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China’s popular blockchain-based messenger app recently launched a Korean version. Advertisements The Korean Herald reported Tuesday that BeeChat has launched a Korean version of its blockchain-based messenger app. Currently available in 30 languages, the Dapp allows users to “join active private chats, private and public groups, and discussions that serve not only the cryptocurrency community […]

Alibaba subsidiary begins sending payments with blockchain, E&Y partners with Microsoft on content rights platform, Tron aims to build out its voting system and more! Advertisements Microsoft partners with E&Y on content rights platform Ant Financial (Alibaba Subsidiary) Begins Trials For Blockchain Payment Remittance in Philippines As reported by CoinTelegraph, a subsidiary of Alibaba (Ant Financial) […]

A research group linked to China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has released its latest evaluation of blockchain networks – with perhaps surprising results. Advertisements The China Electronic Information Industry Development (CCID) Blockchain Research Institute – which aims to provide an independent rating system for the blockchain space – has placed the just-launched EOS network in […]

“Traditional financial institutions serve 20 percent of people and make 80 percent of profits. New financial institutions should [serve] 80 percent of people and make 20 percent of profit,” declared Jack Ma, executive chairman of Alibaba. Advertisements For years, blockchain proponents have proclaimed that the technology could reduce costs in the multibillion-dollar international remittance industry. […]

The price of ethereum, the world’s second largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, dropped to a 74-day low below $430 – a level not seen since April 12. Advertisements Data from CoinDesk’s price index shows the cryptocurrency dropped by more than $50 over a short-term period of 12 hours to reach $426.47 around 16:00 UTC on Sunday. […]

Is the timing of the departures a coincidence or a reflection of deeper problems? Advertisements ICON and TRON are abandoning the signature decentralized application platform for their own mainnets. Though some ERC20 projects, such as ICON, plan for a departure to their own mainnets in their white papers, the timing of the emigration – when […]

Cambodian authorities issue several formal warnings to investors, top 5 cryptocurrency price changes, and more! Advertisements Authorities in Cambodia have formally warned domestic investors must get a license before buying, selling, or trading cryptocurrencies. Image from Guitar photography. Cambodian Authorities Issue Several Formal Warnings To Investors Authorities in Cambodia have formally warned domestic investors must get […]

Cryptonation. Blockchain Cruise. CryptoCribs. Advertisements These are just several of the names of tourism programs focused on the blockchain industry, from luxury cruises to Middle East startup tours, that are part of a growing trend targeting crypto-curious travelers. The Blockchain Cruises, organized by the tourism arm of Edinburgh, Scotland-based crypto wallet provider CoinsBank, have garnered […]

A joint research project in the United Kingdom investigates the use of blockchain technology to ensure the accuracy of historical documents. Advertisements Nine months ago, the University of Surrey in collaboration with the Open Data Institute and the UK National Archives began work on blockchain-based research project, ARCHANGEL. Funded by the UK Research Council, the […]

Zebpay instructs users to withdraw their Indian Rupee funds, top 5 cryptocurrency price changes, and more! Advertisements India’s leading cryptocurrency exchange desk, Zebpay, has instructed its users to withdraw their Indian Rupee (INR) funds from the exchange. Image from phanurak rubpol. Zebpay Exchange In India Instructs Users To Withdraw Indian Rupee Funds Due to the looming threat of […]