Research and Markets: blockchain market to grow by 61.5% annually
Research and Markets, the world's largest market research store, has released additions to their paper dedicated to the blockchain industry analysis, forecasting the industrial growth rate of 61.5% annually.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise to ease the usage of the blockchain-platform Corda provided by R3 CEV
The American Hewlett Packard Enterprise will implement a blockchain-platform Corda to its Mission Critical Systems – HPE’s platform for high-volume, high-value workloads.
Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference St. Petersburg to discuss FinTech blockchain projects, ICO trend, and cryptocurrency regulation
On June 22, St. Petersburg will host the major blockchain and cryptocurrency conference – Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference St. Petersburg.
Bitcoin and Ethereum surpass all-time high
Bitcoin has risen above the level of $3,000, and Ethereum has grown to $360. Within the last weekend the market capitalisation increased to $114.4 billion.
Bancor holds a record-breaking fundraising ICO
During the initial coin offering, Bancor has collected about $117 million. Traders believe that the success of Bancor might push the Ethereum exchange rate higher.
Russia moves to the mandatory identification of Bitcoin users
The Russian financial department suggests treating cryptocurrencies as “property” and to protect users rights by obligatory identification of cryptocurrency customers.
Australian Securities Exchange sees its first Bitcoin tranche investment
DigitalX, an Australian blockchain start up known for its AirPocket project, has raised about $3.29 million in Bitcoin from Blockchain Global Ltd (formerly Bitcoin Group, BGL).
Bitcoins’ total cost exceeds Gazprom capitalization
Bitcoin exchange rate reaches historic heights of up to $2866.
Singapore tests tokenised Ethereum-based dollar
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) in collaboration with Deloitte, banks and blockchain companies has published a report about the first phase of the tokenised Singaporean dollar project.
Nevada Parliament approves a bill to block the taxation of blockchain usage
The first document to prohibit the taxation of blockchain technology usage has been approved by both chambers of the Nevada Parliament and is being sent to Governor Brian Sandoval's office for approval.
ICO might change Hollywood
Independent film producers are showing interest in cryptocurrency ICOs, which might change traditional ways of money attraction and replace crowdfunding platforms.
Saint Petersburg will host a crypto industry exhibition of software and hardware
On June 22, a crypto industry exhibition of software and hardware will take place as part of Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference in Saint Petersburg.
Energy giants BP, Eni and Wien Energie to start natural gas trading via blockchain
British BP, Italian Eni and Austrian Wien Energie have completed their energy trading pilot – natural gas sales via the system enabled by the distributed ledger technology.
Asian crypto exchanges point at Japanese retail investors' growing interest in bitcoin
The interest of Japanese retail investors towards Bitcoin can be explained by low interest rates for savings accounts coupled with mistrust of Japanese people towards their state pension programme.
China to regulate ICO
The People’s Bank of China will develop regulatory legislation for Initial Coin Offering as China tightens control of cryptocurrency business.
ICO might change Hollywood
Independent film producers are showing interest in cryptocurrency ICOs, which might change traditional ways of money attraction and replace crowdfunding platforms.
