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China Adds New Blockchain Post to List of ‘Officially Recognized Jobs’
7.7.2020
Chinese authorities have placed another blockchain-related post on the nation’s official list of jobs.
Per the People’s Daily, the official newspaper of the Chinese Communist Party, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, the State Council body responsible for national labor policies...
Early Users Report EOSIO Voice Access Problems, Unimpressed with Design
6.7.2020
Source: Adobe/magele-picture
Social media responses have been lukewarm after EOS developer Block.one launched its decentralized social media platform Voice on July 4, coinciding with American Independence Day. Some would-be users complained of early access delays, with others pointing out potential...
Top 10 NFTs by All-time Trading Volume
3.7.2020
With a major milestone about to be reached in total all-time volume, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have the potential to become a trillion-dollar market one day, industry insiders argue. Among the companies that have already entered this young market, we've listed the current top ten by all-time...
SK Telecom Set to Debut Blokchain-powered Mobile Insurance + More News
3.7.2020
This is our daily, bite-sized digest of cryptoasset and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.
Blockchain/DLT news
South Korean telecoms giant SK Telecom is to launch a blockchain-based paperless mobile phone insurance service, reports...
This Is What EU Wants From Blockchain and DLT
3.7.2020
European Union recently rewarded six blockchain / distributed ledger technology (DLT) projects, showing its interest in teams that aim to solve sustainability challenges.
The European Innovation Council (EIC), has awarded EUR 5 million (USD 5.7 million) to six winners of its call to propose ideas...
A Russian Blockchain Referendum Voter Managed to ‘Spoil Their Ballot’
2.7.2020
Russian electoral officials are claiming success in the country’s recent referendum on constitutional reform – which saw the country make use of a blockchain-powered voting platform for the first time on a national scale. However, one tech-savvy voter appears to have pulled off a remarkable feat...
Manga Book Promises to Teach Readers about Basics of Blockchain
2.7.2020
The link between blockchain, crypto and manga continues to deepen in Japan – where a software company has published a new book explaining all the intricacies of blockchain, cryptocurrencies and distributed ledger technology using the power of manga.
Entitled “Blockchain through Manga” (rough...
Beijing to Set up Blockchain Fund and Foster ’Unicorn’ Firms
30.6.2020
The city government of Beijing and the surrounding area has announced a new two-year plan to foster the Chinese capital’s blockchain industry.
Per an official announcement from the People’s Government of Beijing Municipality, the capital’s plan involves setting up blockchain technology talent...
South Korea Vows to Pump USD 111m into Blockchain R&D over Five Years
30.6.2020
South Korea has pledged to inject USD 111 million into the development of blockchain technology, with central government-sponsored research flowing until at least 2025.
The move is the brainchild of the nation’s Ministry of Science and ICT, which has worked jointly on the initiative with...
South Korea OKs Blockchain Certificate Use in Public, Private Sectors
30.6.2020
The South Korean government will allow the use of blockchain-powered public certificates beginning in December this year.
Per Hanguk Ilbo and UPI News, Seoul says that it will make amendments to the nation’s existing Electronic Signatures Law that will allow for citizens and companies to make...
Russian Blockchain-powered Voting Platform ‘Withstands Node Attack’
29.6.2020
The operators of Russia’s blockchain voting system say their platform successfully repelled a hacking attack in the nation’s referendum on constitutional reform.
Blockchain voting is being piloted in the cities of Moscow and Nizhniy Novgorod, and began on June 25. Citizens in both cities were...
Mining, Steel Giants Complete USD14m Blockchain-powered Iron Ore Trade
29.6.2020
One of the world’s largest mining companies, BHP Group, says it has completed a USD 14 million blockchain-powered iron ore transaction with China’s Baosteel – one of the largest steelmaking firms on the planet.
The move follows on from last month’s trade between the two companies that saw...
Colombian Regulators Urged To Ditch ‘Obsolete’ Draft Crypto Law + More News
26.6.2020
Crypto Briefs is your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptocurrency and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.
Regulation news
Colombian regulators have been urged to start drawing up the country’s crypto legislation again from scratch...
Hedera Brings HBAR to 5M BRD Wallet Users, Announces Hackathon Winners
26.6.2020
Hedera Hashgraph, a public distributed ledger platform and a blockchain alternative for corporations, has announced a partnership deal with the BRD consumer wallet, which it says will bring its HBAR token to 5 million wallet users.
The company also announced the winners of a recent virtual...
Blockchain Game Firm Releases Samsung Phone Featuring a Crypto Wallet
26.6.2020
Source: H_Ko
Samsung has released three special-edition Galaxy smartphones in conjunction with WeMade Tree, the blockchain arm of South Korean gaming giant WeMade.
The devices are customized versions of the Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+ and S20 Ultra, but come pre-loaded with WeMade Tree’s Wemix...
Telegram Users' Data on Dark Web, Arrest for Buying Bitcoin + More News
25.6.2020
Crypto Briefs is your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptocurrency and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.
Crime news
A Russian website alleges that data on an undisclosed number of Russian and Iranian Telegram users is circulating on...
Digital Currency Might be a Win-Win for Governments & Protesters Alike
25.6.2020
Thanks to smaller processing fees and quickened fiscal response in crisis situations, the digital dollar could save the American taxpayers billions of dollars for sending and processing stimulus checks, argues Forbes contributor Roger Huang. Furthermore, it would legitimize and increase...
17 Companies to Make Blockchain ID Platform; CBDC Calatyst + More News
24.6.2020
Crypto Briefs is your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptocurrency and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.
Blockchain news
A total of 17 Chinese tech companies, including a number of banks, will co-launch a decentralized...
Brazilian Bank Joins Hands w/ Chainalysis, Steps Up Crypto Compliance
24.6.2020
Source: Adobe/Anton Balazh (edited by Cryptonews)
Things are hotting up for crypto users in Brazil, where commercial bank Banco Topázio has announced that it will be using monitoring and transaction tracking solutions provided by blockchain security firm and data analysis specialist, Chainalysis...
Wirecard Ex-CEO in Custody, Blockchain-powered Baby Milk + More News
23.6.2020
Crypto Briefs is your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptocurrency and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.
Legal news
Ex-CEO of German payment processor and financial services provider Wirecard is in police custody over suspicion...