The Asian crypto-world was shocked this Wednesday when it was revealed that the exchange platform Zaif suffered a hacking attack that reported losses of 6.7 billion yen, or the equivalent of $59.67 million, according to Reuters. Zaif belongs...
Cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, from regulations, to mass adoption to optimize services, has been a hot topic for governmental institutions all over the world. A recent statement issued by the President of Uzbekistan, Mr. Shavkat Mirziyoev, reveals...
According to official sources, Line users from Japan and the United States will not be able to use instant messages service’s own cryptocurrency due to licensing issues. Despite plans of the Line Corporation to issue its own...
The Justice Department of the Chinese city, Zhongshan, recently developed a blockchain-based system with the capability of tracking the movements of ex-convicts on condition of conditional freedom in the city, in order to improve the "community correction”....
By now, the world knows all about blockchain technology and its benefits. It is applied by banking institutions, commercial establishments, ICO projects, and other ventures. Now, governmental institutions are starting to realize its potential.
The latest nation state to express...
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...
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...
The South Korean biotech giant, Macrogen, is currently developing an genetic data store-system based on blockchain technology, in order to secure and maintain confidentiality of company's patients information.
Macrogen, which is a provider of DNA sequence services in...
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...
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