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Government Blockchain Association (GBA) Announces the First Release of “The Impact of Cryptocurrency Adoption on Government”

indie 26 4 月

3 minutes

Washington, D.C., Apr 26, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Tax Working Group of the Government Blockchain Association (GBA) today announced the first release of "The Impact of Cryptocurrency Adoption on Government." This study, developed by an international panel of government and private sector experts, examines the adoption of cryptocurrency around the world and determines the impact it may have on governments. The study is intended to provide public and private sector leaders with the information needed to understand cryptocurrency trends and recommend potential courses of action.While the world is navigating uncharted waters as the global pandemic introduces many challenges to national economies, governments are especially vulnerable to the changing tides that threaten established norms. The very definition of money itself is changing. As in many times of crises, there are opportunities to explore new ways of doing things that end up improving people's lives. "We are witnessing a rapidly growing phenomenon in the world of cryptocurrencies, as it is trending toward total market capitalization of the world's largest technology companies. If this trend continues, there is...

Moonstake Wallet Now Supports Staking of ORBS

indie 20 4 月

5 minutes

SINGAPORE, Apr 20, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Today, staking of Orbs's native token, ORBS, is officially available on Moonstake's Web Wallet. ORBS fuel all activities on the Orbs blockchain including smart contracts, transaction fees, and consensus-based storage is currently ranked #5 in the Top 10 trending crypto coins by CryptoCrunchApp. Additionally, Moonstake is now officially a Guardian for Orbs Universe to help facilitate network security.Now Moonstake's wallet users can hold, send, receive, and stake their ORBS to receive rewards with the best user experience through one single click. After Cosmos, IRISnet, Ontology, Harmony, Tezos, Cardano, Qtum, Polkadot, Quras, Centrality and Orbs became the 11th available staking coin on Moonstake Wallet.Moonstake started the staking business last year with the aim to create the largest staking network in Asia. Since then, we have developed the most user-friendly Web Wallet and Mobile Wallet (iOS/Android) with support for over 2000 cryptocurrencies. After a full-scale operation launched in August 2020, Moonstake's total staking assets has grown rapidly to reach $900 Million, allowing Moonstake to become one of the top 10 s...

Moonstake Collaboration Webinar with Strategic Partner, Orbs on April 21st

indie 15 4 月

4 minutes

SINGAPORE, Apr 15, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Moonstake and our strategic partner, Orbs blockchain, will hold a joint webinar on 21st of Apr at 7PM in Singapore time. We will discuss the future collaboration of Moonstake as a Guardian (validator) of ORBS and Blockchain Applications for Businesses and Finance. This webinar will be useful for those who want to learn more about Orbs and the applications of blockchain and staking for businesses. ORBS staking will be made available on Moonstake Wallet in the coming week. After Cosmos, IRISnet, Ontology, Harmony, Tezos, Cardano, Qtum, Polkadot, Quras and Centrality, ORBS becomes the 11th available staking coin on Moonstake.Orbs offers the winning blockchain stack, providing the perfect mix of performance, cost, security and ease of use, while harnessing the power of community, decentralization and distribution. By entering into a strategic partnership with Moonstake, the two companies are working to accelerate global awareness and adoption of blockchain and distributed ledger technologies in the field of finance together.There will be plenty of time for Q&A, so please feel free to ask any questions you may have.About t...

Blockchain Exchanges or Defi Projects Build Brand Image with AsiaPresswire’s Crypto Media Outlets Distribution Packages

pandora 15 4 月

4 minutes

SINGAPORE / SEAPRWire / Blockchain shares soared as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Investors will be closely monitoring the tech sector and C-suite Blockchain executives will be looking to make every effort to boost brand perception. With AsiaPresswire's Blockchain Distribution Platform, Blockchain leaders can effectively distribute their company news, updates and performance reports to the SINGAPORE's most-read Blockchain media outlets and publications to effectively increase brand awareness. Via AsiaPresswire's SINGAPORE press release distribution packages, executives and teams of Blockchain companies can reach millions of potential SINGAPORE readers by distributing company news on Yahoo Finance, Yahoo News, Bloomberg, BusinessInsider, Associated Press, advFN, MarketWatch, MarketScreener, FT.com, NASDAQ.com as well other popular SINGAPORE Blockchain websites available on-demand, such as Morning Star, Reuters, and The Street. "While there is a potential for strong government regulations in SINGAPORE, looming over the tech sector in the months to come, there is also an opportunity for the firms to boost investor confidence through powerful Blockchain campaigns," said TY Song...

