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China Banking Association develops blockchain-based inter-bank platform

China Banking Association (CBA), a self-regulatory bank organization, is going to develop a blockchain-based platform to enhance efficiency across the banking sector, CoinTelegraph reported. According to an official...

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Mon, 07 Jan 2019, 06:31 am UTC

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Computer chip maker AMD and ConsenSys partner to develop blockchain-based cloud computing infrastructure

Blockchain startup ConsenSys has announced its partnership with computer chip maker AMD and investment management firm Halo Holdings. Under the partnership, the companies will develop optimized datacenter solutions for...

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Mon, 07 Jan 2019, 04:48 am UTC

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Digital Currency and Blockchain Weekly Round-Up – January 4th, 2019

New York forms cryptocurrency task force New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill last month that would now see the state forming a cryptocurrency task force. According to the bill, the task force will provide...

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Fri, 04 Jan 2019, 11:02 am UTC

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BitTorrent to launch own cryptocurrency “BTT”

BitTorrent, the worlds largest peer-to-peer file sharing protocol acquired by TRON last year, is working on its own cryptocurrency, CoinDesk reported. Called BitTorrent Token or BTT, the new token will be issued by the...

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Fri, 04 Jan 2019, 03:57 am UTC

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Thailand’s NECTEC develops blockchain-based e-voting solution

Thailands National Electronics and Computer Technology Center (NECTEC) of Thailand has developed a blockchain-based e-voting solution, the Bangkok Post reported. Founded in 1986, NECTEC is a statutory government...

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Thu, 03 Jan 2019, 05:40 am UTC

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Saudi Customs integrates cross-border trade platform FASAH with IBM-Maersk blockchain solution “TradeLens”

Saudi Customs has announced that it has completed a pilot program hat involved integration of FASAH with TradeLens, a blockchain-based global shipping solution jointly developed by Maersk and IBM. Officially announced...

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Thu, 03 Jan 2019, 03:47 am UTC

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Reserve Bank of India shelves central bank digital currency plans – Report

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reportedly shelved its plans to launch its own digital currency, according to The Hindu Business Line. The RBI had revealed its plans about central bank digital currency (RBI) in...

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Wed, 02 Jan 2019, 06:35 am UTC

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Taiwan to launch blockchain-based digital ID system in 2020

The government of Taiwan is planning to roll out a blockchain-powered digital identification system in 2020, local news outlet CNA reported last week. Premier William Lai announced plans to launch the new eID system at...

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Mon, 31 Dec 2018, 07:48 am UTC

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Digital Currency and Blockchain Weekly Round-Up – December 28th, 2018

U.S. SECs OCIE includes cryptocurrencies in 2019 examination priorities The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is going to place particular emphasis on digital assets, including cryptocurrencies, coins, and...

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Fri, 28 Dec 2018, 10:31 am UTC

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Korea Customs Service seeks to implement blockchain and AI

The Korea Customs Service (KCS) has announced that it has completed the technology verification of blockchain technology and artificial intelligence (AI) for their application in the e-commerce business. The agency held...

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Fri, 28 Dec 2018, 07:37 am UTC