#Blockchain News

Software Audit Firm Certik Launches Blockchain With Real-Time Code Analysis

October 27, 2020 by Dalmas Ngetich at Blockchain

Certik--a software audit firm that helps in the security of smart contracts, has announced the release of its new interoperable and open-source blockchain, the Certik Chain, to accelerate blockchain adoption, innovation, and development, through an on-chain security scoring system as per a press release on Oct 26. The Certik Chain Describing...

Toyota Systems To Issue a Digital Currency

October 27, 2020 by Dalmas Ngetich at Blockchain

In a partnership with a Japanese cryptocurrency exchange, DeCurret, Toyota Systems plans to build a “platform for issuing and managing digital currencies on the blockchain” exploiting Distributed Ledger Technology’s inherent features such as dynamic pricing and real-time payment as per a statement on Oct 26. A Blockchain Pilot The pilot program...

SolveCare Will Attend a Virtual Event to Discuss Blockchain, Healthcare, and Effects of Coronavirus

Solve.Care to Host a Virtual Event to Discuss Blockchain, Healthcare, and Effects of Coronavirus

October 26, 2020 by Dalmas Ngetich at Blockchain

Solve.Care, a company placing healthcare on the blockchain, will participate in the Blockchain Revolution Global (BRG) 2020 virtual event on Wednesday, Oct 28. It will be co-hosted by Blockchain Research Institute, a global independent blockchain think-tank, and MCI Group—Geneva-based and the world’s largest event management company. Panel Discussing Blockchain, COVID-19, and Healthcare...

New York Beauty Brand Taps Blockchain to Track Vanilla Supply Chain

October 24, 2020 by Aisshwarya Tiwari at Blockchain

Blockchain technology is being used to track vanilla straight from Madagascar. Tracking Vanilla on Blockchain New York-based makeup firm Estee Lauder Companies (ELC) and its haircare brand Aveda recently announced that they will use blockchain technology in a bid to promote responsible and sustainable sourcing of materials, reports Ledger Insights....

Blockchain allowed 17 million people to travel between Guangdong, Macau amid coronavirus pandemic

Blockchain Allows Macau and Guangdong Residents in China to Travel Despite Coronavirus Restrictions

October 23, 2020 by Dalmas Ngetich at Blockchain

A blockchain-based QR health code system mutually recognized by Macau and China’s southern Guangdong province authorities allows over 17 million people to travel in and out of the two regions despite the travel standstill caused by coronavirus pandemic, The South China Morning Post reported on Oct 22. Blockchain to the Rescue for...

Collider Announces $1m Round for New Crypto Venture Builder

October 22, 2020 by Ogwu Osaemezu Emmanuel at Blockchain

Collider Labs, a venture builder for early-stage blockchain and crypto companies, has announced the close of a $1 million investment vehicle. Founding Venture Partner Avishay Ovadia heralded the announcement, saying, “Capital raising in the crypto space has been commoditized. Entrepreneurs are drawn to investors who are capable of providing funding,...

Switzerland Launches Three Months Consultation for Laws on Blockchain Technology

October 21, 2020 by Adeniyi Olowoporoku at Blockchain

The Switzerland government has initiated a consultation procedure for laws regarding blockchain and DLT technology. The consultation is set to last for three months and will help regulators reach a consensus on the future of blockchain in the European nation. Blockchain Laws at the Forefront of Consultation The development of...

Ontario creating 'digital wallet' for speed and convenience, government says

Ontario To Launch a Digital Wallet Due to Coronavirus Disruption

October 21, 2020 by Dalmas Ngetich at Blockchain

Ontario, the second largest province in Canada, is working on a digital wallet under the Ontario Onward: Ontario’s COVID-19 Action Plan for a People-Focused Government initiative. It is one of the 30 projects set for implementation as part of reforms that will see Ontarians access most services online. Specifically, the wallet will...

R3 Corda Network Set to Go DeFi With XDC Digital Currency

R3’s Corda Blockchain Announces New DeFi-Centric XDC Token

October 21, 2020 by Evan Ezquer at Blockchain

R3's enterprise-grade blockchain platform, Corda, announced the launch of the DeFi-centric XDC token on its platform on October 20. The new regulatory-compliant token will be used to power the DeFi-focused applications running on the blockchain. However, it’s parameters and governance modes will be determined later, by the community. XDC token’s...

Acting OCC Chair: In the Future, Banks Will Be Blockchain Node Operators

October 21, 2020 by Dalmas Ngetich at Blockchain

Banks won’t survive the incoming blockchain disruption and their roles will be relegated to advisory and value addition, the Acting Comptroller of the Currency, Brian Brooks, said during the ongoing DC Fintech Week Virtual Experience on Oct 19. In the future, he adds, banks will be operators of blockchain nodes as a direct response...

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Is Usability the Biggest Barrier to Enterprise Blockchain Adoption?

October 19, 2020 by Ogwu Osaemezu Emmanuel at Blockchain

Back in 2016 and 2017, enterprise blockchain was the subject of massive hype within the cryptocurrency community. But over subsequent years, it's fair to say that enterprise adoption of public blockchains generally didn't live up to the initial promise. To some extent, this was inevitable. After all, blockchain was never...

The Associated Press Taps Blockchain Technology to Tackle U.S. Elections Fake News

October 18, 2020 by Aisshwarya Tiwari at Blockchain

Blockchain technology will help weed out fake election news. Blockchain to the Rescue, Again According to a report by Ledger Insights, blockchain company Everipedia has collaborated with news agency The Associated Press (AP) and decentralized oracle provider Chainlink (LINK). The partnership among the three entities is aimed toward enabling the...

Gate.io Launches Wallet S1, a Hardware Wallet with Fingerprint Recognition Technology

Cryptocurrency Exchange, Gate.io, Launches a $50 Hardware Wallet With Fingerprint Technology

October 14, 2020 by Dalmas Ngetich at Blockchain

Gate.io, a leading liquid cryptocurrency exchange, is launching a new hardware wallet dubbed Wallet S1 with fingerprint recognition technology. As per a press release on Oct 14, the exchange said its objective was to safeguard the private keys of its users’ digital assets. Each wallet will retail for $50 first...

IBM and UBS Partner with German Car Producer to Develop Blockchain-Based Payment Solutions

IBM Unveils Blockchain-Based Health Pass to Tackle COVID-19 Pandemic

October 13, 2020 by Aisshwarya Tiwari at Blockchain

IBM wants to tackle the pandemic via blockchain. IBM Launches Blockchain-Based Health Verification System The COVID-19 pandemic has proved to be an unprecedented event in terms of myriad different facets of everyday life. Jam-packed music concerts, schools, and events seem like a distant dream in these testing times. IBM, however,...

U.S.: Dept. of Homeland Security Funds Blockchain Startups to Modernize Operations

October 12, 2020 by Evan Ezquer at Blockchain

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s research and development division, the Science & Technology (S&T) Directorate has funded five blockchain startups to advance their operations on October 09, 2020. The DHS gave a total of $817,712 to five blockchain project. This fund will be used to redesign the government’s anti-forgery...

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