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American Health Firm Enhances Medical Record Transparency with Blockchain

For the next 3 years, American Health Insurance Company Anthem is reported to be adding blockchain technology to store and share medical history for its 40 million-plus consumer base.  Currently, in the initial stages of testing, Anthem is aiming to offer new features to a select few members to begin the 3-year roll-out plan. Digital … Continue reading American Health Firm Enhances Medical Record Transparency with Blockchain

Bitcoin Community Helps in Setting Up Italian Red Cross Medical Center to Fight Coronavirus

The Bitcoin community has funded a noble cause of establishing the second level Advanced Medical Post (AMP) belonging to the Italian Red Cross as it will be instrumental in saving lives in Italy amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The epidemic has hit Italy hard as it has recorded more than 132,000 cases and at least … Continue reading Bitcoin Community Helps in Setting Up Italian Red Cross Medical Center to Fight Coronavirus

First Chinese State-Backed Blockchain Firm "Tainted" the Nation's Image Due to the Export of Faulty COVID-19 Medical Supplies

Tus Data Asset, a blockchain firm based in Beijing, has been banned by the Chinese government from exporting medical supplies to other countries during the coronavirus pandemic.  As the first blockchain technology-based firm backed by the state capital, the company has been accused of tainting the nation’s image by selling poor-quality products. Controlled by the … Continue reading First Chinese State-Backed Blockchain Firm "Tainted" the Nation's Image Due to the Export of Faulty COVID-19 Medical Supplies

South Korea Declares Andong City as Blockchain Free-Trade Zone to Boost Medical Hemp Production

South Korea’s national government has declared Andong (located in the Gyeongbuk province) as a “regulation-free” zone for blockchain development. The city is now a local free trade zone in which blockchain technology will be used for medical-grade hemp (cannabis) management and production. Blockchain Helps South Korea Meet Production Goals Lee Chul-woo, the Governor of Gyeongbuk … Continue reading South Korea Declares Andong City as Blockchain Free-Trade Zone to Boost Medical Hemp Production

Singapore Employs Blockchain-Enabled Digital Health Passport for Enhanced Medical Data Management

Through its investment firm SGInnovate, the Singaporean administration has teamed up with local startup Accredify to establish a blockchain-powered digital health passport to boost medical records management. This development will enable healthcare data to be kept in a digital wallet. Blockchain app tested with COVID-19 data The blockchain-enabled application was piloted in May using COVID-19 … Continue reading Singapore Employs Blockchain-Enabled Digital Health Passport for Enhanced Medical Data Management

Medical Blockchain LEMONCHAIN Token to List on MEXC Crypto Exchange

On April 20, the native token LEMC of LEMONCHAIN ​​Ltd., a project in the medical blockchain industry, announced its listing on the MEXC cryptocurrency platform. LEMONCHAIN ​​is an open data ecosystem that enhances the individual patients’ healthcare data authority through blockchain technology’s decentralisation of EMR (electronic medical record). The trading of LEMC/USDT has been opened … Continue reading Medical Blockchain LEMONCHAIN Token to List on MEXC Crypto Exchange

The World Economic Forum Forms Six Tech Policy Councils Including Blockchain

The World Economic Forum (WEF) launched six different “fourth industrial revolution councils” to help regulators working on the new technology policy guidance. The new technology included artificial intelligence, autonomous mobility, blockchain, drones, internet of things and precision medicine, as revealed on 29 May. The councils gathered for the first time for the Fourth Industrial Revolution Network … Continue reading The World Economic Forum Forms Six Tech Policy Councils Including Blockchain

Cryptoaddiction: The Uglier Side of Digital Currencies

John almost dropped the phone as he fumbled the handset out his pocket, his hands trembling with a heady mix of anticipation and fear. For the seventh time in the past hour, he opened a browser tab to check the most up-to-date price of his favorite obsession: Bitcoin. A figure flashed on the screen, and … Continue reading Cryptoaddiction: The Uglier Side of Digital Currencies

Hong Kong Science and Technology Park: Turning Tech Startups' Visions into Reality

In October 2018, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) announced a wide array of new initiatives, enhanced programs and support services aimed at strengthening and accelerating the growth of Hong Kong’s Innovation and Technology (I&T) sector and startups. To support its key strategy of grooming promising technology startups—HKSTP operates effective startup incubation programs to turn … Continue reading Hong Kong Science and Technology Park: Turning Tech Startups' Visions into Reality

Hong Kong with its Incredibly Unique Positioning in FinTech

In the second part of our interview with Peter Mok, Head of Incubation and Acceleration Programs at the Hong Kong Science and Technology Park (HKSTP), he went into detail on the initiatives they have developed to combat the global talent shortage, bring Hong Kong’s lagging Fintech industry up to speed and he tells us how … Continue reading Hong Kong with its Incredibly Unique Positioning in FinTech

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