Telecommunications
Helium to Launch 5G Network With Blockchain-Powered Mesh of DIY Telco Hubs
The number of Helium hotspots has reached 30,000 since 2019, with 200,000 more in the pipeline.
Blockchain Startup Raises $12M Series A to Turn Brands Into Cellular Networks
Blockchain startup OXIO raised a $12 million Series A to make “Telecom-as-a-Service” as common as SaaS.
Argentine Telecom Hackers Demanded $7.5M in Crypto as Ransom
Argentina’s leading telecommunications company fought off a cyberattack on Saturday where hackers demanded a hefty ransom in monero to release keys that would allow infected computers back into the system.
Mobile Phone Retailer Joins China's Blockchain Land Grab With US Company Investment
One of the largest smartphone retailers in China is stepping into the blockchain world by investing in U.S.-based startup Monsoon. Sources said the stake was sold at a nine-digit valuation.
Orchid's Decentralized VPN Network Set for Early-December Launch
Decentralized VPN provider Orchid will debut its app, network and token (OXT) during the first week of December.
Verizon Just Won a Patent to Create Virtual SIMs on a Blockchain
Telecoms conglomerate Verizon is eyeing the use of blockchain technology to underpin the dynamic creation of virtual SIM cards.
Deloitte: Tech and Telecom Execs Plan to Invest Millions in Blockchain
Deloitte said in a new report that telecommunication companies can use blockchain to improve a number of services and security functions.
South Korean Telecoms Giant KT Has Built Its Own Blockchain
The second largest mobile carrier in South Korea has launched its own blockchain network and aims to apply the tech across several sectors.
A Japanese Telecom Giant Wants to Use Blockchain to Store Contracts
Nippon Telegraph and Telephone is looking to invent a new contract agreements system based on blockchain technology.
Telecoms Giant Wants to Move Mobile Data Top-Ups to a Blockchain
China Mobile, one of China's three state-owned telecoms giants, is exploring moving part of its mobile data business to a distributed ledger.
