce the first decentralized blockless tokens for the Internet of Things that will allow users make transactions at zero fees.
NatWest Bank Launches Digital Lending Platform ‘Esme’ to Compete with FinTech Startups
By Polina Chernykh
• 3 mins read
Royal Bank of Scotland’s National Westminster Bank is launching a new platform that will offer quick loans decision and almost instant funding.
IBM Watson Partners with Visa, Bosch and Others at Opening of ‘Internet of Things’ Towers in Munich
By Polina Chernykh
• 3 mins read
At the opening ceremony of the new Watson IoT centre in Germany, IBM announced a number of new partnerships to promote the use of the IoT technology.
‘Commercial Blockchains Just Two Years Away,’ Says Russia’s Largest Bank CEO
By Polina Chernykh
• 3 mins read
The head of Russia’s leading bank unveiled his views on the future of the blockchain technology while speaking at the Real Estate Market Innovation Conference.
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Could Bitcoin Become a New Global Currency? [Infogrpahic]
By Polina Chernykh
• 3 mins read
Bitcoin will continue expanding in the upcoming years, as more governments continue to adopt the technology, says the new infographic from the New Jersey Institute of Technology.
Three Japanese Megabanks Invest in Country’s Largest Bitcoin Exchange BitFlyer
By Polina Chernykh
• 3 mins read
Japanese banking giants are looking to invest in financial technology startups, as the government is promoting innovation in the competitive fintech market.
BitFury Group Partners with Republic of Georgia to Secure Land Titles On the Blockchain Tech
By Polina Chernykh
• 3 mins read
The Republic of Georgia is expanding the use of blockchain-based land-titling services, following a successful trial of land title registrations in the second half of 2016.
China’s Biggest Exchanges Stop Bitcoin Withdrawals After Crackdown
By Polina Chernykh
• 3 mins read
Chinese exchanges suspend withdrawals of virtual currency while the country’s central bank increases pressure on bitcoin companies to stem capital outflows.