Rakuten, one of the largest retail chains for internet commerce in Japan, announced that it finalized the purchase of the cryptocurrency exchange, 'Everybody's Bitcoin' for a figure that would amount to $2.4 million. In the morning, the company confirmed...
Blockchain fever isn't showing any signs of slowing down. 2018 has been the year of consolidation when it comes to blockchain-based projects and Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs,) which bodes well for the future, given the fact that...
On Monday, an extraordinary session was held in the South Korean National Assembly where the different committees and political parties discussed measures in order to promote and regulate the blockchain technology industry and related industries, including cryptocurrencies and...
The World Bank and The Commonwealth of Australia are in the process of arranging the world's first blockchain bond, according to an official statement published by the World Bank last week.
The international organization has chosen Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA),...
Jeju Island will become the new ICO-friendly blockchain hub, despite the South Korean ban.
Jeju, is the largest island off the Korean Peninsula. It is the country’s most popular holiday island. Over 400 kilometers south of Seoul, the self-governing province...
South Korean Financial Supervision Services is working on using blockchain technology for stock transactions
According to a recent report from the South Korean Financial Supervision Service (FSS), it is essential for regulatory agencies and local companies to consider starting the...
An Australian bank successfully completes international shopping transactions using Ethereum-based tracking system.
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) announced on Monday the completion of an international shipment which used blockchain technology in order to track goods along the entire supply...
Catalonia will use blockchain technology to improve digital services in its public administration
Many countries are implementing blockchain technology at the government level. They seek to achieve a new model of "digital organization". Even the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)...
Chechnya launches blockchain projects for municipal services and real estate.
Authorities of the Russian bank Vneshekonombank (VEB), in partnership with the local government of the capital of the Chechen Republic, Grozny, recently announced the development of two blockchain-based projects,...
Recently, JP Morgan Chase requested a patent for a blockchain registration system to manage digital assets.
In the past few months more financial institutions have become interested in blockchain-based development, and the possible applications for their business practices. From small...
