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UN blockchain tool aims to improve land registry in Afghanistan's cities
4.12.2020
The United Nations wants to tackle urban challenges like land grabbing and inefficient use of space with blockchain technology
Q&A: Big data’s role in medicine, supply chains and smart cities
27.10.2020
Can monetizing our data help speed up the world’s response to future pandemics, and make cutting-edge smart cities a reality? We asked an expert
Japanese Cities Disrupted by Bitcoin-Seeking Bomb Threat Emails
25.8.2020
Police are investigating a number of emailed crypto ransom bomb threats in several Japanese cities – with criminals threatening to destroy city halls and go on killing sprees unless they are paid in bitcoin (BTC).
Per a report from Kyodo News, and published by Chunichi Shimbun, the threats have...
China Testing Digital Currency in Major Cities, Including Beijing and Hong Kong
17.8.2020
China’s Ministry of Commerce has announced the pilot run of the country’s central bank-backed digital currency in major cities, including Beijing, Hong Kong, and Macau. It will also be tested during the 2022 Winter Olympics games in Beijing, the ministry said. China Announces Testing...
Demand for Charter Cities During Covid-19 Pandemic Grows Exponential – People Desire Semi-Autonomous Zones
17.6.2020
For quite some time now, a number of libertarians, bitcoin evangelists, and blockchain entrepreneurs have been promoting the idea of charter cities and seasteading concepts. One such project, Pronomos Capital, has raised $9 million from heavyweight investors like venture capitalist Peter Thiel....
Bonus Army, Occupiers, 2020 Uprising: Bitcoin’s Peaceful Protest Is Pure Civil Disobedience
6.6.2020
For twelve days straight, American citizens and a number of countries around the world have been protesting the oligarchs and police brutality. The restlessness from the uprising has slowed down some, but continues in various cities across the nation. On June 3, 2020, a reporter from Los Angeles...
Bitcoin Rises Above $10K for First Time in 25 Days as Protests Roil US Cities
2.6.2020
Bitcoin has risen above $10,000 for the first time in almost a month as protests in U.S. cities continue to intensify
With Riots Erupting in US Cities, Using Tools of Peaceful Protest Can be More Meaningful
31.5.2020
During the last six days, America has been feeling the wrath of a myriad of protests and riots in nearly every major city across the nation. The U.S. is experiencing an uprising like never before, but some of the protests and demonstrations could be more peaceful. Acts like not voting for...
Bank Of China Expands Tests of New Fintech Regulation to Six More Cities
27.4.2020
Bank of China has a plan for fintech development and it’s now expanding pilot projects in six more cities to strengthen fintech regulation
China’s Digital Yuan Reportedly to Test in Four Cities
15.4.2020
A testing app for China’s forthcoming central bank digital currency appears to be ready for download in four cities
Talking Digital Future: Smart Cities
4.4.2020
Technological implementations, smartness, digitalization: What is behind the idea of “smart cities”?
Chinese Province: All Our Cities Have Blockchain Platform Coverage
30.3.2020
Danxia landform, Zhangye City, Gansu Province, China. The Northwestern Chinese province of Gansu says that all of its cities are now covered by its Blockchain Service Network (BSN) service platform.
Per a report from the Chinese Communist Party's official newspaper the People's Daily, Gansu first...
Darknet Vendors Work Overtime as Police Halt Drug Arrests
19.3.2020
The coronavirus is having a strange effect on the war on drugs. Narcotics activities that were deemed serious crimes only a week ago have been dropped by U.S. law enforcement, who have greater concerns now that cities are under effective lockdown. Meanwhile, darknet vendors are doing their best...
Crypto Bulls Roadshow Coming to Over 15 Indian Cities — With Government Participation
7.3.2020
India’s Crypto Bulls Roadshow, a nonprofit initiative to prepare India for the next bull run, is coming up, and government organizations are joining the drive. Currently, 15 cities in India are planned for but more may be added based on demand. There is no fee to participate in the roadshow...
Bitcoin and Doomsday Preppers — Would Crypto Have Any Survival Value If SHTF?
14.2.2020
As so-called “doomsday prepping” grows in popularity thanks to news of coronavirus lockdown in Chinese cities, red flag gun laws and rampant Fed stimulus in the U.S., preparedness enthusiasts are asking about the viability of bitcoin in a SHTF situation. From cautious, light investor...
Indian Government’s Institute Offers Blockchain Training in Multiple Cities
29.12.2019
The National Power Training Institute, under India’s Ministry of Power, is offering blockchain training in multiple cities throughout the country. Participants will learn about blockchain technology, its use cases, smart contracts, Ethereum, cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, and even mining. Also...
China’s Central Bank Likely to Pilot Digital Currency in Cities of Shenzhen and Suzhou: Report
9.12.2019
The People's Bank of China is said to be preparing to launch pilots for its digital currency in Shenzhen and Suzhou from the end of the year
China to Pilot Digital Yuan With Four Banks in Two Cities - Report
9.12.2019
Shenzhen. China’s central bank, the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) is preparing to test the digital yuan in Suzhou and Shenzhen, with a pilot launch now “imminent,” per a new report.
Media outlet Caijing Magazine says it has learned details about the pilot project, which it says is being jointly...
Philippines and BCB Blockchain to Work Together on Smart Cities
23.11.2019
BCB Blockchain has partnered with the Philippines to bring its expertise in research and development of smart city apps to the country
Venezuela Becomes ‘Dollarized’ as Citizens Seek Refuge in Alternative Solutions
12.11.2019
Venezuela has been suffering from rapid inflation as the purchasing power of the sovereign bolivar has become near worthless. Over the last few weeks, Venezuelans have been dealing with blackouts throughout major cities, making credit card readers useless. Additionally, citizens are dependent...