Icebreaker Raises $5m to Launch Blockchain Rival to LinkedIn
Icebreaker is an open-source professional network that has raised $5 million in seed capital, valuing the business at $21 million. With this fresh funding, the six-person company will be able to grow and create a blockchain-based LinkedIn substitute. According to a release on July 31, Coinfund headed the fund with donations from Accomplice, Anagram, and […]
Bitvavo Adds Nasdaq’s Surveillance Tool to Detect Market Abuse
Bitvavo, a Dutch cryptocurrency exchange, has teamed up with Nasdaq to keep an eye on the markets for indications of illicit behavior. In a news release issued today, July 31, the EU-regulated cryptocurrency exchange Bitvavo stated that it will employ the Nasdaq Market Surveillance tool to look into and identify “suspected market abuse.” The agreement […]
Worldcoin Debuts ID Verification Services in Austria
The Worldcoin Foundation recently expanded into the European Union by introducing its ID verification system in Austria. In an ongoing attempt to offer services throughout Europe, the Worldcoin Foundation is extending its World ID “orb” verifications to Austria. As stated in a July 31 release, anyone 18 years of age or older can now purchase […]
Crypto Exchange Bitbank eyes IPO on Tokyo Stock Exchange
Bitbank is preparing for an IPO on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, making it the second largest Japanese company to request regulatory permission to go public. The Japanese cryptocurrency trading platform Bitbank Inc. is attempting to go public to increase its market share and profit on Japan’s increasing interest in digital assets. The trading firm intends […]
California DMV Adopts Blockchain to Digitize 42 Million Car Titles
Blockchain technology has helped California’s Department of Motor Vehicles digitize 42 million automobile titles, eliminating fraud and in-person visits. This is the first US project, carried out on the Avalanche blockchain by Ava Labs in partnership with IT company Oxhead Alpha. The project intends to expedite the title transfer procedure and improve fraud detection. More […]