Singaporean Company Launches World’s First Blockchain-Enabled Carbon Trading Exchange

AirCarbon Pte, a Singaporean exempt private company, has established the first-ever blockchain-powered carbon trading exchange (CTX) that will permit corporate buyers and airlines to sell and purchase tokens subsidized by carbon offset credits. This is based on the approval of the International Civil Aviation Organization.  According to Bloomberg, the company has appealed to the Monetary … Continue reading Singaporean Company Launches World’s First Blockchain-Enabled Carbon Trading Exchange

Harbor Becomes First Blockchain Company to Hold Both Transfer Agent License and Brokerage License

Harbor, a digital assets firm for security token issuance, has been granted a transfer agent license by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). On Thursday, Oct 31, Harbor CEO Joshua Stein announced to the Block that the SEC had granted their request for a transfer agent license which now makes Harbor the first … Continue reading Harbor Becomes First Blockchain Company to Hold Both Transfer Agent License and Brokerage License

The Electric Coin Company Officially Passes Zcash Trademark to Zcash Foundation

In a blog post published on Nov. 7, the Electric Coin Company (ECC) stated that it is officially passing the Zcash trademark registration and protection to the Zcash Foundation by signing a contract on Nov. 6. The Zcash Foundation is an independent non-profit-oriented organization that concerns itself with community engagement, financial privacy, and Zcash development … Continue reading The Electric Coin Company Officially Passes Zcash Trademark to Zcash Foundation

World's Second Largest Bitcoin Mining Company Raises $90M in US IPO

The world’s second-largest bitcoin mining equipment producer, Canaan Inc., raised $90 million during its initial public offering (IPO).  According to Bloomberg, the Chinese company based in Hangzhou sold 10 million American depositary shares at the $9 apiece on Nov. 20. The filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) show that the shares have … Continue reading World's Second Largest Bitcoin Mining Company Raises $90M in US IPO

Bitmain-Backed Digital Assets Company Matrixport Extends Its Crypto Services into Europe

Matrixport, a Singapore headquartered and Bitmain-backed crypto company that offers trading, lending, and custody services, extends its services into Europe through the establishment of its new Zurich office. However, for now, Matrixport will not offer its payment services in Europe. Instead, it aims to apply for a Swiss banking license. Matrixport is backed by Bitmain, … Continue reading Bitmain-Backed Digital Assets Company Matrixport Extends Its Crypto Services into Europe

Belgian Blockchain-Platform-as-a-Service Company Sets Foot in the Indian Market

The Indian blockchain sector is ripe for investment based on the rapid growth witnessed to the tune of at least $20 billion as this technology is being deployed in different industries.  As a result, SettleMint, a Belgian blockchain-platform-as-a-service company, has revealed its penetration into the Indian market.  The primary objective of this firm is to … Continue reading Belgian Blockchain-Platform-as-a-Service Company Sets Foot in the Indian Market

Leading Asian Fintech Company WeLab Completes the Largest Ever Fintech Fundraising in China

Leading fintech company, WeLab announced on Dec. 12 that it has raised US$156 million in Series C of strategic financing, becoming the largest fintech fundraising in China so far. WeLab was one of the first virtual banks established in Hong Kong, after receiving a virtual banking license from Hong Kong’s de facto central bank, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority … Continue reading Leading Asian Fintech Company WeLab Completes the Largest Ever Fintech Fundraising in China

TikTok Owners Launch Blockchain and AI company with Shanghai Dongfang Newspaper

As reported on Dec. 14, Bloomberg broke the news confirming that ByteDance and Shanghai Dongfang Newspaper Company have started a joint venture that has already secured $1.4 million in capital.  The major video-sharing social network service TikTok owned by ByteDance has begun to develop blockchain, AI and other business models to further break into emerging … Continue reading TikTok Owners Launch Blockchain and AI company with Shanghai Dongfang Newspaper

South Korean Shared Workspace Company Turns to a Blockchain-Powered Real Estate Platform

Sparkplus, a South Korean office sharing company, announced a partnership with tech startup Kasa Korea for a blockchain-enabled real estate funding platform.  Through the strategic collaboration, Sparkplus seeks to revolutionize Seoul’s sharing economy through a decentralized network that would enable people without much money to collectively and indirectly generate funds in the real estate sector.  … Continue reading South Korean Shared Workspace Company Turns to a Blockchain-Powered Real Estate Platform

Bakkt Announces the Promotion of the Company’s Former Chief Product Officer to CEO

The futures exchange company, Bakkt, also owned by the Intercontinental Exchange, has replaced its CEO, and promoted Mike Blandina, from his previous position as Chief Product Officer. The announcement was through an official press release, and Blandina has already begun the transition into the new role since Dec. 20th. This change of position was vital as … Continue reading Bakkt Announces the Promotion of the Company’s Former Chief Product Officer to CEO

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