TokenPost reporter
Shampa Mani
Stories by Shampa Mani
- ING Bank releases new solution to improve blockchain data privacy
ING Bank has released its Zero-Knowledge Set Membership (ZKSM) solution, marking the further development of its Zero-Knowledge Range Proof (ZKRP).
· Technology
- NatWest to roll out blockchain-based syndicated lending platform in November
UK-based bank NatWest has announced that it is going to launch a blockchain-based platform that aims to streamline the global syndicated loans market.
· Technology
- Crypto exchange COVESTING receives full DLT license in Gibraltar
The Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC) has awarded another full Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) license to COVESTING, a cryptocurrency exchange and copy-trading platform.
· Regulation
- ABN AMRO, Samsung SDS and Port of Rotterdam collaborate on blockchain-based shipping and logistics platform
Dutch banking giant ABN AMRO has launched a new blockchain pilot in partnership with the Port of Rotterdam and Samsung SDS, Samsung’s logistics and IT division.
· Technology
- FATF to release first cryptocurrency rules by June 2019
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) will publish its first rules for cryptocurrency regulation by June 2019, Reuters reported on October 19. The watchdog said the new regulations, part of an effort to create intern…
· Regulation
- Huobi Wallet adds support for six additional stablecoins, Huobi launches new stablecoin solution ‘HUSD’
Cryptocurrency exchange operator Huobi has announced that it has upgraded its multi-chain light wallet to support six additional stablecoins.
· Business
- Digital Currency and Blockchain Weekly Round-Up – October 19th, 2018
U.S. SEC establishes new hub to engage with blockchain, crypto and ICO-related startups The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a new strategic hub which will facilitate its engagement with inno…
· Technology
- Japanese government seeks to simplify crypto tax filing system
The Japanese Tax Commission is seeking to simplify the tax filing system for cryptocurrencies to ensure that investors can report their gains accurately, CoinDesk reported, referring to a report from local news outlet…
· Regulation
- U.S. SEC establishes new hub to engage with blockchain, crypto and ICO-related startups
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a new strategic hub which will facilitate its engagement with innovators, developers, and entrepreneurs involved in financial technology (fintech).
· Regulation
- Government of Gibraltar announces blockchain-focused ‘New Technologies in Education’ advisory group
The Government of Gibraltar has announced a new advisory group that will focus on the creation of new technology related education courses, such as blockchain.
· Technology
- GFT’s tests demonstrate Digital Asset's DLT platform’s ability to handle equity trading volumes at peak
GFT, a provider of business, IT and software services to the financial services industry, has found that the Digital Asset (DA) platform can help reduce the barriers to enterprise adoption of distributed ledger techno…
· Technology
- Blockchain startup Electron receives funding from UK government, to pilot energy trading platform in South Korea
Blockchain energy startup Electron has announced that it is going to pilot an energy flexibility trading platform in South Korea in collaboration with GridWiz.
· Technology
- Crypto exchange Coinfloor receives full DLT license in Gibraltar
Leading bitcoin exchange Coinfloor has announced that it has been awarded a full Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) license by the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC).
· Regulation
- Crypto payment processor BitPay enables stablecoin settlements in Gemini Dollars and Circle USD Coin
Blockchain payments startup BitPay this week announced that it is expanding its cross-border settlement options to stablecoins.
· Business
- Accenture and Digital Ventures launch procure-to-pay blockchain solution in Thailand
Accenture has launched a blockchain solution in Thailand that will simplify the way companies buy and sell goods, make and receive payments, and obtain financing.
· Technology
- Chainalysis helps Binance tackle cryptocurrency money laundering
Chainalysis, a cryptocurrency compliance and investigation solutions provider, has announced the completion of a global roll-out of its compliance solution with cryptocurrency exchange Binance.
· Business
- Port of Antwerp, Maqta Gateway to trial blockchain in international trade
Maqta Gateway, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Ports, has announced that is trialing blockchain technology in partnership with Port of Antwerp.
· Technology
- Apple's co-founder Steve Wozniak now co-founder of blockchain investment firm ‘EQUI Global’
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak has taken the helm of a technology-focused venture capital fund built using blockchain technology. Wozniak has become the co-founder of EQUI Global, joining forces with EQUI founder Doug…
· Business
- Blockchain media startup Civil prepares for new token sale after an unsuccessful first attempt
Civil, a blockchain journalism startup which has partnerships with the Associated Press and Forbes, has officially announced that its token sale did not succeed, adding that it is now working on a “much simpler” token…
· Business
- Kind Heaven seeks to bring blockchain to immersive entertainment experience, partners with NEM
Kind Heaven, an immersive entertainment experience opening next year on the Las Vegas Strip, is seeking to integrate blockchain technology and has announced NEM as its blockchain partner and ASTA as its official devel…
· Business
- Fidelity launches new cryptocurrency trading platform for institutional investors
Financial services giant Fidelity Investments has announced the launch of a new company that will provide enterprise-grade digital asset solutions for institutional investors. Called “Fidelity Digital Assets,” the new…
· Business
- Exclusive: South Korean telecom giant KT to bring blockchain to charity, energy trading, identification, and beyond
South Korean telecom giant KT is going big on blockchain technology and is already working to implement the technology across various fields.
