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Summaries below are excerpts; follow each full-text link for the complete article. ## [Macao government, WeBank team up to leverage blockchain technology for Smart City infrastructure](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1368) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-02-28T12:02:04.000Z Updated: 2019-02-28T12:02:04.000Z The Macao Science and Technology Development Fund (FDCT), established by the Macao government, has signed an agreement with WeBank, a Chinese digital bank initiated by Tencent, to collaborate in the development of Sma… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1368.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1368.json) ## [Blockchain-based home equity loan platform Figure Technologies secures $65M in Series B funding](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1367) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2019-02-28T11:52:17.000Z Updated: 2019-02-28T11:52:17.000Z Figure Technologies, a blockchain-based home equity loan platform, has raised $65 million in a series B equity funding round led by RPM Ventures and partners at DST Global. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1367.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1367.json) ## [Saudi Arabia’s Alhamrani Universal partners with ShoCard to develop blockchain-powered biometric ATM](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1366) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-02-28T10:04:24.000Z Updated: 2019-02-28T10:04:24.000Z Saudi Arabia-based ATM provider Alhamrani Universal (AU) has partnered with blockchain-based identity authentication platform ShoCard to develop a blockchain-powered biometric authentication ATM compatible with local … [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1366.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1366.json) ## [South Korea’s Jeju province and ICON hold briefing session for establishing ‘Jeju Blockchain Regulatory Sandbox’](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1365) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-02-28T09:12:17.000Z Updated: 2019-02-28T09:12:17.000Z South Korean blockchain project ICON has announced that it sponsored a briefing session for establishing the Jeju Blockchain Regulatory Sandbox with private companies in attendance in Seoul. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1365.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1365.json) ## [Crypto exchange Gemini joins BT Radianz Cloud community](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1364) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2019-02-28T07:29:16.000Z Updated: 2019-02-28T07:29:16.000Z Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has joined the British Telecommunications (BT) Radianz Cloud community, BT Radianz said in a press release dated February 27. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1364.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1364.json) ## [Crypto startup Wirex releases latest version with support for 10 new fiat currencies](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1363) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2019-02-28T06:29:43.000Z Updated: 2019-02-28T06:29:43.000Z Wirex, the UK-based digital money platform, has announced the release of its latest version, Wirex 3.0. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1363.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1363.json) ## [Fidelity Investments, Castle Island Ventures back blockchain analytics startup Coin Metrics](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1362) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2019-02-28T05:24:42.000Z Updated: 2019-02-28T05:24:42.000Z Coin Metrics, a Cambridge-based blockchain analytics startup, has raised $1.9 million in a seed funding round led by Castle Island Ventures. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1362.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1362.json) ## [South Korea’s FSC seeks to open banks’ financial payment network to fintech firms](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/1361) By Shampa Mani | Regulation Published: 2019-02-28T04:36:31.000Z Updated: 2019-02-28T04:36:31.000Z South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) has proposed a plan to establish an open banking system which would grant fintech firms access to banks’ payment network. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/1361.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/regulation/1361.json) ## [Switzerland-based Pangea Blockchain Fund launches with $22M seed round](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1360) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2019-02-28T03:43:10.000Z Updated: 2019-02-28T03:43:10.000Z Pangea Blockchain Fund has raised $22 million in its seed round and announced the debut of its inaugural International fund focused on transformative blockchain solutions. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1360.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1360.json) ## [Blockchain startup Nivaura raises $20M in seed funding led by London Stock Exchange](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1359) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2019-02-27T11:51:00.000Z Updated: 2019-02-27T11:53:13.000Z Blockchain startup Nivaura has raised $20 million in a seed funding round led by the London Stock Exchange (LSE), Finextra reported. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1359.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1359.json) ## [Gibraltar Blockchain Exchange lists OmiseGO’s OMG token on GBX-DAX](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/1358) By Shampa Mani | Investing Published: 2019-02-27T11:02:49.000Z Updated: 2019-02-27T11:02:49.000Z The Gibraltar Blockchain Exchange (GBX) continues to add support for new tokens on its Digital Asset Exchange (GBX-DAX). [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/1358.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/1358.json) ## [Litecoin Foundation announces partnership with premier kickboxing league Glory](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1357) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2019-02-27T10:15:35.000Z Updated: 2019-02-27T10:15:35.000Z The Litecoin Foundation has announced Litecoin (LTC) has become the official cryptocurrency of kickboxing league GLORY. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1357.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1357.json) ## [Crypto wallet startup Curv secures $6.5M in seed funding](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1356) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2019-02-27T09:14:43.000Z Updated: 2019-02-27T09:14:43.000Z Crypto wallet startup Curv has raised $6.5 million in a seed funding round led by Team8 and Digital Currency Group. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1356.