Healthcare is among the first industries in South Korea to receive the benefits of data management and storage on blockchains. The government of South Korea is trying its best to adopt blockchain technology in various industries. The country’s central bank is reviewing the use of a central bank digital currency, and various government ministries want […]
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A closer look at the role that International Securities Identification Numbers may take in the harmonization of standards for identifying digital assets. Institutional interest in digital assets has been growing. The Chicago Mercantile Exchange’s volume of Bitcoin (BTC) options hit a high of $40 million on May 13, 2020. The world’s largest digital currency asset […]
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Big Four firms introduce data analytics tools to help manage crypto and digital assets for institutional clients. Once dominated by young and savvy retail investors, the cryptocurrency market has seen increasing interest lately from institutional investors and large fintech firms. For instance, Grayscale Investments most recently added 19,879 Bitcoin (BTC) to its Bitcoin Trust, bringing […]
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An Australian custom shoemaker is using VeChain to verify the authenticity of its licensed Nike shoes. Blockchain-based traceability platform VeChain will be used to power the issuance of a limited-edition run of licensed Nike Air Max 1 shoes. Announced on June 24, Australian shoemaker Chase Shiel and retailer The Kickz Stand have partnered to produce […]
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Blockchain companies are developing digital identity solutions to ensure regions can safely reopen following COVID-19 lockdowns. After spending months in lockdown, countries across the world have begun lifting stay-at-home orders enforced due to the coronavirus pandemic. Yet as countries look to reopen, and students and employees return to schools and offices, there is a fear […]
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The WEF’s blockchain project lead said the technology has its place, but likely will not takeover as the underpinning of all systems. Ashley Lannquist, blockchain project lead for the World Economic Forum, or WEF, explained blockchain has its use cases, but the technology is not without limitations. “I think it is unlikely that blockchain technology […]
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KPMG’s new tools should help crypto services firms in complying with regulations. Big four auditing firm KPMG launched a cryptocurrency management suite with analytic features. According to a June 22 announcement, the new KPMG Chain Fusion suite is meant to allow financial technology companies to more easily offer crypto asset services on an institutional scale. […]
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VeChain’s medical records blockchain platform in Cyprus lets people prove, and control, COVID-19 test results. Blockchain tracking platform VeChain announced on Twitter on June 20 that its blockchain-based medical data management platform co-developed with digital healthcare solution firm I-Dante has gone live and will store COVID-19 testing results. The platform, dubbed E-NewHealthLife, was deployed in […]
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Hackers stole over 5,000 email addresses from Coinsquare’s database and aim to use it for SIM swapping. Hackers stole almost 50,000 email addresses from Canada-based cryptocurrency exchange, Coinsquare. Now, they’re hoping to use the data to perform SIM swapping attacks. One of the alleged hackers involved in the attack spoke to VICE Motherboard on June […]
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Professional service giants like the Big Four are innovating in the blockchain and crypto space. Is it enough to make an impact? Blockchain technology, along with the adoption of cryptocurrencies, is gaining momentum. The enterprise blockchain market is expected to reach $21 billion over the next five years. Just eleven years on, and both sectors […]
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