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Crypto and blockchain startups make it to Google’s Launchpad Studio accelerator

Google has welcomed a new cohort of startup companies into the Launchpad Studio accelerator, TechCrunch reported. Inaugurated in 2017, Launchpad Studio is a product development acceleration program that matches top...

Thu, 06 Sep 2018, 03:42 am UTC

TransferGo rolls out real-time remittance transfers powered by Ripple blockchain

TransferGo, a digital remittance company headquartered in London, has announced that it has started processing blockchain enabled real-time transfers by using Ripples technology. The announcement comes hot on the heels...

Wed, 05 Sep 2018, 11:03 am UTC

PBoC's Digital Currency Institute seeks to expand reach, establishes new research center in Nanjing

The Peoples Bank of Chinas (PBoC) Digital Currency Research Institute is planning to set up new centers across the country in collaboration with research and development institutions and industries. Referring to a...

Wed, 05 Sep 2018, 10:10 am UTC

South Korea begins training of first batch of blockchain specialists

The government of South Korea has commenced the training of its first batch of blockchain specialists, The Next Web reported referring to a report from local outlet Kinews reports. A batch of 42 candidates has been...

Wed, 05 Sep 2018, 06:19 am UTC

Australian Securities Exchange postpones transition to blockchain-based system by 6 months

In a new report, the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) has announced that it is pushing back the rollout of the blockchain-based system, which will replace its Clearing House Electronic Subregister System (CHESS), by...

Tue, 04 Sep 2018, 06:38 am UTC

IBM Blockchain World Wire: IBM quietly introduces Stellar-powered cross-border payments solution

IBM has quietly introduced a new blockchain solution that can simultaneously clear and settle cross-border payments in near real-time. Called IBM Blockchain World Wire, the solution uses Stellar protocol and can...

Tue, 04 Sep 2018, 05:22 am UTC

China’s largest bank ICBC explores blockchain, AI and big data to maintain competitive edge

The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) is increasingly focusing on blockchain technology and its applications, Chairman Yi Huiman was recently quoted saying. ICBC is the largest bank in China one of the Big...

Tue, 04 Sep 2018, 04:29 am UTC

Deutsche Börse Group establishes new blockchain and crypto-assets unit

Stock market operator Deutsche Brse Group has set up a new unit to advance its efforts in the area of blockchain development and implementation. The new unit, DLT, Crypto Assets and New Market Structures, is aimed at...

Mon, 03 Sep 2018, 11:23 am UTC

People's Insurance Company of China seeks to tap blockchain via DNV GL and VeChain partnership

Peoples Insurance Company of China (PICC) has partnered with DNV GL, a global quality assurance and risk management company, and leading public blockchain service provider VeChain as it seeks to tap into the potential of...

Mon, 03 Sep 2018, 05:08 am UTC

Web browser Firefox to block crypto mining malware

The Mozilla Foundation, the not-for-profit organization behind Firefox, has announced its plans to start automatically blocking cryptomining scripts in the future versions of its web browser in a bid to protect users and...

Mon, 03 Sep 2018, 03:30 am UTC