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1356.json) ## [Fujitsu, Sony Global Education begin blockchain field trial for course records management](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1355) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-02-27T07:29:35.000Z Updated: 2019-02-27T07:29:35.000Z Fujitsu and Sony Global Education have commenced a field trial to evaluate the usefulness of blockchain technology in the management of course records and grade data. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1355.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1355.json) ## [Blockchain post-trade platform Vakt signs up four new clients](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1354) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-02-27T06:30:56.000Z Updated: 2019-02-27T06:30:56.000Z Vakt, a London-based blockchain startup backed by a group of oil majors and trading houses, has signed up four new clients ahead of its platform’s official launch, The Financial Times reported. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1354.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1354.json) ## [Turkish digital operator Turkcell unveils blockchain-based ID Management solution](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1353) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-02-27T05:24:47.000Z Updated: 2019-02-27T05:24:47.000Z Turkish digital operator Turkcell has introduced its blockchain service for ID Management at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1353.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1353.json) ## [Chevron, Repsol, ExxonMobil and others establish oil and gas blockchain consortium in U.S.](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1352) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-02-27T04:28:58.000Z Updated: 2019-02-27T04:28:58.000Z A number of oil and gas companies are teaming up to establish the first industry blockchain consortium in the United States. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1352.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1352.json) ## [MonetaGo to switch Fraud Mitigation Network to R3's Corda Enterprise from Hyperledger](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1351) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-02-27T03:43:40.000Z Updated: 2019-02-27T03:43:40.000Z Fintech firm MonetaGo is going to port its Fraud Mitigation Network from Hyperledger Fabric to Corda Enterprise, R3's commercial distribution of its open source blockchain platform, Corda. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1351.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1351.json) ## [Nasdaq launches BNC's Bitcoin and Ethereum liquidity indices on its platform](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/1350) By Shampa Mani | Investing Published: 2019-02-26T12:23:05.000Z Updated: 2019-02-26T12:27:36.000Z Nasdaq has started its listing of Brave New Coin's Bitcoin and Ethereum Liquidity Indexes (BLX and ELX) on its platform on February 25. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/1350.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/1350.json) ## [Swiss private bank Julius Baer partners with crypto startup SEBA for digital asset services](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1349) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2019-02-26T11:13:15.000Z Updated: 2019-02-26T11:13:15.000Z Swiss private bank Julius Baer has announced its plans to collaborate with SEBA Crypto AG to provide its clients with access to a range of new digital asset services. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1349.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1349.json) ## [SoftBank, TBCASoft launch blockchain identification working group under CBSG](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1348) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-02-26T10:18:13.000Z Updated: 2019-02-26T10:18:13.000Z U.S.-based blockchain firm TBCASoft and Japan-based SoftBank are launching a blockchain-based working group under the Carrier Blockchain Study Group (CBSG), the global blockchain consortium of telecom carriers. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1348.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1348.json) ## [Templum partners with Symbiont to switch to private blockchains](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1347) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-02-26T09:27:26.000Z Updated: 2019-02-26T09:27:26.000Z Security token firm Templum has entered into a partnership with blockchain startup Symbiont as it plans to shift from public to private blockchains, CoinDesk reported. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1347.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1347.json) ## [Coinbase Pro adds support for Ripple’s XRP token](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/1346) By Shampa Mani | Investing Published: 2019-02-26T07:29:20.000Z Updated: 2019-02-26T07:29:20.000Z Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has announced that it is adding support for Ripple’s XRP token on Coinbase Pro. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/1346.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/1346.json) ## [HPE, Continental to launch blockchain-based data monetization platform in 2019](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1345) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-02-26T06:45:51.000Z Updated: 2019-02-26T06:45:51.000Z Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), in collaboration with technology company Continental, has announced a new blockchain-based data monetization platform. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1345.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1345.json) ## [South Australian government taps blockchain technology for elections](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1344) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-02-26T05:37:53.000Z Updated: 2019-02-26T05:37:53.000Z The government of South Australia has contracted blockchain startup Horizon State to conduct a public election using blockchain technology for the inaugural Minister’s Recreational Fishing Advisory Council, Smart Comp… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1344.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1344.json) ## [Kyocera, LO3 Energy partner to trial blockchain-managed virtual power plant](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1343) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-02-26T04:30:10.000Z Updated: 2019-02-26T04:30:10.000Z Japanese ceramics and electronics manufacturer Kyocera has partnered with blockchain energy startup LO3 Energy to test the feasibility of a blockchain-managed virtual power plant (VPP) utilizing a peer-to-peer (p2p) d… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1343.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1343.json) ## [Accenture seeks to leverage blockchain, digital identity and payments technologies to improve global supply chains](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1342) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-02-26T03:37:05.000Z Updated: 2019-02-26T03:37:05.000Z Accenture has unveiled a circular supply chain capability that leverages cutting-edge technologies to promote ethical and environmentally mindful practices across the supply chain. