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University of Malta Introduces Blockchain and DLT Master’s Degree
21.10.2019
The University of Malta introduced a master’s program in blockchain and DLT
Argentina to Leverage Federal Blockchain for Certifying Traceability of Citrus Products
21.10.2019
The Argentine government, on October 2, issued a statement through the National Service of agro-food Health and Quality (SENASA) announcing the implementation of blockchain technology to further secure traceability of citrus fruits. The technology will be incorporated within a new version of...
Samsung SDS Joins Hands With Tech Mahindra and American Firm Pega to Launch a New DLT Product
21.10.2019
Samsung SDS, which works as the IT subsidiary of world-class technology firm Samsung has announced the news of the launch of a new blockchain-oriented traceability solution. The highly anticipated product curated by Samsung SDS has been a joint initiative of the firm along with American software...
How is HTC’s Exodus 1s Cryptophone Different from its Exodus 1
21.10.2019
A Taiwanese tech giant, HTC, came out with a new rendition of their blockchain-powered smartphone Exodus 1. Let’s check out what differentiates the two models.
HTC launched its Exodus 1s on October 19th at Berlin’s Lightning conference, but only in Europe and a few other countries. As a reminder...
Major Korean Banks Join Government-Backed Blockchain ID Initiative
21.10.2019
Institutions including the Shinhan and NH Nonghyup banks have joined a blockchain identity initiative aimed to securely share personal data
McAfee Champions Importance of Stablecoins for Decentralized Exchanges
21.10.2019
Decentralized exchange users should store value in stablecoins, not fiat, argues John McAfee
How Dubai is Aiming to Become the First Blockchain-powered City by 2020
21.10.2019
Dubai will harness the expertise of top blockchain and crypto experts to give effect to The Dubai Blockchain Strategy 2020. The World Blockchain Summit global series will create an open platform for startups, investors, and solution providers from the blockchain industry to provide solutions that...
Samsung, LG, Hyundai Speed Up Major Blockchain Adoption Project
21.10.2019
Eleven South Korean companies are teaming up for a government-backed “consortium-type” blockchain network that will allow citizens to ditch paper-based certificates, employee ID cards, degree certificates, insurance claims documents and more in favor of a mobile-based blockchain solution.
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Crypto and Blockchain News From Japan: Oct. 14–20 in Review
21.10.2019
This week’s selected cryptocurrency and blockchain news from Japan, courtesy of Cointelegraph Japan
Remittances Partnership to Use Cambodia Central Bank’s Blockchain System
21.10.2019
The National Bank of Cambodia, the country’s central bank, signed an MoU on cross-border payments and remittances with Malaysia’s largest bank
Samsung SDS Partners With Tech Mahindra for a New DLT Product
20.10.2019
Samsung’s software arm Samsung SDS announced a joint blockchain development initiative with Tech Mahindra
Crypto News From Brazil: Oct. 14–20 in Review
20.10.2019
This week’s selected crypto news from Brazil, courtesy of Cointelegraph Brasil
Crypto News From the Spanish-Speaking World: Oct. 13–19 in Review
20.10.2019
This week’s selected cryptocurrency and blockchain news from Spain and Latin America, courtesy of Cointelegraph en Español
Traditional Law and Finance Can Adapt to Bitcoin, These Examples Show
20.10.2019
Bitcoin brought about solutions to persistent problems that stood in the way of previous attempts to invent digital money, such as the risk of double spending. Some of its features, however, like the characteristic irreversibility of blockchain transactions, have created certain challenges for...
Vertical and Horizontal Blockchain Scaling, Explained
20.10.2019
Here’s what you need to know about vertical and horizontal scaling
South Korea to Make a Complete Transition of Financial Trade Over Blockchain by 2021
20.10.2019
Financial trade in Korea is steering fast towards the blockchain. A recent local report published the story on the basis of an authentic report from the company. The complete transformation of the company could be achieved by 2021, according to the report, and transactions pertaining...
Oregon Counties Jackson and Umatilla to Conduct Mobile Voting Backed by Blockchain Technology
20.10.2019
Tusk Philanthropies, a nonprofit organization, has broadcasted the news about its collaboration with Jackson and Umatilla Counties in Oregon to facilitate blockchain-oriented mobile voting in elections. The pilot project will allow people to take advantage of the benefits of mobile voting in...
HyperBlocks Plans to Launch Staking-as-a-Service for Fantom Mainnet
20.10.2019
The blockchain venture firm, HyperBlocks specializes in proof-of-stake protocols and now is ready to deliver its SaaS, staking-as-a-service platform for the initial Fantom mainnet. The smart contracts based on DAG dubbed the platform “consensus-as-a-service.” Fantom is a technology firm that...
Reliance to Integrate Blockchain Technology with transportation business
20.10.2019
Reliance Industries Limited has announced that it will integrate blockchain in its transportation business by launching blockchain for the Bill of Lading and Letter of Credit transactions. The blockchains will be up and running in 12 months. It has claimed that its blockchain will be able to fulfil...
You Can Now Get a Master’s in Blockchain From a School in (Where Else?) Malta
20.10.2019
The multidisciplinary masters' program is Malta’s latest in a national campaign to become a global blockchain business and education hub