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According to a new forecast, the global blockchain identity management market will grow at a compound annual growth rate of nearly 71 percent between 2021...

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The European Union has allocated $30 million to a new blockchain and digital assets fund.

July 29, 2021

The European Investment Fund put $30 million into a new $120-million blockchain and digital assets fund, emphasising the sector's "strategic importance" for the European Union....

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Multiverse has received a $15 million investment from Samsung Next, one of the leading blockchain venture capital firms.

July 29, 2021

“Ideas have value,” said Multiverse Labs co-founder Cliff Szu. “[O]ur overarching goal is to assist people with great ideas in determining the true value of...

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India will use the Ethereum blockchain to validate diploma certificates.

July 27, 2021

A new collaboration with LegitDoc places India among the early adopters of an e-governance system for higher education. The Government of Maharashtra recently announced a...

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Fireblocks, a blockchain unicorn, raises $310 million.

July 27, 2021

Sequoia Capital, Stripes, Spark Capital, Coatue, DRW VC, and SCB 10X led the investment round. SCB 10X, which debuted in 2020, is the venture capital...

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Blockchain Australia requests that the state provide a crypto safe haven.

July 26, 2021

According to the Australian Blockchain Association, the Australian crypto industry "cannot afford to wait years for regulatory clarity," and consumers need confidence to access crypto...

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The Cosmos ‘Internet of Blockchains’ has partnered with the DeFi Oracle Band Protocol.

July 23, 2021

Cosmos-based blockchains can now access a plethora of data feeds made available by the decentralised Oracle Band Protocol. Oracle for cross-chain data Band Protocol has...

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Argo Blockchain, a cryptocurrency mining company, has filed for an initial public offering in the United States.

July 22, 2021

Since 2018, the company has been listed on the London Stock Exchange. Argo Blockchain, a publicly traded cryptocurrency mining firm based in the United Kingdom,...

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Polygon announces the debut of its blockchain gaming and NFT studio.

July 20, 2021

Polygon is seeking to corner two crucial parts of the blockchain business with Polygon Studios: gaming and nonfungible tokens. Polygon, a developer of Ethereum (ETH)...

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The Torah, the ‘Original Blockchain,’ is being NFT’ed by two Rabbis.

July 18, 2021

Mordechai Lightstone and Jonathan Caras are selling NFT artworks to earn funds for real Torah scrolls to be distributed to Jewish communities. Maybe it was...

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Polkadot infrastructure provider collaborates with Dapp for Diem blockchain.

July 16, 2021

The agreement, according to Pontem CEO Boris Povod, aims to improve Polkadot's current node architecture, with Pinknode offering "reliable and secure API endpoints." Pinknode, a...

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The contender for Kenya’s Electoral Commission advocates for blockchain voting.

July 15, 2021

According to one Kenyan electoral commision candidate, the government should investigate blockchain-based voting. Justus Abonyo, former chair of Kenya's Social Democratic Party and current candidate...

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CertiK, a blockchain security startup, raises $37 million to tackle DeFi and crypto threats.

July 14, 2021

Coatue Management and Shunwei Capital co-led the Series B financing round, with Coinbase Ventures also participating. CertiK, a blockchain security startup, raised $37 million in...

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Bison Trails helps Provenance blockchain with infrastructure.

July 13, 2021

In May, the Provenance Blockchain Foundation unveiled its own open source proof-of-stake blockchain. Figure Technologies, the firm's parent company, announced a $200 million Series D...

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OK Group will use blockchain to assist China in combating money laundering.

July 13, 2021

OK Group will begin collaborating with Chinese authorities to prevent money laundering through the use of distributed ledger technology. OK Group, the blockchain technology business...

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Cristiano Ronaldo’s Euro 2020 Top Scorer Trophy Is Now Available as a Blockchain-based Collectible

July 13, 2021

In addition to their actual best scorer trophies, soccer players Cristiano Ronaldo, Patrik Schick, and Karim Benzema will get unique blockchain memorabilia. Despite the fact...

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What Constitutes the Bitcoin Blockchain’s Security?

July 12, 2021

In its decade-plus lifetime, the Bitcoin blockchain has proved to be incredibly durable. Here's what keeps it protected from intruders. Name a firm, and chances...

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Saudi Aramco makes an investment in a blockchain certification verification system.

July 11, 2021

Wa'ed, Saudi Aramco's entrepreneurship arm, has invested $1.5 million in IR4LAB, one of Saudi Arabia's first blockchain technology start-ups, whose products assist companies in detecting...

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According to WTO Director General, blockchain technology might be especially advantageous to women.

July 10, 2021

The former Nigerian foreign and finance minister suggested that the G20 investigate blockchain technologies to reduce the gender gap. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the World Trade Organization's...

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According to blockchain firm Pandemic, the implementation of CBDCs has been expedited by 5 years.

