Blockchain-based COVID-19 vaccine passports coming to South Korea
Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyung said the vaccine passport is built on blockchain technology to ensure security from possible identity theft.
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The CoinGeek Pulse Episode 38: NY blockchain vaccine passport, Bitcoin SV at Ritossa Summit in Dubai, Abendum joins Norway regulatory sandbox
New York is making waves after Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the launch of the blockchain-based vaccine passport in a bid to reopen businesses and entertainment venues in the state.
New York launches blockchain-powered COVID-19 vaccination passport
The passport is available for use by New York residents to prove vaccination against COVID-19 as they seek entry to major stadiums, wedding receptions and other similar public gatherings.
Greenidge to go public via merger with Support.com
The firm has signed a definitive agreement to merge in a stock-for-stock deal with Nasdaq-listed customer and technical support provider Support.com.
Bakkt secures BitLicense in New York
The agency said the license would now enable Bakkt to support customers in New York in buying and selling digital currencies and other digital assets.
NY attorney general tells digital currency firms to ‘play by the rules’ or shut down
In an alert aimed at New York investors, Attorney General James described the “extreme risk” of investing in digital currencies, made all the more relevant by the recent surge in prices.
Alleged $150K SIM swap scammer charged in New York
Joseph Chase Oaks, 22, is facing a slew of charges in connection with the fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme from August 2018 to October 2019.
BTC miner Bit Digital removes CEO and chairwoman following fraud charges
Bit Digital, the BTC block reward mining firm facing fraud charges in New York, has announced changes to its management.
Bit Digital sued by investors over alleged fraud
Block reward miner Bit Digital faces a class-action lawsuit in the Southern District Court of New York as investors are accusing the firm of making false and misleading statements.
NY police outlines policy for digital currency transaction analysis
The New York Police Department has published a six-page report that explains its use policy for digital currency transaction analysis.
New York approves the first Japanese yen-pegged stablecoin
The New York Department of Financial Services granted a charter to GMO-Z.com Trust Company Inc. to issue the GYEN stablecoin in the state.
New York town sued for approving mining complex in Finger Lakes
The town of Torrey in New York is the subject of a number of lawsuits, following the announcement of plans to expand a block reward mining facility.
