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Shampa Mani
Stories by Shampa Mani
- Mauritius FSC publishes regulatory guidance on security token offerings
The Mauritius Financial Services Commission (FSC) has published regulatory guidance on security token offerings (STOs).
· Regulation
- China’s NDRC considers banning crypto mining activities
The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), a macroeconomic management agency under the Chinese State Council, is considering eliminating bitcoin mining activities in the country, Reuters reported.
· Regulation
- South Korea’s DAPA to build blockchain platform for transparency in defense acquisition projects
South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has announced the details of its blockchain project which has been selected for '2019 Blockchain Public Pilot Project.'
· Technology
- Coinbase-backed Securitize launches new initiative to simplify token issuance and management
Securitize, a compliance platform for digitizing securities on the blockchain, is rolling out its Securitize Ready Program, CoinDesk reported.
· Business
- NYDFS grants nineteenth BitLicense to US subsidiary of Bitstamp cryptocurrency exchange
The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) has granted the nineteenth BitLicense to the U.S.-based subsidiary of Bitstamp cryptocurrency exchange.
· Business
- Japanese bank MUFG to launch yen-pegged stablecoin this year
Japanese banking giant Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is gearing up to launch its digital currency, MUFG Coin, for practical use this year, Cointelegraph reported.
· Investing
- Tax, finance execs keen on automating routine tasks, but unsure about blockchain: KPMG Poll
A recent poll from KPMG has revealed that while a high majority of tax and finance executives are interested in automating routine tasks, many of them are not considering adopting blockchain technology.
· Insights & Views
- ISDA teams up with Digital Asset to standardize derivatives data
The International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) is working with New York-based blockchain startup Digital Asset to develop an open-source reference code library to drive the adoption of the ISDA Common Doma…
· Technology
- Edge allows selling cryptocurrency to credit cards via Simplex partnership
Edge, a crypto non-custodial wallet and exchange platform, has partnered with payment processing company Simplex and has announced the beta release of its “crypto cash out” functionality.
· Business
- Blockchain startup EnergyXchain receives $225k grant from National Science Foundation
EnergyXchain has been awarded a $225,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant to conduct research and development (R&D) on transforming the natural gas industry processes u…
· Technology
- Aviva, Unilever, Johnson & Johnson join blockchain-based data sharing platform Ocean Protocol
Blockchain-powered data sharing platform Ocean Protocol has announced the launch of its beta network, enabling early adopters to start using the network to build new services and applications.
· Technology
- Opera launches desktop browser with built-in crypto wallet
Opera, a web browser for Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems, has announced the launch of the desktop version of its browser which has a built-in cryptocurrency wallet.
· Business
- Indian city of Bengaluru to trial blockchain-based complaint redressal system in June
Bengaluru, India’s Silicon Valley, is going to launch a blockchain pilot to address the complaints related to the city’s garbage problem in June, The News Minute reported.
· Technology
- Facebook seeks $1B in venture capital for crypto project: Report
Social media giant Facebook is reportedly seeking support from venture capital firms for its cryptocurrency project, New York Times (NYT) tech reporter Nathaniel Popper recently said in a series of tweets.
· Business
- Canadian crypto exchange QuadrigaCX to file for bankruptcy
Troubled cryptocurrency exchange QuadrigaCX is going to file for bankruptcy by next week, CoinDesk reported.
· Business
- Coinbase Pro adds support for EOS, Augur’s REP, and MakerDAO’s MKR tokens
Crypto exchange Coinbase has announced support for EOS (EOS), Augur (REP), and Maker (MKR) on Coinbase Pro.
· Investing
- Binance’s decentralized exchange to launch this month
Binance’s decentralized exchange, Binance DEX, will be launched this month, CEO Changpeng Zhao announced recently.
· Business
- Thomson Reuters patents blockchain-based identity management system
Media giant Thomson Reuters has been awarded a patent for a blockchain-based identity management system, Cointelegraph reported.
· Technology
- Financial Stability Board published crypto-assets regulators directory
The Financial Stability Board (FSB), an international body monitoring the global financial system, has published a Crypto-assets regulators directory.
· Regulation
- Telecom operator Orange joins initiative to fight fake news using blockchain
Telecom operator Orange has announced the launch of a new platform that aims to facilitate mutual authentication of online news based on blockchain technology.
· Technology
- Société Générale-owned Kleinwort Hambros launches actively managed blockchain note
Kleinwort Hambros, a Société Générale-owned private bank and wealth manager, has launched a new Luxembourg-listed, actively managed blockchain note.