Ubitquity Joins the Government Blockchain Association (GBA)

indie 24 3 月

2 minutes

WILMINGTON, DE, Mar 24, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Ubitquity LLC, the leading enterprise blockchain-secured platform for real estate and title recordkeeping, is pleased to announce that it has officially joined the Government Blockchain Association. With a diversified product suite that includes solutions for the aviation, title abstracting, and escrow industries, Ubitquity will be offering their technology and services to both government and private enterprise. Could this be the link that brings real estate and title recordkeeping on a blockchain to the government? "The Government Blockchain Association (GBA) is a US-based non-profit, membership organization that consists of individuals and organizations that are interested in promoting blockchain related solutions to government requirements. We are excited to be joining such a well-respected global organization," says Nathan Wosnack, Founder & CEO at Ubitquity. Mr. Wosnack also hopes this combining of enterprises will be mutually beneficial, creating a long-term impact for the entire GBA community.Ubitquity brings plenty of impact to the deal, hosting:- Enterprise-ready, blockchain-secured platform- Real estate...

Taoping Inc. Shares Price Rose Significantly for 4 Times After Entering the Market of Blockchain and Digital Asset

indie 23 3 月

4 minutes

HONG KONG, Mar 23, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Taoping Inc. (NASDAQ: TAOP), a leading provider of internet-based smart display screens, and a new-media ecosystem enabling targeted advertising and online retail in Greater Bay Area, shares rose 10.76% to US$13.69 last Friday. Many have noticed the great potential on its new business division. The company is currently dedicating to the research and application of blockchain, which officially entered the market of digital asset and blockchain.Grasp Great Opportunities in Blockchain TechnologyWith the raise of digital currency, more and more companies and institutions are adopting blockchain as a future-proof technology. The price of Bitcoin has recently crossed the record high of $54,000. The historic feat was achieved after a leading electric carmaker announced that it bought $1.5 billion in Bitcoin and would accept the currency as the mode of payment. That steep rise in the value of the virtual currency has made it a hot topic all over the world and brought great opportunities in investment. In light of this trend, Taoping Inc. has planned for this move for more than 3 years.Taoping Inc.'s predecessor, China Information...

#ContinuumBlockLegs – March Continuum Blockchain Legislation Summit

indie 16 3 月

2 minutes

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, Mar 16, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Continuum Market and Kristina Bruhahn present #ContinuumBlockLegs March Blockchain Legislation Summit, the global virtual summit monthly meeting series with upcoming dates kicking off Friday, March 19th, aims to foster U.S. State & Federal Bipartisanship and Global Cross-Border policy discussions and consensus to create safe harbors of commerce in blockchain. Bring your curiosity and connect with a global community through breakout sessions and networking receptions. Participate in main stage content and roundtables on blockchain policy, blockchain brands and product offerings, and the latest in blockchain and cryptocurrency investing.Participants will have the opportunity to listen to innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, and blockchain brands on the frontlines who have developed solutions to global issues at scale addressing payment gateway policy shaping the global economy, education, food security, climate change, space exploration, and more.United in the mission to create safe lanes of commerce faster than legislation has ever been crafted before, trusted blockchain brands actively want to work with State...

Moonstake Partners with Hybrid Enterprise-Grade Blockchain Orbs to Soon Provide Full-Scale Support for Orbs Universe

indie 16 3 月

4 minutes

SINGAPORE, Mar 16, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Moonstake announces today that it has signed an MOU with Orbs, a hybrid blockchain infrastructure with enterprise-grade scale, security, and support.Through this collaboration, Moonstake will soon support the staking of ORBS, Orbs' official token, on Moonstake Wallet, as well as participate further in the Orbs blockchain ecosystem. The two parties will also host community building programs, research, training, events, and conferences with the goal to increase awareness and adoption of Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology in the Banking and Finance Industry. Moonstake and Orbs will discuss further potential provision of consulting services to financial institutions in the regions of Southeast Asia and Middle East.Moonstake started in the staking business last year with the aim to create the largest staking network in Asia. Since then, Moonstake has developed the most user-friendly wallets for both Web Wallet and Mobile Wallet (iOS/Android) that are compatible with over 2000 cryptocurrencies. After a full-scale operation launched in August 2020, Moonstake's total staking assets have grown rapidly to reach USD 800 Mi...

