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Hong Kong government seeks blockchain talent

The government of Hong Kong is seeking blockchain talent in its efforts to support the economic development of the country. The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on Tuesday issued a Talent List...

Shampa Mani

Wed, 29 Aug 2018, 09:23 am UTC

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Iran works on national blockchain platform and cryptocurrency

Iran is developing a national blockchain platform which will enable the country to build a money transfer network with its allies, an official at the Central Bank of Iran was recently quoted saying. Speaking during a...

Shampa Mani

Tue, 28 Aug 2018, 03:31 am UTC

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BankSign: Samsung SDS announces blockchain-based co-verification platform for banks

Samsung SDS, an IT subsidiary of South Korean tech giant Samsung Group, has developed a blockchain-based certification system, Yonhap News Agency reported. Dubbed BankSign, the platform has been set up in collaboration...

Shampa Mani

Mon, 27 Aug 2018, 10:58 am UTC

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Microsoft, Tech Mahindra collaborate to curb spam calls menace in India using blockchain

Tech Mahindra is collaborating with Microsoft to build a distributed ledger technology (DLT)-based solution to address Unsolicited Commercial Communication (UCC) conforming to the regulations issued by the Telecom...

Shampa Mani

Mon, 27 Aug 2018, 10:04 am UTC

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Gazprom Neft, S7 Airlines automate aviation refuelling using blockchain technology

Gazpromneft-Aero, a subsidiary of Gazprom Neft engaged in aviation refuelling, and S7 Airlines have developed and implemented a blockchain-based solution to enhance the efficiency of aviation refuelling processes. The...

Shampa Mani

Mon, 27 Aug 2018, 09:28 am UTC

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Reserve Bank of India sets up new blockchain and AI-focused unit

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has set up a new unit to ramp up its efforts in the area of blockchain technology and artificial intelligence, according to The Economic Times. Sources familiar with the latest...

Shampa Mani

Mon, 27 Aug 2018, 05:37 am UTC

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World Bank raises A$110M via blockchain-based bond transaction

The Commonwealth Bank (CBA) has officially announced the details of the blockchain-based bond transaction last week. Earlier this month, the World Bank announced that it has mandated CBA as the sole arranger of the...

Shampa Mani

Mon, 27 Aug 2018, 03:34 am UTC

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Digital Currency and Blockchain Weekly Round-up – August 24th, 2018

FINRAs ICO warning: Investing in SAFT contract does not ensure the offerings regulatory compliance The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has issued a warning against investments in digital assets, such as...

Shampa Mani

Fri, 24 Aug 2018, 12:04 pm UTC

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Anquan, Deloitte and Nasdaq join MAS and SGX for blockchain-based settlement of tokenised assets

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and Singapore Exchange (SGX) have announced that they are partnering with Anquan, Deloitte and Nasdaq for the settlement of tokenized assets using blockchain technology. The...

Shampa Mani

Fri, 24 Aug 2018, 10:36 am UTC

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UK Ministry of Justice explores DLT potential to secure digital evidence

The U.K. Ministry of Justice is exploring how it can use blockchain technology to secure digital evidence, CoinDesk reported. Deputy director Balaji Anbil said that the objective is to use the technology to simplify...

Shampa Mani

Fri, 24 Aug 2018, 05:34 am UTC