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SK Telecom launches blockchain-powered 5G phone
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18 May, 2020

SK Telecom launches blockchain-powered 5G phone

Korean carrier SK Telecom launched what it says is the world’s first 5G smartphone. The phone is powered by blockchain...
Silicon chipmaker TSMC eyes $12B US factory
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17 May, 2020

Silicon chipmaker TSMC eyes $12B US factory

TSMC, one of the largest semi-conductor manufacturers has announced plans to build a factory in Arizona. TSMC supplies chips to...
Bitcoin Suisse opens Series A fundraising as it seeks banking license
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17 May, 2020

Bitcoin Suisse opens Series A fundraising as it seeks banking license

Bitcoin Suisse is selling a 20% stake at a $282 million valuation, inviting investment in its Series A fundraising round...
South Korean city employing blockchain to man self-driving vehicles
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16 May, 2020

South Korean city employing blockchain to man self-driving vehicles

Sejong City in South Korea is turning to blockchain to develop decentralized identifiers for autonomous vehicles. The platform will make...
Cambodia eyes blockchain payment system to reduce US dollar use
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16 May, 2020

Cambodia eyes blockchain payment system to reduce US dollar use

Cambodia intends on launching the DLT-based payment network before the end of 2020 to cut down the use of U.S....
Kenya ride-hailing app taps blockchain to provide ‘trusted’ drivers
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15 May, 2020

Kenya ride-hailing app taps blockchain to provide ‘trusted’ drivers

Maramoja is a ride-hailing app that uses blockchain and AI to match passengers with drivers they can trust.

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