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- Stablecoin project Terra receives funding from HashKey Capital
Blockchain startup Terra has received an investment from HashKey Capital, a Hong Kong blockchain investor and an affiliate of fintech company HashKey Group, Tech In Asia reported. The details of the investment have no…
· Business
- Three of the founding members of Libra Association consider backing out: Report
Some of the early backers of Facebook’s ambitious cryptocurrency project are considering backing out from the initiative, according to the Financial Times.
· Business
- PUBLISH launches blockchain-based content notarization service in beta
PUBLISH Inc., a blockchain-based media solutions company, has announced the launch of an ‘onchain’ news article notarization service in beta.
· Technology
- BitGo announces support for multi-signature EOS wallet and custody services
Cryptocurrency custodian and wallet provider BitGo has announced the launch of multi-signature wallet and custody services for EOS, the eighth largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization.
· Business
- Chainalysis launches ‘Chainalysis KYT Alerts’ to detect suspicious cryptocurrency activity in real-time
Crypto compliance startup Chainalysis has enhanced its Know Your Transaction (KYT) solution with a new real-time alert functionality.
· Business
- Blockchain energy startup Power Ledger extends energy trading trial in Fremantle
Australian blockchain energy startup Power Ledger has announced its energy trading trial in Fremantle, Western Australia is heading into the second phase.
· Technology
- Crypto exchange Coincheck mulls launching IEO Platform
Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck has announced that it is considering launching an initial exchange offering (IEO) platform and has commenced a feasibility study on these lines.
· Business
- Sierra Leone launches blockchain-based National Digital Identity Platform
Kiva, a San Francisco-based non-profit organization, has announced the launch of Africa’s first blockchain-based and decentralized identity platform.
· Technology
- Blockchain startup Blocko secures $7.4M in Series B+ round from major South Korean financial institutions
South Korean blockchain startup Blocko has announced that it has raised 9 billion won (or approximately $7.4 million) in a Series B+ funding round.
· Business
- Former Zaif exchange owner Tech Bureau to discontinue crypto business after completing customer refunds
Tech Bureau, the former operator of Zaif cryptocurrency exchange, has announced that it will discontinue its cryptocurrency exchange business after it refunds all customers. The official date for business closure has …
· Business
- Trade.io ends relationship with Forbes CryptoMarkets portal
Trade.io, a Swiss blockchain company, is ending its relationship with Forbes CryptoMarkets, a data-driven portal offering comprehensive tracking of cryptocurrencies.
· Business
- South Korea’s Woori Financial to develop blockchain-based financial services with Ground X
South Korean financial services giant Woori Financial Group is teaming up with Kakao’s blockchain subsidiary Ground X to develop blockchain-based financial services.
· Technology
- Digital securities platform Securitize becomes SEC-registered transfer agent
Securitize, a California-based blockchain technology startup, has registered with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as a transfer agent, CoinDesk reported.
· Business
- Beowulf Blockchain partners with Vietnam’s largest state-owned hospital to deliver a comprehensive telemedicine system
Beowulf Blockchain and Bach Mai Hospital, one of the largest and oldest state-owned hospitals in Vietnam, with satellite hospitals across the country, signed an agreement to implement Beowulf Telemedicine technology, …
· Technology
- European Commission looks into “potential anti-competitive behavior” of Facebook's Libra: Report
European Union’s antitrust regulatory authority has reportedly launched a probe into Libra, Facebook’s much-hyped cryptocurrency project announced in June this year, Bloomberg reported.
· Regulation
- Thailand’s Siam Cement Group seeks to expand Corda-based ‘Procure to Pay’ solution to 2,400 suppliers by 2020
Siam Cement Group (SCG), the largest cement and building material company in Thailand and Southeast Asia, is looking to expand its blockchain-based procurement and payment solution to 2,400 suppliers by 2020, Bangkok …
· Technology
- Blockchain settlement startup Fnality adds former UBS and IMF executives to management team
Fnality International, the commercial realisation of the Utility Settlement Coin (USC) project led by UBS, has added key personnel to its senior management and advisory team.
· People
- Blockchain securities issuance platform iownit.us obtains approval from FINRA
The Financial Industry Regulatory authority (FINRA), a self-regulatory organization (SRO) in the United States, has approved the membership application of IOI Capital and Markets (IOICM), an SEC registered broker-deal…
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- Commonwealth Bank of Australia develops blockchain-based marketplace and token to protect biodiversity
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA), in collaboration with BioDiversity Solutions Australia (BDS) – a privately owned regional business based in Port Macquarie NSW, has developed a blockchain prototype to support…
· Technology
- EMURGO inks MOUs with South Korean trade associations to boost Cardano adoption
EMURGO, the official commercial and venture arm of the Cardano blockchain project, has signed memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with Korea Blockchain Contents Association (KBCCA) and Korea Mobile Game Association (K…
· Technology
- HSBC inks agreement to tap Identitii’s blockchain-based information exchange platform ‘Overlay+’
HSBC Bank Australia has signed a new license agreement with Australian fintech startup Identitii to tap the latter’s intelligent information exchange platform, Overlay+.
