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ForkLog 19 16.10.2020

Researchers identify key trends in the blockchain industry

Interest from global financial institutions in blockchain remains strong, but the format of engagement with the technology is changing. This is evidenced by a Mindsmith analytics report with the support of international law firm Clifford Chance.

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ForkLog 15 16.10.2020

Breitling moves authenticity certificates to the Ethereum blockchain

The Swiss luxury-watchmaker Breitling has offered digital certificates of authenticity to its customers.

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ForkLog 9 14.10.2020

Study finds blockchain development hampered by lack of universal standards

The effectiveness of standards for blockchain development and regulation depends on regulators' understanding of the technology, and the development of the sector on clear terminology. The findings are contained in a joint study by the World Economic Forum (WEF) and the Global Blockchain Business Council (GBBC).

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ForkLog 18 13.10.2020

Central Bank of Azerbaijan launches BankID on IBM blockchain

The Central Bank of Azerbaijan has rolled out the digital identification system BankID, developed with technology giant IBM, based on the Hyperledger Fabric blockchain. ForkLog was told by company representatives.

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ForkLog 43 13.10.2020

Study: Blockchain to boost global GDP by $1.7 trillion by 2030

Widespread adoption of blockchain could add about $1.7 trillion to the global economy over the next decade. The greatest benefits from the technology would accrue to Asian countries, according to a PwC study.

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ForkLog 14 12.10.2020

Blockchain social network Commun closes down due to lack of users

The decentralized social network Commun failed to find its target audience and decided to shut down. As the project's CEO Marina Guryeva said.

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ForkLog 18 08.10.2020

U.S. Treasury Begins Study of Digital Currencies and Blockchain

The U.S. Treasury, in parallel with the Fed, is conducting research into the use of the digital dollar. Deputy Treasury Secretary Justin Muzinich said this during an online seminar on the economy's future.

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ForkLog 23 06.10.2020

Polys voting system migrates from Ethereum to Exonum

Polys, a blockchain system for remote voting, migrated from the Ethereum protocol to Bitfury's Exonum framework. ForkLog reported this, citing Kaspersky Lab.

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ForkLog 23 05.10.2020

Digital signatures on the blockchain could gain legal force in the United States

Digital signatures on the blockchain could be recognized as enforceable under U.S. national law. The corresponding bill was introduced by Congressman and co-chair of the Blockchain Caucus David Schweikert.

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ForkLog 20 05.10.2020

Study finds 43% of corporate blockchains in the financial sector

81% of launched corporate blockchains exhibit a low degree of decentralisation and only 19% are governed by direct competitors. Almost half are built on Hyperledger Fabric and 43% are deployed in the financial sector. These figures appear in Cambridge University's second Global Enterprise Blockchain Report.

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ForkLog 13 05.10.2020

Thai central bank uses IBM blockchain to issue $1.6 billion in government savings bonds

The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has launched the world's first blockchain platform for issuing government savings bonds. IBM, the technology giant, assisted the regulator in implementing the project, the press release said.

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ForkLog 13 01.10.2020

Australia to spend almost $5m on blockchain projects

The Australian government will fund two blockchain projects under the new Digital Business Plan. In total, the government will spend nearly A$800 million (about $575 million) on supporting technology initiatives.

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