Blockchains

Smart Dubai and IBM to Offer the First Government-Endorsed Blockchain Platform in the Middle East

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Tuesday, October 30, 2018

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Oct. 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Smart Dubai and IBM (NYSE: IBM ) today announced the launch of the Dubai Blockchain Platform, the first government-endorsed blockchain platform as-a-service in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Key Points: 
  • DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Oct. 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Smart Dubai and IBM (NYSE: IBM ) today announced the launch of the Dubai Blockchain Platform, the first government-endorsed blockchain platform as-a-service in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
  • The new Dubai Blockchain Platform will help integrate digitized services and experiences run on IBM Blockchain into citizens' day-to-day lives.
  • The Dubai Pay Blockchain Settlement and Reconciliation System, officially launched on 23rd September, will be one of the first projects to migrate onto the Dubai Blockchain Platform.
  • Through the collaboration with IBM, Smart Dubai aims to run all applicable government transactions on blockchain and make Dubai a global benchmark for city-wide blockchain implementation.

Smart Dubai and IBM to Offer the First Government-Endorsed Blockchain Platform in the Middle East

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, October 30, 2018

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Oct. 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Smart Dubai and IBM (NYSE: IBM ) today announced the launch of the Dubai Blockchain Platform, the first government-endorsed blockchain platform as-a-service in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Key Points: 
  • DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Oct. 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Smart Dubai and IBM (NYSE: IBM ) today announced the launch of the Dubai Blockchain Platform, the first government-endorsed blockchain platform as-a-service in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
  • The new Dubai Blockchain Platform will help integrate digitized services and experiences run on IBM Blockchain into citizens' day-to-day lives.
  • The Dubai Pay Blockchain Settlement and Reconciliation System, officially launched on 23rd September, will be one of the first projects to migrate onto the Dubai Blockchain Platform.
  • Through the collaboration with IBM, Smart Dubai aims to run all applicable government transactions on blockchain and make Dubai a global benchmark for city-wide blockchain implementation.

Revolutionary Blockchain 3.0 Under CSE Platform

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Monday, October 29, 2018

Following the success of Blockchain 1.0 (BTC) and Blockchain 2.0 (ETH), CSE SG PTE LTD_Blockchain company from Singapore has launched the revolutionary Blockchain Platform 3.0 (CSE30) and Smart contract 2.0, after more than four years of research and development.

Key Points: 
  • Following the success of Blockchain 1.0 (BTC) and Blockchain 2.0 (ETH), CSE SG PTE LTD_Blockchain company from Singapore has launched the revolutionary Blockchain Platform 3.0 (CSE30) and Smart contract 2.0, after more than four years of research and development.
  • Blockchain 1.0 under Bitcoin and Blockchain 2.0 Ethereum have inherent weaknesses that limit their ability for effective scaling up due to factors such as: slow processing speed, energy costs, high transaction fees, ect.
  • The revolution Blockchain 3.0 (CSE) overcome the weakness of prior Blockchain technologies and delivered the following advantage:
    Completed a CSE transaction in under 06 seconds, compared about 10 minutes for BTC and 7 minutes for ETH.
  • You can create your crypto, access source, blockchain library, blockchain authentication for education, blockchain authentication for real estate, etc.

Cyprus to collaborate with VeChain Foundation and CREAM for fintech, blockchain development in Cyprus

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Friday, October 26, 2018

VeChain Foundation and CREAM will establish a joint entity in Cyprus assisting in the development and implementation of blockchain solutions.

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  • VeChain Foundation and CREAM will establish a joint entity in Cyprus assisting in the development and implementation of blockchain solutions.
  • To facilitate a new digital age through blockchain technology the two parties will make suggestions to Invest Cyprus including policy reform that enables blockchain as an underlying infrastructure for operations and financial services.
  • The parties will work together to accomplish several national level investment strategies involving the advancement of blockchain technology and blockchain powered economies.
  • CREAM is a US-based firm with professionals in Las Vegas, San Francisco, Shanghai, the Netherlands, Australia, and Singapore.

Cyprus to collaborate with VeChain Foundation and CREAM for fintech, blockchain development in Cyprus

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Friday, October 26, 2018

VeChain Foundation and CREAM will establish a joint entity in Cyprus assisting in the development and implementation of blockchain solutions.

Key Points: 
  • VeChain Foundation and CREAM will establish a joint entity in Cyprus assisting in the development and implementation of blockchain solutions.
  • To facilitate a new digital age through blockchain technology the two parties will make suggestions to Invest Cyprus including policy reform that enables blockchain as an underlying infrastructure for operations and financial services.
  • The parties will work together to accomplish several national level investment strategies involving the advancement of blockchain technology and blockchain powered economies.
  • CREAM is a leading strategic advisory and investment firm utilizing blockchain and crypto-economy to unleash the potential of enterprises and startups around the globe.

