Michael del Castillo

ARTICLES

1 month ago

Facebook Crypto Chief Hopes Blockchain Will Reboot Trust In The Social Network

Facebook wants forgiveness. And to earn that forgiveness, the social media giant has an uncanny plan. It’s going to use cryptocurrency.
By Michael del Castillo 9 min read
2 months ago

Facebook Cryptocurrency Plans Reveal Potential New Revenue Sources

The social network giant has published detailed plans for a cryptocurrency called libra, backed by currencies from  trusted central banks and accessible without a bank account.
By Michael del Castillo 29 min read
3 months ago

Starbucks, Nordstrom And Whole Foods Now Accept Bitcoin. Just Don’t Ask Them.

Today, some of the largest and best-known companies in the world are now accepting bitcoin, ether, litecoin, bitcoin cash, zcash and the Gemini Dollar (GUSD), a cryptocurrency backed by real U.S....
By Michael del Castillo 20 min read
3 months ago

How One Economic Principle Is Helping JPMorgan And Others Tap $3.1 Trillion In Blockchain Value

The consortium was just the latest in a litany of blockchain groups looking to leverage the network effects of moving a wide range of their workflows to a shared, distributed ledger.
By Michael del Castillo 16 min read
3 months ago

JPMorgan Says New Blockchain Partnership With Microsoft Will Solve Business and Social Problems

The two companies, whose combined valuation is $1.3 trillion, said they signed a memorandum of understanding to accelerate the adoption of blockchain among large enterprises.
By Michael del Castillo 5 min read
4 months ago

Blockchain Goes To Work

Welcome to the brave new world of enterprise blockchain, where corporations are embracing the technology underlying cryptocurrencies.
By Michael del Castillo 32 min read
4 months ago

World's Largest Business Organization Embraces Blockchain

The ICC's mission is to streamline global business. According to the terms of the agreement, the ICC and Perlin will create the new ICC Blockchain/DLT Alliance.
By Michael del Castillo 13 min read
5 months ago

London Stock Exchange Leads $20 Million Bet On Blockchain To Cut Out Custody Middlemen

Nivaura's large seed funding round is being led by the London Stock Exchange, the sixth-largest exchange in the world by volume, and stands to change the way investors and companies connect.
By Michael del Castillo 12 min read