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Russian Power Provider to Debut Blockchain-powered Sales Platform in 2022
18.8.2021
A largely state-run Russian energy firm is set to launch an energy buying platform that makes use of blockchain technology – but is seeking help from the private sector to carry out its plans.
Per Cnet, the project is the brainchild of the largest energy sales provider in Kaliningrad and...
DeNations Hosts NFT Art Exhibition, Celebrating Genesis Block of the DeNations Art Chain
17.7.2021
PRESS RELEASE. Defi and blockchain-powered Metaverse, DeNations launches NFT art minting platform, giving away free yield-bearing NFT art to NFT art collectors DeNations is a blockchain-powered metaverse platform based in Hong Kong that everyone can own nations, build cities/civilizations, and earn...
Olyseum Launches Experiential NFT Platform to Strengthen Celebrity-Fan Engagement
28.6.2021
PRESS RELEASE. Geneva, Switzerland, June 28, 2021 — Olyseum, a blockchain-powered social ecosystem that rewards fan engagement, is excited to announce that it has launched the world’s first star-led experiential NFT (xNFT) platform. The platform aims to fundamentally change...
Ruling Russian Party Conducts Blockchain-Powered Online Primaries
31.5.2021
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Blockchain-powered voting concluded for United Russia (known locally as ER) Party primaries over the weekend, with many staying away from polling booths due to the COVID-19 pandemic – instead favoring online platforms that make use of votes registered on...
Nokia announces blockchain-powered data marketplace
6.5.2021
Nokia’s permissioned blockchain platform will reportedly allow trusted data exchange and monetization among client participants
From Startup to Success Story — Morpheus.Network Is Transforming Global Trade With Blockchain
24.4.2021
PRESS RELEASE. Blockchain-powered supply chain management platform, Morpheus.Network, has launched an updated platform, forged an Agribusiness agreement with the Argentinian government, and was a winner in the 2021 “Future of Ports” competition. Burlington, ON — Morpheus.Network...
NY Governor Cuomo launches blockchain-powered vaccination passports
29.3.2021
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has launched of a blockchain-powered vaccination passport built on top of IBM's Digital Health Pass
South Korean Blockchain-powered Local Stablecoins Set for Another Boost
17.2.2021
Local stablecoins are making waves in South Korea again, with platforms that allow customers to spend tokens forecasting positive growth in 2021 – and leading candidates in the nation’s two biggest mayoral elections pledging to expand the scope of local government-issued coins.
Much of South Korea...
Blockchain-powered Karaoke Booms in South Korea as Coronavirus Drags on
16.2.2021
Coronavirus pandemic-mitigating lockdowns and government-imposed limits on social contact are helping to spur the spectacular growth of blockchain-powered entertainment apps in South Korea – with token-driven karaoke, movie platforms and more.
According to Fn News, the blockchain-based app Somesing...
BMW, Ford, Honda to Co-work on Blockchain-powered Car Damage History Platform
20.1.2021
Carmaking giants BMW, Ford and Honda have teamed up with auto insurance providers and tech heavyweights such as IBM and Accenture to work on an international, cross-industry, blockchain-powered vehicle history platform.
Per a press release, the firms have teamed up to work on the Mobility Open...
Gaming Giant Netmarble Develops Blockchain-powered Way to Cap Kids’ Gaming Time
20.1.2021
Finally, a developer has come up with a blockchain application your mom will approve of: Netmarble, a South Korean video games giant, has created a blockchain-powered tool that it says will allow parents to monitor and limit their offspring’s gaming time.
Per media outlet Inven, the tool is...
South Korean Carrier SKT Launches Blockchain-powered Certification App
19.1.2021
The South Korean mobile carrier SK Telecom (SKT) has announced the launch of a blockchain-powered ID and authentication certificates service.
According to Gvalley News, SK Telecom, part of the SK business conglomerate and one of the two biggest mobile carriers and internet providers in the nation...
Major Producer Nornickel Issues Its First Metal Contract-Backed Digital Coins
26.12.2020
One of the world’s biggest palladium producers, based in Russia, announced that it’s starting the first stage of issuing blockchain-powered tokens to its industrial partners Traxys and Umicore. Palladium Producer Giant Issues Its First Blockchain-Powered Tokens According to...
Mining Giant Nornickel Issues First Blockchain-powered Metals Tokens
23.12.2020
Russian miner Norilsk Nickel, the world’s biggest palladium and high-grade nickel producer, has begun the first stage of its tokenization drive – partnering with two international exploration and mining firms to issue metal contract-backed, blockchain-powered digital coins.
In an official release...
DeNations, a Blockchain-Powered Metaverse, Launches the First INO – Initial Nations Offering
18.12.2020
PRESS RELEASE. Smatoos, which is already known in the blockchain industry as a token economy platform, has released the blockchain-based metaverse, DeNations. DeNations is a blockchain-based decentralized metaverse where anyone can manage nations, cities, and civilizations. Metaverse is...
Business Giants Invest USD 60m in Blockchain-powered Payment Firm Chai
11.12.2020
Screenshots of the Chai app. A group of South Korean and Japanese business giants including Hanhwa Investment & Securities, SoftBank and SK have joined more established blockchain investors to complete a Series B investment round worth over USD 60m in South Korean firm Chai, the provider of...
Blockchain-powered Bordeaux? IBM announces wine supply chain tracing system
10.12.2020
"The future of the wine industry lies in verifiable provenance, transparency and traceability."
CCB-backed Blockchain-powered Bond Issuance Saga Takes a New Turn
4.12.2020
There appears to have been another twist in the tale of the China Construction Bank (CCB)’s Malaysian branch and its aborted launch of blockchain-powered bonds that were set to be tradeable for bitcoin (BTC) via a Hong Kong-based exchange.
Just weeks after CCB pulled the plug on the issuance at...
1 in 5 Players Win Big at Bitcoin.com Lottery, New Crypto Games Promise Guaranteed Winners
28.11.2020
Launching Sure-Win Games! A set of 10 new raffles with guaranteed wins of up to €25,000. Get paid in BTC or BCH! Guaranteed Winners on Every Draw Bitcoin.com partnered with Bravio Tech earlier this year to bring you the first blockchain-powered lottery platform. Bitcoin.com Lottery has since...
South Korean SME Minister Sings Praises of Blockchain-powered Payments
13.11.2020
A South Korean minister has been championing blockchain-powered payments, claiming they have the power to transform the business landscape for smaller businesses in the country.
Per News1, the comment came from the country’s Minister of Small and Medium Enterprises and Startups Park Young-sun,...