· Investing
- Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Telstra collaborate to enhance security for online transactions: Report
Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) and telecom giant Telstra have partnered on a “top-secret” blockchain project that aims to “add new levels of security for high-value transactions completed online,” Australian Fin…
· Technology
- TCS’ Quartz Cross Border Remittances solution to allow connecting to RippleNet
Indian IT giant Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has announced that its Quartz Cross Border Remittances solution will enable banks/payments systems to connect to newer DLT (distributed ledger technology) based payment …
· Technology
- South Korea’s Internet agency announces 12 blockchain pilot projects for 2019
The Korea Internet and Security Agency (KISA) has announced the 12 projects selected for '2019 Blockchain Public Pilot Project' that will aim to innovate public services and discover best practices by applying the blo…
· Technology
- Coinbase preps new matching engine ahead of crypto bull run
Leading cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is building new matching engine infrastructure ahead of an expected bull rally in the crypto market, The Block reported.
· Business
- G20 leaders to agree on crypto AML/CFT regulations in June: Report
G20 member countries are going to discuss international cryptocurrency Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Countering Financing of Terrorism (CFT) regulation at the Finance Minister and Central Bank Governors meeting on J…
· Regulation
- South Korea mulls revising cryptocurrency regulations
The South Korean government is considering revising the regulatory framework on cryptocurrencies, Cointelegraph reported referring to local media outlet ZDNet Korea.
· Regulation
- More insurers and reinsurers join blockchain insurance startup B3i’s latest funding round
B3i, a blockchain startup focused on the insurance industry, has announced the expansion of the group of investors in its ongoing funding round.
· Business
- Digital Currency and Blockchain Weekly Round-Up – April 5th, 2019
European Commission officially launches International Association of Trusted Blockchain Applications The official launch event of the European Commission’s blockchain initiative was held in Brussels on April 03. Calle…
· Technology
- Aviva, Sesame Bankhall Group back blockchain mortgage startup Acre Software’s $6.5M funding round
Insurance giant Aviva and Sesame Bankhall Group (SBG), a UK-based financial adviser, have announced a £5 million (approximately $6.5 million) investment in blockchain mortgage startup Acre Software.
· Business
- R3, Barclays, RBS and others trial blockchain for faster property transactions
A number of leading banks, real estate companies, and law firms, among others, have successfully completed a global blockchain trial that aimed to demonstrate the technology’s potential to accelerate property transact…
· Technology
- Bitfury announces blockchain-based consent management system; partners with Hancom to distribute Crystal platform
Blockchain tech firm Bitfury has made two important announcements – first, a blockchain-based consent management system for the healthcare industry, and other is a partnership with Hancom to distribute its Crystal ana…
· Technology
- Russian gas giant Gazprom seeks to automate gas supply agreements using blockchain
Russian prime minister Dmitry Medvedev has welcomed Gazprom’s effort to use blockchain technology for automation of gas supply processes, Cointelegraph reported referring to a report from Vestifinance.
· Technology
- Airlines Reporting Corp. invests in blockchain startup Blockskye’s Series A round
Airlines Reporting Corp. (ARC), a provider of ticket transaction settlement services, has made an investment in Blockskye’s Series A round of financing. The details of the investment have not been disclosed.
· Business
- Crypto exchange Coinsquare to launch Canadian Dollar-pegged stablecoin ‘eCAD’
Canadian crypto trading platform Coinsquare has announced that it is going to launch the first stablecoin pegged to the Canadian dollar.
· Investing
- BBVA closes blockchain-powered loan with Madrid’s regional government
Spanish banking giant BBVA has announced that it has closed the first blockchain-powered sustainable “Schuldschein” loan with Madrid’s government.
· Technology
- Customs broker Livingston collaborates with IBM Maersk blockchain shipping initiative ‘TradeLens’
Livingston International, a North American provider of customs brokerage services, has announced its collaboration with TradeLens, blockchain-enabled global shipping initiative.
· Technology
- Okta’s new $50M fund makes first investment in blockchain identity startup
Identity and access management firm Okta has announced the launch of a $50 million investment fund which will invest in cutting edge technologies with a particular focus on identity, security, and privacy.
· Business
- Binance’s Trust Wallet to launch crypto staking feature
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has announced that its official crypto wallet app, Trust Wallet, will soon allow users to stake crypto.
· Business
- Swiss food tech firm Bühler introduces blockchain-ready solutions
Swiss food technology giant Bühler this week introduced blockchain-ready solutions that aim to reduce food poisoning rates and enhance production efficiency at the Microsoft booth at the Hannover Messe.
· Technology