Largest mining pool opts for Bitcoin Unlimited
Antpool has mined a block that signals for the alternative bitcoin protocol. The cryptocurrency has lost 2,4% of its price.
Wirex gets $3 million from Japanese investor
The UK-based bitcoin banking platform Wirex plans to use the funding received from the Japanese financial holding SBI Group to increase the company’s reach and add new products.
Bitfinex closes operations in Washington state
The cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex has suspended activities in the US state of Washington due to tightening of regulations.
Dash price adds 50% within a week
Since the beginning of 2017, the price of dash almost tripled from 0.011 BTC to 0.03243 BTC. The market capitalisation has exceeded $280 million.
Bitcoin hits all-time high
Bitcoin price has surpassed $1,230. Within a week, the cryptocurrency added over $100 and set a new price record.
Ukraine holds BlockchainUA Conference and Hackathon
Over 35 experts and 500 guests from 10 countries will gather on 17 March in Kiev to share experience in developing fintech solutions with blockchain and other cryptotechnologies.
Blockchain startup shortlisted for Air Cargo Innovation Awards
The Swiss-based company Gatechain has been chosen among five innovative startups as finalists of the annual IT competition hosted by the International Air Transport Association.
Moscow blockchain brunch: “Join in or lose”
The Russia’s leading business newspaper Kommersant gathered top business players and state officials to discuss the distributed ledger technology at the Four Seasons Hotel Moscow.
St Petersburg, Russia, gets first bitcoin ATM
The first multi-coin automatic exchange point in Russia’s second-largest city is operated by the UK-registered cryptoexchange Bitlish.
Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference Russia: Between Europe and Asia
On 19 April, the leading global specialists in blockchain technologies will meet Russian bankers and entrepreneurs to discuss domestic and foreign blockchain projects in financial and non-financial spheres.
Russian state corporation: Blockchain is Soviet technology
Chairman of the state corporation Vneshekonombank (VEB) made the odd statement speaking at The Russian Investment Forum Sochi-2017.
Daimler joins Hyperledger blockchain consortium
The Mercedes' manufacturer aims to contribute to the development of blockchain standards for financial and logistic services.
Bitcoin jumps over $1,100
The cryptocurrency has added $40 overnight and is currently trading at above $1,100.
Swiss canton to launch its own cryptocurrency
Ticino, the southernmost canton of Switzerland, is planning to issue its own local digital currency for everyday use. Its circulation may be confined to Ticino territory.
Number of SegWit nodes approaches 50%
Two latest versions of Bitcoin Core, which include activation of the SegWit code, have gained the support of nearly 3,000 nodes out of the total 6,022 in the bitcoin network.
EU to increase support for blockchain projects
The European Commission declares it will stimulate the advance of the distributed ledger technology and explore the blockchain’s potential for public services area.
