Factom Blockchain Project Wins Grant to Protect US Border Patrol Data
The Department of Homeland Security has awarded a grant to blockchain project Factom for live testing a platform for securing camera and sensor data.
Russia's Largest Banks Are Piloting Bitcoin and Crypto Portfolios
Two of Russia's largest banks are planning to launch a cryptocurrency portfolio product for their private banking clients, Kommersant reported.
Bank of International Settlements to Publish New Crypto Research
The Bank of International Settlements intends to publish two cryptocurrency-focused chapters of its annual report this weekend.
Ripple to Invest $2 Million in Texas University's Blockchain Research
Ripple is funding a blockchain research initiative at the University of Texas at Austin's McCombs School of Business.
Russian Treasurers Association Joins Masterchain Banking Pilot
The Russian Association of Corporate Treasurers is joining the nation's central bank in trialing the government-run Masterchain blockchain platform.
Former Telegram Employee to Launch Crypto Token Platform
Former Telegram director of special projects Anton Rosenberg is launching Mikado, a crypto derivatives trading platform.
A 'Crypto Shopping Mall' Is Being Tested in Slovenia
A major shopping center in Slovenia is widening a cryptocurrency payments pilot across 24 businesses.
India's Central Bank Stays Mum on Crypto Ban Reasoning
The RBI has responded to a query about why it moved to block banks from dealing with crypto businesses earlier this year.
This Russian County's Website Was Hacked to Mine Cryptocurrency
A Russian county website was hijacked, redirecting visitors to a cryptocurrency mining malware site.
Moscow Stock Exchange to Publish ICO Data
The Moscow Exchange wants to list information about token sales, its CEO said Friday. However, the exchange won't directly sell tokens.