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1342.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1342.json) ## [Australian financial regulator Austrac explores blockchain potential to automate funds transfer instructions](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1341) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-02-25T11:49:46.000Z Updated: 2019-02-25T11:49:46.000Z The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (Austrac) is testing blockchain use in automating funds transfer instructions, ZDNet reported. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1341.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1341.json) ## [SIRIN Labs enables fiat-to-crypto conversion on FINNEY via Simplex partnership](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1340) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2019-02-25T10:56:54.000Z Updated: 2019-02-25T10:56:54.000Z Blockchain smartphone maker SIRIN Labs has announced that it has entered into a partnership with payment processing company Simplex, LeapRate reported. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1340.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1340.json) ## [Mercedes-Benz Cars develops blockchain prototype to enhance transparency of supply chains](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1339) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-02-25T10:03:58.000Z Updated: 2019-02-26T03:39:01.000Z German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz Cars has partnered with Icertis, a leading provider of enterprise contract management solutions in the cloud, to develop and implement blockchain technology in the supply chain. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1339.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1339.json) ## [South Korean crypto exchange Coinbin bankrupt, cites $26M embezzlement by employee](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1338) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2019-02-25T09:32:53.000Z Updated: 2019-02-25T09:32:53.000Z South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Coinbin has announced that it is filing for bankruptcy following fund embezzlement by an employee, Business Korea reported. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1338.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1338.json) ## [International currency exchange Mercury FX successfully trials Ripple’s xRapid solution](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1337) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-02-25T07:31:59.000Z Updated: 2019-02-25T07:31:59.000Z Global currency exchange provider Mercury FX could open 10 new payment corridors powered by xRapid, Ripple's solution for on-demand liquidity, Chepicap reported. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1337.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1337.json) ## [South Korean telecom giant KT to roll out blockchain-as-a-service platform in March: Report](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1336) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-02-25T06:36:49.000Z Updated: 2019-02-25T06:36:49.000Z South Korean telecom giant KT is planning to launch its blockchain-as-a-service (BaaS) platform in March, Cointelegraph reported referring to a report from iNews24. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1336.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1336.json) ## [Crypto exchange Huobi Global adds support for USDT tokens on ERC-20 protocol](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/1335) By Shampa Mani | Investing Published: 2019-02-25T05:30:59.000Z Updated: 2019-02-25T05:30:59.000Z Huobi Global, Huobi Group's flagship global cryptocurrency exchange, has announced that it has enabled deposit and withdrawal services for USDT in ERC-20 format, Forklog reported. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/1335.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/1335.json) ## [Japanese firm Recruit backs Beam’s $5M funding round via blockchain fund](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1334) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2019-02-25T04:29:59.000Z Updated: 2019-02-25T04:29:59.000Z Japanese internet giant Recruit has launched a $25 million blockchain fund, TechCrunch reported. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1334.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1334.json) ## [Mizuho Bank to launch digital currency platform ‘J-Coin Pay’ in March](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1333) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-02-25T03:41:39.000Z Updated: 2019-02-25T03:41:39.000Z Mizuho Bank has announced that it is on track to launch a new digital currency platform next month. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1333.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1333.json) ## [Digital Currency and Blockchain Weekly Round-Up – February 22nd, 2019](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1332) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-02-22T11:44:10.000Z Updated: 2019-02-22T11:44:10.000Z Germany launches consultation to look into blockchain potential The government of Germany has launched a consultation process on how to utilize blockchain technology as it prepares to present a strategy by the summer,… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1332.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1332.json) ## [Pantera Capital on track to achieve $175M target for third crypto fund](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1331) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2019-02-22T11:10:29.000Z Updated: 2019-02-22T11:10:29.000Z Blockchain investment firm Pantera Capital has already raised $125 million for its third crypto fund ahead of an expected March closing, CoinDesk reported. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1331.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1331.json) ## [Digital asset platform Liquid enables credit and debit card deposits for crypto traders via Simplex partnership](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1330) By Shampa Mani | Business Published: 2019-02-22T09:59:08.000Z Updated: 2019-02-22T09:59:08.000Z Liquid, a cryptocurrency trading platform launched by Quoine last September, has entered into a partnership with payment processing company Simplex. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1330.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/1330.json) ## [Baidu offers XuperChain blockchain network to industries in Hainan province](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1329) By Shampa Mani | Technology Published: 2019-02-22T09:10:12.000Z Updated: 2019-02-22T09:10:12.000Z Chinese search engine giant Baidu has announced that it is working with Hainan province to widen the adoption of blockchain technology. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1329.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/technology/1329.json) [Newer stories](https://www.tokenpost.com/news.md?page=647) [Older stories](https://www.tokenpost.com/news.md?page=649)