Seoul Metropolitan Government Is Using ICON to Appoint Members of Its Blockchain Governance Team

The Seoul Metropolitan Government has used ICON’s public blockchain to issue “mobile letters of appointment to its Blockchain Governance Team. ” The government and its supporting agencies are now expected to take steps in leveraging the power of private and public blockchain systems.

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Seoul Blockchain Governance Team Aims to Examine How DLT Can Be Applied to Admin Services

Blockchain technology has been broadening their use cases lately, and the growing interest of other countries makes it essential to do some research of their own. The Seoul Metropolitan Government has been considering the use of blockchain to handle administrative services.

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Seoul City Gov’t Launches ‘Blockchain Governance Team’ for State Services

The government of Seoul has launched its own blockchain governance team to explore applications in administrative services

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ChainUP Cloud VP Yang Fan: Blockchain Development in 2019 Should Focus more on Technology Research and Development

CoinSpeaker ChainUP Cloud VP Yang Fan: Blockchain Development in 2019 Should Focus more on Technology Research and Development On January 23, 2019 CHAIN Plus was held in Seoul, South Korea.

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WaykiChain (WICC) Attends Chain Plus Conference in Korea And Presents WaykiChain’s Business Model

*Above: WaykiChain’s CEO-Gordon Gao delivers a keynote speech at Chain Plus Conference SEOUL, South Korea, Jan. 24, 2019 On… The post WaykiChain (WICC) Attends Chain Plus Conference in Korea And Presents WaykiChain’s Business Model appeared first on Invest In Blockchain.

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Two Former Executives Jailed for Faking Cryptocurrency Transaction Volumes

On January 17, 2019, two former executives from Komid, a South Korean cryptocurrency exchange, were jailed for three and two years respectively for using fake accounts to fraudulently inflate transactions on the exchange.

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Korea’s Biggest Conference Is around the Corner

Chain Plus Korea, one of the most influential blockchain summit and conference organized by Chainers and MTN (Money Today Network, the 3rd largest Economic Media Group) is about to open on January 23-24 2019 at the Seoul Dragon City in Seoul, with the prediction of 2,000+ audience to attend from worldwide.

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Seoul District to Add Blockchain Based Evaluation System for Administration Transparency

Transparency is a very important characteristic of governments. Unless they can prove to the people that they are clear, fair and not corrrupt, people will not respect them. Because of this, the use of the blockchain technology in governments can be a good way to have a transparent administration. Now, a district in South Korea’s […]

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South Korean District to Implement Blockchain for Administrative Transparency

An administrative district in Seoul will expand its experience of smart administration based on blockchain technology

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South Korea: Authorities Nab Nine People for Dealing Drugs Using DarkCoin Cryptocurrency

According to a report published by Finance Magnates, on December 25, 2018, South Korean authorities have arrested nine cybercriminals for orchestrating drug deals using cryptocurrencies.   Execute Illegal Transactions with DarkCoin On December 23, 2018, the Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office stated that the criminals arrested used the darknet and even set up their website to facilitate the trade of drugs.

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Major South Korean Business School to Offer a Crypto and Blockchain Focused MBA

The Seoul School of Integrated Sciences and Technologies announced on Friday, that it will now start offering a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program focused on the cryptocurrency and blockchain industries.

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Seoul Mayor Confirms to Attend CHAIN PLUS+ Blockchain Summit

CHAIN PLUS+ 2019 blockchain summit: January 23th-24th, 2019. As one of the world’s most popular blockchain and cryptocurrency investment market, South Korea has a high level of enthusiasm for crypto investment, large companies are actively deploying blockchain tracks, and even the Korean government continues to release good news——policy as one of the most important factors in the development of the […]

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Metaps+ and EMURGO launch prepaid Cardano (ADA) card in South Korea

CryptoNinjas Metaps Plus, a Seoul based mobile fintech subsidiary of Metaps and EMURGO, the commercial development arm of Cardano, a leading third-generation blockchain ecosystem, announced they have finished technical integration of Cardano native asset ADA on the.

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Cryptocurrency Exchange OKEx Launches Perpetual Swap Product to Expand Trading Suite

South Korean cryptocurrency exchange OKEx launched its perpetual swap trading product in Seoul on December 3, 2018, during a press conference attended by BTCManager. Burgeoning Crypto-Finance Domiciled in Malta, OKEx described the product as a significant addition to its growing list of crypto-centric trading products and financial tools.

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Top Korean Enterprises Accelerate the Blockchain of Korea 2019/1/23-24 Chain Plus+ Blockchain Summit Seoul

CoinSpeaker Top Korean Enterprises Accelerate the Blockchain of Korea 2019/1/23-24 Chain Plus+ Blockchain Summit Seoul Korea, with its 50 million population, is one of the most active market in terms of Blockchain and Cryptocurrency industry as well as investment in the world.

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ICON Set to Participate in the Digital Economy Forum Seoul 2018 This Week

The first ever Digital Economy Forum Seoul 2018 will be held this week at Hotel Conrad Seoul. The ICON Foundation announced that its team would be attending the event in Korea. The forum is co-hosted by the Korea Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS) and Korea Ministry of Economy and Finance (MOEF).

