Union Mobile, the fourth-largest mobile carrier in South Korea, announced the launch of its blockchain project ELYNET. Union Mobile, the fourth-largest mobile carrier in South Korea, announced the launch of its blockchain project called ELYNET. Using blockchain to make communication more efficient On Sept. 11, Union Mobile announced that ELYNET aims to use blockchain technology […]
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Pundi X, a decentralized offline crypto sales network firm, showcased its BOB smartphone that it claims is entirely powered by blockchain. Decentralized offline cryptocurrency sales network firm Pundi X showcased its Blok on Blok (BOB) blockchain smartphone at the IFA trade show in Berlin, reported IT-focused news portal CIOL on Sept. 10. Pundi X claims […]
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South Korea’s electronics giant LG is responding to Samsung’s crypto-friendly Klaytn Phone, according to local Korean media. South Korean electronics giant LG is working with blockchain developers to launch a rival to Samsung’s Klaytn blockchain smartphone, sources have said. LG in talks with local developers Speaking to local daily news outlet Chosun on Sept. 8, […]
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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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Volvo is producing electric cars with cobalt mapped on a blockchain. Automaker Volvo Cars, owned by Chinese automotive group Geely, has produced electric cars with cobalt mapped on a blockchain, Reuters reports on Aug. 2. Blockchain used to combat child labor Per the report, Volvo also joined a project to monitor cobalt from Democratic Republic […]
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EnCirca has opened up applications for website names ending in “.ETH,” citing a lack of cyber-squatting protection for blockchain brand names. Domain registrar company EnCirca has announced that it is accepting pre-registration applications for the Ethereum website extension, “.ETH”. EnCirca said that it will be accepting applications until August 10, in a press release on […]
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Samsung has denied involvement with the ‘Samsung Coin’ trademark filed by an individual under the name of Kim Nam-jin. On July 10, Kim Nam-jin applied for a Trademark 5 (TM5) on the name “Samsung Coin” with the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO). As per the filing, it appears that Nam-jin is seeking to trademark the […]
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A consortium of major South Korean firms partnered to launch a blockchain-based mobile identification system in 2020. A consortium of major South Korean firms partnered to launch a blockchain-based mobile identification system in 2020, English-language local media Korea Times reports on July 14. Per the report, the participants are financial services firms KEB Hana Bank, […]
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The top 20 cryptocurrencies are reporting mixed movements on the day as Bitcoin breaks the $12,500 mark again. Tuesday, July 9 — the top 20 cryptocurrencies are reporting mixed movements on the day by press time, as Bitcoin (BTC) broke the $12,500 mark again. Market visualization courtesy of Coin360 Bitcoin is currently up by nearly […]
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South Korean technology behemoth LG applied for the “ThinQ Wallet” trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. South Korean technology behemoth LG applied for the “ThinQ Wallet” trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on July 2, data published on the official office’s website shows. According to the filing documents, […]
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