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- South Korean government to trial blockchain for tracking beef
The government of South Korea is seeking to use blockchain technology for tracking beef throughout its supply chain, Yonhap reported.
· Technology
- Crypto exchange OKEx launches information platform for token projects
Malta-based cryptocurrency exchange OKEx has announced that the “OKEx Project” will be launched today, November 23.
· Business
- Swiss Federal Railways trials blockchain technology for ID management system
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) has completed a blockchain proof of concept (PoC) of a “self-sovereign” identity management system, Cointelegraph reported.
· Technology
- Former US SEC Commissioner Annette Nazareth joins blockchain startup Bitfury’s advisory board
The Bitfury Group, a full-service blockchain technology company, has announced the addition of two new members to its advisory board.
· People
- Norwegian government ends tax incentives for crypto mining firms
The government of Norway has decided to end a power subsidy currently enjoyed by bitcoin miners, CoinDesk reported referring to a report from Aftenposten.
· Regulation
- Telegram’s blockchain project TON nears completion
Telegram Open Network (TON), instant messaging service Telegram’s blockchain project, appears to be inching closer to its completion.
· Technology
- FCCE completes acquisition of Zaif cryptocurrency exchange
Zaif, a cryptocurrency exchange previously operated by Japanese fintech firm Tech Bureau, has been acquired by Fisco Cryptocurrency Exchange (FCCE).
· Business
- Gibraltar Blockchain Exchange receives full DLT license from GFSC
The Gibraltar Blockchain Exchange (GBX) has received a full license as a provider of distributed ledger technology (DLT) from the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC) under Gibraltar’s Financial Services Reg…
· Business
- Finnish companies team up to digitalize trading of non-listed company shares using blockchain
A number of Finnish companies are teaming up to develop a new blockchain-based platform that will digitalize the share ledger, issuance and trading of non-listed company shares.
· Technology
- Saudi Arabia Monetary Authority co-developing cryptocurrency with UAE central bank
The Saudi Arabia Monetary Authority (SAMA) is going to launch its own cryptocurrency in 2019, Mohsen Al Zahrani, Head of Innovation at the SAMA, said recently.
· Technology
- Singaporean investment firm Temasek to set up AI and blockchain-focused groups
Singaporean investment company Temasek is creating new groups to look into the opportunities presented by advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain, Bloomberg reported.
· Technology
- University of Tokyo launches Blockchain Innovation Donation Course
The University of Tokyo has launched a blockchain-focused course after it received a donation of 90,000,000 yen (nearly $800,000) from a number of companies, CoinTelegraph reported.
· Technology
- Crypto mining firm Giga Watt files for bankruptcy with millions owed to creditors
Giga Watt, a U.S.-based cryptocurrency mining firm, has filed for bankruptcy while the company owes millions of dollars to creditors, CoinDesk reported.
· Business
- Singapore’s IMDA announces initiative to foster blockchain ecosystem
The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), a statutory board of the Singapore government, in putting up seed funding to foster blockchain ecosystem in the country, The Business Times reported.
· Technology
- Carrefour launches blockchain food traceability system in Spain
Leading global retailer Carrefour has launched a blockchain-based food traceability system in Spain for one of its food products – ‘Quality and Origin’ chicken.
· Technology
- European Commission to launch blockchain-focused initiative ‘IATBA’ in Q1 2019
Spanish banking giant BBVA has announced that it is one of the five banks invited to join the launch of the 'International Association for Trusted Blockchain Applications' (IATBA), a European platform to promote the u…
· Technology
- Siemens joins EWF to accelerate commercial deployment of blockchain in energy sector
Siemens has announced that it has joined the Energy Web Foundation (EWF), a non-profit organization that aims to accelerate the commercial deployment of blockchain technology in the energy sector.
· Technology
- Airplane manufacturing giant Boeing to launch blockchain and AI focused company ‘SkyGrid’
American airplane manufacturing giant Boeing, in collaboration with SparkCognition, has announced its plans to launch a new blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) based company in its efforts to enable “the futur…
· Business
- Huobi announces beta launch of cryptocurrency derivatives trading platform
Huobi Global, the operator of the fourth largest cryptocurrency exchange by the same name, has announced the beta launch of its cryptocurrency derivatives trading platform.
· Business
- VanEck subsidiary launches Bitcoin US OTC Spot Index
MV Index Solutions, a subsidiary of investment management firm VanEck, has announced the launched of a bitcoin index based on the U.S. price feeds from established OTC digital asset trading operations.