Decentralized Technology Meets Derivatives, Radar Relay Now Offering dYdX Margin Tokens

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Thursday, October 25, 2018

Radar Relay CEO Alan Curtis said: "Over the last year our users have asked for a non-custodial way to hedge their portfolio risk.

Key Points: 
  • Radar Relay CEO Alan Curtis said: "Over the last year our users have asked for a non-custodial way to hedge their portfolio risk.
  • We're proud to work with fellow product leader, dYdX, to introduce a new category of short tokens, taking a major leap forward into the decentralized financial future."
  • Decentralized exchanges are a natural platform for Short & Leveraged Tokens, and we're thrilled that Radar Relay is the first to support them.
  • The addition of short tokens to Radar Relay is significant as the company continues product leadership in financial offerings amongst the decentralized trading ecosystem.

NET Token End-of-Life, Last Days to Activate NIM

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Thursday, October 25, 2018

Holders of the existing Ethereum-based (ERC20) NET token, used for project fundraising, have long been asked to claim their corresponding NIM tokens through the NIM Activation process.

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  • Holders of the existing Ethereum-based (ERC20) NET token, used for project fundraising, have long been asked to claim their corresponding NIM tokens through the NIM Activation process.
  • This process is coming to an end and with it the NET token smart contract will be terminated (End-of-life of the NET token).
  • As the NET tokens' sole purpose is to use them to activate corresponding amounts in NIM tokens, the NET token smart contract will be stopped in conjunction and all blockchain movement of NET tokens immutably ends.
  • NIM Activation is done at a ratio of 100 NIM token per 1 NET token and takes respective NET out of circulation.

HaystackID Delivers eDiscovery Investigative Services and Education for Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies

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Thursday, October 25, 2018

The introduction also corresponds with the announcement of a free two-part webcast series on blockchain and eDiscovery designed to help business and legal professionals understand highly publicized blockchain and cryptocurrency technologies and how they fit into the discipline of eDiscovery.

Key Points: 
  • The introduction also corresponds with the announcement of a free two-part webcast series on blockchain and eDiscovery designed to help business and legal professionals understand highly publicized blockchain and cryptocurrency technologies and how they fit into the discipline of eDiscovery.
  • "By enriching our computer forensics capability with expertise and protocols to support blockchain and cryptocurrency investigations, HaystackID is providing corporations and law firms crucial eDiscovery resources to deal with distributed ledger based electronically stored information," shared John Wilson, president of forensics at HaystackID.
  • The new blockchain and cryptocurrency investigative services are available immediately as part of HaystackID's Forensics First services.
  • Key webcast topics include:
    Webcast Part One - Blockchain and eDiscovery: Basics of Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain (November 7, 2018, 12:00 PM ET)

Global Stablecoin Association (GSA) to be Established at Blockchain Budapest

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Wednesday, October 24, 2018

The world's first initiative to establish cooperation within the stablecoin space is coming from the world recorder hyperinflation capital of Budapest.

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  • The world's first initiative to establish cooperation within the stablecoin space is coming from the world recorder hyperinflation capital of Budapest.
  • In a secret room at Blockchain Budapest conference on the 8-9th of November Global Stablecoin Association (GSA) will be established.
  • Followed by presentations from stablecoins on the main stage where also leading blockchain and cryptocurrency experts, such as smart contract inventor and blockchain veteran Nick Szabo will have presentations.
  • No country in the world experienced such hyperinflation yet, even the second largest hyperinflation in the history was "only" 98%.

Blockchain-based E-commerce Verification Platform simplyBrand Enters Strategic Partnership with Leading Zero-Fee Crypto Exchange COBINHOOD

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Wednesday, October 24, 2018

SHANGHAI, Oct. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --simplyBrand, the next-gen e-commerce verification platform powered by blockchain tech and AI, has entered into a strategic partnership with COBINHOOD, a leading cryptocurrency service platform and zero-fee exchange, to launch its ICO.

Key Points: 
  • SHANGHAI, Oct. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --simplyBrand, the next-gen e-commerce verification platform powered by blockchain tech and AI, has entered into a strategic partnership with COBINHOOD, a leading cryptocurrency service platform and zero-fee exchange, to launch its ICO.
  • The onus is thus on the brands to stop counterfeiting to protect their reputation, along with their intellectual property.
  • COBINHOOD is home to the world's first zero-fee, high-frequency cryptocurrency trading platform.
  • COBINHOOD believes the evolution of blockchain technology and a decentralized financial landscape will transform global capital markets and business organizations with long-lasting impact.