Japanese Financial giant SBI Financials has confirmed plans to leverage Ripple cryptocurrency XRP on its upcoming R3 project. The asset management firm joins a string of the other multibillion-dollar financial institutions that have taken a keen interest in Ripple blockchain.

Under the new regulations, fund managers and exchange operators will require to get proper licensing for engaging in virtual asset products.

Blockchain technology has found its way into Wall Street further affirming its credentials. Software giant Microsoft has inked a strategic partnership with Nasdaq Inc. for the use of the technology in the markets.

The Ukrainian Economic Development and Trade Ministry reportedly starts working on a cryptocurrency regulatory policy.

Yellen went to explain that Bitcoin isn’t a stable source of value and thus not suitable as a currency.

Here’s a look into the Bitcoin story which still continues to be the most dominant and popular cryptocurrency in the crypto market.

Sweden Government decides to accelerate efforts to develop central bank backed digital currency, as it moves towards cashless society.

Coincheck has started accepting new account signups, nine months after suffering a major security breach. In addition to new account registrations, the exchange has also started accepting customer deposits. Traders can also purchase some digital currencies from the platform.

People considered Bitcoin as the key to financial freedom - it was anonymous, fast and transparent.

Hitachi will be leveraging its experience and expertise in artificial intelligence (AI) and big data analytics to introduce its native IoT platform “Lumada”, to the Indian payments sector.