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NASDAQ’s Former Cinnober Head, Eric Wall, Leaves to Join Bitcoin Investment Fund, Arcane Crypto
Eric Wall, the ex-Cinnober blockchain lead, has decided to no longer be in the exchange business because he has joined Arcane Crypto, the Oslo bitcoin investment fund. Arcane Crypto is a branch of Arcane that focuses on Scandinavians with a high net worth, also on global institutional investors. The same firm runs a trading arm, […] дальше »
2019-11-12 00:34
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Blockchain History Museum Opens in Hamburg to Celebrate Distributed Ledger Technology
The Museum of Blockchain has opened in Hamburg, Germany. The museum is not permanent, but a pop-up museum, which was launched by Algorand and World chess. The museum will be open until November 17, 2019. дальше »
2019-11-12 00:08
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Huawei and the Government of China Set to Collaborate Around Blockchain Technology
A China-based blockchain industry member recently reported that Huawei could be making forays in the blockchain market. Based on reports from the member by the name of Alice Crypto, Huawei might be making moves to get into the fast-emerging technology that had only just been created some years back. The news snippet was shared by […] дальше »
2019-11-11 21:30
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DEXTF Secures $460,000 in Funding with SGInnovate And Lunex Partnership
According to the Business Times, Decentralized Traded Funds (DEXTF) closed the funding round after collecting $460,000. This funding round was led by SGInnovate and LuneX Ventures, a blockchain firm of Singapore based Golden Gate Ventures, with the partnership with the hedge fund CDAM based in London and other private investors who remain undisclosed. “Although many […] дальше »
2019-11-9 19:19
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New Indeed Analysis: Crypto Job Searches Dropped by Over 50% Yet Job Postings Up Over 25%
Indeed, a Texas-based recruitment platform recently published its research for Bitcoin and cryptocurrency jobs in 2019 which showed that there has been a significant decline in the interest of people searching for crypto jobs while the job posting in the industry has surged. дальше »
2019-11-8 19:45
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Digital Currency Project Report by Thailand and Hong Kong Is Due to Release in Q1 2020
Digital currency has been a topic of interest since the industry began, but the concept of implementing national versions of these currencies is becoming more and more appealing. Hong Kong and Thailand have expressed interest in establishing their own digital currency as well, controlled by their central banks. According to reports from The Block, we […] дальше »
2019-11-8 02:24
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Webjet Debuts New Hotel Booking Verification Blockchain based on Microsoft Azure
Webjet, a leading digital travel agent is excited to launch its blockchain platform with an objective of eliminating the existing disparities in hostel booking processes and data. The new project, Rezchain, is an application that will help address overcharges and reservation snafus in hotel booking by tracing data mismatches between booking agents, hostels and customers. […] дальше »
2019-11-8 00:57
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New Blockchain Alliance By Chinese Authorities Aims to Improve Trade Finance
Blockchain technology is continually finding itself in different use cases, and the municipal Shanghai government is setting out to improve the use of this fintech for global trade. The collaboration is between the authorities and financial institutions, establishing an alliance that will improve the operations for trade finance. According to reports by The Block and […] дальше »
2019-11-8 00:36
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Blockchain Media Company BLOCK TV Shoots Out BLTV Utility Token via IEO
BLOCK TV, an Israeli firm that focuses on the dissemination of tech-related news has announced that it will start distributing its special native utility token. The distribution is scheduled to begin in the latter part of November 2019. дальше »
2019-11-5 22:26
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Kadena (KDA) Proof of Work Blockchain Mainnet Launches; Looks To Raise $20M Via A Token Sale
On November 5, blockchain startup Kadena went live. It launched its mainnet on Monday and announced its plan of raising $20 million via two token sales. Founded in 2016 by JPMorgan blockchain veterans Stuart Popejoy and Will Martino, Kadena is a proof-of-work (PoW) network designed to handle large transaction volumes while maintaining the security and integrity […] дальше »
2019-11-5 16:42
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China’s PBoC Digital Currency Research Team Signs a Deal with Huawei to Boost its Fintech Initiative
The digital currency research wing of China's Central Bank has announced a partnership with telecom giants Huawei to accelerate its fintech research. This is the first kind of public announcement about a major partnership by the People’s Bank of China (PBoC). дальше »
2019-11-4 19:46
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Knabu Crypto Project and Factom to Trial Blockchain Compliance Automation
A cryptocurrency startup named Knabu, has recently started a new banking pilot using Factom in the United Kingdom. According to reports, Factom is one of the earliest blockchains to be created for enterprises. дальше »
2019-11-1 02:35
