HKMA Project Ensemble partners with Brazil, Thailand for tokenization

Japanese shipping company Nippon Yusen K.K. (NYK) is reportedly launching its own digital currency for crew members, Bloomberg reported Nov. 20.Established in 1885, Nippon Yusen is Japan’s largest shipping line in terms of sales. From April 1 to Sept. 30, 2018, NYK Group’s consolidated revenue was 915.6 billion yen ($8.1 billion).People familiar with the matter…

In a statement, the crypto exchange said that users' funds are safe and transactions are still being processed. 597 Total views 26 Total shares Own this piece of crypto history Collect this article as NFTUsers of the crypto exchange Gate.io are facing slow deposits and withdrawals on transactions due to a node maintenance from a…

A new forecast for the global blockchain identity management market expects growth at a compound annual growth rate of almost 71% during 2021-25. A new report on the potential for blockchain identity management solutions to become integrated across sectors has forecast strong growth for its global market, at a compound annual rate of close to…

From legal issues to hackers, launching a CBDC is fraught with risks, and BIS has a big list of them to consider. 120 Total views 1 Total shares Issuance of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) requires adequate attention to security, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) reminded central bankers in a report on Nov.

A revised vision of the Cosmos Hub is now expected to be on chain for voting on Oct. 31, after being originally scheduled for Oct. 3. 66 Total views 1 Total shares An updated version of the Cosmos Hub white paper went live on October 29, with the community now set to vote on the document. According…

Microsoft, major game developer Eidos and gamebook firm Fabled Lands are jointly developing a blockchain card game based on a 1980s best-selling gamebook.According to a press release published on Dec. 1, the new card game will be based on the 1980s best-selling book called “The Way of the Tiger,” written by Jamie Thomson and Mark…

The health of a democratic nation’s currency is shaped by two forces: monetary policy, set by its Central Bank; and fiscal policy, set by the state’s ruling government. The thrust of it is that currency and politics are bound together, whether we like it or not. But that’s old news.Citizens of the cryptosphere are already…

Yonni Assia believes that unprecedented retail investor interest will push regulators to be more proactive about crypto regulation. Crypto-friendly trading platform eToro is expecting regulators to ratchet up their oversight of the crypto industry, given the increasingly high levels of participation by retail traders and smaller investors. In comments for the Financial Times, the Israel-based…

The head of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) has addressed queries about initial public offering (IPO) listings amid confusion over Bitcoin mining giant Bitmain’s application. English-language newspaper South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported the comments on Jan. 24.Speaking at the ongoing World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, HKEX CEO Charles Li Xiaojia said…