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Chinese Tech Company Tencent Launches Blockchain Accelerator
Tencent, the Chinese multinational conglomerate, on April 29, 2020, announced the launch of its new blockchain accelerator which is now open to both mature and early-stage blockchain-based startups. The 'Tencent Blockchain Accelerator' will allow the selected projects to reap special benefits like four mentoring meetings every year, a rich network of industry experts, and the opportunity to learn more about the international blockchain community.
Fintech not Big Tech: Square is a Greater Threat to Banks than Google and Amazon
A recent survey of 300 senior executives at US-based mid-sized financial institutions found that more than half of bank and credit union executives view Big Tech companies like Amazon and Google as significant threats to the banking industry. Meanwhile only a third believe financial technology (fintech) firms will be a threat in the future, but are they sleeping on Square, Jack Dorsey’s financial technology venture whose stock price recently recorded a 20 month high.
Tech Mahindra Leverages IBM Blockchain For New Entertainment Royalties Platform
Indian multinational tech company, Tech Mahindra has announced the launch of a blockchain-based platform aimed at preserving the rights of video content generated by content creators and producers.
Is Blockchain Tech the Holy Grail for the Aerospace Industry?
The aerospace industry moves millions of people and billions worth of assets every single day. Yet, the industry's sheer complexity is its own worst enemy. Can blockchain technology become the savior?
Bitcoin Price Conquers $12,000 But at Risk of Pull Back in the Current Stock Market Bubble Territory
While the tech sector and the Fed injections have led the US markets to rally higher, markets around the world have seen a similar trend, while the global economic recovery picks up its pace.
US Congress’ Attack on Amazon, Google, Apple and Facebook Continues, Can Blockchain Benefit?
As the antitrust hearing with tech giants Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google (Alphabet) continues, the question of whether decentralization will subsequently rise as a result of the legal tech-policy hearing has been brought up.
India IT Tech Firm Partners with Local Government to Introduce Blockchain Acceleration
Huge development talks originating from Pune City, shows that India IT services firm Tech Mahindra recently introduced the T-block Accelerator, the maiden accelerator program for the Telangana Blockchain District in partnership with the state government and IBC Media, an innovative management company.
Amazon and Tech Mahindra to Create Blockchain-Based PPE Supply Chain Solutions
Indian based technology company Tech Mahindra announced today that it has partnered with U.S based e-commerce giant Amazon Web Services (AWS) to deploy blockchain solutions using Amazon’s managed blockchain.
Tech Billionaire Tim Draper Says Netflix Could Be the Next Fortune 100 Company to Invest in Bitcoin
After several speculations have been made regarding which companies would emulate Tesla’s Bitcoin strategy, Billionaire Tim Draper predicts Netflix may be the next big BTC investor.
Kraken CEO: Drive behind Bitcoin and Tech Stock Adoption in 2020 Linked to Risk of Holding USD
Much like other leaders in the crypto industry, Kraken CEO and co-founder Jesse Powell believes that Bitcoin is a key investment and will continue to be one.
Japanese Multinational’s Blockchain App Taps India’s Tech Talent Pool Neglected By Trump’s Visa Ban
NEC Corporation, a Japanese multinational information technology and electronics company, has partnered Persol Career, a job-hunting firm, to pilot its blockchain app to help corporate Japan recruit Indian tech engineers. Nearly 2000 Indians are expected to be hired via the app in the next three years,
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Shortlists Three Tech Firms to Develop Blockchain PoC for KYC Optimization
The central bank of Sri Lank has selected three tech companies to develop a proof-of-concept for shared know-your-customer platform using blockchain.