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Blockstack To Hire GSR Markets To Trade Its STX Token and Provide Liquidity
Blockstack enters into agreement with GSR Markets, a company registered in Hong Kong, to offer international liquidity for its Stacks token (STX), CoinDesk reports. The details of the agreement were filed on Oct. дальше »
2019-11-1 01:43
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Presidential Committee Commits to Giving Crypto a Legal Status in Korea
During the 4th industrial revolution, the Korean presidential committee urged the government to accord cryptocurrencies a legal status. The committee said that this was to assist the country so it remains at the front in terms of innovations. дальше »
2019-10-31 21:21
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Carbon Credits and Eligible Emission Unit Tokens Trading Set to Launch in 2020 by Singapore’s, AirCarbon Exchange
Carbon Credits is a new exchange that will support clientele like airlines to buy or sell excess carbon credits. In addition, the market participants will have the opportunity to trade on Eligible Emission Units in form of tokens. дальше »
2019-10-31 02:33
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Guangzhou, China Introduces 1 Billion Yuan Fund to Accelerate Blockchain Development
Guangzhou state government launches a 1 billion yuan fund, approx. $140 million USD, to boost blockchain innovations in the state. Guangzhou Huangpu District and Guangzhou Development Zone, who make up strategic technological decisions came up with the “Detailed Rules for Implementing Several Measures for Accelerating Blockchain Industry Leading Change”. Guangzhou’s $140 million fund to accelerate […] дальше »
2019-10-31 00:41
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German Startup Iconic to List New Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Note (ETN) on Luxembourg Exchange
A new company in Germany is looking to list Bitcoin's products on the Luxembourg and Frankfurt exchange platforms. According to Handelsblatt, a German business news outlet on Oct. 29, the German startup has already filed an outline to be allowed to trade the exchange-traded note (ETN) for Bitcoin. The ETN is supposed to come to […] дальше »
2019-10-30 20:12
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Two Former FATF Members Join Shyft To Enhance Its Crypto Compliance Service For Exchanges
The Shyft Network has recently called former members of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to join its advisory team. According to the latest press release sent out to the media, the network would add two people to the team: Rick McDonell and Josee Nadeau. дальше »
2019-10-30 16:18
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Korea Internet Security Agency Announces 2020 Blockchain Startup Funding Plan of $9 Million
The Korean Web Safety Company, KISA, has announced that it will support various blockchain-focused projects in 2020, with 10.5 billion won (which is approximately $9 million) in funding. The details of the plan were announced by KISA in a meeting last week held in Seoul. The 2020 funding plan marks the 3rd year of such […] дальше »
2019-10-29 23:03
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China’s Communist Party Follows Suit with President Xi Jinping’s Blockchain Support Calling
China’s Communist Party (CCP) wants its members to register their commitment to blockchain on a permanent distributed ledger following Presidents Xi’s recent comments on the technology. Since Xi, the world’s most powerful man asked his countrymen to seize the opportunity presented by blockchains, the party has become vocal on the adoption of blockchain technology. CCP […] дальше »
2019-10-28 22:26
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Flux Changes its Core Business, Allows Developers to Build Betting Apps on its Market Prediction Protocol
Flux, a German startup that had tapped into the online betting space through blockchains like Ethereum and NEAR Protocol is changing its business model. The firm announced through its CEO, Peter Mitchell that it will shift its core business from managing an App to leasing out its protocol. Initially, the Flux main target market were […] дальше »
2019-10-28 20:58
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Topco, America’s Largest Food Retailer, Integrates Mastercard’s Food-Tracking Blockchain Solution
Topco Associates LLC partners with Envisible, a food tracking company, to pilot MasterCard’s blockchain platform in its stores countrywide. The platform integrates with Envisible’s Wholechain to offer traceability of food products in its stores in America. дальше »
2019-10-28 17:14
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The Race is On: China Passes the Very First “Crypto Law,” Will Go into Effect in January, Next Year
Now, the Standing Committee of the 13th National People’s Congress in China has passed a new law on Oct. 26 to regulate cryptography. The law will be implemented from January 2020, reported local news channel CCTV. дальше »
2019-10-26 20:02
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Accenture Teams Up With R3, SAP To Develop ‘Seamless Financial Services Ecosystem’ Using DLT
The consultancy firm Accenture partners with an enterprise blockchain technology company, R3. The partnership also involves a leading software firm SAP – the three firms are collectively developing a prototype that will lessen the time required to execute high-value transactions. дальше »
2019-10-26 20:06
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An Original Korean Crypto Exchange And Wallet, Coinplug, Sees Renewed Interest From Major Banks
