Tag: cryptocurrencies
“Cryptocurrency systems can’t scale or be trusted” – central banking organisation
UPDATED The more popular cryptocurrencies become, the less trustworthy and efficient they are, according to a key central banking organisation.
Cryptocurrencies are “not scalable and...
Eidoo granted anti money-laundering licence
Switzerland-based fintech company Eidoo has been granted a coveted anti-laundering licence for its cryptocurrency solutions.
The company’s cryptocurrency wallet and hybrid exchange system have been...
AidCoin aims to restore trust in charities via crypto and blockchain
Startup AidCoin aims to transform the charity sector using blockchain and cryptocurrencies. Can it succeed? Chris Middleton investigates.
Trust in charities is at an all-time...
Fintech firm launches blockchain platform for legal contracts
Internet of Agreements: A British fintech start-up is developing blockchain-powered software that is intended to revolutionise the way that small and medium-sized firms conduct...
Blockchain: “not solution to 90 percent of problems”, warns expert
Blockchain specialist Denis Baranov, principal consultant at consultancy group DataArt, has warned the UK’s Institute of Directors of the dangers of jumping on the...
Korean security firm announces cryptocurrency hardware wallets
South Korea-based Penta Security has unveiled a range of hardware cryptocurrency wallets, which feature built-in encryption and authentication.
Set to hit global markets in June,...
Cryptocurrencies “failing”, claims Bank of England. But is it right?
THE BIG READ: IoB's deep dive into important topics. Chris Middleton listens to Bank of England governor Mark Carney take down cryptocurrency in a display...
#MWC18: It takes 16,000 phones to mine for £1k of cryptocurrency
Specialist firm Avast launches IoT security platform – and mines for Monero using a smart TV.
Cybersecurity firm Avast is using its presence at Mobile...
Flip and run: Contactless payment wallet for cryptocurrencies launched
Get ready to "Flip your coin": Florida-based technology company NXT-ID has unveiled a new contactless payment device for cryptocurrencies.
Flip allows customers to pay...