French retail giant Carrefour has continued blockchain development by using DLT for tracking micro-filtered full-fat milk. French retail giant Carrefour has continued blockchain development by applying the technology for tracking milk, according to a press release published on March 1. Starting from March, the retail giant is gradually rolling out its new blockchain-powered product, Carrefour […]
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Maltese blockchain and crypto-related companies are reportedly struggling to open bank accounts, as banks are purportedly declining their applications. Blockchain companies in Malta are reportedly struggling with opening bank accounts, local news outlet the Times of Malta reported on Mar. 1. The Times of Malta allegedly contacted a number of legal firms and financial companies, […]
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A new study from the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences found that the Swiss fintech market grew by 62 percent in 2018. The Swiss fintech market grew by 62 percent in 2018, according to a recent study by the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences published on Feb. 27. The Lucerne University of Applied Sciences undertook […]
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The IOTA Foundation has announced a smart city hackathon contest, which is sponsored by French automobile manufacturer Groupe Renault. The IOTA Foundation has announced the Smart City Hackathon sponsored by French global automobile manufacturer Groupe Renault, Cointelegraph auf Deutsch reports Feb. 25. At the hackathon, participants will compete by using new technologies to solve inter-city […]
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Ahead of its next trial in Mexico, MonetaGo’s CEO says Corda is the platform of choice for regulators. Software development company MonetaGo has switched over from Hyperledger Fabric to R3’s Corda as an enterprise blockchain platform, economics magazine Global Trade Review (GTR) reported on Feb. 26. MonetaGo, which previously had ties with both platforms, will […]
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Accenture will work with major firms including Mastercard and Amazon Web Services to introduce a DLT-based circular supply chain. Global professional services firm Accenture is working with major global firms including Mastercard to introduce a blockchain-based circular supply chain, according to a press release published on Feb. 25. An active user of blockchain and digital […]
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The top 20 cryptocurrencies report sharp losses — Bitcoin falls under $3,900 after breaking the $4,150 mark earlier today. Sunday, Feb. 24 — the top 20 cryptocurrencies saw a sharp market reversal, reporting heavy losses over the 24 hours to press time after earlier today seeing major gains. Most of the severe downward movement among […]
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The top 20 cryptocurrencies are reporting major gains, as Bitcoin breaks the $4,150 mark. Sunday, Feb. 24 — the top 20 cryptocurrencies are reporting major gains on the day to press time. Bitcoin (BTC) broke the $4,150 mark again, according to Coin360 data. Market visualization from Coin360 At press time, Bitcoin is up nearly 3 […]
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Liechtenstein-based Bank Frick is launching an institutional cryptocurrency trading subsidiary, DLT Markets. Liechtenstein-based Bank Frick is launching an institutional cryptocurrency trading platform subsidiary, DLT Markets, a press release on the bank’s website revealed on Feb. 20. According to the announcement, DLT Markets will provide institutional investors “with fully regulated and secure multi-exchange access to the […]
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Three German banking and tech giants have completed a 100,000 euro money market security transaction based on the blockchain platform Corda. German banking and financial services company Commerzbank and technology companies Continental and Siemens have jointly conducted a money market security transaction pilot using blockchain technology. Cointelegraph auf Deutsch reported on the development on Feb. […]
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