Indonesian point-of-sale (POS) terminal maker Pundi X Labs (Pundi X) has unveiled the development of a new smartphone as well as an operating system and communication protocol for mobile devices based completely on blockchain technology.
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Category: Blockchain
Indian Gov’t Is ‘Evaluating’ the Launch of Its Own Cryptocurrency, Sources Say
The panel that was set up by India’s Ministry of Finance in 2017 will reportedly evaluate the possibility of issuing a state-backed cryptocurrency.
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Mastercard Awarded Patent for Partitioned, Multi-Currency Blockchain
Mastercard has been awarded a patent for a method to partition a blockchain, making it capable of storing multiple transaction types and formats.
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Australia Trials Blockchain-Based ‘Smart Money’ for National Disability Insurance Scheme
The Australian federal government is exploring the use of blockchain-based “smart money” for use in its National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
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IBM Launches Blockchain Food Tracking Network, Joined by Retail Giant Carrefour
IBM officially launches blockchain-based Food Trust, announcing its partnership with French-based retail giant Carrefour.
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How Big Four Auditors Delve Into Blockchain: PwC, Deloitte, EY and KPMG Approaches Compared
Big Four Auditors PwC, KPMG, EY, and Deloitte are building infrastructure to help conglomerates adopt blockchain technology.
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Thailand Studies Blockchain for Applications in Intellectual Property, Trade Finance
Thailand Studies Blockchain for Applications in Intellectual Property, Trade Finance
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Alibaba Files Patent for Blockchain System That Allows ‘Administrative Intervention’
A new patent filed by Alibaba seeks to develop a blockchain system that enables authorized parties to intervene in a smart contract.
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Seoul Mayor Announces $53.39 Million Fund for Blockchain Districts
A South Koran politician has committed a $53.39 million fund to develop blockchain regions in Seoul, local media reported.
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Forget Buterin’s 500 TX/S, Researchers Explore 17,000 TX/S on Ethereum
This week, Ethereum researchers introduced a solution called snark-based side chain, which could scale the network to 17,000 transactions per second.
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