The Gibraltar Blockchain Exchange is now a fully licenced provider of Distributed Ledger Technology. The Gibraltar Blockchain Exchange (GBX) has secured a license from the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC), according to a company blog post Nov. 22. The GBX was established in July of this year by the Gibraltar Stock Exchange (GSX). The platform […]
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sponsored A monetary system that has created digital currencies backed by gold and silver has struck partnerships with exchanges and retailers who are interested in its product. An “evolutionary” monetary system that uses physical gold and silver as the basis for digital currencies has unveiled a series of partnerships as it works to increase participation […]
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Singapore’s state investment firm Temasek invested in enterprise blockchain software firm and global banking consortium R3 Singapore’s state investment firm Temasek Holdings Pte has invested in enterprise blockchain software firm and global banking consortium R3, according to a Bloomberg report Nov. 22. Temasek is a Singapore government-owned investment company, which has reported its Asia-focused portfolio […]
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Japan’s major shipping operator Nippon Yusen K.K. is reportedly introducing its own digital currency to enable marine workers to more easily convert money into local currencies. Japanese shipping company Nippon Yusen K.K. (NYK) is reportedly launching its own digital currency for crew members, Bloomberg reported Nov. 20. Established in 1885, Nippon Yusen is Japan’s largest […]
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The South Korean government will use blockchain technology for agriculture goods’ tracking, specifically of the beef supply chain. The South Korean government will use blockchain technology for tracing beef and providing consumers with information from the food supply chain, Yonhap News Agency, the largest news agency in South Korea, reported yesterday, Nov. 20. Blockchain technology […]
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On November 13, Amazon was granted with two crypto-related patents. On November 13, Amazon was granted two crypto-related patents. While the American e-commerce pioneer, with a revenue of over $177 billion, has not chosen to accept Bitcoin (BTC) and major altcoins as a payment option despite public interest and competitors’ experience, it has not ignored […]
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SWIFT India has partnered with fintech firm MonetaGo to run a blockchain pilot aimed at addressing fraud in the e-way Bill system. SWIFT India has partnered with fintech firm MonetaGo to pilot a distributed ledger (DLT) network designed to improve the efficiency and security of financial products, according to a press release published Nov. 20. […]
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India’s financial committee is reportedly set to present a long-awaited draft bill on crypto regulation in December. The Indian government is actively preparing a draft bill on crypto regulation, which is expected to see light this December, according to documents obtained by digital news website Quartz India Tuesday, Nov. 20. The government has filed a […]
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Hardware wallet Trezor has unearthed fake versions of its flagship wallet, ostensibly under manufacture in China. Cryptocurrency hardware wallet manufacturer Trezor issued a warning to users Nov. 19 after making what it called the “startling” discovery that rogue actors were creating and selling fake devices. Trezor, which together with Ledger and KeepKey forms one of […]
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Software company Autodesk CEO said that blockchain can help combat corruption in the construction industry. American software corporation Autodesk CEO Andrew Anagnost said that blockchain could fight corruption in the construction industry, finance and investment news outlet the Australian Financial Review reported Nov. 19. Founded in 1982, Autodesk manufactures software for the construction, architecture, media, […]
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