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Aurora Chain Unveils Upgradable Blockchain Network
18.7.2019
[Beijing, June 2019] Leading public blockchain Aurora Chain (token: AOA) has published a ground-breaking new feature – Upgradable Block, which brings more flexibility and utility to the public chain landscape. Developers using Aurora chain will be able to enjoy the latest features that Aurora...
Lightning Network’s Antifraud Methods Inferior to Nakamoto Consensus, Research Shows
17.7.2019
The Lightning Network, the touted scaling solution for the BTC chain, has recently seen its capacity decrease significantly and the beta project is still best suited for a cliche of technically savvy users. Now according to an analysis by Bitmex Research, the Lightning Network’s nodes have...
Blockchain Agents review: Blockchain Expo Europe 2019
17.7.2019
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In June blockchain and cryptocurrency enthusiasts from around the world met in the capital of Netherlands, Amsterdam for Blockchain Expo Europe conference on various subjects related to decentralised...
Top ICO of 2017, Polkadot, to Start Important Experiment
17.7.2019
A highly anticipated blockchain and one of the top 10 ICO's of 2017 Polkadot Network has announced its “canary network”, Kusama – an experimental version of Polkadot, with real economic conditions, for developers to experiment in and test out a Polkadot-like environment.
Polkadot is a blockchain...
40-Strong Blockchain Insurance Group B3i Appoints CEO
17.7.2019
Insurance industry blockchain group B3i has appointed John Carolin as chief executive officer
PR: Liechtenstein Financial Market Authority Approves Tokenized Real Estate Investment Product
17.7.2019
CROWDLITOKEN AG pioneers and starts distribution of a digital bond – European retail investors benefit as well
For the first time in Europe, the Liechtenstein Financial Market Authority (FMA) has approved the offering prospectus for a tokenised real estate investment product. CROWDLITOKEN AG...
Tether Stablecoin to Launch on 5th Blockchain
17.7.2019
The popular and sometimes controversial stablecoin tether (USDT) is to launch on the algorand blockchain
Blockchain Start-Up Vostok Sold to Financial Consultant Firm GHP Group by Wave CEO
17.7.2019
Russian blockchain start-up Vostok, backed by Waves Platform, has been sold to financial consultancy firm GHP Group. The group was one of the earliest investors of the Vostok project. Vostok founder and Waves CEO Alexander Ivano has sold his stake in the project to GHP chief Mark Garber. Vostok...
Waves Founder Sells Blockchain Startup to Russian Financial Consultant
17.7.2019
Vostok was developed by the Waves platform team and will work to secure data for GHP’s mining, production, and logistics projects
LG Claims Blockchain First with Insurance Platform for Mobiles
16.7.2019
Source: Instagram, LG
Mobile carrier LG U+ (the telecoms arm of the LG Group) says it will begin offering blockchain technology-powered mobile phone insurance as of July 17.
The carrier says that its product will allow customers to receive same-day compensation for damage done to handsets, and will...
German Giant Siemens Explores Carsharing on Blockchain
16.7.2019
German tech giant, Siemens, is reportedly looking into ways to utilize blockchain to use for a number of use cases, such as improving manufacturing, mobility, supply chain, and carsharing, among other areas.
Currently, the company is at the point where they have finished testing and explorations...
PR: Bitcoin.com Wallet Joins Blockchain Consortium FIO
16.7.2019
Bitcoin.com wallet, the official wallet of Bitcoin.com, has joined the Foundation for Interwallet Operability (FIO) in a move that will assist the wave of new users who are expected to join cryptocurrency markets as a result of June’s recent coin and token price increase.
The post PR: Bitcoin.com...
Top Republican Touts Blockchain Privacy as Alternative to Regulating Big Tech
16.7.2019
U.S. House minority leader Kevin McCarthy has argued for the use of blockchain networks in protecting users' data from "exploitation."
Samsung Teams With Banks, Telcos for Mobile ID Network Based on Blockchain
15.7.2019
Tech giant Samsung Electronics is joining six other major South Korean firms to develop a blockchain-based certificate and ID authentication network
TRON Introduces TRONClass to Make Masses Aware of Its Ecosystem
15.7.2019
TRON never fails to keep the crypto community glued. Now, it has gone a step further to reach out to even those who are new entrants in the crypto world. In a recent announcement on Twitter dated 14th July 2019, the CEO of TRON, Justin Sun has announced a small workshop referred to as TRONClass....
Korea’s Biggest Credit Card Firm Wins Patent for Blockchain Credit System
15.7.2019
Shinhan Card has been granted a patent for a blockchain payment system that could reportedly do away with physical credit cards
PR: Cred and Bitcoin.com Join Forces to Boost Crypto Lending
15.7.2019
By John Yearwood Cred Correspondent Amid a dramatic Bitcoin bull run, two of the most influential names in the blockchain finance industry have launched a platform to expand global lending and earning on investments in cryptocurrency. The partnership between Bitcoin.com and Cred allows Bitcoin.com...
Blockchain Consortium Startup R3 Said to Be Considering an IPO
15.7.2019
Blockchain consortium startup R3 is mulling an IPO, according to Bloomberg sources
SK, LG U+ and KT Join Samsung and Banks on Blockchain Project
15.7.2019
All three of South Korea’s major mobile carriers, KT, SK and LG U+, have joined forces with Samsung, banks KEB Hana and Woori and financial IT firm Koscom to collaborate on a blockchain-powered mobile identification platform.
The consortium says its platform, which should be available on almost...
Ethereum Classic Price Analysis: Facing A Bearish Market Trend, Introduced Smart Contract for End-Users on Blockchain
14.7.2019
Ethereum Classic recently introduced smart contracts for end users. Earlier it was a difficult task for any user to build & manage the smart contract. However, ETC team has taken a bold step in curbing down the hindrance by leveraging familiar interfaces, standardizing smart contracts (ready...