Blockchain Technology

Blockchain Technology

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Taiwan Eyes Blockchain Growth with New Parliamentary Alliance

Taiwanese lawmakers have announced the formation of a parliamentary group aimed to foster the nation's emerging blockchain sector.

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China's IT Ministry: 2017 Saw 'Exponential' Blockchain Growth

Forty percent of all Chinese blockchain startups emerged in 2017 alone, according to a new report published by China's IT Ministry

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Researchers to Create 'Moody's for Blockchain' Global Rankings

A scientific institution overseen by China has announced that it will produce monthly assessments of blockchain projects.

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Messaging Giant WeChat Suspends Third-Party Blockchain App

China's social messaging giant WeChat has halted a third-party blockchain mini-tool running inside the application, citing a violation of rules. 

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China's Security Ministry Touts Blockchain for Evidence Storage

China's Ministry of Public Security has developed a blockchain system aimed to more securely store evidence collected during police investigations.

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Facebook's David Marcus to Lead New Blockchain Research Unit

Facebook is reportedly launching a team dedicated to blockchain technology, which will be spearheaded by Messenger's vice president David Marcus. 

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12 Chinese Banks Say They Deployed Blockchain in 2017

Nearly half of the 26 publicly listed banks in China said they deployed blockchain applications in 2017.

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ICBC's First Blockchain Patent Is Now Public

Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, a major state-owned bank, is exploring how to verify and share users' certificates on a blockchain.

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Singapore to Speed Up Blockchain Patent Approvals

Singapore's IP Office is shortening the grant process for fintech related patent applications, including those focusing on blockchain payment.

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Fitch Ratings: Blockchain Is a Potential 'Game-Changer' for Insurers

Fitch Ratings published a report Wednesday noting that blockchain can be a long-term solution to issues facing the insurance industry today.

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