Chinese court sentences gang for money laundering using digital yuan

Chinese blockchain platforms Ontology and NEO are partnering to create an interoperable protocol in a bid to spur development of the next-generation internet.A press release shared with Cointelegraph on July 18 revealed that the two blockchain firms intend to build an open, global cross-chain platform based on an interoperability protocol that would harness both companies’…

Bitcoin (BTC) price’s decline has come as a result of geopolitical and financial factors, a senior investment executive has suggested. In a tweet on Nov. 25, Gabor Gurbacs, digital asset director at investment management giant VanEck, highlighted several causes which, he says, “may” have forced Bitcoin to lows of $6,500.His findings chime with general sentiment over…

As talk of the Bitcoin halving, exchange-traded funds and other macro factors seem to point to the beginning of the next bull market cycle for crypto, many might be considering starting a career in this space. It happens to many people involved with Bitcoin (BTC), blockchain or cryptocurrencies. At first, they are “investors” researching and buying

Leading insurance broking and risk management firm Marsh has piloted a blockchain-based digital placement platform.Per a Sept. 24 press release, the Risk Exchange platform aims to ensure a more transparent and secure digital placement and enables users to receive real-time information and feedback on the placement and binding process.Insurance placement is the purchase of an…

Crypto enthusiasts have been wondering why no one seems to be buying their coins this cycle. If people could use crypto for something, maybe that would change.

Bitcoin (BTC) lets investors hedge against inflation and will endure as part of portfolios, the CEO of consultancy firm Agecroft Partners has told mainstream media. “It’s fantastic technology”Speaking to CNBC in an interview Aug. 6, Don Steinbrugge praised the cryptocurrency’s technology while discussing nontraditional investments.“It’s been an amazing run, it’s fantastic technology; some people are using…

The humanoid robot named Sophia returned to the Web Summit stage, where she fielded questions from participants and journalists, including inquiries about blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies. On Nov. 6, Sophia addressed the room at the latest edition of the Web Summit in Lisbon, Portugal, where she talked about artificial and robotic intelligence while answering questions on…