Ana Alexandre

Japan's financial watchdog has accredited two crypto-focused associations as Certified Financial Instruments and Exchange Associations.

Blockchain startup Gapless has raised $6 million from investors, including world-famous car manufacturer Porsche.

KFC has rolled out a blockchain pilot program across the Middle East for its digital advertising supply chains.

The Telegram Open Network's operating system will reportedly be available on major app stores in the near future.

Tech firm MVC Global and logistics firm Cox Logistics Group will launch a SmartHub warehouse to improve the distribution of pharmaceuticals across the Gulf region.

Securitize, a compliance platform for token issuers, has released a new tool that ensures private digital securities trading is completed compliantly.

LG CNS is now testing artificial intelligence-based facial recognition technology to conduct payments with a digital currency.

The Winklevoss brothers' Gemini cryptocurrency custodian and exchange has obtained a new security qualification, SOC 1 Type 1.

Israeli blockchain startup Orbs has come up with an idea to encourage people to self-quarantine by using a newly launched app.

Paris-based artist Ben Elliot is launching what he claims to be the first ever personal crypto backed by the market value of his artworks.

Major South Korean social gaming app GameTalkTalk has rolled out a blockchain project for gamers, which will offer three new features, including rewards.

The Blockchain Association has asked the court, which is considering Kik’s case, to deny the SEC’s motion for summary judgment.

Vietnamese online ticketing agency Future.Travel now accepts Bitcoin payments via the Lightning Network, with funds being converted into local currency at the time of sale.

Malaysia-based cryptocurrency trading firm Tokenize Malaysia has received full approval from local securities watchdog.

UnionBank head forecasts that the coronavirus will drive banks to shift towards digital currencies, leaving physical cash behind.

Crypto exchange ShapeShift allows United States-based customers to buy BTC with a debit card in the new exchange’s platform.

Cointelegraph has had an in-depth talk with Bail Bloc’s Grayson Earle about how the charity project helps release people from incarceration through cryptocurrency.

YouTube’s crypto policy has driven crypto enthusiasts to look for decentralized alternatives that are uncensored and provide incentives to their users.

The CBR’s first deputy governor has said that blockchain has found application in letters of credit and guarantees, but has not yet become a "universal solution."

EastNets and Dow Jones Risk & Compliance have rolled out a blockchain-based feed of sanctions alerts based on a private blockchain network.

Opera now enables its users to access decentralized web pages through a partnership with Unstoppable Domains.

Microsoft files crypto-based patent which would enable individuals to mine crypto using body activity data.

The Missoula County Board of Commissioners has extended its green regulations for cryptocurrency miners, enabling them to set up operations in industrial zones only.

After analyzing the plans for the Chinese and British CBDCs, InterChain Pulse noted the differences and similarities of the planned digital currencies.

India’s Tech Mahindra said faster reconciliation and a reduction in paperwork are just two of the benefits of using the Marco Polo blockchain platform.

California Governor Gavin Newsom warned the public against Bitcoin fraudsters during live speech about the coronavirus outbreak.

The Malaysian Palm Oil Council and BloomBloc have developed a blockchain-based app that enables users to trace palm oil throughout the entire supply chain.

Janet Jackson’s billionaire ex husband, Wissam Al Mana, has demanded that Facebook reveal who placed scam crypto ads on the platform using his image.

Payments and cryptocurrency platform Crypto.​com has simplified cryptocurrency tax reporting for its users through a new partnership with three tax providers.

Trading app Robinhood is trying to win back the trust of users affected by catastrophic technical outages earlier in March.