TAOP Launches New Blockchain Business Division, Appoint Ms. Lin Deng as President of the Division

indie 9 3 月

2 minutes

SHENZHEN, CHINA, Mar 9, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Taoping Inc. (NASDAQ: TAOP, the "Company"), an Internet company dedicated to the research and application of blockchain technology and digital assets, today announced the launch of a newly-created division dedicated to the Company's expansion into the blockchain industry and the appointment of Ms. Lin Deng to the president of blockchain division. Lin has several years experience in the Bitcoin mining industry. Ms. Deng worked at her own company NewBlock, in which she was responsible in Bitcoin mining and blockchain project investment. Before joining TAOP, she served as the chief operating officer at Polar Bear Mining in charge of the construction of a 10MW Bitcoin Mining Unit powered by natural gas in Alberta, Canada. Before entering into the blockchain industry, Ms. Deng has experience in the internet industry for more than 10 years. She has working experience at Sina, MagentJoy, informatree, etc."The launch of the new blockchain division and the appointment of Ms. Deng marked the start of stepping into the blockchain and digital asset market," said Mr. Jianghuai Lin, Chairman and CEO of TAOP. "Ms. Deng's experience...

GBA Healthcare Working Group Releases White Paper as First Asset in Blockchain Ethical Design Framework for Healthcare

indie 8 3 月

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Washington, D.C., Mar 8, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Beginning early 2020, the Government Blockchain Association (GBA) Healthcare Working Group (HWG) began undertaking the development of an ethical design framework for blockchain solutions in the healthcare industry as a service to the public. The GBA HWG is releasing the first asset in the Blockchain Ethical Design (BED) Framework for Healthcare in the form of a White Paper. "We are excited to offer this guidance to healthcare policymakers, decision-makers and innovators in implementing blockchain featured technology in the healthcare space. The BED Framework for Healthcare is being developed collaboratively by members in the HWG including caregivers, entrepreneurs, healthcare technologists and legal professionals from around the world. We cover a comprehensive spectrum of use cases, regulatory and legal scenarios, and procedural insights based on real world experience in healthcare technology innovation. This White Paper is only the first asset in a suite of guiding tools the GBA HWG will be releasing through 2021, and we are looking forward to the feedback of our audience," Marquis Allen, GBA Healthcare Working Gro...

Hitachi Developed the Hitachi Electronic Signature Service that Promotes to Eliminate Personal Seals with High Authenticity of Information by Blockchain Technology, and Starts Internal Operations

ruth 3 3 月

6 minutes

TOKYO, Mar 3, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Hitachi, Ltd. has announced that it has developed the Hitachi Electronic Signature Service, which implements secure electronic contracts based on blockchain (distributed ledger) technology. The Service digitizes the signatures and seals of paper documents such as contracts exchanged between companies, and promotes to eliminate personal seals. The use of blockchain guarantees the authenticity of signature information and improves resistance to data tampering. The Service provides stable system operation by using the Hitachi Blockchain Service for Hyperledger Fabric for its blockchain platform. The Hitachi Blockchain Service for Hyperledger Fabric is suitable for transactions between multiple corporations and has also been used for traceability systems in inter-company supply chains. The Service will contribute to the establishment of a new sustainable way of working in the age of the New Normal with supporting remote working, operational efficiency and cost reduction.Hitachi started to operate the Service at the Procurement Department at its head office as of March 2021. After reflecting the feedback in the Service, we will lau...

NextGen Blockchain Platforms Self-Organize to Win Government Contracts

indie 26 2 月

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Washington, D.C., Feb 26, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Over the past year, blockchain development communities have turned their attention towards winning government contracts. There is a huge opportunity presented by increased government spending on blockchain projects. According to Bloomberg Government BGOV200 Report, federal government spending reached $597 Billion in 2019. However, since new businesses face barriers gaining direct access to government contracts, many have joined the Government Blockchain Association (GBA) to introduce their cutting-edge blockchain platforms to the public sector. Traditionally government program managers choose to work with the same few legacy companies. For example, there are currently over 4.1 million US Federal government contractors but of the $597 billion in prime contracts awarded in FY19, the top 10 government contractors received $173.4 billion according to Bloomberg Government. However, the COVID-19 Global Pandemic was a catalyst that necessitated governments from around the world look at bold and innovative new ways to solve problems from a more diverse community.In March of 2020 the US Department of Health and Human Services hosted a virtua...

