HSBC Holding PLC (NYSE:HSBC) told the press on Monday that is completed the world’s first trade finance transaction using blockchain technology. The incentive? HSBC sees blockchain as a solution to help boost efficiency in the multi-trillion-dollar funding of international trade. Last Year, HSBC was awarded ‘World’s Best Bank’ and ‘North America’s Best Bank for Transaction…
If we are going to take cryptocurrency mainstream then it’s time to start using stablecoins and payment processors. The biggest barrier to cryptocurrency adoption right now is the extreme price volatility because if you work hard for your money, and most of us do, then the idea of losing 20 percent of its value overnight just…
Distributed ledger technology-based company IOTA is continuing to expand its business with the release of its highly-anticipated ‘Project Q’. The project has been the subject of a great deal of speculation and interest for the cryptocurrency community after the leaders of IOTA began to allude to it in a series of conversations. David Sonstebo, the founder…
It’s been a big week for institutional interest in crypto, bitcoin (BTC) in particular. There has been a build-up of talk around Wall Street firms for months showing cursory interest in blockchain technology, but recently this interest is becoming explicit and the managerial announcements more specific. JP Morgan’s boss of blockchain project says more to…
It’s been a big week for institutional interest in crypto, bitcoin (BTC) in particular. There has been a build-up of talk around Wall Street firms for months showing cursory interest in blockchain technology, but recently this interest is becoming explicit and the managerial announcements more specific. JP Morgan’s boss of blockchain project says more to…
The v.0.1 Casper code was announced by developer Danny Ryan on GitHub, who said that the release will allow auditors and existing Ethereum clients to review the code and experiment with integrating it into their software. Ryan wrote on Reddit: “More than just the research team is using the contract now — auditors, client devs,…
Litecoin started a campaign called Pay With Litecoin that has entered the Twitter-verse under the hashtag #PayWithLitecoin. Not sure what to buy with Litecoin (LTC) though? Don’t worry, we’ve got your back. Here’s a list of what you can buy with Litecoin (LTC). Pay With Litecoin (LTC) According to Litecoin, you can buy anything ranging…
Ethereum (ETH), and Bitcoin Cash could outplace Bitcoin (BTC) soon due to their superior technology and higher adaptations. Roger Ver – who has earned the moniker “Bitcoin Jesus” for his advocacy of Bitcoin from the early years, believes that Bitcoin could lose its leading position in the cryptocurrency sphere. He says cryptocurrencies like Ethereum and…
Speaking on the latest episode of CNN podcast “Boss Files”, Adena Friedman, CEO of Nasdaq gave an indication of her optimistic position regarding the future perspectives for cryptocurrencies. The famous businessperson and female inspirational figure mentioned that according to her perceptions, the use of cryptos could represent an evolution or at least an important innovation…
Bitcoin price (BTC) retreated below the support level of $9,000 for the first time since the start of this month. Although bulls are firmly defending the cryptocurrency markets, the recent bearish trend was supported by Warren Buffett and Bill Gates downbeat assessment of bitcoin price. “Very quiet. The bulls will say it’s an accumulation phase.…
