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According to a report by The Economic Times that cites two people involved in the matter, India's Central Bank is set to research cryptocurrencies and their potential use cases despite various freshly instated bans. This is very interesting, as RBI's plans to research cryptocurrencies and the tech behind them come right after it has repeatedly [...]
After a phenomenal 2017, 2018 is the year that cryptocurrencies are starting to be taken even more seriously by multiple governments and institutions despite the non-spectacular nature of the market. According to a press release from August 17th, the Union Bank AG from Liechtenstein is set to issue its own security token and in-house cryptocurrency [...]
It's a known fact that Russia is currently one of the most crypto-friendly countries in the world, and is currently in the midst of regulating the growing cryptocurrency industry. This week, Russia made headlines with the launch of its new, largest cryptocurrency farm developed by a company known as the Kriptoyunivers. The news comes courtesy [...]
The world has seen a lot of innovation when it comes to cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies over the past couple of months not only in regards to the financial field but in the sports field as well. According to a post on the Union of European Football Association's (UEFA) official website, the European football institution [...]
The largest courier operator in the world, United Parcel Service (UPS) intends to use blockchain technology to improve its logistics activities. The US Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) published on August 16 a patent submitted by the delivery giant United Parcel Service (UPS). According to the document entitled "Autonomous services selection system and distributed transportation [...]
Despite the fact that the cryptocurrency space faces numerous barriers in South Korea, blockchain technology seems to be in the top of government interests. South Korea has announced it will allocate more than one trillion won - nearly $ 880 million to explore blockchain technology, AI, and sharing economy. As written in the official press [...]
The Jamaica Stock Exchange is set to offer cryptocurrency trading this year. The project will be developed with a Toronto-based blockchain company. The Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) has signed an MOU (memorandum of understanding) with Blockstation, a Canadian blockchain company that describes itself as "The Institution's Choice for Trading Digital Assets." The two companies are [...]
The Chicago-based adult entertainment magazine Playboy sued a Canadian blockchain project for failing to meet the contract terms. As stated in the lawsuit submitted in August with the Los Angeles Superior Court, Playboy and Global Blockchain Technologies (GBT) have become partners in March after the two companies signed an MOU. Under the contract, GBT has [...]
Jeju Island is looking to become an ICO hub and offer cryptocurrency projects the opportunity to organize token sales in a self-regulated environment. South Korea is currently passing through a tough period regarding the cryptocurrency activities. Despite the country's ban, its Jeju Island is seeking to create a productive environment for Initial Coin Offerings. According [...]
A regulatory body of Saudi Arabia has issued a notice that recalls cryptocurrency trading is still illegal throughout the country. According to a notice published on Sunday, the standing committee has clarified that virtual currency trading is illegal in Saudi Arabia due to "negative consequences and high risks on traders as they are out of [...]
The Korean Cannabinoid Association plans to use blockchain technology to carry out some studies on cannabidiol. The Korean Cannabinoid Association (KCA) announced during a conference last week in Seoul that it will begin clinical studies on cannabidiol (CBD), a constituent drug of cannabis used in chronic neurological disease therapies such as multiple sclerosis. The project [...]
An Australian bank intends to integrate bonds on a blockchain-powered protocol. The world's first "Blockchain Bond" will be developed by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. The bond, recognized as a bond-i or "Blockchain Offered New Debt Instrument", will become the first of its kind to be operated using blockchain technology. Representatives of the Commonwealth Bank [...]