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Japan Rural Dwellers to Experience the Use of Blockchain in Property Acquisitions

A new platform has shown through trial methods that the Japanese real estate fund was more efficient, transparent, and compliant with the use of digital securities and blockchain technology. The details of the experiment were published in a Medium post on March 10. Securitize Inc., a company with aims to modernize capital markets by creation … Continue reading Japan Rural Dwellers to Experience the Use of Blockchain in Property Acquisitions

Indian Engineering Students Develop Blockchain-based Smart Voting System

Three Computer Engineering Students, from Malla Reddy Engineering College for Women, have created a Blockchain-based Voting System which will allow votes to be casted online, instead of the manual means of standing in a poll line. The Hindu BusinessLine published this report on Oct. 21. The news stated that the students were driven by an … Continue reading Indian Engineering Students Develop Blockchain-based Smart Voting System

Indonesia’s Chronic Crop Data Problem Solved by Blockchain

Indonesia has been a victim of unreliable crop data, and this has hindered the optimality of its agricultural sector. This nation has been grappling with the lack of accurate data when it comes to issues, such as crop output. HARA, a Jakarta-based startup, seeks to address this challenge by deploying blockchain technology. According to Bloomberg, … Continue reading Indonesia’s Chronic Crop Data Problem Solved by Blockchain

Crypto Leaders Discuss Libra, China's CBDC and a Cashless Future at the Singapore Fintech Festival

The Singapore Fintech Festival gathered even more blockchain professionals on Day 2 of the event, kicking off with representatives of tech giants including Intel, Microsoft, and Nasdaq sharing insights on navigating the impending economic slowdown and global uncertainty regarding the global access to data.  A noteworthy panel followed on the topic of “defining the future … Continue reading Crypto Leaders Discuss Libra, China's CBDC and a Cashless Future at the Singapore Fintech Festival

Coinbase Partners with DustAid for Crypto Donations During Christmas

In a recent blog post, Coinbase announced its charitable endeavors to help DustAid by allowing its customers to donate Crypto to three other charities, during the Christmas period. DustAid is an organization that supports projects globally. The partnership will give way to Coinbase users within the UK to donate crypto to important causes promoted by organizations … Continue reading Coinbase Partners with DustAid for Crypto Donations During Christmas

XRP Status Classified as Unclear, Meanwhile Analysts Say XRP Price Could Jump to $0.30

The US Commodities and Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Heath Tarbert indicated in an interview that the status of XRP had been classified as unclear. He said, “It’s unclear. Stay tuned I’d say. Part of the issue is that our jurisdiction we share with the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission). If it’s a security, it falls under … Continue reading XRP Status Classified as Unclear, Meanwhile Analysts Say XRP Price Could Jump to $0.30

Insurance Firms in China and Hong Kong Count on Blockchain to Fast Track Coronavirus Claims Amid Outbreak

With 27 mainland Chinese cities on lockdown, insurance providers have been relying on blockchain technology to fast track claims payouts during the coronavirus outbreak,which has taken over 800 lives, surpassing the death toll of the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) in 2003.   Xiang Hu Bao, an online mutual aid platform, a subsidiary of Ant Financial, is … Continue reading Insurance Firms in China and Hong Kong Count on Blockchain to Fast Track Coronavirus Claims Amid Outbreak

IMF Official Talks Benefits and Shortcomings of CBDCs, Proposes a Hybrid Solution

The deputy managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Tao Zhang, talked about Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) at a conference hosted by the London School of Economics. He highlighted the advantages and disadvantages of a CBDC. CBDC a new asset class holding great potential In his keynote speech, Zhang recognized lower costs and … Continue reading IMF Official Talks Benefits and Shortcomings of CBDCs, Proposes a Hybrid Solution

How Bitcoin Donations Supported the Noble Cause of Taming Australian Bushfires

Before the world started grappling with the coronavirus pandemic, Australian bushfires made waves as they were wreaking havoc and spreading at an alarming rate. The 2019-2020 season of these wildfires referred to as the Black Summer started in June 2019, and their destructive nature was aired across the globe.  These Australian bushfires were so dire … Continue reading How Bitcoin Donations Supported the Noble Cause of Taming Australian Bushfires

Ghana Confirms Its Interest in Piloting Central Bank Digital Currency

Ghana has confirmed that it is on the hunt for a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC).  The Bank of Ghana’s deputy governor, Dr. Maxwell Opoku-Afari, recently revealed that the country’s central bank remains committed to piloting a national digital currency. He made such remarks during a virtual stakeholder workshop on payment systems and services as … Continue reading Ghana Confirms Its Interest in Piloting Central Bank Digital Currency

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