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Shampa Mani
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- RBI’s R&D institute proposes blueprint for blockchain adoption
The Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT), an arm of Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has published a blueprint for the implementation of blockchain technology in the banking sector, Busines…
· Technology
- Australian startup Power Ledger announces another blockchain-based energy trading project in Japan
Australian energy trading startup Power Ledger has partnered with Sharing Energy, a Japan-based company focused on the installation and provision of solar energy, to drive renewable energy trading in Japan.
· Technology
- Blockchain Industries, BTHMB sign binding LOI to merge and become publicly traded crypto exchange company
Blockchain Industries, an investment and advisory firm focused on distributed ledger technology and digital assets, has announced that it has signed a binding letter of intent (LOI) to merge with BTHMB, a Singapore-ba…
· Business
- Former R3 executive joins blockchain startup AlphaPoint
Blockchain startup AlphaPoint has announced that former R3 executive Scott Grayson is joining the company as the new SVP & Head of Enterprise Sales.
· People
- Crypto exchange Coinbase launches new features and services for institutional clients
Crypto exchange Coinbase is introducing new features and services for institutional clients in Asia and Europe.
· Business
- Dutch banking giant ING signs five-year deal with blockchain startup R3
Dutch banking and financial services giant ING Bank has signed a five-year deal with enterprise software firm R3.
· Technology
- Licensed crypto exchange Covesting launches first stage of fiat gateway
Cryptocurrency exchange Covesting has announced the rollout of the first stage of fiat gateway and cryptocurrency converter.
· Business
- Saudi-Emirati cross-border cryptocurrency pilot announced
The joint cryptocurrency project between the UAE and Saudi Arabian authorities has been officially announced.
· Technology
- South Korea-based KEB Hana Bank joins Enterprise Ethereum Alliance
KEB Hana Bank, the banking subsidiary of South Korea’s Hana Financial Group, has joined has joined Enterprise Ethereum Alliance (EEA), The Korea Times reported.
· Technology
- Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras joins IBM Maersk blockchain shipping solution “TradeLens”
The Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) has signed an agreement with IBM to collaborate on TradeLens – a blockchain solution jointly developed by Maersk and IBM, Europa Press reported.
· Technology
- Kuwait Finance House launches cross-border remittance service using Ripple’s blockchain
Kuwait Finance House (KFH), the first Islamic bank established in 1977 in the State of Kuwait, has launched an instant cross-border remittance service powered by Ripple’s blockchain technology.
· Technology
- Securitize joins IBM Blockchain Accelerator program
Securitize, a compliance platform for digitizing securities on the blockchain, has joined the IBM Blockchain Accelerator program, Forbes reported.
· Technology
- Blockchain smartphone maker SIRIN LABS provides updates on FINNEY shipments to Russia and U.S.
Blockchain smartphone maker SIRIN Labs has announced some updates regarding the shipment of FINNEY smartphones and its Amazon shops.
· Business
- Indonesian unicorn company Go-Jek acquires Filipino crypto startup Coins.ph
Jakarta-based technology startup Go-Jek has acquired a majority stake in Filipino cryptocurrency wallet Coins.ph, Bitcoin.com reported.
· Business
- Switzerland’s Falcon Private Bank allows direct transfers of cryptocurrencies
Falcon Private Bank, a Zurich-based bank, has announced that it is introducing direct transfers of selected cryptocurrencies for both private and institutional clients.
· Business
- Japan’s Regulatory Sandbox authorizes Crypto Garage to test yen-pegged stablecoin
The Regulatory Sandbox in Japan, managed by the country’s Cabinet Secretariat, has announced the names of the companies that have been selected to test their projects.
· Technology
- Stock Exchange of Thailand plans to launch digital asset exchange
The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) is planning to open a new digital asset exchange and apply for a digital asset operating license from the Finance Ministry, Bangkok Post reported.
· Business
- Dubai telecom giant du joins Carrier Blockchain Study Group
Dubai-based telecom giant du has joined the Carrier Blockchain Study Group (CBSG) as part of its efforts to foster blockchain innovations, Emirates News Agency reported.
· Technology
- “Smart banknotes” startup Tangem secures $15M from SBI Crypto Investment
SBI Crypto Investment, a digital asset venture investment arm of Japanese financial services giant SBI Holdings, has invested $15 million in Tangem, a blockchain smart card wallet provider.
· Business
- Bitwage allows companies to pay crypto salaries via new partnership
Crypto payroll startup Bitwage has announced that it will now enable companies to fund payrolls with cryptocurrencies through its partnership with Simply Efficient HR, a Texas-based Payroll & HR company.