South Korea’s major local bank invested in the country’s earliest bitcoin exchanges, Coinplug. As per information, Coinplug has raised 7. 5 billion Won from KB Investment, a venture arm of KB Financial Group. дальше »
2019-10-25 19:08
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Security And Privacy Trade-Off: ING Bank’s Corda Blockchain Proposal
The Netherland's leading bank ING has made history with extra privacy measures for blockchain enterprises. Specifically they have come up with a solution for the Corda distributed ledger system which was built by R3. дальше »
2019-10-24 19:47
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PeerNova Blockchain Project Secures $31 Million To Fund Global Expansion
A new blockchain startup called PeerNova has recently been able to raise $31 million USD during its latest Series B funding round. So far, the company has been able to raise $74 million USD when including all the rounds. дальше »
2019-10-24 01:30
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China’s Internet Conglomerate Tencent Launches Third White Paper on Blockchain in Last 3 Years
On October 19, 2019 Chinese internet giant Tencent released a white paper on blockchain, its third in the last three years, making abundantly clear that China’s crackdown on cryptocurrency has not derailed its attempts at flirting with blockchain. дальше »
2019-10-24 23:29
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Two New Counties In Oregon Will Launch Blockchain-Based Mobile Voting With Voatz
Two new state counties in the United States have recently announced that they would enable the locals to use a blockchain-based app to vote on the upcoming elections, which are set to happen in November. дальше »
2019-10-19 18:40
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Upbit Exchange’s Operator Dunamu Looks To Use Blockchain for OTC Securities Platform
Dunamu, the company which acts as the operator behind the popular crypto exchange Upbit, has recently affirmed that it would release a new app that could be used to trade unlisted securities in South Korea. дальше »
2019-10-19 23:05
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Bermuda Kicks Off Natural Blockchain I.D System Development With Shyft Network
Bermuda's blockchain identification system recently kicked off. This project is currently under development with the main partners being Perseid and Shyft Networks. The blockchain i. d ecosystem is set to leverage decentralization in keeping records for the citizens of Bermuda. дальше »
2019-10-17 19:07
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LiquidApps Unleashes vCPU To Horizontally Scale Decentralized Applications (DApps)
A blockchain development company (LiquidApps) has come up with blockchain scalability for developers of decentralized applications. This new service, known as vCPU, looks to boost blockchain process power in a horizontal direction in the market. дальше »
2019-10-15 19:13
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Crypto Valley Association Partners With Zurich Tourism To Expand Blockchain Adoption
The “crypto valley” in Switzerland is based in Zug. Zug is a small tax haven hamlet that is not that famous. It is known for harboring the Marc Rich oil trader in the 80s, tech firms that are in the lifetime of Bitcoin and tax shells that were in the 90s. Silicon Valley and Zug […] дальше »
2019-10-15 18:41
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Coin Wallet Interview: Team Reveals Largest Growth in Users are from India, Thailand, Vietnam
There are now more than 2,000 cryptocurrencies and hundreds of digital wallet service providers. While most online wallets work in similar ways, we recently asked the developer of Coin Wallet about the different features that their wallet offers and how it is able to support a large number of digital tokens. Bitcoin Exchange Guide: You've […] дальше »
2019-10-15 23:17
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France’s Societe Generale Still in Limbo on $110 Million ETH Bond To Itself After Six Months Pass
About six months have passed since Societe Generale issued a $100 million EUR (around $110 million USD) bond using the blockchain technology. The company issues the asset on the Ethereum blockchain, but it hasn’t used it for a single client yet, as the bond was sold to itself at the time. So, why has the […] дальше »
2019-10-12 01:03
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PewDiePie-Affiliated Decentralized Streaming Platform, Dlive, Partners with Theta Network
An announcement has been made by Theta labs that Theta network a blockchain video infrastructure protocol, will soon team up with Dlive platform which is a Pewdiepie streaming platform. As reported by Cointelegraph on Oct. дальше »
2019-10-11 19:24
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Fundament Blockchain Security Token Project and $7 Billion German Real Estate Giant Bauwens Partner
Fundament, a blockchain security token company, has recently found a new strategic investor, Bauwens, known as a large real estate company in Germany that has over $7.35 billion in assets. Fundament was created back in 2017 and its main product is the tokenization of real assets using the Ethereum blockchain. According to Fundament CEO Thomas […] дальше »
2019-10-10 19:15
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Diginex Joins Steptoe & Johnson-Led Blockchain Alliance as the first Asian firm
Diginex– Hongkong a based financial services startup, joins the blockchain alliance led by Steptoe and Johnson as the first Asian firm. Diginex, “the first fully diversified blockchain player on Nasdaq”, announced that it was now a member of the public private forums of the firms and organizations which are promoting secure blockchain development. The alliance […] дальше »