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Enterprise Ethereum Alliance opens regional office in South Korea

CryptoNinjas The Enterprise Ethereum Alliance (EEA), a member-led industry organization based on the goal of empowering the use of Ethereum blockchain technology has announced the opening of its office in Seoul, South Korea and the.

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RAPA And Jeju University In South Korea Sign MoU To Promote Blockchain Technology

According to the South Korean news outlet Seoul Economic Daily, the Korea Radio Promotion Association (RAPA) and Jeju University, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). With this partnership, the intention is to promote blockchain technology in the country and improve the competitiveness of local companies. RAPA is known in the country as the firm […]

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ICON Collaborates With the Seoul Government On 3 Blockchain Apps

The South Korean blockchain project ICON gains momentum with new projects involving the Seoul Metropolitan Government. This week at… The post ICON Collaborates With the Seoul Government On 3 Blockchain Apps appeared first on Invest In Blockchain.

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ICON (ICX) Demos Three Projects In Seoul Government Collaboration

South Korean blockchain platform, ICON, continues to forge ahead with projects involving the local administration. This week it demoed three new initiatives in conjunction with the Seoul Metropolitan Government; ID Card, Voting System & S-Coin Payment.

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ICON Showcases 3 Joint Blockchain Apps With Seoul Government

ICON’s initiatives to connect South Korea in its blockchain-powered ecosystem are gaining momentum. Recently, at the Blockchain International Digital Festival, which was hosted by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, ICON demonstrated the three main components of its blockchain ecosystem for the residents of Seoul – ICON Blockchain Identification Card, ICON Blockchain Vote, and ICON Blockchain S-Coin.

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South Korean ICO Ban May Be Lifted in November

Seoul, South Korea. This morning at the 2018 Korea Blockchain Expo, Representative Hye Hoon Lee, hinted at the South Korean government changing its stance on ICOs. Mrs. Lee is the nominee… The post South Korean ICO Ban May Be Lifted in November appeared first on CoinCentral.

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Korea’s Finance Regulator: We Should Not Equate Cryptos with Blockchain

South Korea’s top financial regulator on Thursday clarified that initial coin offering (ICO) issuance will remain banned despite the government’s inclination towards setting up a blockchain hub in Seoul.

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Gov’t of South Korea is Endorsing Crypto and Blockchain Like No Other Region

South Korea is leading an example of being the world’s most hospitable regions for crypto and blockchain entrepreneurs. The world’s eleventh-largest economy has committed a $100 million fund to develop its capital Seoul as a center of blockchain innovation.

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Seoul Mayor Plans $100 Million Fund to Boost Blockchain Adoption

The mayor of Seoul now plans to invest $100 million over the next five years to make the South Korean capital a smart city powered by blockchain.

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Seoul Mayor Plans $100 Million Fund to Build Blockchain Smart City

The mayor of Seoul plans to invest $100 million over the next five years to develop the South Korean capital as a smart city powered by blockchain.

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Seoul Mayor Rolls out $88.62M Blockchain Fund

The city of Seoul in South Korea has announced a five-year plan to promote blockchain technology with business complexes and a startup fund.

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Israeli Blockchain Startup Orbs Opens South Korea Office; Partners with Kakao Subsidiary Ground X

Blockchain startup Orbs is expanding into South Korea with the opening of its Seoul headquarters, the company’s first office outside of Israel, and a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) freshly signed with Kakao’s blockchain subsidiary Ground X for research, development and business cooperation.

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Expert says common Sense Regulations will speed up Growth of Crypto Space

Recently Samson Mow, the chief strategy officer of Blockstream, sat down with The Investor’s Ahn Sung-mi on the sidelines of Blockfesta 2018 in Seoul.   During the interview Mow made it clear that he thinks the blockchain and cryptocurrency industries should be welcoming of sensible regulations.

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World’s first real estate blockchain expo to take place in Seoul

Real Estate Blockchain Expo 2018 (RBE 2018), the world’s first real estate blockchain expo, will be held in Seoul this coming September. The expo aims to provide an opportunity for the crypto world to demonstrate how the blockchain technology will integrate with the real estate industry. From September 19 to 21, 2018 at COEX A Hall […]

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South Korea’s Got Blockchain in its Seoul

In August,  South Korea has begun establishing itself as a global leader in blockchain acquisition and application. Competition Breeds Innovation The South Korean technology giants Samsung and LG have been mainstays in the consumer electronics market for years often going head to head with Apple and GE for global market share.

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Op Ed: Making Friends With Time in the Cryptocurrency Space

What follows is an open letter from Jimmy Zhong, co-founder and CEO of IOST, to his team members and shared with Bitcoin Magazine with permission. Recently, I’ve been thinking about an ultimate way of safely storing value — gold, Bitcoin, real estate and power all came to mind.

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BOScoin signs agreement with Korea Cashback to develop global travel platform

Korea’s first blockchain project BOScoin announced today that it had entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Korea Cashback Inc. at the Seoul Center of Korea Tourism Organization, forming a strategic partnership with.