· Technology
- Israeli regulator seeks to expedite licensing procedures for fintech and blockchain firms
The Capital Market Authority of Israel is seeking to fast track the licensing procedures for domestic fintech companies in order to encourage competition in the local market, Calcalist reported.
· Regulation
- bitFlyer teams up with Tpoint Japan to rollout bitcoin rewards program
Japanese cryptocurrency exchange bitFlyer has announced its partnership with technology services provider Tpoint Japan for a bitcoin-based rewards program.
· Business
- Ethereum Foundation launches Korean version of its website, announces large-scale translation program
The Ethereum Foundation has announced the launch of a Korean version of its official website, which is now available at ethereum.org/ko.
· Business
- Cybersecurity veteran David Damato joins crypto exchange Gemini
Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has announced the appointment of cybersecurity veteran David Damato as the company’s new Chief Security Officer (CSO).
· People
- Deloitte unveils demonstrational platform for blockchain solutions
‘Big Four’ consulting giant Deloitte has introduced a new mobile demo platform for blockchain-based prototyped solutions.
· Technology
- Crypto custodian BitGo poaches new Chief Revenue Officer from rival Xapo
Cryptocurrency custodian BitGo has announced the appointment of Pete Najarian as the company’s Chief Revenue Officer.
· People
- World Bank raises another $33M for Kangaroo bond via blockchain technology
The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD or the World Bank) has announced that it has raised an additional AUD 50 million (or approximately USD 33 million) for its Kangaroo bond due August 2020 …
· Technology
- Silvergate Bank reveals plans to offer crypto-backed loans this year
Crypto-friendly U.S. bank Silvergate has revealed its intention to offer cryptocurrency- collateralized loans in its updated IPO filing with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Cointelegraph re…
· Business
- Binance seeks to empower countries to spur new currencies via new open blockchain project ‘Venus’
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has unveiled its new open blockchain project.
· Technology
- Rakuten Wallet launches crypto spot trading service and Android app
Rakuten Wallet, a subsidiary of Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten, today announced the launch of spot trading service and its Android app.
· Business
- Bakkt to launch custody and bitcoin futures on September 23
Bakkt, a subsidiary of New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) parent company Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), has been “cleared to launch,” CEO Kelly Loeffler announced Friday in an online post.
· Business
- Santander to expand Ripple-powered remittance service to Latin American countries
Spanish banking giant Santander Group has revealed that it is building a “payment corridor” that would allow Latin American customers to send money to the U.S. instantly via One Pay FX at no fees CoinDesk reported.
· Technology
- US Customs and Border Protection advisory committee to run live test of blockchain-based system
An advisory committee under the United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced its plans to soon launch live testing of its blockchain-based intellectual rights (IPR) proof-of-concept (POC).
· Technology
- Fintech company Konstellation joins media blockchain consortium PUBLISHalliance
PUBLISH Inc., a provider of blockchain solutions for media businesses, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Konstellation, a provider of blockchain solutions for the financial services industry.
· Technology
- Digital Currency and Blockchain Weekly Round-Up – August 16th, 2019
US SEC defers decision on three bitcoin ETF proposals The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has further delayed its decision on three bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) proposals, CoinDesk reporte…
· Technology
- Beowulf Blockchain Partners with MD24 House Call to Provide a Comprehensive Telehealth System
Beowulf Blockchain, a full-service B2B cloud communication company, has announced its partnership with MD24 House Call. This partnership will usher in a new era of healthcare services utilizing the advanced telehealth…
· Technology
- Crypto exchange Binance expects to launch U.S. division by November, re-launches iOS app
Crypto exchange Binance is hoping to launch its U.S. arm by November, CEO Changpeng Zhao told news outlet Cheddar in an interview.
· Business
- Reserve Bank of Australia watchful of Facebook’s cryptocurrency launch plans
The Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) Payments System Board discussed Facebook’s cryptocurrency launch plans during its recent meeting.
· Regulation
- Cardano Foundation, Konfidio Ventures partner to boost adoption of blockchain business model
The Cardano Foundation has partnered with German blockchain venture studio Konfidio in order to accelerate the adoption of blockchain business models with corporations, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and governme…
· Technology