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South Korea to raise investment in big data, blockchain and sharing economy to over 1 trillion won in 2019

The South Korean government has announced its big investment plans for blockchain and other cutting-edge technologies in 2019. On August 13, the government unveiled its growth through innovation investment plan for...

Shampa Mani

Tue, 14 Aug 2018, 05:30 am UTC

Technology

China seeks to improve blockchain literacy of government officials

In a move to encourage blockchain literacy across public offices, Chinas Communist Party has published an explainer for officials and members, CoinDesk reported referring to a report from the Daily. The book, entitled...

Shampa Mani

Mon, 13 Aug 2018, 11:48 am UTC

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Volkswagen is testing three potential blockchain applications

German automaker Volkswagen has announced that it is testing blockchain systems. Bringing #blockchain systems to the road: Were working full steam ahead on making super-safe #cryptosystems available to our...

Shampa Mani

Mon, 13 Aug 2018, 06:24 am UTC

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Digital Currency and Blockchain Weekly Round-up – August 10th, 2018

West Virginia taps blockchain technology for mid-term elections West Virginian military personnel located overseas would be able to cast their ballots in the midterm federal election, thanks to a blockchain-based...

Shampa Mani

Fri, 10 Aug 2018, 11:50 am UTC

Technology

Decentralized encyclopedia Everipedia goes live on EOS blockchain

Decentralized encyclopedia project Everipedia went live on the EOS blockchain on Thursday. With the mainnet launch, Everipedia will now move to a blockchain with a new URL from the previous traditional Web hosting...

Shampa Mani

Fri, 10 Aug 2018, 10:05 am UTC

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Rare Carat partners with Everledger for blockchain-based provenance tracking for diamonds

Rare Carat, a provider of unbiased diamond advice, has entered into a partnership with blockchain startup Everledger to launch a tool for consumers to assess diamonds for sale anywhere. The Rare Carat Report is a free...

Shampa Mani

Fri, 10 Aug 2018, 09:26 am UTC

Technology

South Korea to train young talent on blockchain, AI, big data

The South Korean government is rolling out a program aimed at nurturing young talent in innovative technologies such as blockchain. The Korean Ministry of Science and ICT on Thursday said that the 2018 Innovative...

Shampa Mani

Fri, 10 Aug 2018, 05:27 am UTC

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World Bank, CBA tap Ethereum for first blockchain bond transaction

The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), or the World Bank, has selected Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) to issue a bond using distributed ledger technology (DLT). The World Bank issues...

Shampa Mani

Fri, 10 Aug 2018, 04:35 am UTC

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Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to host fintech-focused innovation office hours

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has announced it will host fintech-focused Innovation Office Hours in New York in September. To be held from September 25 to 27, the Innovative Office Hours aims to...

Shampa Mani

Fri, 10 Aug 2018, 03:45 am UTC

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IBM, Maersk announce blockchain shipping solution TradeLens with over 90 participating organizations

IBM and Maersk today introduced a new blockchain-based shipping solution, TradeLens, as part of their ongoing partnership. Korea Joongang Daily had previously reported that IBM and Maersk were planning to release two...

Shampa Mani

Thu, 09 Aug 2018, 12:03 pm UTC