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Intellectual Property (IP) Asset Trading Platform – INKubator Launches In Seoul

INKubator, the highly anticipated Global Cultural Asset Trading Platform developed by blockchain powerhouse Ink, was officially unveiled to the world in an exclusive preview in Seoul, South Korea on August 17.

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Korean Blockchain Groups Fear Crypto Exchanges Will Lose Tax Benefits From Law Amendments

South Korea Blockchain Groups Oppose Crypto Exchanges Amendments By Government August 15th 2018 – Seoul, South Korea Earlier in the year the blockchain regulatory bodies in South Korea proposed a motion to curb the increasing popularity of trading cryptocurrencies.

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World Blockchain Roadshow By IDACB In Seoul

IDACB constantly reaches new horizons, visits new countries and meets new people.

The post World Blockchain Roadshow By IDACB In Seoul appeared first on CoinSpeaker.

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ICON Foundation (ICX) Discuss Active Issues and Present New Projects at DE-FERENCE 2018

ICON Foundation announced in its official post on Medium that it was sponsoring the blockchain event wittily named DE-FERENCE 2018. DE-FERENCE 2018 The conference took place today, August 11, in Seoul, South Korea, where the ICON team presented the latest projects that they have been working on over the past year.

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Gifto to be the World’s Largest Mass Consumer Blockchain Project in 2018

Andy Tian, CEO of Gifto, announced his ambition to make Gifto the world’s largest mass consumer blockchain project in 2018 during his keynote speech of Blockchain Partners Summit in Seoul Korea 21st-22nd July.

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Mike Arrington Reveals Bullish $25,000 BTC Prediction at Beyond Blocks Summit in Korea

On July 17 and 18, Blokt attended the Beyond Blocks Summit Seoul, the flagship event for Korea Blockchain Week, and it did not disappoint its attendees. Tickets sold out leading up to the event, which had 2,000+ attendees and 50+ industry-leading speakers including Michael Arrington, Michael Novogratz, and JH Kim.

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Binance Sets Sights On South Korea

Following South Korea’s moves to embrace the cryptocurrency market, crypto exchange giant Binance has announced plans to expand into one of the world’s top markets for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH).

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Binance Plans to Expand Into South Korea

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is making plans to expand operations into South Korea, reports Business Korea. Per the report, Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao hinted at his company's expansion plans while speaking at the Blockchain Partners Summit in Seoul last weekend.

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Binance Plans to Enter South Korea

Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is purportedly about to enter the South Korean market.   Binance Expanding to South Korea The world’s most popular cryptocurrency exchange is supposedly planning to continue its expansion by entering the South Korean market, according to Business Korea.

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“Herd of Institutions moving into Cryptocurrency,” Mike Novogratz Reveals

Michael Edward aka “Mike Novogratz,” a man, ranked as a Billionaire by Forbes in 2007 and 2009 and an ex-hedge fund manager of the Fortress Investment Group, stated in a keynote address, at Korea Blockchain week in Seoul, that, a Herd of institutions is trooping into the cryptocurrency space.

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Come to the Blockchain Roadshow to Meet the Hottest Cryptocurrency Investors!

WBRShow is a blockchain tour organized by IDACB to establish communication between trustworthy ICO teams and the best investors. IDACB is aimed at gathering all the most perspective ICO projects together and introducing them to the investors.

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Novogratz Talks about the Coming Blockchain Revolution at the Beyond Blocks Summit Seoul

Michael Novogratz, CEO, and founder of cryptocurrency investment firm Galaxy Digital Capital Management mentioned at the South Korean Beyond Blocks conference that mass blockchain adoption is half a decade away.

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Start the Malta Stock Exchange, Crypto Exchange, Oxlex Security Tokens Trading Platform

South Korea’s Yeongdeungpo-gu district has established a “Proposal Evaluation System” based on blockchain to improve the fairness and integrity of administrative procedures, according to a July 19 governmental press release.

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South Korean Administrative District Builds Blockchain-based ‘Proposal Evaluation System’

An administrative district in Seoul will now implement smart administration through blockchain technology

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Blue Whale Foundation – Utilizing Blockchain to Power Smart Cities And Champion the World’s Next Major Manpower Shift, The Sharing Economy

South Korea, 17 June 2018 – Fresh from closing USD 22million in its initial coin offering (ICO) sale, Blue Whale Foundation (the blockchain platform building the world’s largest worker-centric decentralized ecosystem for the self-employed) will champion the “Trends in Blockchain and the Future of the Sharing Economy 2018” Conference in Seoul, Korea on 23 July […] The post Blue Whale Foundation – Utilizing Blockchain to Power Smart Cities And Champion the World’s Next Major Manpower Shift, The Sharing Economy appeared first on Ethereum World News.

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AlphaNetworks Blockchain Video Platform To Compete With Netflix And Youtube Set To Debut

AlphaNetworks, the enterprise video platform positioned as “Netflix & YouTube reinvented on the blockchain, powered by A. I. is set to make an appearance during the Korean Blockchain Week closing keynote address slated for July 22nd, at the exclusive FoundationX event and party in Seoul, Korea.

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