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Shampa Mani
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- Kyocera, LO3 Energy partner to trial blockchain-managed virtual power plant
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…
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- Accenture seeks to leverage blockchain, digital identity and payments technologies to improve global supply chains
Accenture has unveiled a circular supply chain capability that leverages cutting-edge technologies to promote ethical and environmentally mindful practices across the supply chain.
· Technology
- Australian financial regulator Austrac explores blockchain potential to automate funds transfer instructions
The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (Austrac) is testing blockchain use in automating funds transfer instructions, ZDNet reported.
· Technology
- SIRIN Labs enables fiat-to-crypto conversion on FINNEY via Simplex partnership
Blockchain smartphone maker SIRIN Labs has announced that it has entered into a partnership with payment processing company Simplex, LeapRate reported.
· Business
- Mercedes-Benz Cars develops blockchain prototype to enhance transparency of supply chains
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.
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- South Korean crypto exchange Coinbin bankrupt, cites $26M embezzlement by employee
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Coinbin has announced that it is filing for bankruptcy following fund embezzlement by an employee, Business Korea reported.
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- International currency exchange Mercury FX successfully trials Ripple’s xRapid solution
Global currency exchange provider Mercury FX could open 10 new payment corridors powered by xRapid, Ripple's solution for on-demand liquidity, Chepicap reported.
· Technology
- South Korean telecom giant KT to roll out blockchain-as-a-service platform in March: Report
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.
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- Crypto exchange Huobi Global adds support for USDT tokens on ERC-20 protocol
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.
· Investing
- Japanese firm Recruit backs Beam’s $5M funding round via blockchain fund
Japanese internet giant Recruit has launched a $25 million blockchain fund, TechCrunch reported.
· Business
- Mizuho Bank to launch digital currency platform ‘J-Coin Pay’ in March
Mizuho Bank has announced that it is on track to launch a new digital currency platform next month.
· Technology
- Digital Currency and Blockchain Weekly Round-Up – February 22nd, 2019
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,…
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- Pantera Capital on track to achieve $175M target for third crypto fund
Blockchain investment firm Pantera Capital has already raised $125 million for its third crypto fund ahead of an expected March closing, CoinDesk reported.
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- Digital asset platform Liquid enables credit and debit card deposits for crypto traders via Simplex partnership
Liquid, a cryptocurrency trading platform launched by Quoine last September, has entered into a partnership with payment processing company Simplex.
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- Baidu offers XuperChain blockchain network to industries in Hainan province
Chinese search engine giant Baidu has announced that it is working with Hainan province to widen the adoption of blockchain technology.
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- Samsung-backed Blocko to implement blockchain-based land registry system in South Korea
South Korean blockchain startup Blocko is going to implement a blockchain-based solution for processing real estate data, Block Tribune reported.
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- Telefónica and Wibson partner to trial blockchain-based personal data marketplace
Spanish telecom giant Telefónica has partnered with Wibson, a blockchain-based consumer data marketplace, to trial a data verification capability that validates the authenticity of consumer data in its system.
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- Blockchain-based AR platform Scanetchain announces beta launch of marker scanning reward system
Decentralized AR Platform developer Scanetchain has announced that the “beta” version of their marker scanning reward system will be available in the next software update. Further details related to the amount of rewa…
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- Continental, Commerzbank and Siemens complete blockchain money market trial
German automotive manufacturing company Continental, together with banking giant Commerzbank and technology firm Siemens, has successfully completed a pilot project to process a money market security between the compa…
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- Liechtenstein-based Bank Frick targets institutional investors with new digital asset trading platform
Bank Frick, a family-run Liechtenstein bank, has announced that it is establishing a new subsidiary, called The DLT Markets AG, which will provide institutional investors with professional access to the multi-exchange…
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- Blockchain startup ConsenSys opens new office in Hong Kong
Ethereum venture capital studio ConsenSys has announced the opening of its new office in Hong Kong and the appointment of Charles d’Haussy as Director for Strategic Initiatives and market lead for Hong Kong.
