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Ethereum Alternative Solana Gets USD 40M Boost
Proof-of-stake protocol Solana (SOL), which is being touted as another alternative to Ethereum (ETH), has announced two strategic investments today, from crypto exchanges OKEx and MXC, with the combined funds…
New Lower-cost Samsung Phones Feature Blockchain File-sharing Tech
A series of new lower-cost Samsung Galaxy smartphones will feature blockchain technology-powered file-sharing functions that debuted on flagship models earlier this year. Per the Segye Ilbo, the Galaxy A52, A525G…
Binance Smart Chain Put to Political Test, as More ETH-Based Projects Use It
Binance Smart Chain (BSC), a blockchain developed by major crypto exchange Binance, is being put to the decentralization test, at the time when more Ethereum (ETH)-based projects are starting to…
BMW, Ford, Honda to Co-work on Blockchain-powered Car Damage History Platform
Carmaking giants BMW, Ford and Honda have teamed up with auto insurance providers and tech heavyweights such as IBM and Accenture to work on an international, cross-industry, blockchain-powered vehicle history…
New Platform Could Give Whiskey Fans a Boozy Blockchain Boost
Two Japanese firms have developed a blockchain-powered alcohol trading platform that they claim will allow alcohol-loving customers the opportunity to buy, sell, hold and haggle over barrel-loads of luxury liquor…
Blockchain Projects Gain Boost in Seoul’s USD 7Bn 2021 Spending Plan
The South Korean government has pledged to spend USD 7bn on public projects this year, a figure that will include blockchain spending. The money will back what ministers have labeled…
South Korean Government Has Plans to Nurture Blockchain Unicorns
A South Korean minister has talked about the government’s intention of fostering “blockchain unicorns” as part of its medium-term strategy to boost growth and mitigate the devastating effects the coronavirus…
CCB Corrects Blockchain Bond Reports…and Says a Big Fat ‘No’ to BTC
Days after media outlets from all over the world reported that the Labuan branch of the China Construction Bank (CCB) had issued the nation’s first-ever blockchain-powered RMB bonds, the bank…
Spanish Senate Green-lights Crypto, Blockchain & Fintech Sandbox
Crypto and blockchain advocates in Spain have cause for cheer after the country’s senate unanimously voted in favor of launching a new regulatory fintech testbed that will allow companies to…
Japanese ‘Smart City’ May Look to Use Blokchain Voting Solution
The Japanese blockchain firm LayerX has said it is “working with local governments” on possible blockchain voting solutions – as the country continues to look for IT-powered ways to reduce…