Category: Blockchain

May 11, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

Broadridge secures blockchain patent for proxy processing and repo agreements

Fintech company Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR) has announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office granted U.S. Patent No. 9,967,238 (the “‘238 Patent”) directed to blockchain technology that will enhance the processes for proxy voting and repurchase, or repo, agreements. As a key participant and solutions provider in global capital markets technology, Broadridge continues…

Read more
May 08, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

Play2Live to develop its own blockchain called Level Up Chain

Decentralised streaming platform for gamers and eSports fans, Play2Live, has today announced its plans to develop its own blockchain infrastructure, Level Up Chain. Level Up Chain is the next step in the company creating an end-to-end solution for streamers, gamers and eSports fans. Launching the Level Up Chain Testnet in July 2018, one of the…

Read more
May 03, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

Shyft publishes whitepaper outlining KYC/AML network for global economy

Shyft, a company redefining the KYC/AML infrastructure for the global economy, has just published its whitepaper outlining the blockchain framework for the standardization of regulatory, compliance and due diligence mandates for Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML). According to surveys from Thomson Reuters’ KYC business unit, firms with greater than $10 billion USD…

Read more
May 03, 2018 BY Mariela Naydenova

Telegram calls off its long-awaited public ICO

Telegram was is probably one of the most successful ICOs in history. The messaging app that offers unique texting features such as encryption, called off its public ICO after it raised the staggering amount of $1.7 billion in the presale round. Reportedly, the money raised is from a small, very private group of investors. The…

Read more
April 30, 2018 BY Mariela Naydenova

How China is becoming the real "king" of cryptocurrencies

While China may be doomed by many as the "not-to-go" place when it comes to cryptocurrencies, because of heavy regulations, the country may be the real king of cryptocurrencies after all. The well-known "heavens" of altcoins are countries such as Singapore, Japan, Estonia and others. All of these countries have embraced a rather friendly and…

Read more
April 26, 2018 BY Mariela Naydenova

The Shivom Project - when genetic data unites governments

Governments around the world have not been fully mesmerized by blockchain and altcoins. While there are some countries that embrace the technology behind Bitcoin, such as Estonia and Japan, most are afraid or rather “not understanding” what blockchain actually is and how it benefits society. While blockchain has disrupted multiple industries such as real estate…

Read more
April 26, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

Aion launches blockchain interoperability platform

Blockchain network Aion has announced the launch of the first public blockchain interoperability platform. The Aion network will allow for independently operated blockchains to connect, enabling the instant, global transfer and recording of data and value, streamlining communications, and bridging disparate blockchains. Use cases for the Aion protocol include cross-organizational functions like supply chain operations,…

Read more
April 25, 2018 BY Valentina Kirilova

DasCoin set to trade on public exchanges

DasCoin, the Currency of Trust and the store of value within DasEcosystem, has just announced that it has completed a well structured two-year journey of preparation and strategic activity to develop its business platform. The company has shared that it is now ready to launch onto public exchanges in conjunction with a landmark launch event…

Read more
April 20, 2018 BY Mariela Naydenova

Blockchain Tour Market in Dubai

Dubai is undoubtedly one of the most famous destinations for tourists from around the world. Blockchain is now entering the "game" in Dubai. The Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, or for short - DTCM has just launched a blockchain platform called Tourism 2.0, which allows tour operators and hotels and the like to…

Read more