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Coffee Origin Traceability Propelled by Blockchain App
The traceability of coffee origin is set to be propelled through blockchain technology. For instance, a blockchain-enabled app known as 'Thank My Farmer' seeks to avail information about this to various consumers, such as millennials.
Comdex Accomplishes Over $10M Trades via Commit Blockchain
Comdex, a commodity trading platform that is powered by the Commit blockchain, has facilitated trades valued at more than $10M
Wilshire Phoenix Files for Publicly Traded Bitcoin-Backed Fund Approval Seeking to Challenge Grayscale’s Dominance
The New York-based investment company, Wilshire Phoenix has filed the s-1 registration statement with the SEC for a publicly-traded Bitcoin fund in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Binance Smart Chain Surpasses Ethereum for Unique Active Wallets and Transaction Volume
The Binance Smart Chain, a platform for building smart contracts, has surpassed the Ethereum network for transaction volume and unique active wallets.
Total Value Locked in Ethereum 2.0 Deposit Contract Reaches a New All-Time High of $6.5 Billion
The total value locked in Ethereum 2.0 has hit a new all-time high, showing the trust in the network's future amid high gas fees.
Are Blockchain and Tokenization the Holy Grail in Eradicating Wealth Inequality?
Blockchain and tokenization could prove to be ideal in fighting the wealth inequality challenge as they can break the vicious cycle of wealth inequality by prompting ownership of high-performing asset classes. This will enable any person to invest and partially own lucrative assets, such as commercial real estate.
IBM Eyes Blockchain and IoT Solution to Eradicate Drone Theft
Companies, such as FedEx, DHL, and Amazon, are developing drones that can deliver packages to clients’ doorsteps. This is a novel undertaking, but IBM is looking at the bigger picture, whereby these drones might steal the packages instead of delivering them.
Ethereum 2.0 Rival Raises $21.6M Round Led by Andreessen Horowitz for Web-Scale Decentralized Application Platform
Decentralized applications startup Near Inc announced $21.6 million tokens raised led by venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z). Joined by other investment firms, including Libertus, Animal Ventures, Notation Capital, Blockchange, Pantera Capital, and Distribution Global, the token sale is the network’s second funding, following a $12.1 million round last July.
Crypto Leaders Discuss Libra, China's CBDC and a Cashless Future at the Singapore Fintech Festival
A noteworthy panel followed on the topic of “defining the future of digital currency,” joined by Christian Catalini, co-creator of Libra and Head Economist of Calibra, Mu Changchun, Director-General of the Digital Currency Institute of the People’s Bank of China, HE Serey Chea, from the National Bank of Cambodia and Umar Farooq, Head of Blockchain at J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.
Bitcoin Recovers from Plunge Triggered by Confirmation Hearing for SEC Chair Nominee Gary Gensler
Bitcoin (BTC) dipped after Gary Gensler said that it was a challenge for the SEC to keep cryptocurrency markets free of fraud.
Red Cross to Help Disaster-Riddled Communities in Kenya via Blockchain
Red Cross is eyeing to use blockchain-backed “local currencies” to help revitalize poor communities and establish a thriving economy on the foundation of smooth trades. As a result, the Red Cross societies of Kenya, Norway, Denmark, will be partnering to steer this initiative.
Blockchain: Technology for Sustainability
The teams of AB InBev, IECISA and Rewire were the winners of the Global Blockchain Challenge, thanks to their innovative blockchain-based solutions that excelled for their technical, business and legal development, scalability and social impact.
