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BIS and HKMA Launch ‘TechChallenge’ Seeking Trade Finance Innovations; DLT & IoT Included
The BIS Innovation Hub (BISIH) has partnered with the Hong Kong Monetary Authority to hold a trade finance digitization competition to spur innovative solutions for the sector, especially in Asia. BIS announced on August 3 that global innovators are invited to submit their applications by the end of the month, after which successful participants will […] дальше »
2020-8-6 21:40
Gibraltar Finance joins International Association of Trusted Blockchain Applications
Gibraltar Finance, responsible within HM Government of Gibraltar for promoting Gibraltar as a leading financial services centre, has been accepted as a member of the International Association of Trusted Blockchain Applications (INATBA). дальше »
2020-8-4 20:52
Is Blockchain-Based RBAC the Future of Access Control?
Blockchain technology is best known for making cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin secure. Due to the fact that it can be used to provide a secure ledger, blockchain seems to be at the traceability and validation solution of the future. дальше »
2020-7-30 15:26
R3’s Corda Blockchain Is Helping 85% of Italian Banks Cut Interbank Reconciliation to 24 Hours
Banks in Italy are fast moving to integrate R3 Corda blockchain for standard reconciliation processes amongst themselves. Currently, close to 85% of Italian banks have integrated with Corda’s underlying infrastructure as part of the initiative to improve interbank reconciliation in the country. дальше »
2020-7-27 20:44
FDA Releases Blueprint On Using Modern Technologies To Usher In A ‘New Era Of Smarter Food’
In a blueprint document published on July 13, ‘New Era for Smarter Food Safety Blueprint,’ the FDA is looking into a new approach to food safety through leveraging modern technologies to “create a safer and more digital, traceable food system. дальше »
2020-7-15 21:04
Courts in China Are Adopting Blockchain-Based Electronic Seals to Protect Property
China has been aggressively promoting and incorporating blockchain in various private and government sectors. Now, the judiciary system is utilizing blockchain technology where Chinese courts are going to use blockchain-based e-sealing services to protect properties from being damaged. дальше »
2020-7-8 20:44
Industry Giants, BHP and Baosteel, Make First Iron Ore Trade for $14 Million Using Blockchain
Mining conglomerate, BHP Group has revealed that it has transacted a $14 million worth of iron ore trade through a blockchain-based platform which has been created by MineHub Technologies based in Canada. дальше »
2020-6-30 20:33
Power Ledger Report Suggest Its P2P Energy Trial is Ready for a Real-World Use
Power Ledger, a blockchain startup focusing on energy conservation through blockchain and based out of Australia, recently concluded its trial run for a blockchain P2P project for solar energy trading and released a report for the same suggesting the trail was a success. дальше »
2020-6-22 21:34
Russia’s Supreme Court Employs Blockchain Technology To Vote Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic
An official statement published on the official website of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation, the Plenum of the court used Polys blockchain technology, developed by Kaspersky Lab, to vote in light of the current social distancing protocols in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic. дальше »
2020-6-13 20:15
Telangana Blockchain District’s accelerator program shortlists first cohort of 30 startups
T-Block Accelerator, the inaugural accelerator program under the aegis of the Telangana Blockchain District today announced the 30 shortlisted startup cohort that will proceed to an intensive Start-up Training Program. дальше »
2020-6-11 13:53
Securitize Issues First Dividend Payouts Via Blockchain for Lottery.com Security Token Holders
Securitize, an SEC-approved transfer agent built on blockchain has issued its first dividend payout. The firm distributed ‘royalty payment' on June 5 to stakeholders with Lottery. com security tokens. дальше »
2020-6-9 19:25
E-Commerce Giant, Amazon, Patents Blockchain Authentication Of Accepted Consumer Products
The world-leading e-commerce platform, Amazon Technologies Inc., filed a patent on blockchain technology for proving the authenticity of consumer goods in its online marketplace. The filing approved and made publicly available on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, describes the platform as an “interface for verifiable tracking of an item through a supply chain using a distributed […] дальше »
2020-5-31 16:18
This One Cryptocurrency is in Beast Mode; MainNet 2.0 Launching In 4 Hours
The hottest cryptocurrency in the market today is the Theta Token (THETA) for several reasons. In the past five days, the price of THETA surged by more than 100% to hit an all-time high of $0. 555 today. дальше »
2020-5-28 20:55
LG CNS Partners With Blockchain ID Firm, Evernym To Improve The International ID Systems
