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Finland Turns to Blockchain to Help Unbanked Refugees
Finland is using blockchain technology to help unbanked asylum seekers enter the digital economy.
As reported by the MIT Technology Review, the Finnish Immigration Service has begun...
Russia to Promote Environmental Projects with “Green Cryptocurrency”
The All-Russia People’s Front (ONF), led by President Vladimir Putin, has submitted a proposal to the Russian government to create a “green cryptocurrency” to...
Octo3 Pushes Forward ICO Despite Hong Kong Regulator’s Warning
Fintech company Octo3 Group is going forward with the firm’s Initial Coin Offering (ICO) contrary to the recent warning of Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures...
Blockchain Firms Ripple, R3 File Dueling Lawsuits Over Crypto Contract Dispute
Distributed ledger startups Ripple and R3 have become embroiled in a new legal battle, with both startups filing lawsuits related to a contract dispute...
Indian State Partners to Build Public Sector Blockchain Applications
Andhra Pradesh, India's seventh largest state, has announced a new partnership with cybersecurity company WISeKey to secure citizen data with blockchain tech.
Citing the huge volumes...
Maersk Celebrates After 5-Month Blockchain Insurance Trial With Guardtime
Danish shipping giant Maersk continues its Blockchain forays after closing a 20-week trial of freight insurance based on the technology.
In partnership with Microsoft, Ernst & Young...