Great Bay and Other Five Strategic Investors Invested in A Stake in TAOP

indie 23 2 月

7 minutes

HONG KONG, Feb 23, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Taoping Inc. (NASDAQ: TAOP, the "Company"), a provider of internet-based smart display screens, and a new-media ecosystem that enables targeted advertising and online retail, today announced that six powerful strategic investment institutions and independent investors, including Great Bay Capital Investment Limited, have took a stake in the Company, which will help the Company to realize its strategic transformation through developing its blockchain business and related financing projects, and to bring more development opportunities for the Company.TAOP aims to raise approximately $7.75 million through the issuance of 1,900,000 ordinary shares at a purchase price of $4.08 (average closing price for the 20-trading days ended February 19, 2021). TAOP intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for working capital and general corporate purposes. The private placement is expected to close no later than March 21, 2021. According to Security Act Rule 144 in U.S. Securities, the consummation of the private placement is subject to the satisfaction of certain customary closing conditions. Amid the rise of digital-era, blockchain technology is...

Continuum Blockchain Legislation Summit on February 19

indie 18 2 月

3 minutes

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, Feb 17, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Continuum Market hosts a monthly event to discuss the future of United States & Cross-Border Blockchain Legislation. The next Continuum Blockchain Legislation Summit, a virtual monthly event, is scheduled to take place on Friday, 19th February 2021. The event brings together thought leaders, policy makers, and blockchain advocates shaping US and Global Legislation. Ally Medina (CA) joins Kristina Bruhahn and Jeremy Foreman for a one-hour panel discussion on blockchain technology applications to California and how legislation needs to be crafted to retain and attract businesses and entrepreneurs.Want to meet the Continuum.Market Brands?The event continues for two hours of additional networking at booths, roundtables, 1:1, and in the Continuum World VR Experience. You can meet trusted blockchain brands like Prasaga, YFDAI.Finance, Wise Token, CommunityElectricity.io, Plato Data, CryptoMinerTips.com, SHEQonomi, #DoRealGood and more. All Continuum.Market brands participate in Continuum World giveaways, events and promotions. Follow @continuum3000 to learn more.To prepare for the event, Continuum recommends reading the following art...

Government Blockchain Association (GBA) Announces New Ai Community for Blockchain

indie 8 2 月

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Washington, D.C., Feb 8, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - In response to the Executive Order titled Promoting the Use of Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence in the Federal Government, the Government Blockchain Association, GBA, is pleased to announce that we are launching the AI for Government Community, led by Mr. Oki Mek, the Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, (CAIO), for US Health and Human Services, (HHS).Mr. Mek, along with Jose Arrieta, Former CIO at HHS, developed Accelerate, the first blockchain-based program in the Federal government to get an authority-to-operate. This program was purported to save HHS $30 million over five years, according to MeriTalk, 2/11/2020. Mr. Mek's leadership will be instrumental in supporting government's use of Artificial intelligence (AI) for economic growth and improving the quality of life for their citizens.The International Community will meet virtually, the first Monday of each month, from 3-4 PM. On this call, Civil Servants from around the world can discuss best practices and lessons learned regarding government use of AI. Government employees from Tel-Aviv to Hyderabad can sign up discuss their intricate AI challenges.The GBA Artificial Int...

SGX-listed OIO Holdings names Rudy Lim as CEO of its Blockchain Subsidiary

indie 25 1 月

4 minutes

SINGAPORE, Jan 25, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - OIO Holdings Limited (SGX: OIO) announced the appointment of Rudy Lim, former Head of FinTech at DBS Bank, as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of its Blockchain Division, OIO Singapore Pte Ltd. The appointment of Rudy, a FinTech expert, is expected to further accelerate OIO's blockchain business.Rudy has been a vocal advocate of the challenges traditional banks are facing and the need for significant transformation as the digital economy emerges. Driven by this foresight, he led Fintech innovation projects across various departments at DBS such as analytics, market research, and partnerships, which aligned with establishing a leading bank in Southeast Asia, and he played an active role within the Fintech ecosystem.As the Head of FinTech at DBS, Rudy launched "Startup Xchange" to facilitate startups in co-creating solutions to DBS business challenges, enabling them to match and value-add the bank and also its potential corporate clients. Since its pilot in 2018, Startup Xchange has successfully conducted over 40 proofs-of-concept with startups across the bank and successfully rolled-out more than 20 emerging technology solutions.Prior to his c...

