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Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce Signs a Blockchain Alliance Proposal to Foster Trade And Finance

A report published on the Global Times on Nov. 7 stated that the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce had signed a written proposal giving the Shanghai government departments and six financial companies an opportunity to establish an E-port area blockchain alliance with the sole aim of fostering international trade and financial services. This proposal was signed … Continue reading Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce Signs a Blockchain Alliance Proposal to Foster Trade And Finance

Hong Kong Blockchain Startup Bitspark Announces Closure Amid Coronavirus Outbreak and Protests

Bitspark, a blockchain remittance startup based in Hong Kong, recently announced its abrupt closure, stating internal restructuring issues.   The company was co-founded by Bitspark CEO George Harrap and COO Maxine Ryan, a college drop-out in 2014, and quickly became one of the major blockchain-based financial services firm in the Asia Pacific region, serving countries such … Continue reading Hong Kong Blockchain Startup Bitspark Announces Closure Amid Coronavirus Outbreak and Protests

Positives Out of the Wuhan Coronavirus: Blockchain Educators in the City

For many outside of China, the city of Wuhan is now identified as being ground zero for the recent outbreak of the coronavirus, but some amazing innovation has come out of China’s seventh biggest city in recent years.  Already established as a major motor manufacturing hub, the region is also making waves in the blockchain … Continue reading Positives Out of the Wuhan Coronavirus: Blockchain Educators in the City

How Blockchain Can Mitigate Electoral Malpractices

For elections to be credible, they ought to be free and fair. Nevertheless, the voting process may be marred with malpractices, and this hinders transparency. This has been an issue that has affected many electoral processes across the globe because the will of the people is, at times, jeopardized in favor of egocentric motives. For … Continue reading How Blockchain Can Mitigate Electoral Malpractices

Opinion: Is Bitcoin Ready for Day to Day Use? Could my Parents Figure It Out?

In my case, quite simply, the answer is no.  My mother and father are over sixty years old, my mum is a housewife and my dad worked a regular 9 to 5 job that didn’t require any special skills, college degrees or the use of any major technology. For my parents, Bitcoin is not going … Continue reading Opinion: Is Bitcoin Ready for Day to Day Use? Could my Parents Figure It Out?

CBDCs Gain Traction Amid Fears of Coronavirus-Contaminated Banknotes, The Economist Survey Uncovers

In a survey conducted by The Economist and Crypto.com, it found that consumers generally had more trust in central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), rather than decentralized cryptocurrencies. The Economist and Crypto.com surveyed 3,048 people from January to February this year, with respondents from developed countries including the US, UK, France, South Korea, Australia, and Singapore, … Continue reading CBDCs Gain Traction Amid Fears of Coronavirus-Contaminated Banknotes, The Economist Survey Uncovers

Blockchain for Gun Control in the US: The Great American Dilemma

August 1, 1966, began just like any other day in the town of Austin, Texas. Summer weather in the Lone Star State is bone dry, scorching, uncomfortably hot, with a daily average of 96.3F. August 1, 1966, was, in fact, the hottest day of that month, as daytime temperatures reached 104.9F. The sun blazed high … Continue reading Blockchain for Gun Control in the US: The Great American Dilemma

Students at Texas-based University Accorded with Blockchain-Powered GreenLight Credentials

The University of North Texas (UNT) in Dallas has unveiled GreenLight Credentials, a blockchain-enabled academic records verification platform, for its students, giving them more control of their transcripts.  Student empowerment via blockchain Through this strategic collaboration, UNT Dallas students will be able to easily share their academic credentials quickly and securely across the globe. Additionally, … Continue reading Students at Texas-based University Accorded with Blockchain-Powered GreenLight Credentials

Korea's Educated Jobless Individuals are Building their Blockchain Expertise

Korea’s surging ahead with its blockchain and crypto aspirations. Weeks after the government announced a $400 million blockchain fund, a prominent university added blockchain curriculum to its coursework.  The move seeks to meet the extensive demand for distributed systems and digital currencies, which the country’s young adult populations consider impactful.  Blockchain as an Employment Opportunity  … Continue reading Korea's Educated Jobless Individuals are Building their Blockchain Expertise

Bank of England is Considering Developing a Central Bank Digital Currency Amid Surge in Crypto Popularity

The Bank of England has confirmed it is considering the development of a central bank digital currency (CBDC). The confirmation was made by the governor of the bank Andrew Bailey in a webinar session with college students. He said: “We are looking at the question of, should we create a Bank of England digital currency. … Continue reading Bank of England is Considering Developing a Central Bank Digital Currency Amid Surge in Crypto Popularity

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