India’s lucrative crypto market is a prize that’s coveted by many blockchain projects. Gaining a presence in the country is rarely straightforward, though, given its government’s sometimes antagonistic stance on cryptocurrency. Orbs Network has succeeded where other projects have failed, however, in having its token listed on CoinDCX, one of India’s leading exchanges. India’s Complicated …
Retail banking is undergoing something of a revolution. Taking advantage of the fact that traditional banks haven’t changed much over the years, so-called challenger banks and payment firms are starting to capture market share from the younger generation. Although most big banks offer online portals, these are often based on legacy technologies that make them …
The value of finance blockchain market reached $1.9 billion in 2017 but IHS Markit forecasts growth of 230 times over 13 years to reach $462 billion in 2030. The financial industry is using blockchain for cross-border payments, share trading and syndicated lending. It is believed that the global financial market will expand the role of …
With the recent downturn in the crypto markets, there is much speculation about what will lead to a resurgence of the market. The difference of opinion usually turns on whether people believe hype is more important than fundamental value for this market. For those who think hype will lead to a resurgence, milestones like the …
DESICO, a startup that is developing a security token infrastructure, started public offering on November 7, 2018 during which investors will be able to purchase DESI tokens which entitle token holders to platform’s revenue. The company relies on the fundraising model given that DESI Tokens represent safer and more valuable instruments compared to ICO-based utility …
Interview with Desico Co-Founder and CEO Laimonas Noreika Interest for tokenized securities has been growing lately as people begin to realize the potential held on the blockchain. As has been commonly mentioned throughout the public, traditional securities markets have many borders and inefficiencies that blockchain can improve upon. At present, the cryptocurrency/utility token market is …
In 2017, Bitcoin enjoyed a historic and unprecedented price run, as its value increased from $900 to $20,000 in just 12 months. Towards the end of this run, the number of daily Bitcoin transactions also peaked, reaching 490,644 on December 17th last year. Given the volatile nature of cryptocurrency as an asset class and these …
The stablecoin market has been interesting to follow for the most cynical reasons. Due to the memory of the internet bubble from 1995-2000, many investors are aware of the dynamics of technology hype cycles during the early stage of transformative hype cycles. So, in spite of an influx of capital into the blockchain space, there …
iMorpheus, the anonymous cryptographer and the founder of TAU Coin and their new Proof of Transaction (PoT) technology reveals his identity. PoT, the technology invented by iMorpheus, is a brand-new consensus mechanism where users collectively maintain the network security through everyday economical behavior – transactions measure over one year. In PoT consensus, no advantage is …
StartEngine Crowdfunding Inc. (https://www.startengine.com/) will host the StartEngine Summit on October 19th, 2018 in Los Angeles, CA. This is StartEngine’s third crypto conference that focuses on ICOs, the tokenization of securities and alternative assets, and the trading of those tokens on the secondary market. The theme of this fall’s summit is “Tokenize the World,” and …
DESICO has a solution to some of the regulatory problems in the cryptocurrency market, especially in the area of fraudulent ICOs. 2018 is referred to by some as “the year of regulation”, with institutional money waiting to enter the space. DESICO looks to change that. Even amidst current uncertainty and bear market price action, the …