Binance Chief Speaks On DEX — BNB Like Ethereum (ETH)  As reported by Ethereum World News last week, Changpeng Zhao, CEO of the world-renowned crypto startup that is Binance, recently sneak peaked its most promising venture yet, the so-called “Binance Chain” and the decentralized exchange (DEX) that will be based upon it.

Tether (USDT) has recently found itself among the top five cryptocurrency assets by market cap – despite its own declining capitalization – due in part to the dramatic demise of other top currencies such as Bitcoin Cash and EOS. That’s particularly notable since Tether has shed around $700 million in assets since September – which The post Crypto Downturn Thrusts Tether into Top 5 in Market Cap Rankings appeared first on CCN

Abu Dubai’s National Oil Company has announced a partnership with IBM to pilot an oil tracking system that uses blockchain technology. Blockchain will reportedly  help cut down on transaction time and promote efficiency across the value chain.

South Korea’s second-largest commercial bank, Shinhan Bank, has begun working on a blockchain-based angle in reducing human errors in banking processes. It is the latest in a string of blockchain initiatives being pursued by a growing number of financial institutions as information technology pursues tighter integration with traditional financial services.

Crypto Market Slows After Imbroglio Although selling pressure eased off crypto markets over the weekend, Bitcoin (BTC) and altcoins are still in the midst of stormy seas. BTC has found itself stagnant at $3,375, seemingly caught in an inflection point between a short-term bounce and lower lows.

Former IMF Chief Economist and current Harvard University Professor of Economics and Public Policy Kenneth Rogoff believes that bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies currently amount to little more than “lottery tickets” at this moment in time. Writing in the Guardian on Monday, Rogoff stated that while some believe that cryptocurrencies have had their day and are The post Bitcoin Nothing More Than a ‘Lottery Ticket’: Harvard Economist appeared first on CCN

With cyberattacks on the rise, Gibraltar Blockchain Exchange (GBX) has announced an insurance policy to cover its digital assets in partnership with Gibraltar-based Callaghan Insurance. Cryptocurrencies held in both the hot and cold wallets of the trading platform will be insured.

HTC’s “first native blockchain phone” will use Brave as its default internet browser

The whole cryptocurrency market has been dwindling ever since they reached their highest point earlier this year, January 2018. The crash has resulted in all the major cryptocurrencies losing more than 80% of their value.

Months after publishing a “blockchain call” to startups that could benefit humanity, the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has invested in six blockchain startups. In January 2018, UNICEF called for early-stage technology startups that were registered in one of UNICEF’s programme countries.