Ukraine beats Russia, China, and more in adoption metrics according to new research from Chainalysis. Recent data published by Chainalysis revealed a surprising first place for Ukraine in the Global Crypto Adoption Index 2020, followed by Russia and Venezuela. The Index looks at three on-chain metrics: the total value of on-chain crypto transactions weighted by […]
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The warning is not just because of the coronavirus pandemic. The government of South Korea has issued warnings to the public to avoid real life crypto meetups due to the “high risk” of catching coronavirus in the midst of a second outbreak in the country. Segye Ilbo reports the authorities not only warned about COVID-19-related […]
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Blockchain firm CyberVein is partnering with the Chinese government to build a blockchain-powered governance system for its aerospace ‘smart city.’ Singapore-based blockchain data firm CyberVein has become one of 12 firms participating in the construction of China’s Hainan Wenchang International Aerospace City. Construction commenced last month, with the site previously hosting a satellite launch center. […]
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Officials shut down border checkpoints for 4 hours on Aug. 27. Government officials in Argentina are refusing to negotiate with a ransomware group that forced them to briefly close all immigration checkpoints on Aug. 27. According to a Sept. 6 report on Bleeping Computer, a group of Netwalker ransomware hackers breached Argentina’s immigration agency, Dirección […]
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Indian IT tech giant Tech Mahindra will build blockchain supply chain solutions for aviation, healthcare and telecom sectors. The Indian IT giant Tech Mahindra is planning to build and deploy an array of blockchain solutions on Amazon Managed Blockchain in the next 12 to 18 months. According to a report by The Economic Times on […]
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Russia’s new bill brings it in line with U.K. legislators, though there is a distinction between the approach of the FCA and the State Duma. Not unlike many other jurisdictions around the world, Russia has come to recognize the potential benefits and risks flowing from cryptocurrencies by taking its first step to define and codify […]
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South Korean public entities are becoming blockchain-friendly. The Korea Internet & Security Agency, or KISA, is the first public entity of South Korea to implement a blockchain-powered employee ID system through a smartphone app starting October. According to Yonhap, the agency will also issue tokens called “KISA Coin” to reward KISA’s best employees, enabling them […]
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Decentralized finance has taken the crypto world by storm, reshaping the space. Blockchain technology is disrupting every sector of the global economy with its limitless opportunities and innovative products. Decentralized finance is one of the sectors that has been trying to shake the traditional financial ecosystem. The multitude of DeFi applications emerging all over the […]
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Georgia’s former prime minister is bullish on blockchain and its potential for the future of society. Located at the intersection between Europe and Asia, Georgia is a small country with a big mission to drive blockchain adoption and education. In February 2017, the government of Georgia made a bold move by signing an agreement to […]
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The Chinese government is supporting a new global DeFi association. Amid the ongoing craze around decentralized finance, or DeFi, a blockchain startup in China is launching a global DeFi initiative. Conflux Network, a permissionless blockchain startup, has launched a new DeFi-focused association focused on international cooperation of major industry players. Called “Open DeFi,” the new […]
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