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More about Dr. Paul T. Harper: DEGREES: PhD — Darden, University of Virginia MBA — Darden, University of Virginia BA — Fisk University Paul T. Harper is Clinical Assistant Professor of Business Administration at the University of Pittsburgh’s Katz Graduate School of Business. Harper’s principal activities at Katz include research and course development in the areas of entrepreneurship, strategy, and business ethics. […]

Many imagined that the advent of cryptocurrency would usher in a new age of charitable fundraising. In light of a crowded market and lackluster performance so far, will singer Akon’s star power be enough to buck the trend? Advertisements When MazaCoin was introduced in 2014, it was touted as the future of the Oglala Lakota […]

The Central Bank of Brazil and other financial regulators will begin using a blockchain platform for sharing information regarding the authorization of financial institutions. Advertisements The Brazilian central bank (Banco Central Do Brasil, or BCB) has announced plans for a blockchain platform intended to streamline the authorization of financial institutions, by facilitating the efficient distribution […]

This is not the audit you’re looking for. Advertisements Tether has released a three-page transparency report authored by Washington, DC, law firm Freeh Sporkin & Sullivan LLP (FSS). The Hong Kong-incorporated company, which created a cryptocurrency equivalent to the US dollar, has faced mounting criticism for its failure – or, perhaps, unwillingness – to prove […]

Andreessen Horowitz and Ari Paul invest in Trust Token, Square receives an infamous BitLicense and top 5’s! Advertisements Trust Token Raises $20 Million From Horowitz and Paul As reported by Coindesk, there is a new asset tokenization platform called “Trust Token” that has raised $20 million from Andreesen Horowitz (a16z) and Ari Paul (Blocktower). Trust Token […]

Starting next month, the University of California, Berkeley, will join the ranks of other educational institutions by offering an online professional certificate program focused on blockchain technology. Advertisements With the ever-expanding reach of crypto, individuals and businesses alike seek to develop their literacy of blockchain technology. Berkeley’s online program aims to do just that – […]

An association of 16 cryptocurrency exchanges is working on a draft of self-imposed rules in a continuing attempt to secure the industry following the Coincheck hack. The vote on these rules is set for June 27. Advertisements Next week, Japan’s Virtual Currency Exchange Association (JVCEA) will vote on a proposed set of voluntary rules intended […]

Our guests this episode were Greg Hemmer, Founder of ICO Crow, and Michael Gord, Founder of MLG Blockchain. This podcast talks about the ICO industry from the perspective of two third-parties who work with ICO clients every day. Advertisements Greg Hemmer, ICO Crow MIchael Gord, MLG Blockchain The ICO Alert Podcast showcases exclusive, in-depth interviews with […]

Got bitcoin? Or Ethereum? Or Zcash? The Office of Government Ethics keeps an eye on potential conflicts of interest. Advertisements At certain thresholds, employees of the executive branch must report their virtual currency holdings, according to guidance released on June 18, 2018, by the Office of Government Ethics (OGE). Those thresholds include reporting requirements “if […]

Busan could be South Korea’s answer to Switzerland’s Crypto Valley. Advertisements Things are looking up for cryptocurrency and blockchain in South Korea. The Bank of Korea is in the early stages of studying a possible central bank-issued digital currency, the Korea Customs Service revealed plans in late May to combat smuggling through blockchain technology, and […]