Insurance giants State Farm and USAA are in advanced testing of a blockchain to automate claims processing. Author: Ian Allison
State Farm, USAA to Pay Each Other Insurance Claims on Blockchain by 2020
Huobi Clamps Down on Crypto Wash Trading After Bitwise Report
Huobi said it has taken steps to discourage wash trading in the wake of a report that implied the exchange inflated trading volume. Author: Nikhilesh De
China Authorities Probe Alleged Illegal Bitcoin Mining Sites at Hydro Plants
Authorities in Sichuan province are reportedly probing into local bitcoin mining farms that may have been constructed without official approval. Author: Wolfie Zhao
In First, Tezos Blockchain Activates Upgrade By Token Holder Voting
Tezos has activated its first ever on-chain upgrade initiated entirely by Tezos bakers during a three months period of both voting and code testing. Author: Christine Kim
Egypt Lifts Ban, Will Allow Licensed Cryptocurrency Companies
Egypt is considering legislation that would let the central bank issue licenses for cryptocurrency-related activities. Author: John Biggs