A post from Aju Daily further explains that the partnership with LG CNS will push the software company that develops decentralized, self-sovereign identity applications, into building global blockchain-based identification systems. дальше »
2020-5-28 20:08
Polkadot’s Chain Candidate Goes Live in Anticipation for the Proof of Stake (PoS) Version
Polkadot's initial mainnet has been launched by Web3 Foundation and Parity Technologies according to a blog post on May 26. This much anticipated sharding protocol has been in the works for around three years and is expected to facilitate the integration of blockchain networks. дальше »
2020-5-28 19:00
Power Ledger To Build P2P Renewable Energy Trading Platform in Thailand
PowerLedger, an Australian blockchain startup known for its work in the field of renewable energy, has partnered with Thai Digital Energy Development (TDED) which is a public-private joint venture. The partnership was announced on May 25th, which would see the development of an energy platform that would enable environmental commodification and peer-to-peer trading renewable energy […] дальше »
2020-5-27 22:00
Russian Bank, Sberbank, Announces $100M Contract To Buy 5000 Blockchain-Enabled ATMs
Russia’s largest bank, Sberbank announced a $100 million deal to set up nearly five thousand blockchain-enabled ATMs across the country. The initiative is aiming at reducing the contact with bank cards and cash through integration with Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, Google Pay, Huawei Pay and Mir Pay. дальше »
2020-5-27 19:49
DapperLabs’ CryptoKitties Moves From Ethereum To Its Custom Made Flow Blockchain
CryptoKitties made headlines when it partnered with the NBA to create digital collectables for the NBA and players. It also crashed the Ethereum network when it was launched back in 2017. The game would remain interoperable with Ethereum but it would move to flow with new upgrades and game features. A portal to a promising […] дальше »
2020-5-23 20:56
UMA Project Launches Synthetic Token ETHBTC Which Tracks Relative Value of ETH to BTC
UMA Protocol, a decentralized finance (DeFi) project, has approved an innovative contract to create a synthetic token called ETHBTC which would track the relative value of Ether concerning BTC. This synthetic token would allow users to bet on the relative value of the second largest token concerning Bitcoin. дальше »
2020-5-22 00:07
Secret Service Warns Unemployment Checks Will be Targeted by Scammers; Would DLT Help?
The coronavirus pandemic has not just caused a global health scare, but it has also impacted the livelihoods of billions around the globe due to mandatory shutdowns to contain the spread of the virus. дальше »
2020-5-19 20:13
Visa Files for a Centralized Digital Dollar Patent; Putting Fiat Currencies on Blockchain
Visa, a multinational payments service provider, has filed a patent to create a digital dollar based on blockchain tech with oversight from centralized computers. The US patent & Trademark office revealed the details of this application on May 14. дальше »
2020-5-15 17:51
Will Blockchain Voting Be Used As A Solution In US Congress During COVID-19 Outbreak?
The United States Congress released a staff memo dated April 30th, which suggests that they are considering the use of a blockchain-based voting system to conduct remote voting for upcoming senate elections as the COVID-19 outbreak has made it impossible to conduct the election in the traditional way. дальше »
2020-5-5 19:16
KFC Rolls Out Blockchain Pilot to Improve Digital Ad Transparency in Advertising Supply Chain
Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC), the popular fast-food chain, has turned to blockchain to manage its digital advertising supply chain. KFC launched its blockchain pilot program in the Middle East in a bid to improve its digital advertising and media purchases. дальше »
2020-5-1 22:13
Blockchain Smartphone HTC Exodus Integrates DeFi, Adds Support for SegWit Protocol
HTC, the Taiwanese mobile phone company that launched Exodus, the blockchain phone, back in October 2018 has announced major upgrades on April 29th. Some of the key updates include the integration of Compound and MakerDAO along with further support for the SegWit protocol. дальше »
2020-4-30 21:09
Dole to Implement Blockchain Supply Chain Tracking in All Food Departments by 2025
The Dole Food Company, one of the world’s leading fruits and vegetable distributor has decided to join the blockchain bandwagon as it announced its 5-year plan to introduce blockchain-based tagging and food tracing in all its departments by 2025. дальше »
2020-4-25 16:47
Sony’s BCDB Uses Blockchain for Mobility as a Service (MaaS), Enhancing Future Transportation Data
Blockchain technology has emerged as one of the most sought after emerging technology in recent times. Even though cryptocurrencies that brought the technology to the forefront is looked with scrutiny in many countries and industries, Blockchain has unanimously managed to impress one and all. дальше »
2020-4-25 22:12
5G for Blockchain Technology: Will Fifth Generation Internet Boost Distributed Ledgers?
