How India is emerging as a hub of blockchain and DeFi innovation

The fintech community has often viewed innovation and regulation as opposing forces, and cryptocurrency is no different. The post How India is emerging as a hub of blockchain and DeFi innovation appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Six blockchain startups selected for innovation program

Out of the 100 Technology Pioneers selected by the World Economic Forum, six were...

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Innovation Grant Worth $15 Million to Encourage Asian Blockchain Startups

Singaporean blockchain developers Building Cities Beyond creates an innovation grant to encourage development on its ecosystem.

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Policy Framework for Digital Assets in India

India is at an inflection point in fintech innovation. The countries’ government and policymakers have the opportunity to foster responsible adoption of new digital asset and blockchain technology by creating transparent, principles-based regulatory frameworks that support it. дальше »

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COVID-19 Accelerates Digital Innovation and the Breakdown of Analogue Living

Now, more than ever, the need for economic efficiency and transparency is omnipresent, and emerging technologies such as blockchain have highlighted the dire need for such solutions. дальше »

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Chainlink, IBM, ING, Microsoft, NASDAQ, and R3 Among First to Join InterWork Alliance to Set Tokenization Standards

Top financial and blockchain industry companies have formed the InterWork Alliance (IWA) in a bid to standardize the business and enterprise tokenization market. The alliance launched as a platform-neutral, non-profit organization, aiming to “create standard frameworks to boost the overall innovation and development of tokenized ecosystems. дальше »

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ViaBTC Group Announces Strategic Upgrade to Advance Innovation and Improve Customer Experience

Hong Kong, 30 May, 2020 – ViaBTC Group, an innovative technology company specialized in blockchain and dedicated to providing users with comprehensive digital asset management services, today announced a strategic upgrade, which included a new organizational structure, product innovations and service improvements. дальше »

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China’s Top Digital Bank to Foster DLT Innovation in Singapore’s Universities

Top Chinese digital bank WeBank is partnering with OpenNodes to drive blockchain innovation among Singaporean universities.

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72-hour Live Global Blockchain Education Event – Featuring: 100+ University Network, And Blockchain Leaders Including: Ripple’s Xpring, Hedera Hashgraph, And 20+ More

MouseBelt, an ecosystem promoting blockchain innovation by supporting hands-on development of the emerging projects and leaders in the industry, today announced their upcoming virtual conference REIMAGINE 2020. дальше »

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How Blockchain Can Spark Efficiencies, Innovation in Small Businesses

The Blockchain is a series of blocks, with details on a particular transaction included in every block in the chain. The data is collected in a block and then added to the chain if a deal takes place. дальше »

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US Govt Watchdog GAO Job Listing Reveals Blockchain Expert Wanted for DLT Prototypes

The recent job post ads by the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) Innovation Lab for blockchain technology experts on development of “use case prototypes” last month reveals the watchdog body is quietly pushing for more blockchain experts in the public sector. дальше »

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Hawaii Launches Digital Currency Sandbox to Attract Crypto Firms

Hawaii is introducing a two-year regulatory sandbox intended to foster innovation within the blockchain and crypto sectors

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US State Reps Submit Bill Spurring Blockchain Innovation in Rhode Island

Rhode Island state representatives introduce a new motion to further blockchain adoption

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Origin of Bitcoin and Ethereum Logos Show Wildly Different Degrees of Decentralization

The cryptocurrency industry makes a pretty big deal out a decentralization. For many, the biggest innovation the blockchain tech-backed networks like Bitcoin and Ethereum makes possible is the complete removal of any central power in various systems. дальше »

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Canadian Govt Funds Two Blockchain Firms To Track Steel Through Supply Chain

Reports have surfaced that the Canadian Government has sought the services of two Blockchain solutions firm to create a Blockchain platform that would help trace its steel. The government through an initiative tasked with development of Canadian SME’s, the Innovation, Science, and Financial Development Canada (ISED) has awarded Mavenett and Peer Ledger each $150,000 to […] дальше »

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Cardano Unleashing Scalability Through Hydra Sharding

Cardano is bringing sharding to its blockchain through Hydra, its latest scalability innovation, announced IOHK founder Charles Hoskinson. Hail Hydra!!! You get a second live video today: https://t. дальше »

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Samsung, LG-Backed Institution Launches Mobile ID System Using Blockchain Technology

According to local reports from the news agency, JoongAng Ilbo, SK Telecom is partnering with NH Bank to develop a “mobile employee ID” within the NH Digital Innovation Campus in Seocho-gu in Seoul. дальше »

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Unity in Europe — DGen's Conclusion to Fueling Blockchain Innovation

Fragmented regulatory framework is the main obstacle for the flourishing blockchain industry in Europe

