DLT-powered games developer Lucid Sight will use a total of $11 million in funding to launch Scarcity Engine later this year. Blockchain games developer Lucid Sight has raised $6 million to expand its digital scarcity-powered games to traditional game platforms, tech news website VentureBeat reports April 2. Los Angeles-based Lucid Sight now has $11 million […]
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Okta has launched a $50 million investment fund and announced its first investment in Trusted Key, a blockchain-based digital identity firm. San Francisco-based enterprise identity solution provider Okta has launched a $50 million investment fund and announced its first investment in Trusted Key, a blockchain-based digital identity firm. The news was revealed in an official […]
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Celo plans to use a dedicated USD-backed stablecoin to provide unbanked consumers with payment options. Blockchain payments startup Celo has raised $30 million from well-known crypto investors Polychain Capital and Andreessen Horowitz, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on April 2. Celo, which is the trading name of A Protocol Inc., plans to use an […]
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Blockchain Holdings Capital Ventures partnered with SG Blocks to develop decentralized data centers. United States-based Blockchain Holdings Capital Ventures (BHCV) has partnered with SG Blocks, which uses cargo shipping containers in construction to develop its multi-container data centers, according to press release on April 1. The blockchain company, which focuses on real estate, energy and […]
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Austrian Minister for Digital and Economic Affairs Margarete Schramboeck said that “we do not need regulation for blockchain.” Austrian Minister for Digital and Economic Affairs, Margarete Schramboeck said that “we do not need regulation for blockchain,” technology-focused media outlet Trending Topics reported on April 2. Schramboeck — who previously served as CEO of major Austrian […]
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5G promises to boost development efforts in IoT and blockchain Analysts have been anticipating the implications of the Internet of Things (IoT) for several years. However, there have been two main impediments to its success: capacity and security. But now, the introduction of a new technology could change that. This year, major carriers like AT&T […]
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Several more Japanese banks join MoneyTap app from Ripple and SBI to provide interbanking transfers to their users. Blockchain payment app MoneyTap, co-developed by Ripple and Japanese financial services giant SBI Holdings, has received investments from 13 local banks, according to an SBI press release published on March 28. In the announcement, SBI Holdings informs […]
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WISeKey has launched a new blockchain-powered digital identity solution to protect Internet of Things devices and their data. Switzerland-based blockchain and cybersecurity firm WISeKey has launched a new blockchain-powered digital identity solution to protect Internet of Things (IoT) devices and their data. The news was announced in a WISeKey press release on March 29. WISeKey […]
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Blockchain startup Animoca Brands revealed it has signed a global licensing agreement with Formula 1® to publish a blockchain game. Blockchain startup Animoca Brands announced it had signed a global licensing agreement with Formula 1® to publish a blockchain game based on the world-renowned racing series. The news was revealed in a press release from […]
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Digital gift card provider Bitrefill has added an option to make Airbnb reservations with cryptocurrency. Digital gift cards and mobile phone refill provider Bitrefill has added an option to make Airbnb reservations with cryptocurrency, Bitrefill announced in al tweet on March 27. Per the announcement, customers can now pay for their bookings with Bitcoin (BTC), […]
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