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Blockchain took it on the chin this week as several big names in the industry speculated that the technology that underpins Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies has been over-hyped. Meltem Demirors, CIO of CoinShares Group, even went so far as to declare blockchain “dead.”Don’t Start Eulogizing Blockchain Quite YetDemirors, along with more than a thousand enthusiasts, investors, financial managers, regulators, and other movers and shakers in the crypto space, were on hand at this year’s Invest:...

SEBA, a cryptocurrency bank based in Switzerland, has announced that it is now authorized to handle both traditional fiat currency as well as digital money like bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH).SEBA Offers Both Traditional Money and CryptoCustomers can open accounts with the bank as a means of storing both their traditional funds and their cryptocurrencies. Clients of SEBA typically rank as asset managers, private investors and corporate businesses.Switzerland is one of the most prominent...

Place/Date: - November 14th, 2019 at 8:39 pm UTC · 2 min read Contact: Credits , Source: Credits As previously reported, Mina Stones and Credits entered into a partnership agreement involving the introduction of innovative blockchain technology into the current African gem supply chain. The solution helps to eliminate potential vulnerabilities by providing complete transparency and the ability to track and validate ongoing processes.An updated version of the supply chain from the mine...

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has been honored by Time magazine in the inaugural TIME 100 Next list. Four crypto and blockchain startups appeared in the 2019 CNBC Upstart 100. Startups featured on the CNBC list must have raised $50 million or less in VC funding. This has been a good week for individuals and startups in the crypto and blockchain space. Within a span of hours, players in the sector have been recognized by two mainstream media organizations – CNBC and Time magazine – over their...

It seems like Ponzi schemes and fraud are a recurring event in the cryptocurrency space, and one exchange in South Korea known as Coin Up is the latest venture to allegedly try its hand at stealing people’s crypto.Coin Up: A Wolf In Sheep’s ClothingThe CEO of Coin Up, as well as several additional executives who worked with the company, have been found guilty in a Korean court of defrauding users out of nearly $385 million in digital currency funds. All those tried have been given sentences...

Revolut, the Britain-based digital banking and investing app is currently in discussion with global investors to push its expansion plans. As per the Reuters report, Revolut is planning to raise nearly $500 million as the company plans to expand its operations to Japan and the United States.On Tuesday, November 12, during an interview with Reuters, Revolut CEO and co-founder Nikolay Storonsky said:“We want to raise at least $500 million in direct equity and potentially, maybe at a later...

While blockchain technology is promoting ground-breaking innovations across the spectrum, the sheer number of platforms and complexity in using their services continue to be a roadblock for many users.Mass adoption is very difficult to promote around the world without ease of access for everybody who wants to work in the space. While cryptocurrencies provide everyone with an alternative choice, a mass contact movement is always required to appeal to people and get them in the mood for a real...

On Wednesday, November 13, Apple lifted the cover off its new precious MacBook offering – the 16-inch MacBook Pro. The new MacBook Pro model comes with some heavily loaded hardware features seen for the first time on a laptop.Besides introducing high-end machine hardware, one of the major changes to the latest MacBook Pro is its keyboard. Apple has finally decided to get rid of the controversial butterfly mechanism keyboard is used in the previous Macs.Instead, the 16-inch MacBook Pro...

Crypto is great all by itself, but if you can get paid in it, that’s even better, and secure browser system Brave is now paving the way for a new rewards system that allows users to earn cryptocurrency for viewing advertisements as a means of marking the official launch of Brave’s new 1.0 version.Brave Allows You to Earn $$ By Watching VideosAside from earning money for watching ads, users can also tip publishers they like with BAT (Basic Attention Token). The publishers much be certified...

In a surprise turn of events, footwear maker Nike has decided to terminate its relationship with technology giant Amazon and it will no longer sell its goods on the retail website of Amazon.In a statement Nike said:“As part of Nike’s focus on elevating consumer experiences through more direct, personal relationships, we have made the decision to complete our current pilot with Amazon Retail.”“We will continue to invest in strong, distinctive partnerships for Nike with other retailers and...