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Shampa Mani
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- Sberbank, Trafigura trial blockchain-based solution for supply of Siberian oil
Russian banking giant Sberbank, in collaboration with Singapore-based multinational commodity trading company Trafigura, has conducted a blockchain-based pilot transaction for the supply of West Siberian oil, Ledger I…
· Technology
- Moody’s expects blockchain standards to emerge by 2021
Global rating agency Moody’s expects blockchain standards to emerge by the year 2021, which could lead to considerable time and cost savings.
· Insights & Views
- Government-backed Kerala Blockchain Academy launches innovation club with UNIC and Block.co
Kerala Blockchain Academy (KBA) has launched Kerala Blockchain Academy Innovation Club (KBAIC) - 'Decentralised' India Chapter, with the objective of providing global exposure to student members from across campuses, …
· Technology
- Telegram releases code for running nodes on TON Blockchain
Encrypted messaging giant Telegram is inching closer to launching its blockchain, Telegram Open Network (or TON).
· Technology
- Digital Currency and Blockchain Weekly Round-Up – September 6th, 2019
Dutch central bank to start integrity supervision of crypto exchanges and wallet providers from January 2020 De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB), the central bank of the Netherlands, has announced it will start regulating fir…
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- Klaytn officially unveils blockchain variant of Samsung Galaxy Note10, price starts at $1,050
Klaytn, a blockchain platform developed by Kakao’s blockchain subsidiary Ground X, has officially unveiled KlaytnPhone – the blockchain variant of Samsung’s flagship smartphone series Galaxy Note10.
· Business
- LINE’s LVC Corporation receives license to operate cryptocurrency exchange in Japan
Chat giant LINE has announced that its LVC Corporation, its subsidiary focused on its virtual currency and blockchain related business, has obtained a license to operate a cryptocurrency exchange in Japan.
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- Nasdaq adds crypto data from Blockchain Investments & Co. to Quandl
Nasdaq has announced that it is adding fundamental crypto rating and price forecasting data to Quandl, a data platform providing financial, economic and alternative datasets.
· Business
- SAP partners with Chronicled for blockchain-based drug verification solution ‘MediLedger’
Enterprise software firm SAP has partnered with blockchain startup Chronicled as part of its efforts to help pharmaceutical companies comply with the U.S. Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) using blockchain techno…
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- TFA Labs taps Factom blockchain to secure energy grid as part of US government-funded project
Factom, an Austin-based blockchain startup, is taking part in a US government-funded project that aims to explore the application of blockchain technology in securing the energy grid.
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- Crypto exchange Gemini announces new solution to support off-exchange, OTC desk trades
Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has announced a new digital clearing and settlement solution for off-exchange or over-the-counter (OTC) cryptocurrency trades.
· Business
- Sinochem subsidiary in talks with Shell, Macquarie to build blockchain platform ‘Gateway’ – Report
Sinochem Energy and Technology Co Ltd, a subsidiary of state-owned Chinese energy company Sinochem Group, is reportedly holding talks with energy major Royal Dutch Shell and investment bank Macquarie Group to build an…
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- University of Gibraltar, Huobi University team up to advance blockchain education and research
The University of Gibraltar has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Huobi University, China-based blockchain technology and application education institution affiliated to the Huobi Group, to explore the d…
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- Crypto exchange and wallet platform Edge expands to Australia, Israel and Nordic Countries
Non-custodial crypto exchange and wallet platform Edge has released its 1.9.1 version which includes integrations with new partners: Banxa, Bits of Gold, CoinSwitch, FIO, Safello, and Tezos.
· Business
- Disrupting the B2B communications market with Beowulf
The B2B telecommunications market is one of the most salient indicators of the progress in communications and commerce that the Internet has fueled, which is expected to surpass $100 billion globally by 2026. Communic…
· Technology
- Samsung to sell new variant of crypto-friendly Galaxy Note 10 ‘KlaytnPhone’ in South Korea: Report
South Korean electronics giant Samsung is going to release a new variant of its Galaxy Note 10 smartphone which will come pre-installed with blockchain apps and a cryptocurrency wallet, the Wall Street Journal reported.
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- Rainforest Foundation US seeks crypto donations to preserve Amazon
The Rainforest Foundation, a charitable foundation founded in 1987, is reaching out to the cryptocurrency community to support its efforts to preserve the Amazon rainforest.
· Business
- Burundi makes it illegal to trade cryptocurrencies
Burundi has declared cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin and ethereum as illegal in the country, Bloomberg reported.
