Russian Firm Will Reward Staff With Crypto Tokens Tied to Profits
The blockchain subsidiary of the Russian e-payments firm Qiwi plans to incentivize staff by giving them tokens tied to the firm's net profits.
The blockchain subsidiary of the Russian e-payments firm Qiwi plans to incentivize staff by giving them tokens tied to the firm's net profits.
Japanese digital services firm GMO Internet has just launched a new web bank that it says will soon use blockchain to facilitate payments.
Tech giant IBM is seeking to its widen blockchain research, development and education efforts through a partnership with Columbia University.
The latest attempt to create a crypto pegged to the U.S. dollar, or stablecoin, combines 21st-century technology with an invention from the 1930s.
NatWest, part of Royal Bank of Scotland, has joined Marco Polo, a blockchain consortium started by R3 and trade finance specialist TradeIX.
The exchange says it has got the go-ahead to acquire three regulated firms, the first step in a plan to offer tokens deemed as securities in the U.S.
VCTRADE, the new crypto exchange built by financial giant SBI Holdings, is finally open to all Japanese residents after months of delays.
A blockchain-focused solar power startup based in Colorado has received a grant of nearly $1 million from the U.S. Department of Energy.
What began as a parody quickly became a coin. Soon it might – might – become its own blockchain. What is happening?
The Chartered Financial Analyst Program Exams are about to add topics on cryptocurrencies as examinable material for candidates in August 2019.
Data shared with CoinDesk shows a rapid spike in betting on Augur, a decentralized platform that's been live for just a few days.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has issued a warning on initial coin offerings (ICOs) and crypto-assets.
Congress is set to hold not one but two separate hearings related to cryptocurrencies on Wednesday.
The much-publicized partnership that would have resulted in digital media brand Kodak's name appearing on a series of bitcoin miners is no more.
In a legal tug-of-war between France, Russia and the U.S., Greek courts have ruled in France's favour to take over custody of Alexander Vinnik.
In a fresh round of funding, Block.one has added to its line-up of major investors PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel and bitcoin mining giant Bitmain.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority is poised to launch a live blockchain trade finance platform within two months.
Crypto exchange FCoin is to buy back 100 million of its own tokens to provide capital for a new fund of funds.
Global investment management company BlackRock may be mulling a move into bitcoin futures, according to a report.
There has to be broad-based value to society if blockchain technology and the market it supports are to survive and prosper, argues Michael J. Casey.
The global Financial Stability Board has published its expected framework for monitoring risk in the cryptocurrency markets.
Describing itself as the "Uber of escorting," PinkDate is one of several sex industry startups launching a cryptocurrency-fueled booking app.
A self-regulatory organization in Thailand is planning to create a custom token aimed to speed up corporate bond settlement in the country.
Highly-respected bitcoin developer Pieter Wuille unveiled a draft document outlining the technical makeup of bitcoin's likely next major upgrade.
Credit card giant American Express may be looking into developing a new proof-of-payment (PoP) system based on blockchain technology.
A much-talked-about deal between a cryptocurrency non-profit and a bank saw cheers and jeers this week, and all sorts of reactions in between.
The security breach of a well-funded blockchain project renewed critiques against its technology this week.
The revelation bitcoin may have played a role in one of the biggest U.S. elections scandals has crypto supporters and mainstream pundits talking.
The head of the Bank of International Settlements briefly became the butt of crypto Twitter trolling last week after issuing new comments on the tech.
Users of WEX, the cryptocurrency exchange built on the ashes of BTC-e, are reporting withdrawal problems.