Waltonchain, a platform which combines RFID and blockchain technologies to solve issues of the supply chain management industry, partnered with Xiamen Ishijah Trade Co., aiming to implement intelligent food and beverage management system into catering industry. … [Read more...] about Waltonchain partners with Chinese coffee shops network
Crypto news in brief (March 7, 2018): South Korea, Far Eastern Air, Ripple, MoneyTap
South Korean government officials are banned from trading or holding cryptocurrencies. Far Earstern Air will accept payments in cryptocurrencies. A consortium of Japanesse banks will release a blockchain-based payment application MoneyTap. … [Read more...] about Crypto news in brief (March 7, 2018): South Korea, Far Eastern Air, Ripple, MoneyTap
Dubai implements blockchain technology for tracking vehicles lifecycle
Arabian Business reported that Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will develop a vehicle lifecycle management system, based on blockchain technology. … [Read more...] about Dubai implements blockchain technology for tracking vehicles lifecycle
Crypto news in brief (March 6, 2018): General Electric, BiTA, Kakao, Chilean CNE, Circle, Poloniex
GE Transportation joined Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA). Kakao considers establishing a blockchain subsidiary and conducting an ICO. Chilean energy regulator will implement blockchain technology in the national energy grid. Fintech startup Circle acquired cryptocurrency exchange Poloniex. … [Read more...] about Crypto news in brief (March 6, 2018): General Electric, BiTA, Kakao, Chilean CNE, Circle, Poloniex
ICON releases ICONex wallet, announces ICX tokens swap, provides airdrop instructions
ICON team has released an official wallet, ICONex. It is still only a desktop version, introduced by Chrome extension, but it will be expanded to mobile Android & iOS in the near future. According to the official announcement, ICONex supports not only native ICX coins of ICON Mainnet, but also ETH and ethereum-based ERC20 tokens. … [Read more...] about ICON releases ICONex wallet, announces ICX tokens swap, provides airdrop instructions
Platypus Labs as training ground for Bitcoin Core developers
Renowned and respected Bitcoin developer Jimmy Song is in the process of creating a laboratory that will serve as a training ground for potential cryptocurrency developers. Informally dubbed the "Platypus Labs", Song's newest venture will train developers to work specifically on Bitcoin Core. If successful, Platypus Labs will eventually expand to aid the development of … [Read more...] about Platypus Labs as training ground for Bitcoin Core developers
Crypto news in brief (February 21, 2018): Vitalik Buterin, Binance, PayPal CFO John Rainey, Venezuela, Petro
Ethereum founder warns about cryptocurrencies crash. Cryptocurrency market cap is around $500 billion. Binance reports 7 million registered users. PayPal CFO sees possible wide adoption of bitcoin in the future. Venezuela issues oil-backed cryptocurrency. … [Read more...] about Crypto news in brief (February 21, 2018): Vitalik Buterin, Binance, PayPal CFO John Rainey, Venezuela, Petro
Telegram raises $850 million for development of TON before ICO
Brothers Pavel and Nikolai Durov, Telegram creators, have successfully raised initial investment for the development of their new project - blockchain-based Telegram Open Network (TON). It was a private sale of TON tokens to a narrow circle of venture funds and high-net-worth individuals. … [Read more...] about Telegram raises $850 million for development of TON before ICO