CB Insights Buys Blockdata to Build Out Blockchain Data Offering

New York City’s CB Insights is getting into the blockchain data game with the acquisition of Netherlands-based Blockdata.

EU Ministers Demand Stablecoin Rules That Could Stifle Libra

Policymakers from Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and the Netherlands today said that stablecoins should be heavily regulated within the EU.

Bank of France: stablecoins could impact EU financial sovereignty ‘for decades’

Banque de France Governor François Villeroy de Galhau wanted about the threat of "Big Tech" stablecoins. The governor of the Bank of France has warned that Europe cannot afford to lose momentum in tackling the challenges posed by private sector global digital assets.  His warning came as five EU governments — Germany, France, Italy, Spain and the Netherlands — all backed the European Commission’s intent to draft regulation for asset-backed crypto assets, notably stablecoins. In their draft joint statement, the five governments reportedly pledged to prevent global stablecoins from operating in the EU before all legal, regulatory and oversight matters have been addressed.

At least 3 nations to replace their currency with CBDC by 2030: report

The digital yuan will not unseat the US dollar — at least not right away. Three to five nations worldwide will entirely replace their fiat currency with a central bank digital currency, or CBDC, by 2030, a European think tank predicts. Dutch fintech-focused non-profit think tank dGen released a report devoted to geopolitical trends of CBDCs on Sept.

Logistics system provider will connect Dutch ports via blockchain

Logistical management continues to be one of Blockchain’s golden use cases. Dutch logistics solutions provider, Portbase, has successfully completed the first phase of their integration with blockchain-based platform, TradeLens.

Public interest in central bank digital currencies surpasses Bitcoin in 2020

The 2020 pandemic could accelerate global efforts to issue CBDCs, say BIS analysts. A new report from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) shows that 2020 is the year that momentum behind central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) has truly taken off. Published on Aug.

Bank of England Joins Key Roundtable on Central Bank Digital Currency Design

The Bank of England is keeping central bank digital currency research high on its 2020 agenda. The Bank of England will take part in a key meeting tomorrow to discuss central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and their possible infrastructural designs.  Hosted by global central banking think tank, the Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum (OMFIF), on Aug.

PayAccept Announces IEO On Exmarkets Launchpad

[PRESS RELEASE – Please Read Disclaimer] PayAccept is a decentralized finance (DeFi) and blockchain technology company headquartered in the Netherlands.

Europe’s New ‘Seed-to-Shelf’ Cannabidiol Blockchain Tracking Tool

The Cannabinoid Association of the Netherlands has unveiled a blockchain-based CBD tracker for customers to trace a product’s journey from seed-to-sale. Cannabidiol users concerned about the quality of their product in the EU can now trace the plant’s journey from when it was first planted in the fields to when it was sold in retail stores. An Aug.

Netherlands CBD Producers Harness Blockchain Technology for Enhanced Traceability

A consortium of Netherlands CBD producers called the Cannabinoid Association of the Netherlands (CAN) is leveraging blockchain technology to enhance traceability, accountability, and transparency in the CBD market.

Beyond.Insure Is Launching A Security Token Offering (STO)

Disclaimer: The text below is a press release that was not written by Cryptonews.com. Beyond Insure is a new insurtech company based in the Netherlands that aims to develop technology-based insurance solutions for European small and medium-sized enterprises (SME). Beyond Insure is launching an equity-based security token offering (STO) on the 27th July 2020 to fund further development and

Coinbase Offers DAI Holders 2% Interest

Coinbase is offering crypto customers 2% interest for their Dai holdings. US crypto exchange Coinbase is now offering a way for users in six countries holding Dai to earn up to 2% back from rewards. According to a July 29 post on the Coinbase blog, Dai (DAI) holders in the United States, UK, Netherlands, Spain, France, and Australia are now eligible to earn 2% annual percentage yield (APY) through its new program Dai Rewards.

Coinbase is giving daily rewards to users holding the DAI stablecoin

Coinbase customers from the US, UK, Netherlands, Spain, France and Australia can earn 2% a year on their DAI deposits.

Coinbase Now Offers 2% Rewards on Dai Stablecoin Accounts

The program applies to customers residing in the US, UK, The Netherlands, Spain, France and Australia.

Beyond.Insure: Bringing Next-Gen Insurance Technology to the World

Beyond Insure is a new insurtech company based in the Netherlands that aims to develop technology-based insurance solutions for European small and medium-sized enterprises (SME). Beyond Insure is la The post Beyond.Insure: Bringing Next-Gen Insurance Technology to the World appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Shipping Giants Piloting Blockchain to Improve Efficiency

The Port of Rotterdam, along with global shipping giants, launches blockchain pilot to improve container handling’s safety and efficiency.   The Port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands has launched a blockchain-based pilot with some of the world's leading shipping companies to improve the safety and efficiency of millions of containers that are unloaded in the port every year, according to a release from the port on July 9. Secure Container Release, the new blockchain application is reportedly to replace the traditional PIN code with a digital signal.

I’m a Syrian Refugee. This Is How Bitcoin Changed My Life

Now living in the Netherlands, Tey Elrjula explains how bitcoin helped him build a new life as an entrepreneur, educator and author.

Hacker Group Amassed $7M in Crypto by Selling Stolen Credit Cards

Hackers profited over $7 million by selling the data via dark web. A hacker gang known as “Keeper” established an interconnected network to steal credit card data from over 570 e-commerce sites.