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Coinbase Earn Launches in 100 Nations for the Public
Popular crypto exchange Coinbase has opened up its Coinbase Earn program for the public. It is now available in over 100 countries throughout the globe. The announcement comes from the official blog post of the firm. Basically, the idea is, users can earn cryptocurrency by completing educational tasks on the Earn program. These tasks include […]
Amazon Acquires A Patent for New Cryptographic System
Finally, Amazon acquires a patent for its cryptographic system which it filed way back in 2016. This system will incorporate the proof-of-work (PoW) algorithm. The patent plea was approved by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on the 14th of May. The document says one can generate the Merkle trees as a solution to […]
UN Signs MOU with NGO to Implement Blockchain App HOOXI
To take a stand against climatic issues, United Nations is partnering up with W-Foundation. The latter is an NGO from South Korea and both parties have signed up a Memo of Understanding(MoU). Basically, the agreement focuses on the use of Blockchain App HOOXI. This app belongs to W-Foundation. It will influence its user to take […]
Ripio Launches New Crypto Exchange in Latin America
The cryptocurrency startup Ripio launches new crypto exchange for Latin American regions. It will operate in Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico. Mexican users can make fixed price purchase due to regulations. This exchange may publicly launch in the mid-June 2019. As of now, the exchange is in its beta avatar. Currently, the platform has 1000 users […]
Reserve Bank of India is Receiving Appeal to Re-think Crypto Ban
The concept of crypto is seeing numerous experiments and success in various parts of the world. However, its scenario is quite bleak in India. The governing body of banks, RBI has long issued the ban against any kind of dealing with digital money. However, the Reserve bank of India is receiving appeal to consider undoing […]
World’s First Blockchain Bond Transaction Initiates
Thanks to the partnership of World bank and CommBank, now we have the World’s First Blockchain Bond Transaction. The joint venture has enabled secondary market trading recorded on the blockchain for the bond-i debt instrument. World bank mentions of this achievement in its official press release. This development credit goes to CBA which worked hand-in-hand […]
Blockstream Announces A New Security Token Platform
The notable blockchain infrastructure firm Blockstream announces a new security token platform. Its purpose is to issue tokens on Liquid Network which connects financial firms, traders, brokers, and exchanges. This platform goes by the name of Liquid Securities. Blockstream’s new token platform will initiate with the partnership of firms like BnkToTheFuture, TokenSoft, Zenus Bank and […]
European Blockchain Institute Opening Soon in German State of NRW
Soon, the German’s state North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) will have its own European Blockchain Institute. The info comes from Andreas Pinkwart, the Economics Minister of NRW. This Blockchain Institute will set up in the city of Dortmund at a later point of this year. It will be inside the Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics. […]
Samsung will Launch Blockchain Features on its Budget Smartphones
Soon Samsung will launch blockchain features for its budget range of smartphones. So, more people who have an interest in crypto can make good use of their phones. The Korean smartphone giant will introduce its native digital wallet app on its mid-range devices. As of now, the Samsung Blockchain Wallet app is available on its […]
Hyperledger Releases New Blockchain Tools
Hyperledger releases new blockchain tools called Blockchain Aries. The firm has announced about its new release in an official blog post. This tool primarily aims to enable interoperability between different types of blockchain-based data. The set of tools consists of the blockchain interface layer, cryptographic wallet, encrypted messaging system, etc. It also packs application programming […]