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Cyprus SEC Embraces Blockchain Despite Unregulated Status of Crypto

Nine of the 19 companies engaged with Cyprus’ innovation hub operate using blockchain

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Blockchain security token startup Agora closes 7-figure funding from FinLab EOS VC

Frankfurt’s Agora Innovation, announced today a seven-digit pre-series A investment from FinLab EOS VC, a venture capital fund backed by Block. one, the publisher of the blockchain protocol EOSIO, and FinLab AG, one of the first and largest investors focused on financial services technologies and blockchain sector in Europe. дальше »

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Security token startup Agora closes 7-figure funding from FinLab EOS VC

Frankfurt’s Agora Innovation, announced today a seven-digit pre-series A investment from FinLab EOS VC, a venture capital fund backed by Block. one, the publisher of the blockchain protocol EOSIO, and FinLab AG, one of the first and largest investors focused on financial services technologies and blockchain sector in Europe. дальше »

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Mastercard and Ripple’s Xpring Join Industry Group to Promote Blockchain Education

Mastercard, the innovation arms of Ripple and Binance and eight other firms joined a group supporting blockchain education in universities worldwide. дальше »

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Australian Government Eyes Business Benefits in New National Blockchain Roadmap

The Australian government has unveiled a new push for blockchain innovation in an updated national roadmap released Friday. дальше »

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U.S. Air Force To Begin Using Blockchain Technology

The United States Air Force, in concert with the Department of Defense, has awarded a contract to Fluree to develop a blockchain-based communication platform. This move is part of the Air Force’s AFWERX technology innovation program. дальше »

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US Navy Awards $9.5M To SIMBA Chain To Secure Messages On Blockchain Tech For The DoD

SIMBA Chain was awarded a 5 year Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase III contract, at close to $10 million, by the Naval Air Warfare Center. The SBIR phase III contract is non-competitive and carries a non-compete clause, as announced by the U. дальше »

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SIMBA Chain awarded $9.5M from U.S. Navy to deploy blockchain-secure messaging solution

SIMBA Chain, a blockchain technology company and smart contracts platform, today announced it has been awarded a five-year Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase III contract from the Naval Air Warfare Center in San Diego, Cal. дальше »

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Insolar launches enterprise blockchain on mainnet with XNS wallet and explorer

Enterprise blockchain firm Insolar, announced today the commercial launch of its mainnet. Over the last two years, the Insolar team has been working with digital transformation and innovation leaders from the Fortune Global 500 and researchers from the world’s leading universities to identify a wish list of essential benefits that are expected of distributed ledger […] CryptoNinjas: Insolar launches enterprise blockchain on mainnet with XNS wallet and explorer дальше »

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Is the Future of Blockchain Tech Innovation in the East?

China, South Korea or India: Who will replace the U.S. as the world’s tech leader?

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“USA to Lead” Innovation in Crypto and Blockchain: CFTC Chairman

Heath Tarbert, U. S. Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) chairman, wants the U. S to lead the world in crypto assets and blockchain innovation. The cryptocurrency advocate also expects his agency to oversee ETH futures within six months to a year. дальше »

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Israeli Regulators Request Feedback to Foster Blockchain Innovation

Israel seeks public input to identify regulations stifling blockchain innovation

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Ethereum Classic Labs (ETC Labs) Supports UNICEF Innovation Fund with $1 Million 

Ethereum Classic Labs (ETC Labs), an incubator that claims to be focused on accelerating innovative projects powered by the Ethereum Classic (ETC) blockchain network, has announced a $1 million donation to the UNICEF Innovation Fund. дальше »

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Security Tokens Realised Global Awards 2020

Juliet Summits are delighted to facilitate the 3rd installment of Security Tokens Realised Awards to recognize the companies that are leading the drive towards Securities and Assets Tokenization.  The Awards will cover the following 4 key areas: Digitizing Capital Markets for Banks and Financial Institutions   Blockchain Technology and Trading Infrastructure  Innovation Investment and STOs – […] дальше »

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Clavent Coming up with Blockchain 3.0 Conference Focusing on BFSI in Bangalore 

Reportedly 60% of blockchain adoption and innovation is happening in the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance space. The conference will bring together the top innovators and industry experts leThe post Clavent Coming up with Blockchain 3. дальше »

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Hardware Is Hard: Two Blockchain Devices Win Plaudits at CES 2020

A blockchain-secured smartphone and home security camera won Innovation Awards at the annual trade show in Las Vegas. But don’t call the startups behind them hardware companies. дальше »

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DeFi is Blockchain’s Killer App

Decentralized finance (DeFi) is positioned to unite fragmented ecosystems and unlock billions of dollars in idle potential, ushering in another era of crypto innovation. The Promises of the Revolution Blockchain and cryptocurrencies brought promises of a new, decentralized, utopian world free from central banks, government, and censorship. дальше »

