Self-custody crypto platform Shapeshift has launched a mobile trading app for iOS and android users. Users can now buy and sell digital assets such as Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) without trusting their private keys to a 3rd party. The app only requires users to use an email address and password to sign in. The app is currently supporting: BTC ETH Litecoin (LTC) DigiByte (DGB) TrueUSD TUSD ERC-20 tokens Shapeshift CEO and Founder Erik Voorhees stated: “As traditional financi

Crypto exchange Gemini has revealed a hardware security key functionality for its mobile application. This gives additional security for customers and compatibility with devices such as YubiKey. Due to WebAuthn compatibility on Gemini’s app, iOS and Android, the exchange added said in a statement: “Gemini customers can now use USB and near-field communication, or NFC, security keys to securely sign into the Gemini Mobile App”. Want to take your Gemini account #security to the

One of the Big Four Accounting Firms Ernst & Young (EY) has announced that a new crypto tax app called EY CryptoPrep will help crypto investors in US with tax filings. EY CryptoPrep is a fully automated, web-based Software as a Service (SaaS) product to assist clients with U.S. tax filings. The app takes data from numerous exchanges and major cryptocurrencies while automatically applies relevant tax rules and completes Form 8949. Clients can choose to use the program themselv

bitFlyer’s Holdings blockchain arm is debuting a new app ‘bVote’ for shareholder voting. According to an announcement by bitFlyer Blockchain, the new app ‘bVote’ — aims to allow Japanese corporations to conduct general shareholders meetings without requiring anyone to physically attend. 今朝の日経新聞に掲載いただきました！ 世界初となる「なりすまし防止機能付き」のブロックチェーン投票サービス「bVote」によるバーチャル株主総会を6月下旬に開催します。 今秋をめどにサービス提供を開始する予定です。 詳細はプレスリリースをご覧ください。https://t.co/7CMcBxkjMh pic.twitter.com/Syq4ibHS2x — bitFlyer B

The United Kingdom’s Open University develops a COVID-19 proof-of-immunity app combining blockchain with a privacy-preserving data solution from web inventor Tim Berners-Lee. As of April 29, the prototype app is currently undergoing testing that would support the proof and verification of tamper-resistant test results for COVID-19 antigen tests and vaccination coverage. This could be a significant step. @OpenUniversity develops digital certificate for Covid-19 immunity https: