Cybersecurity Firm WISeKey, Tech Holding Censof Announce Malaysian Blockchain Center

Latest partnership is the second blockchain-related announcement from cybersecurity firm WISeKey this week. Swiss-based cybersecurity firm WISeKey and a subsidiary of Malaysian tech investment holding Censof announced a partnership to expand blockchain activities, according to a press release Jan. 25. WISeKey, which focuses on secure authentication and identification using a cryptographic tool called Root of […]

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Insurance Giant Aetna Partners With IBM on Blockchain Network for Healthcare Industry

American health insurance giant Aetna, together with other major insurers, has partnered with IBM to create a blockchain network tailored to the healthcare industry. United States-based health insurance giant Aetna has partnered with IBM to create a blockchain network tailored to the healthcare industry, Reuters reported Jan. 24. Estimated to serve over 39 million clients […]

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Overstock’s tZERO Security Token Platform Begins Live Trading

Retail giant Overstock.com’s crypto subsidiary tZERO announced that secondary trading of tZERO tokens is now live. E-commerce giant Overstock.com’s cryptocurrency subsidiary tZERO announced that secondary trading of tZERO tokens is now live, according to a press release published Jan. 24. Per the release, accredited investors can trade the security tokens through a digital securities brokerage […]

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Despite ‘Crypto Winter,’ Number of Blockchain Firms in Switzerland, Liechtenstein Grows

Despite the “crypto winter,” the number of crypto firms in Switzerland and Liechtenstein has continued to grow, per a recent report. The number of blockchain-related firms in Switzerland and Liechtenstein has continued to rise according to a survey conducted by Switzerland-based crypto investment firm CV VC, Cointelegraph auf Deutsch reports on Jan. 24.   Per […]

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Cryptos Trade Sideways With Mild Gains and Losses Among Top Coins, Bitcoin Above $3,600

Most of the top 20 cryptocurrencies are trading sideways, with slight gains over the 24-hour period. Thursday, Jan. 24 — the top 20 cryptocurrencies are mostly trading sideways with slight losses and gains across the board. Bitcoin (BTC) is currently creeping above $3,600 according to data from CoinMarketCap. Market visualization from Coin360 At press time, […]

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Unconfirmed: Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital to Raise $250 Million to Offer Crypto Loans

Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital is planning to launch a funding round for crypto lending in March, according to an unconfirmed report. Mike Novogratz’s crypto merchant bank Galaxy Digital is reportedly raising at least $250 million to offer loans to crypto-related firms, according to an unconfirmed report published by American news site Business Insider on Jan. 23. […]

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Harvard and Levi Strauss Collaborate to Develop Blockchain-Based Factory Safety System

Harvard University and U.S.-based apparel company Levi Strauss & Co announced a collaboration to develop a blockchain factory safety system. Harvard University and American clothing company Levi Strauss & Co announced a collaboration with the New America think tank to develop a blockchain factory safety system, Reuters reported on Jan. 24. The new system aims […]

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