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South Korean Blockchain-powered Local Stablecoins Set for Another Boost
17.2.2021
Local stablecoins are making waves in South Korea again, with platforms that allow customers to spend tokens forecasting positive growth in 2021 – and leading candidates in the nation’s two biggest mayoral elections pledging to expand the scope of local government-issued coins.
Much of South Korea...
Kakao to Record Private Securities on Its Own Blockchain as NFTs
17.2.2021
The move will aid South Korea's OTC securities market
Blockchain Bites: Bitcoin Volatility Hasn’t Shaken Out Institutions
16.2.2021
Bitcoin set a new high above $50,000 after erratic trading earlier this week, though options markets are not anticipating a drawdown anytime soon
Report urges US government to focus on blockchain, crypto and a ‘digital dollar’
16.2.2021
Will the new Biden–Harris administration be able to enforce a technology strategy focused on blockchain, cryptocurrency and digital assets?
Christie’s auctions its first purely digital artwork in form of blockchain token
16.2.2021
Christie’s to auction its first purely digital work by Mike “Beeple” Winkelmann through an NFT marketplace
Cloudflare Teams With Unstoppable Domains to Bring .Crypto Addresses to Web Browsers
16.2.2021
The new integration means web users can directly access decentralized websites form any browser
Bison Trails launches Global Blockchain Sync to enhance node operations, reduce lag times
16.2.2021
The platform-as-a-service company has released new functionalities that could greatly enhance the node operations of its clients. For platforms like Polkadot, new validators can be launched in as little as 20 minutes
Charter schools in California to use blockchain system to fight COVID-19
16.2.2021
A new blockchain system will be used to manage and track COVID-19 exposure among students and staff in multiple public charter schools across California state
Celsius Network, Argo Blockchain Back Pre-Seed Round for Bitcoin Mining Startup
16.2.2021
Luxor Technologies will use the funds to expand its hashrate and hire more engineers
EU appoints major finserv firm to lead blockchain social media project
16.2.2021
The initiative will assess 450 proposals aimed at boosting the integrity of social media posts with the help of blockchain technology over the next three years
MoneyNext’s Blockchain Summit is Going to Take Place on 23rd–24th February, 2021
16.2.2021
Europe’s leading Blockchain Summit is back, online from 23rd–24th February, 2021 on the MoneyNext online platform. Tuning in live to the Summit this year will be over 1,000 senior decision makers and over 20 visionary speakers from well regarded and respected companies from across the world....
Verge Fans 'Buy the Dip' As Blockchain Suffers Third Major Attack
16.2.2021
Verge (XVG), a cryptocurrency known for being used as a payment method by a major adult website, Pornhub, just suffered its third major attack. However, investors used the sell-off to increase their XVG holdings.
At the time of writing (05:30 UTC), XVG, ranked 108th by market capitalization, trades...
Bluezelle is Resisting Censorship with a New Developer Grant: Interview with Neeraj Muraka
16.2.2021
Online censorship has taken front and center since the sweeping ban of former U.S. President Donald Trump from every social outlet he’s been a part of. Other high-profile censorship acts, like Amazon removing alt-right social network Parler from its servers and My Pillow CEO Michael Lindell...
Nigeria Crypto Ban: Stakeholder Body, Politicians Assail Central Bank’s Directive to Financial Institutions
16.2.2021
A body representing cryptocurrency and blockchain stakeholders in Nigeria has joined other crypto industry players in assailing the recent Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) directive to banks. The CBN order, which seeks snuff out crypto entities from the banking system, took effect on February 5, 2020....
Verge of disaster: 200 days transactions wiped from blockchain
16.2.2021
Verge has been hit by a huge blockchain reorganization, resulting in more than six months worth of transactions and balances vanishing. However, devs claim it can be fixed
Blockchain-powered Karaoke Booms in South Korea as Coronavirus Drags on
16.2.2021
Coronavirus pandemic-mitigating lockdowns and government-imposed limits on social contact are helping to spur the spectacular growth of blockchain-powered entertainment apps in South Korea – with token-driven karaoke, movie platforms and more.
According to Fn News, the blockchain-based app Somesing...
Pornhub Payment Option Verge Suffers Massive Blockchain Reorganization
16.2.2021
Verge has been hit by a massive 560,000-block reorganization
From 'not money' to 'staggeringly great': what US Presidents have said about crypto and blockchain
15.2.2021
"I don't have Bitcoin, and I'll never ask you to send me any," said Joe Biden
Could blockchain end bitter vote-rigging disputes once and for all?
15.2.2021
There are fears that voting on the blockchain might not be practical. Instead, the real value of this technology may be linked to counting ballots afterwards
Australia’s Blockchain Ecosystem Needs More Support From Regulators, Says Industry Body
15.2.2021
Blockchain Australia CEO Steve Vallas believes the country is "well placed" when it comes to blockchain, but a bigger conversation is needed with financial regulators