Tag: blockchain

May 27, 2019 BY Mariela Naydenova

Vodafone and Jio to restrict spamming via blockchain

Vodafone Idea and Reliance Jio Infocomm are partnering on a new blockchain-based technology to restrict the number of spam calls and messages to users. The project means that over 1 billion mobile users will benefit from the improvement. The project is carried through with the help of Tanla Solutions and Tech Mahindra. The information comes…

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Corda Network announces Board of Directors
May 21, 2019 BY Mariela Naydenova

Zimbabwe Stock Exchange may be jumping on the blockchain bandwagon

Zimbabwe Stock Exchange has expressed interest in adopting blockchain products, according to Cointelegraph. The CEO of the exchange has come forward to admit that if there is regulatory support and approval, ZSE will most probably adopt the blockchain technology. In particular, Mr. Bgoni, the CEO of ZSE, said that these blockchain-based services and products can…

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Blockchain payment system Terra expands across Southeast Asia and Singapore
May 16, 2019 BY Valentina Kirilova

Blockchain payment system Terra expands across Southeast Asia and Singapore

The next generation blockchain payment system, Terra, announced that it has earned a strategic investment from LuneX Ventures, the crypto-focused investment arm of Golden Gate Ventures. This investment will enable Terra to further its expansion through Southeast Asia and Singapore. Terra’s growth owes to an ever-growing eCommerce alliance across Asia. This alliance holds a collective annual…

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Corda Network announces Board of Directors
May 15, 2019 BY Mariela Naydenova

How can blockchain keep track of refugee applications?

Blockchain revolutionizes the world we live in every day. From “helping” the real estate industry to the food and beverage one, blockchain disrupts them all. One of the most pressing issues that the whole world currently faces is undeniably the rising migration patterns and the rising number of refugees. One country, however, has thought of…

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May 14, 2019 BY Mariela Naydenova

Microsoft to protect users' identity with Bitcoin's blockchain

Microsoft is thinking big when it comes to protecting its users' identity data. The software giant is looking to launch a decentralized identity (DID) tool built on the blockchain of Bitcoin to offer its users a new and innovative way to protect their identity. The infrastructure for the project known as the Identity Overlay Network,…

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May 13, 2019 BY Mariela Naydenova

The new HTC blockchain phone with Bitcoin full-node capability

One of the largest electronics companies in the world, the Taiwainese mobile manufacturer, High Tech Computer (HTC) just announced that its Exodus 1S phone will have Bitcoin full-node feature. The information comes from Cointelegraph. The phone will be launched in Q3 of 2019 and will come with an extra SD card that essentially supports the…

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May 09, 2019 BY Mariela Naydenova

"Farm to cup" - Starbucks and Microsoft team up

Starbucks is undeniably at the forefront of blockchain technologies and innovation. The company partnered with Microsoft in 2018 on a beverage-crypto project. Leaprate reported: Starbucks is now working with Microsoft and ICE to offer a new platform called Bakkt, one that will allow Starbucks customers to transact with cryptocurrencies starting November 2018. The Boston Consulting…

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