A Singaporean startup, Limestone Network, is using blockchain to sustain a smart neighbourhood at the heart of the Cambodian capital. A Singaporean startup, Limestone Network, is using blockchain to sustain a smart neighbourhood at the heart of the Cambodian capital. As Tech in Asia reports on August 14, the 100-hectare mixed-use development in Phnom Penh […]
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A blockchain and a fintech startup partnered with South Korea’s oldest bank, Shinhan Bank, to develop a blockchain-based security solution. South Korea’s oldest bank, Shinhan Bank, partnered with two other companies to develop a blockchain-based security solution. Korea’s Shinhan bank to enhance security with blockchain According to a report published on Aug. 14 by local […]
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South Korean tech conglomerate Samsung has quietly added Bitcoin support to its decentralized app store, Blockchain Keystore. South Korean tech conglomerate Samsung has quietly added Bitcoin (BTC) support to its decentralized app store, Blockchain Keystore. According to updated information on the Samsung Developers website, the Keystore now supports Bitcoin as well as Klaytn, the cryptocurrency […]
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The UN is reportedly investigating 35 North Korean cyberattacks across 17 countries, utilizing 3 main attack vectors. The United Nations is investigating 35 North Korean cyberattacks across 17 countries, according to a report published Aug. 13 by Associated Press. This follows last week’s leaked summary of the report, stating that $2 billion had been hacked […]
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Cyber criminals have netted $4.3 billion from digital currency exchanges, investors and users in 2019, according to a CipherTrace report. Cyber criminals have netted $4.3 billion from digital currency exchanges, investors and users in 2019. Blockchain security company CipherTrace gave its summary crypto-related theft in its Anti-Money Laundering report that it shared with Cointelegraph on […]
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South Korean internet giant Kakao Corp has launched a teaser page for its forthcoming cryptocurrency wallet, Klip. South Korean internet giant Kakao Corp has launched a teaser page for its forthcoming cryptocurrency wallet, Klip. According to a report from News1 Korea on Aug. 12, Kakao has made the wallet teaser page available as part of […]
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Naughty North Korea has stolen billions in crypto, India could be missing out on billions in crypto, and Litecoin’s halving disappoints. U.S. Federal Reserve launching payment system, crypto bulls nonplussed The United States Federal Reserve left some crypto enthusiasts unimpressed this week when it unveiled plans to release a real-time payments and settlements service. Known […]
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Bitholic has changed its name to Bithumb Singapore, indicating a shakeup or new partnership with South Korean exchange Bithumb. Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange Bitholic has changed its name to Bithumb Singapore this month. Bithumb, for its part, is known as a cryptocurrency exchange based in South Korea. Local media News1 Korea shared the announcement in a […]
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South Korea’s state-backed financial IT firm Koscom to develop a blockchain-based platform for trading unlisted securities. South Korea’s state-backed financial IT firm Koscom will develop a blockchain-powered platform for trading unlisted securities. Koscom to launch blockchain-based unlisted shares trading service in H2 2019 Launched by South Korea’s Ministry of Finance and primarily backed by the […]
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In a bid to transform into a blockchain smart city, Seoul is planning to launch its own digital currency by November 2019. In a bid to transform into a blockchain smart city, Seoul, South Korea is planning to launch its own digital currency by November 2019. To facilitate engagement in the city’s governance As Australian […]
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