2019-10-10 17:22
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Vanguard to Create a Blockchain Platform with Symbiont for $6 Trillion Forex Market
Vanguard, a mutual fund giant of the financial industry, has started a partnership with Symbiont, a company backed by Nasdaq Ventures. Together, these two firms are set to develop a $6 trillion currency market platform focused on forex trades. дальше »
2019-10-10 01:26
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Canadian Blockchain Companies Request More Regulatory Understanding From Government
The blockchain companies in Canada are eager to understand more about how the national government stands on the crypto space, a new report made by the Canadian Digital Chamber of Commerce has shown. According to the new report, which was devised to comprehensively analyze the national blockchain market, several new companies appear very bullish about […] дальше »
2019-10-10 22:42
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UNICEF Becomes First UN Commission To Launch A Crypto Fund; Ethereum Foundation Donated 100 ETH
The United Nations Children Education Fund (UNICEF) becomes the first UN commission to accept and make cryptocurrency donations. The announcement further claims these donations will be used to fund open source technology development for children across the globe. дальше »
2019-10-9 15:28
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New BIS Innovation Hub Center Will Study Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) Integration
Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) are an important subject in Switzerland right now. The Swiss National Bank (SNB) has recently started a partnership with the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) to begin a study on CBDCs, which will be conducted at the BIS Innovation Hub Center, which is based in Switzerland. According to the latest […] дальше »
2019-10-9 01:13
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French Investment Bank Bpifrance Joins ACINQ Blockchain Startup’s $8 Million Investment Round
A few years ago, most of us would probably never have believed that traditional banks would be investing in the blockchain technology. This is, however, what seems to be happening right now. Bpifrance, an important state-owned French investment bank, has recently participated in the investment of ACINQ, a Bitcoin Lightning startup that raised $8 million […] дальше »
2019-10-9 00:58
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Hyundai’s Hdac Blockchain Technology Branch to Setup $10 Million Fund To Release Mainnet
The blockchain-focused arm of Hyundai, Hdac Technology, has announced that it would set up a $10 million USD fund to invest in it's blockchain. According to the official reports, the company is set to use the money to launch it's mainnet and later to develop applications for it. Hdac’s goal, the press release affirms, is […] дальше »
2019-10-9 00:28
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Blockchain Bank Bankorus’ Is Effectively Shut Down; Investors Have Pulled Out, No More Cash
Overstock’s venture into the blockchain space continues it's downfall after the departure of their ex-CEO, Patrick Byrne. This time Bankorus has shut down. Bankorus is an AI-powered, blockchain-wealth management platform, and security token marketplace built on the blockchain. дальше »
2019-10-9 21:46
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UAE Capital Looks To Place Land Registry on SmartHub Blockchain Solution
The United Arab Emirates' capital is looking to put its land records on a blockchain platform. It is according to a press release that featured on The Block on Monday. The government agency that is responsible for the development strategy of Abu Dhabi, Department of Urban Planning and Municipalities, has joined hands with an Indian […] дальше »
2019-10-8 19:14
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Dubai Dept. of Economic Development Rolls Out Business Registry Using Blockchain Tech
The Department of Economic Development in Dubai recently announced its move to a Unified Business Registry Platform (UBRP) hosted on the innovative Blockchain Platform as a Service (BPaaS) of Dubai Pulse, a joint initiative of Smart Dubai and DU. дальше »
2019-10-8 18:24
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Major South Korean KB Kookmin Bank Adopts Blockchain Tech; Anticipating Digital Revolution
As the concept of blockchain becomes more and more widespread, many companies are roping it in to help with their internal processes. The institution stated that blockchain technology offers a multitude of benefits for the financial industry. дальше »
2019-10-8 17:39
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Celer and Cere Network to Release Decentralized Customer Relationship Manager (CRM)
The Celer Network and the Cere Network have recently started a partnership. Now, the two companies are set to create a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solution together by uniting their strengths. дальше »
2019-10-8 01:08
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Two Industry Giants, Messenger LINE and Nomura Holdings, Form New Blockchain Alliance
On October Fourth, the Line Group Companies LINE and LVC Corporation announced their alliance with Nomura Holdings. This alliance was made on the basis of collective intent between these companies. This intent is to explore the massive opportunities within the field of blockchain. дальше »
2019-10-5 17:45
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