July 9, 2021

"There is also no doubt in our mind that a major central bank will soon launch a digital currency and we expect this to happen...

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Argo Blockchain, a cryptocurrency mining company, is interested in a secondary Nasdaq listing.

July 6, 2021

Argo Blockchain is considering a secondary offering on the Nasdaq after being the first blockchain company to be listed on the London Stock Exchange. Argo...

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Shinhan Bank of South Korea has joined Klaytn’s blockchain governance council.

July 5, 2021

Shinhan Bank will be active in the creation of Klaytn-based digital services in addition to engaging in the Klaytn co-governance process. Shinhan Bank, one of...

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According to an executive, blockchain is a cure for corruption in state government.

July 5, 2021

An essay published on the World Economic Forum website makes the case for blockchain implementation to combat corruption and resource waste in government activities. Some...

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The RSA Conference is being chastised for proposing that blockchain replace the Internet’s most important protocol.

July 5, 2021

The proposal advocated by a major industry convention perplexed computer security specialists. What is the easiest method to make Cybersecurity Twitter work against you? As...

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HSBC is the first international firm to join Dubai’s KYC blockchain.

June 30, 2021

HSBC intends to use blockchain technology to enhance the KYC process for local investors and corporate clients. HSBC, the world's largest bank, has announced that...

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Nansen, a blockchain analytics startup, has raised $12 million in a round headed by Andreessen Horowitz.

June 30, 2021

The funding will help Nansen to continue developing its analytics package while also expanding its services to new networks like as Polygon and Binance Smart...

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Driven by a desire to’reverse’ digital transactions, the co-chair of the blockchain caucus has gone berserk.

June 30, 2021

Democratic Representative Bill Foster has asked for the legal authority to identify wallet holders and reverse cryptocurrency transactions in cases of illegal activity such as...

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According to a Swiss national bank economist, blockchain is not suited for CBDC.

June 26, 2021

Global economists continue to be sceptical about blockchain deployment for central bank digital currency. According to an economist at Switzerland's central bank, blockchain, the underlying...

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Blockchain.com enables crypto transactions based on usernames.

June 24, 2021

Users of Blockchain.com may now send funds to popular wallets simply inputting a readable domain. Blockchain.com, a major crypto wallet service, is merging with Unstoppable...

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A blockchain network run by the Australian state government may be able to avert a tower block fire.

June 24, 2021

The software will track the materials, subcontractors, and building process utilised to create Australian homes. KPMG, one of the Big Four accounting firms, has collaborated...

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Activists use blockchain to store a Hong Kong pro-democracy newspaper.

June 24, 2021

Following a national security investigation, the pro-democracy Hong Kong tabloid Apple Daily printed its final issue and shut down its website. Hong Kong cyber-activists are...

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PayPal and Visa provide $300 million in investment to Blockchain Capital.

June 23, 2021

Blockchain Capital has received $300 million in funding for its Fund V LP from PayPal, Visa, and other investors. PayPal and Visa are among the...

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The United Nations sees blockchain technology as a solution for combating the climate issue.

June 23, 2021

The United Nations will continue to investigate the use of blockchain technology to improve the dependability of statistics on dangerous glasshouse gas emissions. Despite continued...

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According to reports, the Iranian government has prohibited the formation of a local blockchain group.

June 21, 2021

According to the chairman of the Iran Blockchain Community, the major reason for the restriction is a crypto warning list. The Islamic Republic of Iran's...

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Former Los Angeles Dodgers owner sets aside $100 million for blockchain-based social media.

June 21, 2021

According to Frank McCourt, the usage of blockchain may deter negative conduct since people would be bound to their posts in perpetuity. Frank McCourt, a...

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Nvidia CEO: We’re “on the verge of” a blockchain-enabled metaverse.

June 13, 2021

Nvidia's new Voyager campus is functioning as a test bed for what the Metaverse will look like when it collides with the actual world. One...

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IBM gives blockchain platform code to Hyperledger in order to accelerate business blockchain adoption.

June 12, 2021

IBM's largest-ever contribution of open-source code to Hyperledger and enterprise blockchain development demonstrates the company's dedication to Hyperledger and enterprise blockchain development. The global blockchain...

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A Spanish seafood company has teamed up with IBM to track the supply chain.

June 8, 2021

Nueva Pescanova Group, a Spanish global seafood conglomerate, has joined with The IBM Food Trust to track the shrimp and prawns it catches on the...

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Tracking IVF development on the blockchain is one for the babies.

June 4, 2021

VeChain has teamed with Renji Hospital in Shanghai to establish MyBaby, a blockchain-based app that records IVF progress. VeChain, an enterprise blockchain, has announced the...

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‘Goodbye, New York, Hello, Miami!’ Blockchain.com’s relocation to Miami announced

June 4, 2021

As he announces Blockchain.com's relocation to Miami, Miami Mayor Carlos Gimenez says he wants "a Miami that lasts forever." Blockchain.com, a major crypto solutions provider,...

