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Up-to-date coverage on crypto trends, regulations, and innovations from Seattle

Vitalik Buterin: “Microsoft has embraced the open community of blockchain developers” on Ethereum

On May 7th, Microsoft announced the Azure Blockchain Service, a tool that helps developers and companies create, deploy, and manage blockchain networks. This service, which is currently in public preview, is a continuation of Microsoft’s goal to provide platform-as-a-service tools for blockchain technology. At the Build, Microsoft’s marquee developer conference that occurred in Seattle on May 7th, […]

Vitalik Buterin: “Microsoft has embraced the open community of blockchain developers” on Ethereum

Ocean Protocol announces initial exchange offering (IEO) with Bittrex, but some traders are not happy

Ocean Protocol, a Singapore-based blockchain-powered data sharing platform, announced an initial exchange offering (IEO) with Bittrex. The exchange said the offering will begin on Apr. 30, with only verified Bittrex International users able to participate. However, on Twitter, the news was mostly met with skepticism. Bittrex Gets Another IEO in Line, This Time With Ocean […]

Ocean Protocol announces initial exchange offering (IEO) with Bittrex, but some traders are not happy

ArcBlock tackles blockchain scalability by leveraging decentralized cloud computing

ArcBlock has recently released the next milestone in its roadmap—ABT Node, which combines the worlds of cloud computing and decentralized blockchains. CEO Robert Mao and marketing lead Matthew McKinney describe the new update in an interview with CryptoSlate. ArcBlock is building a platform for connecting protocol-level blockchains, similar to Polkadot and Cosmos. The Seattle-based company […]

ArcBlock tackles blockchain scalability by leveraging decentralized cloud computing

Bittrex fails to obtain BitLicense, New York regulators cite poor internal controls

US cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex had its BitLicense application rejected by the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) after years of scrutiny. The agency rejected the application because of alleged deficiencies in anti-money laundering practices alongside poor due diligence over token launches, among other shortcomings. Explaining the reasons behind the decision in a public notice […]

Bittrex fails to obtain BitLicense, New York regulators cite poor internal controls