· Regulation
- MERJ forms new partnerships to bring tokenized securities to US Investors
MERJ Exchange, the national stock exchange of the Republic of Seychelles, has entered into new partnerships aimed at allowing U.S. accredited investors to participate in the upcoming equity offering.
· Business
- Hong Kong-based Legacy Trust announces crypto pension plan
Legacy Trust, a Hong Kong-based crypto custodian, is going to offer digital assets-based pension plans, CoinDesk reported.
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- Blockchain-based trade finance network Marco Polo welcomes Mastercard
Financial giant Mastercard has joined Marco Polo, a trade finance network on R3’s Corda blockchain platform.
· Technology
- Coincheck to launch reward points-to-crypto exchange service on September 10
Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck has announced a new service that will allow users to exchange reward points for cryptocurrencies.
· Business
- Swiss retail giant Migros implements TE-FOOD’s blockchain-based food traceability system
Migros, the largest retail company in Switzerland, has implemented TE-FOOD’s blockchain-based traceability system for its fresh fruits and vegetables supply chains.
· Technology
- Google Ventures-backed Blockchain launches $50M venture fund: Report
Blockchain, a European cryptocurrency startup, is raising $50 million to invest in startups, Yahoo Finance reported.
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- Franklin Templeton seeks to use Stellar blockchain for new fund shares
Franklin Templeton Investments, a U.S.-based asset management company, is seeking to use the Stellar blockchain for a new fund.
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- VanEck, SolidX officially announce ETF-like bitcoin product for qualified institutional buyers
VanEck and SolidX have officially announced that the VanEck SolidX Bitcoin Trust will issue shares to Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) in accordance with the SEC’s Rule 144A.
· Business
- Van Eck, SolidX to offer bitcoin ETF to institutions this week: Report
While the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been postponing its decision on bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), two firms have reportedly found a workaround.
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- South Korean banking giants form ‘Technology and Service Alliance’ with blockchain firms: Report
Four leading commercial banks in South Korea – KB Kookmin, Shinhan, Woori, and KEB Hana Bank – along with the state-run Industrial Bank of Korea (IBK) have formed a “technology and service alliance” with blockchain fi…
· Technology
- Dutch central bank to start integrity supervision of crypto exchanges and wallet providers from January 2020
De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB), the central bank of the Netherlands, has announced it will start regulating firms engaged in the cryptocurrency sector.
· Regulation
- Bitcoin.com’s cryptocurrency exchange goes live
Bitcoin.com, an online portal initially focused on covering cryptocurrency news, has launched its own cryptocurrency exchange.
· Business
- Blockchain Life 2019 Forum welcomes 6000+ attendees and top companies at its 4th edition
The fourth edition of the Blockchain Life 2019 Forum will be held on October 16-17 in Moscow.
· Technology
- HSBC completes first yuan-denominated letter of credit transaction via Voltron blockchain platform
Banking giant HSBC has completed the first blockchain-based letter of credit transaction denominated in yuan, Reuters reported.
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- Financial Integrity Network urges Congress to bring crypto firms under BSA
The Financial Integrity Network (FIN), a Washington D.C.-based strategic advisory firm, has urged the United States Congress to bring firms engaged in cryptocurrency sector under the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) regulation.
· Insights & Views
- Crypto exchange Liquid reveals blockchain wallet address for Gram token sale proceeds
Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Liquid has revealed that the funds of customers who participated in the Gram token sale are stored securely in a blockchain wallet.
· Business
- ING Collection purchases fractional ownership shares in digital artwork via blockchain
WUNDER, a blockchain-based digital art museum, has announced that ING Collection recently purchased fractional ownership shares in a video art work via a blockchain-based transaction.
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- More Thai government departments look to blockchain to streamline work processes
Thailand’s Revenue Department and the Comptroller-General's Department are the latest government agencies that are poised to explore blockchain technology.
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- North Korea calls UN report on stealing $2B from banks and crypto exchanges “sheer lie”
North Korea has outrightly refuted recent accusations of stealing $2 billion from banks and cryptocurrency exchanges.
· Insights & Views
- Avaloq, AlgoTrader partner to prepare financial institutions for crypto-induced paradigm shift
Two Swiss fintech firms – Avaloq and AlgoTrader – are teaming up to create a global digital asset management ecosystem.
· Business
- Baton Systems raises $12M for bank-to-bank blockchain-based payments infrastructure
Blockchain startup Baton Systems has secured over $12 million in a Series A funding round led by Trinity Ventures, with participation from Alsop Louie and Commerce Ventures.
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- São Paulo to implement blockchain technology in public works projects
The government of Brazilian city of São Paulo has contracted a tech company as it seeks to use a blockchain registry for its public works projects, Cointelegraph reported.
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