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Kakao’s Klaytn Sacrifices Decentralization to Beat Ethereum on Speed

There seems to be a blockchain marketing battle happening as South Korean giant Kakao claims that its recently launched permissioned blockchain platform Klaytn is up to 15 times faster than Ethereum, which is a permissionless blockhain. Moreover, the South Korean platform announced today a batch of...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

Argentinian, S Korean Local Governments Set New Blockchain Goals

Local governments around the world are looking to revitalize their economies using blockchain technology.Officials in the Argentinean province of Río Negro, on the northern edge of Patagonia, have been briefed on the technology underpinning cryptocurrencies. Senior officials were given...

, by Tim Alper

Big Blockchain, Crypto Firsts: Shipment Succeeds, UK Hedge Fund OKed

Blockchain and cryptocurrency industries just had their two important firsts: a blockchain-powered shipment from South Korea to the Netherlands has been successfully completed, while the first crypto hedge fund has won approval from UK authorities.The shipment – made from a port in South...

, by Tim Alper

Samsung, LG and SK Begin ‘Summer Blockchain War’

South Korean business conglomerates Samsung, LG and SK are set to begin offering a range of blockchain technology-powered products and services this summer – as they attempt to become the leaders in what could become a very competitive market in the country.Per Fn News, the “Blockchain...

, by Tim Alper

South Korean Gaming Companies ‘Investing Heavily’ in Blockchain Titles

South Korean IT and gaming companies are racing to release blockchain game titles – and experts say this could lead to a new wave of interest in cryptocurrencies in the country.Per a report from Fn News, Dunamu – the operator of the Upbit cryptocurrency platform, which fosters its...

, by Tim Alper

Kakao Blockchain Platform Unveils ‘USD 65bn’ Governance Council List

South Korean companies – and the country’s government – are continuing to put their faith in the growth of blockchain technology.The mainnet of Kakao Group’s blockchain platform Klaytn went live on June 27, in conjunction with 34 partner companies. Per New Daily, Ground X,...

, by Tim Alper

Seller of USD 100K Virtual Car, Animoca, Bets Big on Blockchain

Animoca Brands, Hong Kong-headquartered publisher of mobile games, is betting on blockchain as they're considering this technology to be a game changer in the industry, according to Yat Siu, Co-founder and Chairman of the company. In 2018, Animoca reached AUD 12.8 million (USD 8.9 million) in...

, by Linas Kmieliauskas

This is Why These Two Crypto Companies Joined Libra Association

Many discussions have been led about Facebook’s recent announcement of Libra coin planned for launch in 2020, from the regulatory issues to the praises and criticism directed towards it from the crypto community. One element that needs more attention seems to be the Founding Members, or the...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

Competition for Blockchain Companies: the Case of Isle of Man

As more companies and investors are looking into blockchain-related opportunities, governments around the world are trying to adjust to this trend and lure as many projects as they can. Fore example, while Lithuania is working on becoming another blockchain hub, Gibraltar adjusted its legislation...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

First Impressions on Libra: Enthusiasm Prevails, Concerns Remain

The cryptoworld is in an uproar after social media giant with more than 2 billion users, Facebook, introduced Libra and Calibra projects to the world, which are supposed to come next year.Though opinions on Facebook itself truly vary, and many do not support the company, its policies, or the lack...

, by Eimantas Žemaitis

Facebook coin, Libra, Officially Starts its Journey (UPDATED)

Social media giant Facebook and another 27 organizations have finally confirmed their plans for Libra, "a global, reserve-backed digital currency that people can use for their everyday needs on the Libra network, a new more inclusive financial ecosystem", powered by blockchain technology. The...

, by Linas Kmieliauskas

US Companies Dominate Blockchain Patents Top 10

Nine American companies are among the world’s top 10 blockchain patent acquirers, as big businesses and startups from the United States look to make advances in the technology underpinning most cryptocurrencies.According to a survey of a total of 11,134 blockchain patents from German IP...

, by Tim Alper

How Blockchain Could Help Rural South Africa Turn Sunshine Into Income

The way energy is produced and distributed is changing rapidly as the industry moves away from carbon-based energy production. Technological development in the production of alternative energy has also speeded up the emergence of decentralised systems. These build on large numbers of actors who...

, by Thomas Wolfgang Thurner

Ripple’s Partner, MoneyGram is ‘Ripe’ for Blockchain

While rumors were flying earlier in June that U.S.-based major money transfer company MoneyGram was acquired by Ripple, a U.S.-based crypto startup focusing on the banking sector, it appears that the money transfer company was already running "some pilot and trial" of blockchain-based solutions...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

Kenetic Starts New Fund, Sees Asia as a Home for Blockchain Generation

Kenetic will soon be launching a new venture capital fund that is “pure equity, obviously blockchain only”, Jehan Chu, co-founder and managing partner at Kenetic Capital, a blockchain investment and advisory firm, told Cryptonews.com in an interview about their plans, the blockchain...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

Visa Launches Long-awaited Blockchain Product for Business Clients

Payment card giant Visa launched their long anticipated international digital identity system based on blockchain architecture, Visa B2B Connect today. The company claims it will allow financial institutions to quickly process high-value corporate cross-border payments globally.According to the...

, by Linas Kmieliauskas

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