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Seed funding has been raised for a dapp for the planned Diem blockchain, totalling $4.5 million.

June 3, 2021

Delphi Ventures, Collider Ventures, Alameda Ventures, Skynet Trading, and Animoca Brands are among the noteworthy investors in Pontem Network. Kenetic and Mechanism Labs co-led the...

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Top blockchain mentors collaborate to provide advice on ‘groundbreaking’ Solana initiatives.

June 3, 2021

The Solverse Accelerator was created to help high-potential startups built on Solana. It's also a method to encourage further development on the blockchain network, which...

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Borderless Capital, a Miami-based venture capital firm, has launched a $25 million blockchain fund.

June 2, 2021

The $25 million fund will be used to help Miami-based blockchain firms build digital payment systems on the Algorand network. Borderless Capital's support for Algorand-based...

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Dusk, a privacy blockchain, has established a $5 million award programme.

June 1, 2021

People interested in developing solutions based on Dusk's privacy-focused blockchain can apply for funding, since the business has $5 million available. In recent years, the...

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A blockchain platform has raised $12 million to develop JavaScript-like DApps.

May 27, 2021

Reach, a blockchain development platform, aims to construct a JavaScript-like programming language in order to produce globally compatible DApps. Reach, a blockchain development platform for...

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Nervos and CMB International have launched a $50 million blockchain, DeFi, and NFT venture.

May 19, 2021

China's leading blockchain network is looking to finance startups that want to build on it. The Nervos Foundation has announced the establishment of a fund...

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EY spends $100 million in blockchain product development and releases the DeFi contract simulator.

May 18, 2021

Ernst & Young is investing $100 million in the new suite of Blockchain Analyzer products to target business DeFi. Ernst & Young Global Limited, or...

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On the Paxos Network, Bank of America is testing blockchain for stock clearing.

May 17, 2021

Bank of America has been the first major bank to experiment with blockchain for equity settlement—a decision that might help mitigate the kind of market...

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Flouting COVID-19: Blockchain activities back in person

May 16, 2021

Many world meetings have been cancelled as a result of the pandemic, but some conventions will still be attended in 2021. Thanks to the COVID-19...

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Tajikistan’s government hires a blockchain company to construct e-government technology.

May 7, 2021

The Fantom Foundation and the Tajik Ministry of Industry and Emerging Technologies have established a new public-private alliance to carry out a variety of blockchain-based...

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Nokia has announced the launch of a blockchain-powered data marketplace.

May 6, 2021

According to reports, Nokia's permissioned blockchain framework would enable trusted data sharing and monetization among client participants. Nokia Data Platform, the company's enterprise-grade blockchain-based data...

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6 Blockchain Business Use Cases You Should Know About

May 6, 2021

The potential of the distributed ledger technology (DLT) — an umbrella term of which blockchain is the most popular kind — is enormous. Businesses can...

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On his 65th birthday, the crypto world remembers Hal Finney’s contributions to blockchain.

May 5, 2021

The cypherpunk was one of the first people to mine Bitcoin blocks, aside from Satoshi Nakamoto, and he recorded several of the early glitches. More...

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$400 million in games Bitkraft Ventures collaborates with Delphi on blockchain games.

April 30, 2021

The partnership will look at opportunities in the gaming and blockchain industries. A gaming-specific venture capital fund Bitkraft Ventures has teamed up with cryptocurrency market...

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$366 million alleged After analysing ten years of blockchain results, a Bitcoin mixer was discovered.

April 29, 2021

After investigators tracked down his crypto activities dating back to 2011, a Swedish-Russian man was charged with running a multi-million dollar Bitcoin laundering service. After...

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In New York, five proposed blockchain class cases involving unregistered shares were rejected.

April 29, 2021

Five securities-related cases were dismissed in New York courts earlier this week, clearing the way for Quantstamp, Status Research, Civic Technologies, HDR Global Trading, and...

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As the ‘AWS of blockchain,’ Alchemy raises $80 million to fuel the NFT boom.

April 29, 2021

Alchemy is the platform that powers the NFT marketplaces OpenSea and Nifty, as well as many other major collections. Alchemy, a blockchain startup, has disclosed...

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JPMorgan and DBS are collaborating to create a blockchain-based cross-border payment network.

April 28, 2021

The recent blockchain interbank network from JPMorgan and DBS is intended to supplement central bank digital currency programmes. JPMorgan Chase is collaborating with Singapore's largest...

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ConsenSys is working on a proprietary fork of Kakao’s Klaytn blockchain.

April 26, 2021

A private variant of Klaytn is being created in order to participate in South Korea's CBDC pilot, which is set to begin later this year....

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What Exactly Is Blockchain Technology?

April 25, 2021May 10, 2021

The blockchain technology underpins cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. A blockchain, at the most simple, is a registry of transactions that anybody can access...