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First launched in May 2020, South Korea's blockchain-based drivers license system has hit one million users. This indicates that about 3% of the nation's 32 million driving population have ditched the physical (paper) license for a blockchain-powered digital drivers license. The drivers digital identification card was
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MicroStrategy (MSTR) - a Nasdaq-listed and world's largest business intelligence firm has become the first publicly traded company to buy Bitcoin (BTC) as part of its capital allocation strategy. Announced on Tuesday, the company says it has purchased 21,454 BTC (about $250 million at current market price)
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After scaling its previous price record less than a week ago, the now 6th placed cryptocurrency by market cap - Chainlink (LINK) has surged to another milestone high this weekend to reach a price of $14.35. The decentralized oracle altcoin has been one of the best performers since the
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The Central Bank of Philippines - Bagko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is weighing the feasibility of issuing its own national digital currency. According to reports by Bloomberg, the country's apex bank has set up a committee to study digital currencies and policies surrounding CBDC issuance. The committee is
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One of Coca-Cola's major partners, Coke One North America Services (CONA) will be testing the Baseline Protocol, an Ehtereum technology for enterprise use cases. The technology could help the drinks supplier to improve transparency in its supply chain while streamlining transactions. Coca-Cola Partner Integrates New Decentralised Technology Baseline
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Bitcoin has held over $10,000 for nearly two weeks. On July 27, the price of the cryptocurrency shot past $10,000 and has been making a steady climb in value ever since. Meanwhile, derivatives indicators from Bitcoin futures and options trading remain strong despite the $1 billion in liquidations
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Goldman Sachs has taken another step towards embracing cryptocurrencies as it reveals more plans to create its own crypto asset. Despite its previous criticism of Bitcoin, the bank has recently revealed plans to create, what appears to be a competing asset. Goldman Sachs Crypto Asset in the Works In an
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Russia's state-owned Sberbank is considering the possibility of issuing its own stablecoin. The country's biggest bank made this known few days after President Vladimir Putin signed Russia's new cryptocurrency law. Speaking on the subject, Sergey Popov - Director of transaction business at Sberbank says
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United States Representative member - Tom Emmer has hailed the decentralized nature of Bitcoin as a unique feature which makes it stand out when compared to traditional tight-controlled fiat currencies. Emmer made the comments while speaking on the Pomp Podcast - a show hosted by Morgan Creek Digital co-founder Anthony
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is launching a blockchain-based KYC (Know Your Customer) platform which will serve as a nationwide system for exchanging verified customer data. The project named "UAE KYC Blockchain Platform", is handled by Dubai's Department of Economic Development (DED) and the Emirates NBD
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Authorities in the United States have arrested a 17-year old male - Graham Ivan Clark, claiming he is responsible for the recent Twitter hack. According to a July 31 report by Verge, the FBI, IRS, US Secret Service, and Florida Law enforcement have taken the teenager into custody in connection
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Perfect Money aims to provide fast and easy ways to access financial services. The organization offers a platform to purchase different assets including gold and Bitcoin. While it offers a means of purchasing cryptocurrency, investigations put into question whether Perfect Money is a good platform for trading Bitcoin. Bitcoin Trading