Blockchain/Bitcoin
Hashkey Wins Prize at HKMA Trade Finance Challenge
HashKey Group, a Hong Kong-based digital asset management and blockchain solutions provider, was announced as one of the winners of the “Digitising Trade Finance Tech Challenge” hosted by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA). Announced at the Hong Kong Fintech
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ConsenSys Picked as Tech Partner for Bank of Thailand’s Retail Digital Currency Project
Ethereum development firm ConsenSys will be developing a proof-of-concept prototype for Bank of Thailand’s (BOT) retail Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) project. ConsenSys will be collaborating with Siam Cement Group (SCG) and Digital Ventures (DV), a subsidiary of The Siam
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Singlife Philippines Launches Life Insurance Products on HK Blockchain Platform Galileo
Galileo Platforms, a Hong Kong-based blockchain technology platform for the insurance industry, collaborated with Singlife Philippines, a mobile-first life insurer from Singapore, and GCash, an e-wallet in the Philippines, to launch a platform for life insurance products. By using Galileo’s
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Block AdVenture: Cyberport Launches Blockchain Accelerator
Cyberport has launched a blockchain accelerator programme called Block AdVenture in partnership with R3 and fintech incubator FORMS HK. Blockchain is one of the key technology clusters promoted by Cyberport. Through Block AdVenture, local startups will be equipped with a
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BMW Korea Launches Blockchain-Based Rewards Programme
BMW Korea announced that it will launch BMW Vantage, a blockchain-based rewards program before rolling it out for a global launch. BMW Vantage provides integrated services across lifestyles such as mobility, travel, culture, education, both online and offline through its
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South Korean Kakao Launches Global Blockchain-as-a-Service for Enterprises
Ground X, the blockchain affiliate of South Korean mobile platform Kakao, has launched its global Blockchain-as-a-Service (BaaS) to empower enterprises and developers to build and operate blockchain services. KAS, short for Klaytn API Service, is the Blockchain-as-a-Service to utilise Klaytn,
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Hong Kong Crypto Exchange to Start Trading on Nasdaq
Diginex, a Hong Kong-based digital assets financial services company, announced that it has started listing and trading on Nasdaq. The cryptocurrency exchange operator said that it had completed its business combination transaction with 8i Enterprises Acquisition Corp., a special purpose
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Ant Group Unveils Blockchain-Enabled Trading Platform for SMEs
Ant Group has unveiled Trusple, a blockchain based-platform powered by AntChain to help SMEs with cross-border trade. Trusple aims to make it easier and less costly for all participants, especially Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs), to sell their products and
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ConsenSys Bags the Lead for the Second Phase of HKMA’s Digital Currency Study Project
US-headquartered blockchain firm ConsenSys has been granted the lead for the second phase of Project Inthanon-LionRock, a cross-border payment network study project by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA). Previously, HKMA and the Bank of Thailand (BOT) had signed a
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SFC Issues Approval-In-Principle to OSL for Virtual Asset Trading Platform
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), has issued an approval-in-principle for OSL, Asia’s digital asset platform and member of BC Technology Group, to operate a virtual asset trading platform. The platform will be operated under a license for Type 1
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