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Blockchain-powered Cosplay Has Arrived in Japan
15.4.2020
What happens when the worlds of blockchain, crypto and cosplay collide? The world is about to find out, as a company in Japan begins issuing exclusive blockchain technology-powered contents for die-hard cosplay fans.
Japan, one of the biggest global hotspots of cryptocurrency innovation, also...
Chain of Events Post-BSV Halving Mirrors BCH’s, Loyalists Propping Up the Network
10.4.2020
Bitcoin SV follows Bitcoin Cash in suffering a mass miner exodus following its first block reward halving
Blockchain Patents, COVID-19 Crypto Scams, Shelved Coin + More News
10.4.2020
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.
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A total of 35 global multinationals have applied for a combined 212 blockchain patents in China, including...
Bitcoin Cash Halving Results in Miner Exodus and Profitability Decline
9.4.2020
Bitcoin Cash sees its first halving since the hard fork from BTC dented by hash rate decline due to miner exodus — but proponents remain upbeat
‘Dismayed’ Blockchain Startups Excluded from S Korean Tax Support Plan
8.4.2020
South Korean blockchain companies say they are “deeply disappointed” by the news that they will be excluded from a support program for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the worst-hit parts of the nation, helping them deal with the financial aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic.
Per...
Nestlé, Tesla Testing Blockchain Solutions + More News
7.4.2020
Tesla Cybertruck. 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.
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Nestlé has expanded the use of the IBM Food Trust blockchain technology platform to its Zoégas...
Large Players, APAC, EMEA Bidders Might Go Shopping for Crypto Projects - PwC
6.4.2020
The COVID-19-triggered global financial and economic crisis may affect crypto fundraising and merger & acquisition (M&A) deals, but some players will see this market turbulence as a good time to enter the market, one of the world’s biggest accounting and auditing firms PwC believes.
The...
PayPal to Make New Blockchain, AML Hire in New York
1.4.2020
Payments giant PayPal could be set to take another dip into the world of blockchain – as it is set to recruit a director for Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Blockchain Strategy for its New York office.
Per the now-expired job posting published in March, PayPal said it was seeking a new recruit,...
Chinese Alcohol Producer Tokenizes National Tipple with Sina Corp Deal
31.3.2020
Chinese internet giant Sina Corp and Sichuan-based liquor producer Wuliangye Yibin have announced they have struck a new strategic collaboration that will allow them to tokenize high-end baijiu, China’s most famous traditional alcoholic beverage.
Per a state media report, liquor drinkers...
Food Producers Must Use Blockchain to Win Back Consumer Trust - Report
31.3.2020
Food, drink and dietary supplement producers need to adopt blockchain technology if they are to gain the trust of increasingly skeptical consumers, per a new report.
Data compiled by British market research consultancy FMCG Gurus suggests that the public is growing jaded with food manufacturers...
Market Turbulence Might Push Crypto Users Towards More Centralized Projects
31.3.2020
In order to avoid current turbulences in the market, crypto users might start to favor more centralized blockchain finance projects.
"To-date, I haven't seen any change in dapp [decentralized app] activity specifically related to COVID-19 or people being in self-isolation," Jon Jordan...
Chinese Province: All Our Cities Have Blockchain Platform Coverage
30.3.2020
Danxia landform, Zhangye City, Gansu Province, China. The Northwestern Chinese province of Gansu says that all of its cities are now covered by its Blockchain Service Network (BSN) service platform.
Per a report from the Chinese Communist Party's official newspaper the People's Daily, Gansu first...
EU Seeking Blockchain Defense Solutions + More News
26.3.2020
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.
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The European Commission is looking for solutions that drive innovation and adapt technologies for civil and defense...
Blockchain Plays a Part as China Claims 72% of SMEs Are Back to Work
26.3.2020
Chinese authorities state that industry 4.0 technologies such as blockchain technology have helped almost 72% of the nation’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) return to work in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Per Chinese state news networks the People’s Daily and the Beijing Youth...
Japan’s Favorite Tipple Sake to Get Blockchain Makeover + More News
23.3.2020
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.
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EY Japan, one of the country’s “big four” accountancy firms, says it will debut a blockchain-powered traceability...
4 Financial Giants Launch Blockchain-Based Tech Platform + More News
18.3.2020
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.
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Clearstream, Credit Suisse Asset Management, the Luxembourg Stock Exchange, and Natixis Investment Managers have...
Hyundai Blockchain Subsidiary Hdac Launches First Dapp on its Mainnet
18.3.2020
Hdac, the blockchain and cryptocurrency subsidiary of South Korean conglomerate and auto giant Hyundai, says it has overseen the release of the first decentralized app (dapp) on its blockchain network – and adds that a “blockchain-powered trading platform” will follow.
The dapp has been developed...
Westworld Showrunner Blockchain ‘Obsession’ Sparks App Storyline
17.3.2020
A fragment of the official poster for the third season of Westworld. Hit HBO series Westworld has developed a blockchain angle for its new season – and features a blockchain-inspired app where aspiring criminals advertise their services, created by a man who thinks blockchain technology will have...
China to Foster Another Blockchain Hub, Alibaba Joins the Initiative
16.3.2020
The Golden Cow in a Buddhist Temple, in Kunming, the capital and the largest city of Yunnan province. The Southwestern Chinese province of Yunnan has opened a new blockchain center that will allow companies to run a food traceability platform that will also fight the sale of fake products, with...
Toyota and Securitize Say They Have Developed a Blockchain ID Platform
16.3.2020
Automaker Toyota appears keen to expand the scope of its blockchain operations – with a new personal ID and vehicle ID platform now fully tested and potentially ready for rollout.
In April last year, the Toyota Group, which also comprises financial services and R&D ventures, launched...