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China Telecom Gears up to Develop Blockchain-Enabled 5G SIM Cards
2.9.2019
China Telecom has divulged strategies to develop blockchain-enabled 5G ready SIM cards, reveals a Chinese website Sina News. The leading China Telecom’s research arm issued the white paper mentioning vital plans on the sidelines of China International Smart Industry Fair recently. The paper...
Nomura and Nomura Research Announce a New Joint Venture Boostry
2.9.2019
Nomura Research Institute, Ltd. (NRI) announced that they have established “Nvantage India Private Limited” (NVANTAGE), a joint venture between NRI and Nomura Holdings, Inc. Nomura is one of the prime providers of business consulting and system services. Nomura has a net revenue of more than...
LA Blockchain Week Set to Takeover Los Angeles After Blockchain’s Biggest Summer To-Date
2.9.2019
LA Blockchain Week is a week-long event taking place from October 13-18 in various locations across Los Angeles, from yacht parties in Marina Del Ray to the biggest crypto event in Los Angeles, CIS LA Blockchain Week, which will take place from October 13-18 across various locations in Los Angeles...
Discuss the Future of Blockchain, Finance, and Business at Hard Fork Summit
2.9.2019
Hard Fork Summit by TNW is back for its second edition. For three days in October, digital leaders in finance, regulation, and blockchain will come together to do business and discuss a new era of fintech and decentralized business models. Hosted in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, the program includes...
Brazil Launches Flagship Solution to Create Blockchain-based Birth Certificates
2.9.2019
Brazil, the fifth largest country in the world, created a lot of buzz by exploring the merits of blockchain technology in a completely new domain of birth certificate issuance. The country issued the first-ever birth certificate using the blockchain network of a child named Álvaro de Medeiros...
US Firm Raises $12M for Bank-Focused Blockchain Payments Solution
2.9.2019
Trinity Ventures led a $12 million round for Baton Systems’ development of its blockchain solution for bank-to-bank payments
‘Regulation, Funding and Uncertainty’ Rock S Korean Blockchain Market
2.9.2019
South Korea’s blockchain industry is experiencing teething issues – while only 20% of domestic blockchain-related companies are actually selling anything, per reports.
While some of the country’s biggest IT giants and banks forge away with big-name blockchain products and services this year...
KuCoin Creates Buzz With The Launch of Its WAN Soft Staking Program
2.9.2019
KuCoin, the global cryptocurrency exchange, has collaborated with a public blockchain network, Wanchain, to launch its highly-anticipated project, WAN Soft Staking Program. The WAN Soft Staking Program aims to bring substantial benefits to the users who own WAN on the respective platform. Based...
Sãu Paulo Adopts Blockchain Registry for Public Works Management
2.9.2019
With the growing proliferation of cryptocurrency in the financial world, the leaders from different spheres and fields have finally started showing trust in digital currency. The recent collaboration of the municipal government of São Paulo, Brazil, with a blockchain network to maintain its public...
First Blockchain-Exclusive Birth Certificates Recorded in Brazil
2.9.2019
A new project between IBM and Growth Tech records the first blockchain-specific birth certificates in Brazil
City of São Paulo to Use Blockchain Registry for Public Works
2.9.2019
The São Paulo city government will use a blockchain registry for public works information
Philippine Boxing Champion Manny Pacquiao Releases Own Cryptocurrency
1.9.2019
Manny Pacquiao, the Filipino boxer turned politician and singer, has launched his own cryptocurrency token
Crypto News From the German-Speaking World: Aug. 24–31 in Review
1.9.2019
A roundup of major crypto news of the week from Germany, Switzerland and Austria
Big Four and Blockchain: Are Auditing Giants Adopting Yet?
1.9.2019
The Big Four firms continue their expansion into blockchain. Learn if they are able to trigger crypto adoption in our analysis
Israel: A Friendly Blockchain Hub, but Is Government Policy Lacking?
1.9.2019
Learn more about Israel’s regulatory landscape, and how it’s affecting the blockchain industry’s expansion in the country
North Korea Denies It Stole $2 Billion From Crypto Exchanges and Banks
1.9.2019
North Korea denies the theft of $2 billion from banks and crypto exchanges, says that the U.S. and other hostile forces are spreading rumors
Simplifying Loyalty Programs With Kicks And Your Smartphone
1.9.2019
Sessia is simplifying loyalty programs by empowering businesses to cut out middle-men and allowing businesses to spend nearly 100% of their advertising budget with their end-user. What most businesses don’t realize is that creating a blockchain-based loyalty program is easier than they could have...
Report: Telegram’s TON Blockchain to Be Compatible with Ethereum DApps
1.9.2019
Telegram Open Network’s blockchain will allow developers to port their Ethereum smart contracts
Crypto News From Brazil and Portugal: Aug. 24-31 in Review
1.9.2019
A roundup of major news of the week from Brazil and Portugal
US Air Force Steps Up Blockchain Use: What Else Is the Pentagon Up To?
1.9.2019
In light of recent announcements of US Air Force funding for blockchain technology, we examine applications throughout US defense