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Tag: Blockchain
Introducing Libra by Facebook (Via TechCrunch)
They’re not called Zuckerbucks but Facebook just reinvented digital money, TechCrunch claim.
When Blockchain Becomes an Open Innovation Platform
A brand-new project promises to revolutionize the industry by creating scale for the benefit of the customer and the industry alike.
Equity Crowdfunding: 3 Challenges to Grow, 10 Years Later
A new study sheds lights on achievements and areas of development of equity crowdfunding since its inception.
Exploring Blockchain for Alternative Finance: A CrowdCamp
Registrations are open for taking part in the 4th ECN CrowdCamp “Exploring Blockchain for Alternative Finance” in Berlin on 13th June 2019.
Societe Generale Issued the First Covered Bond as a Security Token on Ethereum
Societe Generale SFH, the covered bond vehicle of Societe Generale, issued the first covered bond as a security token on a public blockchain.
Ann Sofie Cloots Won the 2018 Cambridge-McKinsey Risk Prize With a Study on Cryptocurrencies, Blockchain, and Risk Management
She was awarded a prize at the annual conference of the Cambridge Centre for Risk Studies on June 20, 2018 attended by finance, industry, and academic delegates.
Why a16z Launch a $300M Crypto Venture Fund
Andreessen Horowitz’s move opens up a new phase in the crypto movement.
P2P Marketplace for Scientists To Open Next Phase of Equity Crowdfunding Campaign With Blockchain In Mind
Funds raised in the campaign will be used also to roll-out the recently announced PeerScienceCoin, a new blockchain-based payment token for scientists and academic institutions collaborating on peerwith.com.
3 Things Slava Rubin Told On Crowdfunding 3.0
Interviewed by Coin Central, the founder of Indiegogo reflected on how crowdfunding is evolving.
Simplicity through Complexity
How to offer a coin that is actually a useful and lasting currency?
Building A Decentralized Bank
With blockchain technology available there is no reason to accept what has become the status quo when it comes to security, Emie-Claude Lamoureux writes.
Why Store Data on a Blockchain?
The data and record manipulation problem is being addressed by several companies, Emie-Claude Lamoureux writes.
MEPs: “Use Blockchain Model to Cut Small Firms’ Costs and Empower Citizens”
Applying the blockchain model to energy use, supply chains and governance would benefit businesses and citizens, MEPs say.
Disintermediating Facebook
Why Mark Zuckerberg & Co. are experimenting with Blockchain.
3 Things I Learned From Vitali Buterin Over the Weekend
Interviewed by the FT, the founder of Ethereum told something I found of interest.
Banking Digitalization: Santander Rolls Out The First Blockchain-Based Cross-Border Payment System For Retail Customers
The new service, known as ‘Santander One Pay FX’, makes it possible for customers to complete international transfers on the same day in many cases or by the next day.