OIO, Moonstake’s Partner and SGX listed company, appoints New CEO for its blockchain business subsidiary, Rudy Lim, former Head of FinTech at DBS Bank

indie 22 1 月

5 minutes

SINGAPORE, Jan 22, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - We are pleased to announce that our regional partner OIO Holdings Limited (SGX: OIO) has appointed Rudy Lim, former Head of FinTech at DBS Bank, as its new CEO at its blockchain business subsidiary, OIO Singapore Pte Ltd, effective 18th of Jan 2021 to accelerate blockchain business deployment and B2B (Business to Business) staking as a service solution.In February 2020, Moonstake and OIO entered into a strategic business alliance to jointly own the Intellectual Property ("IP") for staking-related products that Moonstake developed and to collaborate together in various business activities. After inking a business strategy and IT consulting contract between Moonstake and OIO in August 2020, OIO focused on enterprise sales of B2B staking products developed by Moonstake. Staking market cap that was 12 billion USD value in January 2020 has drastically surged in one year and now it is 190 billion USD. Rudy's joining OIO Singapore Pte Ltd will enhance the business of Moonstake and its partners in this rapidly growing market.Formerly the Head of Fintech in DBS Bank, Rudy was able to envision the need of striking modification in traditional banking...

KSA Nisbah Capital, Taibah Valley Subsidiary, Joins Tezos Blockchain Ecosystem

indie 8 1 月

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Saudi Arabia, Jan 8, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Nisbah Capital, a subsidiary of Saudi Arabia-based Taibah Valley, is joining the Tezos blockchain ecosystem as a 'baker', the first in the Kingdom. Taibah Valley also adds the Tezos project in its Blockchain Lab, as part of an initiative to create the largest blockchain community in the MENA region, supporting commercialized applications, counselling, mentoring and researching in areas related to blockchain and cryptocurrency.Through Nisbah Capital, Taibah Valley becomes the first corporate entity in the Middle East participating in the Tezos ecosystem as a corporate baker, meaning that it will validate transactions (blocks) and add them to the Tezos blockchain. This follows the announcement by EDF group subsidiary Exaion (https://bit.ly/2MG4Qod), which became a corporate baker in October. Participating in the ecosystem as a baker not only strengthens the decentralization of the Tezos ecosystem but also reinforces its credibility and paves the way for future institutional adoption in the MENA region. Becoming a Tezos baker is seen by Taibah Valley as part of supporting the technology, and the communities that are interested in cryptocurr...

KSA Nisbah Capital Subsidiary of Taibah Valley has Joined Tezos Blockchain Ecosystem

indie 7 1 月

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Saudi Arabia, Jan 7, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Nisbah Capital, the blockchain subsidiary of Saudi Arabia-based Taibah Valley will join the Tezos ecosystem as a corporate baker, the first in the Middle East region. It also has added the Tezos blockchain to its blockchain lab projects as part of its initiative to create the biggest blockchain community in the MENA region to support commercialized applications, counselling, mentoring and researching in the areas related to blockchain and cryptocurrency.In addition, through its subsidiary, Nisbah Capital, Taibah Valley has also become the first corporate entity in the Kingdom to participate in the Tezos ecosystem as a corporate baker, meaning that it will now validate transactions (blocks) and add them to the Tezos blockchain. This move follows an announcement (https://bit.ly/2MG4Qod) by EDF group subsidiary, Exaion, which became a corporate baker in October. Participating in the ecosystem as a baker not only strengthens the decentralization of the Tezos ecosystem but also reinforces its credibility and paves the way for future institutional adoption in the MENA region. Becoming a Tezos baker is seen by Taibah Valley as part of supportin...

Epazz Developed Smart Contracts for HEMP IEO on the Asia Token Exchange

indie 30 12 月

6 minutes

CHICAGO, IL, Dec 30, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - Epazz Inc. (OTC: EPAZ), a provider of blockchain cryptocurrency mobile apps and cloud-based business software solutions, announced today that the company is working with Greenheart CBD Hemp company in developing their smart contracts for their IEO (Initial Exchange Offering). The company will be enhancing their smart contract software to allow other organizations interested in launching their IEO using an easier way to create and modify their smart contracts without needing a programmer. According to Carlos R.W., senior economist and researcher at De Meijer Independent Financial Services Advisory (MIFSA), the global blockchain market size would grow exponentially in 2021. More businesses from many industries expressed their increasing interest in using Blockchain technology to advance their business processes. The COVID-19 pandemic fast-tracked the digital transformation drive in many aspects, including distributed ledger or blockchain technology. Thus, the global blockchain market size will expand from US$3 billion in 2020 to US$39.7 billion by 2025 at an effective compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 67.3%. Many industries are looking...

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