Latest Blockchain News: Finextra Research

Coinbase opens for business in the UK

US-based virtual currency startup Coinbase has launched its bitcoin exchange and wallet service in the UK.

29 April 2015

XBT Provider launches bitcoin-based security on Nasdaq Stockholm

XBT Provider AB (publ) announced today the authorization of Bitcoin Tracker One, the first bitcoin-based security available on a regulated exchange.

29 April 2015

Company update/Blockchain

Ledger signs for Intercede MyTAM to secure Android bitcoin wallet

Cybersecurity expert Intercede today announced Bitcoin security solutions provider Ledger has signed up to use MyTAM to protect its apps running on Android.

29 April 2015

Company update/Blockchain

Coinzone to launch web-based wallet

Coinzone, a leading Bitcoin payment solution provider dedicated to making it easy for European merchants and consumers to use and accept digital currencies, today announced it is poised to launch a new web-based ‘wallet’ that will let users send, receive, buy and sell Bitcoin.

28 April 2015

Company update/Blockchain

Independent Reserve launches first Australian multi-currency bitcoin exchange

Independent Reserve, the Bitcoin market, announced today that it had become the first Australian exchange to offer Bitcoin trading directly in both U.S. and Australian dollars.

28 April 2015

Company update/Blockchain

The Bitcoin Association appoints Gregory Simon president

The Bitcoin Association today announced the appointment of Gregory Simon, Ribbit.me Co-Founder and Chief Financial Officer, as its new president.

27 April 2015

Finextra TV/Blockchain

The biggest crypto misconception

Gabrielle Patrick, co-founder and general counsel, Epiphyte, explains the misconceptions surrounding cryptocurrencies, the role governments will play in the future of crypto and its use in developed and developing markets.

27 April 2015

News/Blockchain

EBAday attracts global focus; exhibition sells out

Europe's premier payments conference, EBAday, is taking on an increasingly global flavour as the quest for instant funds transfers brings representatives from the Federal Reserve, The Clearing House and Ripple to the podium.

24 April 2015

Company update/Blockchain

BitGo and Genesis Trading to build institutional bitcoin trading platform

BitGo, the leading bitcoin security platform, today announced that it has partnered with Genesis Trading, the first broker-dealer in the US, regulated by FINRA and the SEC, to specialize in trading bitcoin.

24 April 2015

News/Blockchain

Esma issues call for evidence on virtual currencies

The European Securities and Markets Authority (Esma) is to undertake an investigation into the use of virtual currency or distributed ledger technology in the capital markets.

22 April 2015

News/Blockchain

Finextra Future Money Day 2 - Live blog

From shells to Shekels, paper pounds to PayPal, money is forever changing. None more so than in recent years when contactless technology, mobile apps, tokens and Bitcoin mean the way we exchange value is evolving. The annual Finextra Future Money conference keeps you up-to-date with developments. With over 600 of Europe's top banks, VCs and startups gathered at the East Wintergarden in London's Canary Wharf, UK, this live blog keeps you abreast of developments.

22 April 2015

Company update/Blockchain

Coinzone opens for business in Czech Republic

Coinzone, a leading Bitcoin payment solution provider dedicated to making it easy for European merchants and consumers to use and accept digital currencies, today announced its launch in the Czech Republic.

21 April 2015

News/Blockchain

Finextra Future Money Day 1 - Live blog

From shells to Shekels, paper pounds to PayPal, money is forever changing. Never more so than in recent years when contactless technology, mobile apps, tokens and Bitcoin mean the way we exchange value is evolving. The annual Finextra Future Money conference keeps you up-to-date with developments. With over 600 of Europe's top banks, VCs and startups gathered at the East Wintergarden in London's Canary Wharf, UK, this live blog keeps you abreast of developments.

21 April 2015

News/Blockchain

Top banks and VCs line up for Future Money 2015

Over 500 of Europe's top banks, VCs and most promising startups will be gathering at the East Wintergarden in London's Canary Wharf next week for the second annual Finextra Future Money conference.

17 April 2015

Company update/Blockchain

Ripple Labs names former Yahoo! exec Brad Garlinghouse COO

Ripple Labs today announced that it has appointed Brad Garlinghouse as the company's first Chief Operating Officer.

16 April 2015

Company update/Blockchain

Coinify signs PSP partner agreement with PensoPay

Coinify, the leading European digital currency payment provider, today announced they have extended their bitcoin merchant processing solution’s distribution channel through a new Certified PSP partner agreement with PensoPay, a company providing card acquiring and payment gateway services to online and physical businesses.

16 April 2015

Company update/Blockchain

Bitcoin alternative NEM launches

After over a year of development, blockchain platform NEM (New Economy Movement), and its cryptocurrency, XEM, officially launched on March 31st. NEM features a 100% original codebase, unprecedented Proof-of-Importance algorithm, low energy use, and a team of over 70 active people.

13 April 2015

Company update/Blockchain

Startupbootcamp names 10 startups for inaugural Singapore programme

Startupbootcamp FinTech, the leading accelerator focused on financial innovation, has today announced the 10 international startups selected to join its inaugural Singapore programme.

13 April 2015

News/Blockchain

BNY Mellon experiments with bitcoin

Bank of New York Mellon has begun playing with bitcoin, using blockchain technology to build an application on its internal network.

10 April 2015

News/Blockchain

Coinsetter buys Canadian bitcoin exchange Cavirtex

Cavirtex, a Canadian bitcoin exchange forced to shut down last month in the wake of a security breach, has won a reprieve after being acquired by American counterpart Coinsetter.

09 April 2015