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- Crypto exchange Huobi Korea takes measures to boost anti-money laundering protections
Huobi Korea, the South Korean arm of Huobi cryptocurrency exchange, has announced that it is strengthening its protections against money laundering, identity theft, voice phishing, and other forms of abuse.
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- Samsung Galaxy S10 to offer secure storage for crypto private keys
South Korean mobile giant Samsung has officially introduced a new line of premium smartphones: Galaxy S10, which will include secure storage for cryptocurrency private keys.
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- Indian e-commerce giant Mjunction partners with blockchain startup SHIPNEXT
Mjunction Services, a 50:50 joint venture of two Indian steel conglomerate – the Steel Authority of India Ltd and Tata Steel, has partnered with blockchain-based shipping startup SHIPNEXT, India Blooms reported.
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- South Korean and German telcos collaborate to create blockchain ID
South Korean telecom giant SK Telecom is collaborating with German telecom company Deutsche Telekom create a blockchain ID in order to simplify authentication processes, ZDNet reported.
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- Deutsche Telekom, Nomura Holdings and others join blockchain startup Hedera Hashgraph’s governing council
Hedera Hashgraph, a public distributed ledger for building decentralized applications, has announced the initial members of the Hedera Hashgraph Council.
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- Bank of Japan explores central bank digital currencies in new report
The Bank of Japan (BoJ) has published a new report that looks into the concept of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).
· Insights & Views
- KPMG partners with Guardtime to harness blockchain potential
Consulting giant KPMG has entered into a partnership with software security firm Guardtime to harness the potential of blockchain technology to build transparent, traceable, and secure business processes.
· Technology
- SBI Holdings’ subsidiary inks agreement with BIG Blockchain Intelligence Group
BIG Blockchain Intelligence Group, a provider of crypto risk-scoring and data analytics tools, has signed a multi-service client agreement with SBI BITS, a subsidiary of Japanese financial services giant SBI Holdings.
· Technology
- Chamber of Digital Commerce proposes National Action Plan for Blockchain
The Chamber of Digital Commerce, a leading blockchain trade association, has released its proposed National Plan for Blockchain.
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- Gibraltar Blockchain Exchange lists OST token on GBX-DAX
The Gibraltar Blockchain Exchange (GBX), has added support for the OST token on its Digital Asset Exchange (GBX-DAX).
· Investing
- Japanese trading firm Marubeni partners with blockchain startup LO3 Energy
Japanese general trading company Marubeni, in collaboration with blockchain energy startup LO3 Energy, has begun a pilot project.
· Technology
- Binance DEX and Binance Chain enter public testnet phase
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by 24-hour trading volume, has announced that its blockchain platform Binance Chain and decentralized exchange Binance DEX have entered public testnet phase.
· Business
- Nearly half of millennials trust crypto exchanges more than U.S. stock market, eToro survey reveals
Nearly half of millennial online traders have more trust in cryptocurrency exchanges than the U.S. stock market, a new survey from investment platform eToro has revealed.
· Insights & Views
- BitGo to offer crypto insurance through Lloyd’s of London
Crypto custodian and security firm BitGo has announced its plans to offer insurance protections for cryptocurrencies through Lloyd’s of London.
· Business
- Blockchain security company CipherTrace secures $15M in venture capital
Blockchain security company CipherTrace has raised $15 million in the latest funding round led by Aspect Ventures.
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- BBVA issues structured green bond for MAPFRE using blockchain
Spanish banking giant BBVA has announced that it has negotiated the terms and conditions of €35 million structured green bond using blockchain technology.
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- Seoul Metropolitan Government to support blockchain startups via $1B innovation fund
The Seoul Metropolitan Government has announced that it will invest 1.2 trillion won ($1.07 billion) in startups by 2022 via an investment fund, CoinDesk reported.
· Technology
- Cryptocurrency custodian and security firm BitGo to add support for TRON currency
Decentralized internet protocol TRON has announced that BitGo will provide wallet and custody support for its TRX token later this year.
· Business
- Coinbase acquires blockchain intelligence platform Neutrino
Crypto exchange Coinbase has acquired blockchain intelligence startup Neutrino, CoinDesk reported. The terms of the acquisition have not been disclosed
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