Quebec Halts Crypto Mining Approvals As New Rules In Progress Quebec announced on Thursday that it has halted approvals for new cryptocurrency mining operations and may raise energy costs for firms.… Read More
‘Dungeon Defenders’ Game Maker to Integrate Blockchain In Sequel The developer behind Dungeon Defenders II will integrate a blockchain with the game’s rewards system.… Read More
Dutch Central Bank: Blockchain ‘Promising But Inefficient’ in Payments Blockchain technology isn’t yet a beneficial addition to the payment system in the Netherlands, according to the country’s central bank. … Read More
Software Giant SAP Launches Blockchain-as-a-Service Platform SAP is the latest tech giant to have rolled out a technology framework aimed to let enterprise build blockchain-based applications.… Read More
Thailand Trials Central Bank Digital Currency for Interbank Settlement Thailand’s central bank is examining how a blockchain-based digital currency could make interbank settlement both faster and cheaper.… Read More
Secret ASICs for the People: Obelisk Reveals Plan to Fight Big Miners Chip manufacturers are making ASICs in secret, argues David Vorick. He wants new coin projects do the same – and to give those chips to the community.… Read More
VanEck, SolidX Join Forces in New Bid to Launch Bitcoin ETF VanEck and SolidX have teamed up to list a bitcoin exchange-traded fund, despite regulatory obstacles that stymied prior attempts.… Read More
Crypto Startup Circle to Seek Banking License in US Cryptocurrency startup Circle is in talks to become registered in the U.S. as a licensed bank and brokerage, according to a report. … Read More
Ripple Smart Contracts Creator Targets Ethereum with New Tech Launch Three years after Ripple shelved Codius, Stefan Thomas is bringing the smart contract platform back to life with his eyes set on disrupting Ethereum. … Read More
South Africa’s Central Bank Claims Success in Blockchain Payment Trial South Africa Reserve Bank indicates that tests of a blockchain-based system for interbank clearance and settlement produced astonishing results.… Read More