Will 5G-Powered Wireless Internet Help Boost Blockchain Distributed Ledger Technology Functionality? The first nut to crack open is asking: “what can 5G do for blockchain?”, or, is it: “what can blockchain do for 5G?”. дальше »
2020-4-20 19:18
South Korean Government Believes Blockchain is a Golden Opportunity
The South Korean government believes Blockchain technology presents a golden opportunity for the country and has appealed to the private sector to exploit the opportunity and become a leader of the technology. дальше »
2020-4-19 20:38
World Bank Report Illustrates The Potential of Blockchain In Bid For Financial Inclusion
Emerging technologies like Blockchain have sent Financial Institutions into a frenzy to try and adopt them lest they get left behind. These same entities have tried to integrate their legacy-ridden payment systems in a bid to achieve seamless operations. дальше »
2020-4-16 00:16
60 Organizations Collaborate To Build Blockchain-based COVID-19 Immunity Passports
Blockchain self-sovereign identity (SSI) technologists are working together to develop COVID-19 immunity passports that don’t compromise the users’ privacy. Having some sort of immunity credentials would allow people to return to normal life, so the COVID-19 Credentials Initiative (CCI) is trying to develop a digital certificate that’s complying with the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) […] дальше »
2020-4-14 21:50
Tech Giant Huawei And Chinese Govt Partner To Propel 5G, AI, and Blockchain Adoption
The government of Nanshan District in Shenzhen China has put down a deal with Huawei, a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT). According to the deal, the two sides have established a strategic cooperation partnership, agreeing to speed up blockchain adoption. дальше »
2020-4-14 21:07
Elon Musk’s Tesla and CargoSmart Test Blockchain Tech To Speed Up Cargo Release Process
Formalities related to shipping transactions are quite chaotic. Document verification which is paramount on the other end over time has proved to be lengthy and messy. Many documents e. g the port documents and bill of lading need to go through multiple parties that consumes a lot of time. дальше »
2020-4-8 22:34
Shyft To Bridge Polkadot Parachains With An ‘Identity Layer’ to Comply With FATF’s Travel Rule
Shyft Network has revealed they are developing a Polkadot parachain which will be based on Parity Technologies platform. This is one of the ways that Shyft is banking on the creation of a global standard that will ensure compliance with the set crypto regulations. дальше »
2020-4-7 21:34
General Motors (GM) Files Blockchain-Based Map Network Patent for Autonomous Vehicles
In a newly published filing to the U. S Patent & Trademark Office on April 2, GM has acquired a patent on its “Decentralized Distributed Map Using Blockchain” allowing autonomous cars to continuously collect data on specific routes based on information received from the one or more sensors. дальше »
2020-4-5 15:21
Blockchain supply chain finance platform Envoy integrates KYC Hub
Envoy, a blockchain-powered global supply chain platform, announced that it has teamed up with KYC Hub to take advantage of its anti-money laundering, business verification, workflow management and know your customer (KYC) solutions as Envoy onboards legacy clients onto its trade finance platform. дальше »
2020-3-25 12:54
Toyota Blockchain Lab To Focus On Expanding Partnerships To Drive DLT Adoption
Japanese automaker giant Toyota has announced various blockchain enterprises which are meant to digitalize and revolutionize the automotive sector. #Toyota’s latest #blockchaintechnology improves information reliability and accelerates the sharing of data among multiple parties in a more open environment that is safe and secure. дальше »
2020-3-17 22:29
Verizon Business Adds Blockchain Technology To Security Solutions Offerings
Verizon Business has revealed that it is tapping blockchain-based technology to enhance its security services consisting of the new administration as well as identity access systems. The two systems are Verizon Machine State Integrity as well as Verizon Identity (VID) that are developed on top of blockchain technology, the US-based technology company said on March […] дальше »
2020-3-7 00:46
Vodafone Turns To ‘Trust Your Supplier’ Blockchain-based ID Platform To Increase Diversity
Vodafone, the multinational telecom company, is exploring blockchain tech in an attempt to enhance its supply chain and verify its suppliers. If it integrates blockchain with its internal processes, it will manage to enhance its supply chain. дальше »
2020-3-7 23:31
R3 To Provide Blockchain Identity Solutions To Help Recover $48B In Unclaimed Pensions
Blockchain technology provider, R3 has revealed that it is working on offering pension companies with the requisite technology to develop fresh identity solutions built on blockchain which could enable savers to recoup part or all of $48 billion worth of lost pension pots in the UK, CoinDesk reports. дальше »
