Blockchain Technology
NY's Blockchain-Based COVID-19 Passport Is Now Live
The pass will be used to confirm an individual's recent negative PCR or antigen test result or proof of vaccination to help fast-track the reopening of businesses and event venues.
Listed Merchant Banking Firm Plans to Trade Shares Using Blockchain Tech From Amazon
The BlackStar Digital Trading Platform is expected to be completed in the next 90 days.
Three Arrows-Backed 'Lightweight' Blockchain Mina Launches Mainnet
Backed by a cadre of heavy-hitting investors, Mina announced its mainnet launch Tuesday.
California Seeks to Make Blockchain Corporate Records Bill Permanent
The bill also makes amendments to the definition of "blockchain technology."
Danish Red Cross Backs $3M Blockchain Volcano Catastrophe Bond
The volcanos, situated in Cameroon, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Indonesia and Mexico, were selected based on "the significant humanitarian threat they represent."
Blockchain Gets First Mention in China's 5-Year Policy Plan
China’s 14th five-year plan outlines the country’s economic priorities and stressed that technology will play an increasingly important large role.
NY Gov. Cuomo Announces Pilot Project Using IBM's Blockchain-Based COVID-19 App
The health app built with IBM has been named the Excelsior Pass and will be tested in New York City.
Where Value Is Going in Blockchain Networks
Will wealth flow to layer 1 or layer 2? It depends on the use case, says a long-time observer and investor.
Singapore Uses Blockchain for Verification of COVID-19 Test Results
The city state's Government Technology Agency (GovTech) and Ministry of Health (MOH) have developed a set of open-source digital standards used to issue COVID-19 test results, known as HealthCerts.
State of Wyoming Introduces Bill for Blockchain Filing System
Under the act, the state would implement a new filing system to "use blockchain technology as the the technological framework for the system," by the end of 2021.