· Business
- Binance Labs invests $3M in crypto trading desk Koi Trading
Binance Labs, a blockchain technology incubator, has made an investment worth $3 million in US over-the-counter (OTC) cryptocurrency trading desk Koi Trading, CCN reported.
· Business
- Blockchain startup æternity joins Initiative for Cryptocurrencies & Contracts
Blockchain startup æternity has announced that it has joined the Initiative For Cryptocurrencies & Contracts (IC3).
· Technology
- North Korea to hold Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Summit in April 2019
North Korea is going to hold its first blockchain conference in April 2019, Ethereum World News reported.
· Technology
- SWIFT India, MonetaGo partner to prevent banking fraud using blockchain technology
SWIFT India, in collaboration with fintech company MonetaGo, is going to launch a blockchain-based pilot program to facilitate fraud prevention for banks in a secure, reliable environment.
· Technology
- Crypto payment processor BitPay adds support for Paxos stablecoin ‘PAX’
Crypto payment processor BitPay has partnered with Paxos and has integrated Paxos Standard token (PAX) as a settlement option for its merchants.
· Business
- Cryptocurrency exchange Binance collaborates with Refinitiv for KYC automation
Crypto exchange Binance is collaborating with Refinitiv, formerly the Financial & Risk business division of Thomson Reuters, for an automated Know Your Customer (KYC) application.
· Business
- Indian government likely to draft cryptocurrency regulations next month
The government of India is reportedly inching closer to establishing a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies.
· Regulation
- UK’s FCA to consult on regulatory perimeter guidance for cryptoassets by end of 2018
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), a financial regulatory body in the United Kingdom, is going to consult on crypto perimeter guidance by the end of this year, Christopher Woolard, Executive Director of Strategy a…
· Regulation
- FxWirePro: BTC/USD plummets to fresh 2018 low, bias bearish
(Refer BTC/USD chart on Trading View) BTC/USD continues to trade in the red on Tuesday as bears flex their muscles. The pair has broken below the key psychological level of $5,000 to hit a fresh 2018-low of $4,237 (Bi…
· Investing
- Government of Catalonia mulls introducing blockchain-based e-voting system
The Government of Catalonia is reportedly considering introducing blockchain technology in the community’s e-voting system.
· Technology
- SIRIN LABS brings FINNEY blockchain smartphone to Middle Eastern countries via Virgin Gates partnership
SIRIN LABS, the creator of FINNEY blockchain smartphone, has announced its partnership with Virgin Gates ahead of the launch of FINNEY on November 29.
· Business
- Berkeley’s HaaS School of Business seeks blockchain research proposals
The Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley, is going to launch a blockchain research programme, Bitcoin Exchange Guide reported.
· Technology
- Crypto exchange operator Huobi Group’s Beijing subsidiary establishes Communist Party Committee
Cryptocurrency exchange operator Huobi Group has established a Communist Party committee, South China Morning Post reported.
· Business
- Crypto exchange-traded product (ETP) to begin trading on SIX Swiss Exchange on November 21
Switzerland’s principal stock exchange SIX is going to be the first to launch an exchange-traded product (ETP) tracking multiple cryptocurrencies, The Financial Times reported.
· Business
- IBM, Columbia University launch accelerator programs for early and later-stage blockchain startups
IBM, in collaboration with Columbia University, has announced two new accelerator programs for blockchain startups to drive the next generation of blockchain innovation.
· Technology
- Thailand unlikely to launch own digital currency in next 3 to 5 years, says BoT Governor
In response to the recent comments from Christine Lagarde, the head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the Bank of Thailand Governor Veerathai Santiprabhob said that it is unlikely that cryptocurrencies will be…
· People
- Japan’s FSA seeks to bring crypto wallet services under regulatory scope
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) last week announced its plans to regulate cryptocurrency wallet services, Bitcoin.com reported.
· Regulation
- South Korea’s largest electric utility KEPCO to develop future microgrid using blockchain technology
Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) has announced that it has started a project that aims to build a future microgrid using blockchain technology.
· Technology
- South Korea seeks to tap blockchain, AI and big data for “smarter” e-government
South Korea’s Ministry of the Public Administration and Security has announced its plans to establish an “intelligent government roadmap” with central and local government bodies to operate a “smarter” e-government by…
· Technology
- Tom Lee cuts bitcoin’s year-end target price to $15,000
Tom Lee, co-founder of Fundstrat Global Advisors, has lowered his year-end target for bitcoin price to $15,000 from $25,000, CNBC reported.
· People