LHV Bank’s Bitcoin App Wins Innovation Award

A bitcoin-based blockchain wallet application developed by LHV Bank has won the Estonian Banking Association’s 2016 Innovation Award.

Estonian Supreme Court Rules Against Bitcoin Trader

The Estonian Supreme Court has ruled in favor of new restrictions on bitcoin trading in the wake of a lawsuit filed by a bitcoin broker.

Blockchain Startup to Secure 1 Million e-Health Records in Estonia

Guardtime is to deploy a blockchain system to secure over 1 million patient records within Estonia's eHealth programme.

Nasdaq to Launch Blockchain Voting Trial for Estonian Stock Market

Stock market giant Nasdaq has announced it is developing a shareholder voting system based on blockchain tech.

Estonian High Court Asks Government to Clarify Bitcoin Stance

The Estonian Supreme Court has asked the country’s government to provide clarity in an ongoing court case involving bitcoin trading.

Central Bank Denies Claim Blockchain Broadly Used in Estonia

The Estonian central bank has denied that the country’s banking system relies on the use of a blockchain to secure information.

LHV Bank Partners with Bitcoin Exchange CoinFloor

Estonia's LHV Bank has partnered with Coinfloor, a UK-based bitcoin exchange, furthering its interest in the digital currency space.

Estonia: VAT Should Apply to Full Value of Bitcoin Trades

Estonia has told the European Court of Justice that VAT should apply to the full amount of digital currency trades, according to a report.

European Bank to Study Benefits of Integrating Bitcoin Technology

The Estonian bank LHV will examine bitcoin bank services and the use of the block chain technology.