Decentralized cloud storage platform Storj to announce open beta in Berlin on June 2
May 24, 2016 06:23 am UTC| Digital Currency
Storj, a decentralized cloud storage platform, has announced that it is going to demo the open beta of the Storj network, along with its decentralized object storage service at the Storj Launch Party to be held on June 2,...
US Postal Service considers exploring blockchain potential
May 24, 2016 05:23 am UTC| Digital Currency
In a new report, the US Postal Service has suggested that it is considering exploring and experimenting with blockchain technology, particularly regarding financial services, identity services, supply chain management, and...
Five U.S. National Guardsmen Accused For Bitcoin Scam
May 24, 2016 05:15 am UTC| Digital Currency
Five members of the District of Columbia National Guard were charged for allegedly using bitcoin to buy stolen credit card numbers and make fraudulent purchases at various stores on military bases. According to the...
IOU trading places Lisk as third largest cryptocurrency with $250 mln market cap
May 24, 2016 04:40 am UTC| Digital Currency
Decentralized startup Lisk is all set to go live today at 8pm UTC. The launch follows the Initial Coin Offering (ICO) which ran from February 22 to March 21, 2016, raising over $6 million in Bitcoin and other digital...
Steemit, a blockchain social media goes live with beta
May 23, 2016 12:42 pm UTC| Digital Currency
Blockchain social media platform Steemit launches in beta release. The platform makes use of a cryptocurrency token called Steem, which people can use as exchange for USD and as a voting power. Steem being the...
The BTC/USD Exchange Gains Support After Response From Federal Open Market Committee
May 23, 2016 11:50 am UTC| Digital Currency
Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) policy meetings on April 26-27, 2016 supported the idea that officials could begin raising interest rates as a result; US dollar recorded its third weekly gain on Friday. For the...
Bermuda government partners with Agentic Group to foster digital currency ecosystem
May 23, 2016 11:32 am UTC| Digital Currency
Agentic Group, a global membership-based consortium of blockchain, digital currency and related companies, has partnered with the Government of Bermuda to provide training on digital currencies and blockchain technologies...
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