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Indian State Government’s ‘Blockchain District’ Now Has a Dedicated Accelerator for Blockchain Startups
5.2.2020
The Indian state of Telangana has launched a blockchain accelerator in its recently created Blockchain District, in collaboration with Tech Mahindra. Selected startups will pitch innovative ideas and get mentored by experts from the Telangana government, Tech Mahindra, the Ministry of Electronics...
Blockchain Tech Could Help Tackle Coronavirus, Says Expert
5.2.2020
Blockchain and AI-driven strategies should be implemented to better tackle responses to the coronavirus epidemic, a Hong Kong academic argues
Aircraft Maintenance, Repair Industry Is Latest to Form Blockchain Alliance
5.2.2020
Leading global aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul firms believe blockchain can help them solve many of the industry’s pain points
Salesforce and Samsung Add to Earlier $35M Investment in Digital Asset
5.2.2020
In a second Series C funding round, blockchain startup gains support from Samsung and Salesforce venture arms
Block.one Puts $200,000 Up for Grabs in Puzzle Smart Contract Challenge
5.2.2020
Block.one unveils EOSIO blockchain puzzle with $200,000 reward for first successful smart contract
Binance Launchpad Reveals WazirX Sale Results
4.2.2020
Binance Launchpad platform has the results of its first token of the year
Consensys Cuts Additional 14% of Staff, Aims to Split
4.2.2020
Consensys cuts 14% of its employees while dividing the company into two different branches
Iowa Caucus App Fiasco Shows Need for Open Source Transparency
4.2.2020
Iowa's election fiasco shows the risks of relying on centralized, digital systems and software that lacks transparency
No, a Blockchain Wouldn’t Have Prevented the Iowa Caucus Debacle
4.2.2020
If anything, blockchains add meaningful complexity, which means more ways things could go wrong under imperfect, or real-life conditions
ConsenSys Acquires SEC-Registered Broker-Dealer to Tokenize Bonds
4.2.2020
ConsenSys has acquired a SEC-registered broker-dealer Heritage to further reinforce its advisory and broker-dealer expertise
Blockchair Launches Release Monitor so You Will Never Miss Another Hard Fork or Core Client Update
4.2.2020
It can be very hard to keep track of all the latest software upgrades in the crypto ecosystem, which is a crucial thing to do for developers of multi-coin projects such as wallets and exchanges. For this purpose, Blockchair​ has created a free ​release monitor​ that helps...
Yes, We’re Talking About Voting on the Blockchain
4.2.2020
With Iowa election results still unconfirmed, Markets Daily is back and digging into the question... Would a blockchain have helped?
Visa to Change PoS Fees to Merchant to Adjust to New Business Categories
4.2.2020
Visa is reportedly planning to change merchant fees rates as part of a major update of its system
Handshake Introduces a New Way to Send Your Crypto
4.2.2020
Namebase and its blockchain Handshake have officially gone live, allowing their users to send funds to a simple name, instead of a complicated address.
Handshake is a decentralized, permissionless naming protocol compatible with DNS (Domain Name System, a hierarchical and decentralized naming...
Sony Just Proved That It Is Interested in Security Tokens
4.2.2020
Sony looks set to get on the security token bandwagon and has made an undisclosed investment in Securitize, a San Francisco-based platform that issues and managing digital securities. The investment arm of the music and electronics giant joined a funding round that raised USD 14 million.
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Bitcoin SV Sees Minor Split as Blockchain Shifts to ‘Genesis’ Upgrade
4.2.2020
The upgrade saw a minor split as an unknown entity mined a block on the old chain, team says
Bitspark Shuts Down Amid Restructuring, Coronavirus and Protests
4.2.2020
Hong Kong-based blockchain startup Bitspark closes down, citing internal restructuring issues exacerbated by a coronavirus outbreak and local protests
Bitcoin SV Genesis Upgrade Results in Chain Split
4.2.2020
A Bitcoin SV network upgrade has not gone flawlessly, with a minor chain split being observed
Government Think Tank Niti Aayog Identifies Key Blockchain Use Cases for India
4.2.2020
The policy think tank for the government of India, Niti Aayog, has published a strategy document identifying a number of key areas blockchain technology can significantly benefit the country. “By empowering citizens through features of transparency, decentralization and accountability...
Southern Indian State to Launch Dedicated Blockchain Incubator
4.2.2020
The southern Indian state of Telangana is to launch a dedicated blockchain incubator with assistance from top educational institutions