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Even if a Thousand Projects Don’t Make It, Blockchain Is Still a Change Catalyst

While we wait for crypto/blockchain success stories, it's already apparent that Satoshi's innovation is a change agent. дальше »

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Swell 2019: Fueling Blockchain Adoption and Innovation

Swell 2019 discussions and presentations centered around the numerous ways businesses today are implementing blockchain technology. But just how far-reaching is adoption of this technology?  At the event’s closing fireside, Ripple VP of Global Sales Strategy and Operations James Wallis and Celent Sr. дальше »

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Tokens Built on Bitcoin Cash Are Cheaper to Send Than Those of Rival Networks

Satoshi Nakamoto’s Bitcoin technology has inspired a lot of innovation spawning a myriad of tokens representing digitized assets. There are now token creation systems on blockchain networks like Omni Layer, Counterparty, and Ethereum. дальше »

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Digital Currency Regulation Around the World

A conversation with Michelle Bond, Ripple’s Global Head of Government Relations  The entrance of Facebook’s Libra whitepaper has caught the world’s attention. While many look to the U.S. to help define a framework for digital assets and blockchain regulation, the question remains: Will policymakers strike the right balance between fostering innovation and protecting consumers? What … Continued The post Digital Currency Regulation Around the World appeared first on Ripple. дальше »

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South Korea’s Ban on Crypto Will Choke The Special Blockchain Zone

According to local sources, the existing cryptocurrency ban in South Korea will the make the Busan blockchain regulation-free zone ‘ineffective’. The South Korean Ministry of SMEs and Startups in 2018 designated 1 trillion KRW for growing their blockchain technology industry as part of a “Growth Through Innovation” plan. дальше »

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Cashless Transaction Volumes Reach new Highs, Global ATM Machines Decline

The growth of fintech’s market share is putting real pressure on traditional banks to revise their business model. Cashless transactions are witnessing new all-time highs while banks cut down on ATM units and local branches. дальше »

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Malta Government Official Announced Use Of Blockchain Tech For National Business Registry

Malta is one of the most crypto-friendly and blockchain-friendly regions in the world, so it should come as no surprise that the national business registry (MBR) is making changes in favor of these industries. дальше »

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$500,000 cryptocurrency giveaway to launch temtum partnership with Roobet

Deposit, Withdraw and Stake with TEM on gaming site Roobet from 31st of July 1st August 2019, London, UK – Leading online casino and innovator of fair gaming, Roobet, has integrated new cryptocurrency temtum into its offering. дальше »

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Bitcoin Cannot be Banned, But Can it Be…?

On Tuesday, Senate Banking Committee Chairman Mike Crapo said that the US couldn’t technically ban Bitcoin, given that it is a global innovation. However, in theory, there does exist a handful of ways to kill Bitcoin. дальше »

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Ripple Expands UBRI Program To Japan, Supports 33 University Partners Across 14 Countries

Today, Ripple is announcing the University Blockchain Research Initiative  (UBRI) has expanded its global presence to Japan, bringing on new partners including Kyoto University and the University of Tokyo. дальше »

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San Marino to use VeChainThor blockchain to help become carbon neutral country

San Marino to use VeChainThor blockchain to help become carbon neutral country » CryptoNinjas Last week, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Republic of San Marino Secretary of State for Industry, Trade, Business, Cooperation, and Telecommunications, Republic of San Marino Innovation Institute S. дальше »

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The New York Times wants to fight fake news using blockchain – good luck to it

Combating fake news, deepfakes, and misinformation is one of modern journalism’s biggest challenges. There have been numerous attempts to help readers recognize when a source shouldn’t be trusted. дальше »

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New York DFS Announces Research and Innovation Division, Virtual Currencies in Focus

In a press release from the Department of Financial Services (DFS), published July 23, 2019, superintendent Linda A. Lacewell announced a new Research and Innovation division as well as appointments for the new division to position DFS as a “regulator of the future”. дальше »

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VeChain (VET) Inks MoU with the Republic of San Marino

The VeChain (VET) distributed ledger technology (DLT) project has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the  government of the Republic of San Marino and DNV GL Business Assurance Group AS to develop a blockchain-based innovation ecosystem dubbed the “San Marino Low carbon ecosystem”, according to a press release on July 22, 2019. дальше »

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 Close Your Next Prominent Deal At ChainPoint!

The next remarkable blockchain conference – ChainPoint 19, will take place on October 14-15 in Yerevan, Armenia – the innovation powerhouse of the region. Let’s take a glance at the origin of ChainPoint and uncover the hidden opportunities that Nooor is bringing to the stage this year. дальше »

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