· Business
- Wyoming lawmakers introduce bill to clarify classification of digital assets
Lawmakers from the U.S. state of Wyoming have introduced a new bill that seeks to clarify the classification of cryptocurrencies.
· Regulation
- WISeKey, BRI partner to create interconnected Blockchain Centers of Excellence around the world
Cybersecurity firm WISeKey has announced that it has entered into a partnership with the Blockchain Research Institute (BRI), a Don and Alex Tapscott-led blockchain initiative, with the goal of creating interconnected…
· Technology
- Digital Currency and Blockchain Weekly Round-Up – January 18th, 2019
Wyoming advances sandbox bill to foster blockchain and fintech innovation The Wyoming House Committee on Minerals, Business and Economic Development has unanimously approved the “Financial Technology Sandbox” bill, Co…
· Technology
- Former Governor of Banque De France joins board of blockchain startup SETL
London-based blockchain startup SETL has announced that Christian Noyer, former Governor of the Banque De France, has joined the company’s board of directors.
· People
- SAP launches blockchain solution to track pharmaceutical drugs
Enterprise software firm SAP has announced the launch of a blockchain-based solution that will help to track and authenticate pharmaceutical packaging returned from hospitals and pharmacies to wholesalers before produ…
· Technology
- Crypto exchange Coinbase acquires Blockspring
Blockspring, a San Francisco-based startup that develops tools for collecting and managing data from APIs, has announced its acquisition by crypto exchange Coinbase, CoinDesk reported.
· Business
- ConsenSys co-founder Joseph Lubin joins crypto futures platform ErisX’s board
Crypto futures platform ErisX has announced that Joseph Lubin, founder of ConsenSys and co-founder of Ethereum, and fintech entrepreneur Cris Conde have joined the company’s Board of Directors.
· People
- SEAT joins Spanish blockchain consortium Alastria
Spanish automobile manufacturer SEAT has joined Alastria, a Spain-based multisectorial semi-public blockchain consortium, Cointelegraph reported.
· Technology
- LG CNS joins Enterprise Ethereum Alliance
LG CNS, a subsidiary of electronics giant LG Corporation, has joined Enterprise Ethereum Alliance (EEA), a member-led organization that aims to drive the use of Ethereum blockchain technology.
· Technology
- Grayscale launches investment trust for Stellar Lumens
Crypto asset management firm Grayscale Investments has announced the launch of Grayscale Stellar Lumens Trust, a single currency investment vehicle solely comprised of Stellar Lumens (XLM).
· Investing
- Wyoming lawmakers introduce bill to allow issuance of tokenized stock certificates
Wyoming lawmakers have introduced a bill that would allow corporates to issue certificate tokens in place of stock certificates using blockchain technology, CoinDesk reported.
· Regulation
- NGA Human Resources seeks to bring blockchain technology to HR & payroll processes
NGA Human Resources, an HR and payroll services company, has partnered with Gospel Technology, a provider of blockchain-based inter-enterprise data collaboration platform, to pilot blockchain technology in HR and payr…
· Technology
- WWF unveils blockchain-based food provenance platform ‘OpenSC’
World Wildlife Fund-Australia (WWF-Australia) has announced a new blockchain-enabled food tracking platform.
· Technology
- ABCC becomes first crypto exchange to add support for TRON’s TRC-10 tokens
Cryptocurrency exchange ABCC has announced that it has entered into a partnership with the TRON project and will be the first platform to list TRC-10 tokens.
· Investing
- South Korea’s Financial Services Commission to launch fintech sandbox in April
South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) is planning to launch a financial regulatory sandbox in April 2019.
· Regulation
- BitGo simplifies crypto trading for institutional clients via Genesis partnership
Cryptocurrency custodian and security firm BitGo has entered into a partnership with over-the-counter (OTC) crypto trading firm Genesis Global Trading to enable clients to trade digital assets directly from BitGo cust…
· Business
- UPS’ venture arm invests in blockchain-based e-commerce startup Inxeption
UPS Strategic Enterprise fund, the venture arm of transportation and logistics giant UPS, has made an equity investment in blockchain startup Inxeption.
· Business
- Crypto exchange Binance enters European markets with new Jersey-based exchange
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange in terms of 24-hour trading volume, has announced its expansion into European markets with the launch of “Binance Jersey.”
· Business
- Blockchain firm R3 announces Corda Network and new governing foundation
Enterprise software firm R3 has announced the launch of Corda Network – an underlying, open shared blockchain network that will link participating that are using Corda.
· Business
- Oil majors Chevron and Total join blockchain platform for energy commodity trading ‘Vakt’
Oil giants Chevron and Total have joined London-based blockchain platform Vakt, Reuters reported.
· Technology