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Visa Files Patent for Cryptocurrency System to Replace Cash
15.5.2020
Visa International has filed for a cryptocurrency system patent that is meant to replace physical currency. The system, which utilizes both central banks and commercial banks, leverages a private blockchain to improve the payment ecosystem. Visa’s Cryptocurrency Patent Filing The United...
Blockchain Bites: Will Enterprise Blockchain Find a ‘Killer App’ or Be Killed?
14.5.2020
IBM, We.Trade and Microsoft executives spoke about the trials and tribulations of capitalizing on enterprise-grade blockchain at Consensus: Distributed
Aggrieved Investors Mull Suing Telegram Over Canceled TON Blockchain Project
14.5.2020
Some backers of the now-shelved TON blockchain project are in talks to sue Telegram over their refund structure
China Officially Recognizes Blockchain Jobs as New Occupation
14.5.2020
China to officially set blockchain engineers as a new occupation to promote employment amid global COVID-19 pandemic
Blockchain-Powered 5G Phone Manufactured by Samsung Launches
14.5.2020
SK Telecom launches the world’s first 5G phone with blockchain-powered features to strengthen security
Upbit Hack’s $50M Funds Continue Moving After Hitting Binance
14.5.2020
Millions of dollars worth funds stolen from Upbit in November continue to be moved on little-known exchange Byex.com, unknown wallets as well as OKEx
Coinbase Implements Fixes, Shortage Of Blockchain Specialists + More News
14.5.2020
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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Following two outages on April 29 and May 9, Coinbase said they are changing their database deployment topology...
Blockchain Can Level The Playing Field for SMEs
14.5.2020
Blockchain technology can help U.K. fintech firms capture billion in lost equity, argues Qadre CEO Nick Williamson
Polymath Eyes June Testnet Launch for New Blockchain Designed for Security Tokens
14.5.2020
The firm is soon to launch the first test network for its new blockchain designed to bring new safeguards for financial institutions working with security tokens
China’s Central Bank Proposes a Blockchain-based Trade-Finance Platform
14.5.2020
China’s central bank, along with other government bodies, proposed a blockchain trade financing information platform
Staying Alive: Why the World of Enterprise Blockchain Has Turned to Collaborations
14.5.2020
Enterprise blockchain isn’t dead, but survival has meant more collaboration and some smart pivots. A dispatch from this week’s Consensus: Distributed
The Remote Work Renaissance Will Demand Decentralized Technology
14.5.2020
The world’s digital migration driven by the COVID-19 pandemic requires more transparent and trusted technology such as blockchain
Mobile Carrier SK Unveils Samsung-made 5G Phone with Blockchain ID Wallet
14.5.2020
Researchers conduct final tests on the Galaxy A Quantum smartphone and its quantum random number generation (QRNG) chipset at the SK Telecom's Bundang offices prior to launch. A smartphone created by South Korean mobile carrier SK Telecom, in conjunction with Samsung, is the world's first...
Blockchain Bites: Capitalizing on Enterprise Blockchain and Reading Coin Metrics
14.5.2020
Today at Consensus: Distributed you'll hear from IBM, EY and ING Bank executives on enterprise blockchain profitability and Nic Carter on coin metrics
Crypto.com Claims Industry Record for Insurance Coverage as Users Double
14.5.2020
After its user base doubled in six months, Crypto.com claims to have secured the largest insurance policy held within the crypto asset sector
Bitcoin Miners Revenue Plunge 48% as Halving Impact Kicks In
14.5.2020
Revenue for Bitcoin (BTC) miners plunged 48% a day following the third halving, as the full impact of the periodic supply cut event began to take effect. According to data from crypto company Blockchain, the total value of block subsidies and transaction fees paid to miners crashed to $8.95 million...
Proof of Stake Alliance Talks With SEC About Blockchain Standards
14.5.2020
The Proof of Stake Alliance has engaged in dialogues with U.S. regulators regarding industry-driven standards for PoS protocols
Andreessen Horowitz Releases Lectures From Its 'Crypto Startup School'
14.5.2020
Major U.S. venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz has began publishing educational material from its crypto-focused bootcamp
CryptoKitties Launches Artist Series Inspired by Blockchain Ecosystem
14.5.2020
CryptoKitties is excited to launch the Artist Series collection, which is influenced by the creative aspects of the blockchain ecosystem. The very first set features four CryptoKitties by Momo Wang. Wang is a globally acclaimed illustrator from Beijing. We're kicking off the CryptoKitties...
How to Keep Data Private With Google and Apple’s Contact Tracing App
14.5.2020
Tokenized technological solutions would be a better option for identity verification at scale without sacrificing people’s data and their privacy