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German Startup Pitches Decentralized ID for Prescription Pickup During COVID-19
30.3.2020
Coronavirus drove blockchain startup Spherity to developed a decentralized ID prototype for interacting with healthcare providers and pharmacies
University Students Harness Blockchain for Elections Amid Lockdown
30.3.2020
A voting Dapp built by the students of Malta University comprises the first live implementation of Vodafone’s digital identity platform
The Mysterious Founder of Cross-Chain Protocol Reveals His Identity
26.3.2020
The mysterious founder of the cross-chain protocol reveals his identity to Cointelegraph
Teamstack: Easy Automation of Identity Management (Sponsored)
23.3.2020
Access management can be a bit of a nightmare, especially when we realize that we rely on a number of different, independent services that power our organizations. Many businesses use Gmail for email, Google Docs for documents, Slack for communication, GitHub for their codebase, etc. Yet each...
Blockchain Digital ID — Putting People in Control of Their Data
23.3.2020
Blockchain ID is a big player in the battle for user data, as it “adopts a user-centric approach, eliminating central points of failure by empowering individuals with self-sovereign possession over their own data”
Cryptocurrency News From Japan: March 15-21 in Review
22.3.2020
This week’s news from Japan includes institutions joining a blockchain startup, Toyota building a blockchain ID platform, and more
China Everbright Bank Uses Ant Financial’s DLT for Supply Chain Finance
18.3.2020
China’s major commercial bank, China Everbright Bank, has deployed a blockchain-based supply chain finance solution by Ant Financial
6 Cryptocurrency Exchanges That Don’t Require KYC
17.3.2020
These days, it’s taken as a given that KYC must be endured to trade cryptos on centralized exchanges. In fact, there are still dozens of exchanges you can access without having to risk your personal documents and identity. The following guide examines six such platforms, and considers...
Who Is Satoshi Nakamoto? An Introduction to Bitcoin’s Mysterious Founder
8.3.2020
The true identity of the creator of Bitcoin is one of the biggest mysteries in the modern world. Over the years many theories have popped up about who Satoshi Nakamoto really is, including a time traveler, a space alien, a rogue artificial intelligence or a front for groups such as the NSA, CIA...
Crypto Exchange Digitex Removes KYC to Protect User Data
4.3.2020
Digitex will start removing KYC rules in response to a major personal data leakage that happened in February, CEO reveals
World’s Largest Human Resources Firm Adopts Smart Contracts Platform
28.2.2020
Top HR firm Randstad has adopted a smart contracts blockchain platform to streamline its workflow
South Korea’s NH Bank Debuts Samsung-Backed Blockchain ID System
27.2.2020
South Korea’s NongHyup Bank rolls out first commercial use of blockchain ID technology backed by tech giant Samsung
CULedger’s DLT-Based Credit Union Platform Is Commercially Live
24.2.2020
CULedger, a major fintech firm coordinated by the Credit Union National Association, commercially launches its blockchain identity platform
Blockchain Can Help UK Savers Recover $48B in Unclaimed Pensions, Says R3
24.2.2020
Blockchain solutions based on R3's tech will make it easier for users to verify their identities and claim lost pensions, the firm says
Sectors Realizing the Full Potential of DeFi Protocols In 2020
23.2.2020
DeFi, a monetary system built on blockchain, is booming right now. With over $1 billion locked in DeFi applications, here are some sectors that are poised for success in 2020
Collectible William Shatner Figurines Have Now Been Authenticated on Ethereum
18.2.2020
William Shatner figurine live for trading on Ethereum with Mattereum
India’s Election Commission Developing Blockchain System for Voting
16.2.2020
The Election Commission of India is collaborating with the Indian Institute of Technology to develop a blockchain system for voting, the Chief Election Commissioner has reportedly revealed. The new system aims to allow Indians to vote even when they are away from their hometowns. Furthermore,...
Swiss Financial Watchdog Proposes $1,000 Client Identification Threshold for Crypto Transactions
8.2.2020
Famous for its favorable business climate that has attracted hundreds of crypto companies, Switzerland is now expanding its financial regulatory framework. Some of the upcoming rules will increase oversight in the blockchain industry in compliance with new international standards regarding...
Localcryptos Lets You Cash Out BTC P2P – Minus the KYC
28.1.2020
If you’ve ever had a sudden need for fiat while all in crypto, you’ll understand the difficulty of cashing out without KYC-ing away your identity and that of your unborn children. Localbitcoins is now an AML hellhole, Bisq is great if you’re happy to wait two days for a trade...
Binance Invests in Open-Data Framework Provider Numbers Seeking Product Boost
22.1.2020
The exchange says it's integrated Numbers' data verification app with Binance Chain