2020-2-25 22:15
Australia’s National Stock Exchange Is Building A DLT-Based Real-Time Trading Platform
Both companies listed publicly, NSX Ltd. , which is the owner of the National Stock Exchange of Australia, and the financial institution known as iSignthis (ISX) have announced on Thursday that they’re partnering up to offer a platform for trading digital securities. дальше »
2020-2-21 22:26
Nutanix teams up with Caesars and UNLV to power “Black Fire Innovation” space
Nutanix, a leader in enterprise cloud computing, announced today that it has teamed up with Caesars Entertainment and UNLV to power “Black Fire Innovation,” a hub where new gaming and hospitality concepts will be created and tested, to accelerate technology advancement in the gaming and entertainment industry. дальше »
2020-2-20 21:34
Blockchain Research Institute and INSEAD release new Coursera for Blockchain in Finance
The Blockchain Research Institute (BRI), an independent, global think-tank dedicated to inspiring and preparing private- and public-sector leaders to be the catalysts of the blockchain transformation, today announced a new Coursera specialization, Blockchain Revolution in Financial Services, developed in partnership with INSEAD. дальше »
2020-2-20 21:22
European Space Agency to Use Blockchain-Powered Satellite Data For Mining Transparency
Blockchain tech is fast on the track of providing solutions from space despite a skeptical approach towards its major use as per now ‘cryptocurrencies’. The European Space Agency (ESA) has committed to fund a blockchain project that aims to cut costs in the mining chain processes through satellite data. дальше »
2020-2-20 21:12
South Korea’s Central Bank Set To Use Blockchain Technology For Bond Transactions
Bank of South Korea, the country’s central bank, has become the latest central bank to explore blockchain technology to enhance efficiency as well as transparency in interbanking processes. South Korea’s central bank is now seeking to emulate the World Bank which successfully introduced the use of blockchain technology in bond transactions. According to Cointelegraph the […] дальше »
2020-2-19 01:10
Validity Labs joins International Token Standardization Association (ITSA)
Validity Labs, a provider of blockchain-powered decentralized applications based in Switzerland, announced they have joined The International Token Standardization Association (ITSA) e.V. ITSA is a not for profit association of German law that aims at promoting the development and implementation of comprehensive market standards for the identification, classification and analysis of DLT- and blockchain-based cryptographic […] CryptoNinjas: Validity Labs joins International Token Standardization Association (ITSA) дальше »
2020-2-18 16:34
Blockstation ready for issuers to tokenize equity on the Jamaica Stock Exchange
Canadian firm Blockstation, today has announced that qualified issuers may now utilize its digital asset platform to conduct capital raises via tokenized IPO on the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE). This news is the latest milestone in Blockstation’s partnership with the JSE, one of the first exchanges to offer end-to-end support for the compliant listing, trading, […] CryptoNinjas: Blockstation ready for issuers to tokenize equity on the Jamaica Stock Exchange дальше »
2020-2-18 15:11
Blockchain Tech Has Been Key To Helping Fight The Spread of Coronavirus in China
Coronavirus is so far the largest health catastrophe to strike the world in this decade as China continues to suffer the most. It is no wonder the Asian giant has turned to blockchain tech to enhance its existing ecosystems in functions such as health insurance. дальше »
2020-2-18 00:59
Danone Launches ‘Track & Connect’ Putting Baby Formula Supply On Blockchain Technology
Danone is applying for the first time blockchain, aggregation and serialisation technologies for its infant formula packs. David Boulanger, the company’s senior VP of operations, said a new Track & Connect service for the Aptamil, Karicare, Nutrilon and Laboratoire Gallia is going to be introduced. дальше »
2020-2-17 22:00
UEFA unveils blockchain-based mobile ticketing system
UEFA – the Union of European Football Associations, the governing body of European football and the umbrella organization for 55 national associations, announced today that UEFA EURO 2020 mobile tickets will be distributed via a blockchain-based mobile ticketing app system. дальше »
2020-2-18 17:53
Torus Rolls Out 1-Click Logins To Decentralized Apps With Gmail, Facebook, and Reddit
The key-management startup that offers one-click logins to decentralized apps (dapps) Torus has announced it has new partners for its Web 3.0 product. Joining Torus, those that will run nodes to support the decentralized login system are going to be Binance, Etherscan, Ethereum Name Service (ENS), Ontology, Ziliqa, Skale, Matic Network and Tendermint Core. Web […] дальше »