· Technology
- Crypto exchange BTCC to debut in South Korea; partners with blockchain AR startup Scanetchain
BTCC, which was once one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world by trading volume, is going to launch its operations in South Korea next month.
· Business
- Update - Samsung invests $60M in tokenized cannabis fund, says Polymath Executive
Update: In an email to TokenPost, a Polymath executive said that the claim made by Kim regarding Samsung’s investment in the said cannabis fund is not correct, adding, "Samsung has NOT invested $60 million into 7Pass …
· Business
- Crypto portfolio tracker Blockfolio secures $11.5M in Series A round
Blockfolio, a cryptocurrency portfolio tracker, has raised $11.5 million in a Series A round of financing led by Pantera Capital. Founded in 2014, Blockfolio is a crypto portfolio tracking app that aims to deliver pri…
· Business
- Internet and Mobile Association of India establishes blockchain committee
The Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) has formed a blockchain committee that will work with the government, industry, and startups to develop the domestic blockchain ecosystem, The Economic Times report…
· Technology
- Sony develops blockchain-based rights management system for digital content
Japanese tech giant Sony today announced that it is developing a blockchain-based rights management system for digital content. The system is being jointly developed by Sony Corporation, Sony Music Entertainment, and …
· Technology
- SIX Group acquires minority stake in blockchain inheritance startup PassOn
SIX Group, a Swiss financial service provider, has acquired a minority stake in PassOn, a Zug-based blockchain startup. In July, SIX Swiss Exchange, which is a part of the SIX Group, announced “SIX Digital Exchange” –…
· Business
- TRON to partner with Chinese IT giant Baidu – Report
The team behind TRON (TRX) has entered into a partnership with Chinese search giant Baidu, Coinness said in a tweet last week. Coinness said that the team has itself confirmed the partnership adding that the announcem…
· Business
- IOHK and Emurgo part ways with Cardano Foundation
IOHK CEO Charles Hoskinson and Emurgo CEO Ken Kodama have issued an open letter to the Cardano community highlighting the lack of performance by the Cardano Foundation. IOHK is focused on the development of the core c…
· Business
- Coinbase to discontinue crypto index fund
Leading cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is shutting down its index fund targeted at institutional investors, sources familiar with the matter have told CoinDesk and The Block. Coinbase Index Fund, which was announced…
· Business
- HTC releases new teaser of upcoming blockchain smartphone “Exodus”
Smartphone maker HTC has released a new teaser of its much-awaited blockchain smartphone “Exodus”. The company first announced the project in May, saying that the new phone will be “dedicated to decentralized applicat…
· Technology
- Digital Currency and Blockchain Weekly Round-Up – October 12th, 2018
China seeks to release three blockchain standards in 2018 An organization backed by the Chinese government is planning to release three blockchain standards on smart contracts, privacy and deposits, China Money Networ…
· Technology
- South Korea likely to revisit ICO legality decision in November
The government of South Korea is going to decide on the fate of initial coin offerings (ICOs) in the country once again in November, CoinDesk reported. During the National Assembly's annual audit, Hong Nam-ki, head of…
· Regulation
- UK-based blockchain startup Clearmatics secures $12M in Series A funding
Clearmatics, a London-based blockchain R&D company, has announced that it has raised more than $12 million in a Series A funding round led by Route 66 Ventures. The round also drew support from private equity firm TNF…
· Business
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection is testing blockchain as a proof of concept, says official
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is currently testing blockchain technology as a proof of concept (PoC), a CBP official said recently. The member of the Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee (CO…
· Technology
- South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb sold for $350M to Singaporean blockchain consortium
Leading South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb has sold over 38 percent of its equity to a Singapore-based blockchain consortium for 400 billion won (approximately $350 million), CoinDesk reported. The deal was …
· Business
- Former ISE executive joins Gemini cryptocurrency exchange
Crypto exchange Gemini has announced the appointment of Jeanine Hightower-Sellitto as the new Managing Director of Operations. Jeanine previously served as the Chief Operating Officer at the International Securities E…
· People
- Crypto assets currently do not pose threat to financial stability, says FSB
The Financial Stability Board (FSB), an international body monitoring the global financial system, has published a new report that highlights the analysis behind its proactive assessment of the potential implications …
· Insights & Views
- Singapore-based iFashion Group partners with blockchain AR platform Scanetchain to enhance retail experience
Scanetchain, the first commercialized augmented reality (AR) blockchain platform, announced that it has entered into a partnership with iFashion Group, a Singaporean venture platform company focused on investing and a…
· Business