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Moscow Blockchain Voting System ‘Completely Insecure,’ Says Researcher
16.8.2019
A blockchain system that will soon be used to allow Moscow residents to vote in elections is currently easy to hack, according to a researcher
TRON Backed WINk Obtains Gaming Curacao License Validation; Justin Sun Says ‘Giant Leap’
16.8.2019
Blockchain-based gaming network WINk, backed by TRON Foundation, has obtained Gaming Curacao License, the company has informed. While this might just be a small step, it could prove to be a revolutionary step for the digital blockchain gaming industry. Founder and CEO of TRON, and WINk promoter...
R3 Announces Plans to Open New Office in Dublin in 2020
15.8.2019
The Enterprise blockchain software firm, R3 declares its plans to open the second European office in Dublin in 2020, as a significant part of its fast extension plans. The workplace will fill in as another of R3’s tech hubs and will be initially staffed by specialists in engineering who will...
Samsung Adds Bitcoin Support to Its Blockchain Keystore
15.8.2019
On August 13, Samsung, the South Korean multinational conglomerate, published the company’s new Blockchain Keystore SDK for developers and the latest release supports Bitcoin Core (BTC). The version follows Samsung’s previous Keystore release which only supported ETH and the ERC20...
Shinhan Bank Partners with GroundX and Hexlant to Build Blockchain Enhanced Security System
15.8.2019
One of the most established and most significant banks in South Korea, Shinhan has collaborated with two fintech firms to initiate a new security framework utilizing blockchain technology. Recently, Shinhan Bank inked an MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) with fintech firm Ground X and blockchain...
Ron Paul Slams Fednow Payment System and Encourages Crypto Competition
15.8.2019
Ron Paul, the muckraking former congressman from Texas, is stirring things up once again, this time taking aim at the new real-time digital payment system proposed last week by the U.S. Federal Reserve. Presented as an innovative solution by government and media voices, the cryptosphere received...
HIVE Enters into Strategic Alliance with Blockbase to Optimize its GPU Mining
15.8.2019
HIVE Blockchain recently announced that it has entered into a strategic alliance with Blockbase Group DWC-LLC. As per the press release issued on the development, Blockbase would be the service provider for software and maintenance of HIVE’s mining projects in Sweden. Blockbase’s...
Boxing Legend Mike Tyson Announces Launch of Blockchain-based Entertainment Platform
15.8.2019
Mike Tyson is well known for his capabilities inside the ring but going by the latest developments, it can be safely concluded that the award-winning boxer is quite deft in business skills too. The case in point is the newly announced entertainment platform: ‘Fight to Fame,’ which marks the entry...
Moscow to Develop a Blockchain System for Transparent City Services
15.8.2019
Russia's capital is seeking a contractor to build an ethereum-based system to host some of the city's administrative services
Crypto, Blockchain Progress Continues in Argentina, Venezuela, Ecuador
15.8.2019
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Cryptocurrency prices may be falling, but Bitcoin, altcoins and blockchain technology are still trying to gather momentum in Latin America.
Reports from Argentina continue to claim that citizens are flocking to bitcoin as an alternative to the fast-depreciating peso –...
KuCoin Exchange To Launch Fifth Spotlight Project Tokoin (TOKO) On August 23
15.8.2019
Global crypto exchange – KuCoin has announced that it will be launching the fifth Spotlight project called Tokoin (TOKO), on August 23. The announcement came via a tweet on Wednesday, in which the company also shared a detailed official statement. We are excited to announce that we are going...
Walmart Files Patent for Blockchain-Based Drone Communication System
15.8.2019
Walmart has filed a blockchain tech patent which focuses on using blockchain to facilitate communications between drones
New Zealand’s ASB Bank has Invested in TradeWindow to Develop DLT Trade Platform
15.8.2019
New Zealand’s ASB Bank has invested into a blockchain startup TradeWindow, in a bid to speed up the development of the DLT (distributed ledger technology) trade platform. AJ Smith, TradeWindow Founder, and CEO says the platform considerably reduces the danger of fraud and cybersecurity...
Samsung Adds Bitcoin Support To Its SDK Blockchain Keystore Without Making Any Noise
15.8.2019
The speculations of Samsung adding support for Bitcoin have finally turned out to be true, as the Korean tech giant added BTC support to its Blockchain Keystore SDK, though quite discreetly. As per reports, the move will allow users to use Bitcoin applications through the secured storage hardware...
Terra Stablecoin Alliance Adds South Korean Music Streaming Platform
15.8.2019
Bugs, a South Korean music streaming platform, has joined stablecoin issuer Terra’s e-commerce alliance
US Financial Regulators Reach $7M Settlement Over PlexCorps ICO
15.8.2019
The U.S. SEC has reached a $7 million settlement agreement with the issuers behind an allegedly fraudulent ICO
Walmart Files Patent Application For Blockchain-Backed Drone Communication
15.8.2019
Walmart has reasserted its interest in blockchain-backed drones with a recent patent application. Commerce giant Walmart filed for an application entitled “Cloning Drones Using Blockchain” in January 2019 with the United States Patent and Trademark Office publishing the patent on August...
Iran Crypto Devs Launch Platform for Flood Victims in Light of US Sanctions
14.8.2019
Crypto developers in Iran have created a platform for humanitarian donations via digital currencies in light of political interference
Blockchain and Crypto Jobs Market: 2018 Vs. 2019 by the Numbers
14.8.2019
Blockchain experts are still in demand, but the number of those who want to get hired has decreased
Blockchain Firm Findora Hires Former Coinbase CTO as Strategic Advisor
14.8.2019
A former CTO of American crypto platform Coinbase has joined blockchain firm Findora as a strategic advisor