Source: Adobe/VTT Studio Nex month, the city of Aizuwakamatsu, in Japan, is set to launch a local, blockchain-powered spending solution for sake-lovers and diners using a new digital currency issuance platform developed by domestic crypto exchange Decurret – in an attempt to boost its tourism industry. Per Minbaku, Decurret said that it will launch a […]
BMW i3. Picture: iStock/Tramino A London-based start-up is working with German automaker BMW to use blockchain to make sure their electric vehicle batteries contain only cobalt that is not the result of child labor, Reuters reported, citing the start-up company’s CEO. Around two thirds of all the world’s supplies of cobalt come from the Democratic […]
Source: Adobe/bizoo_n BMW Korea has launched a blockchain-powered “lifestyle” platform that rewards South Korean car owners with tokens they can redeem against flight tickets and maintenance payments. Per Aju Kyungjae, BMW Korea stated that the platform, named BMW Vantage, would be "launched on the global market” after its South Korean debut. The motoring company stated […]
After a spike above the USD 14,000 level, bitcoin price started a short-term downside correction. BTC traded below USD 13,800 level, but the price remained steady above USD 13,650 and USD 13,500. The price is currently (13:00 UTC) consolidating and it seems to be preparing for the next move amid US election results. Similarly, there […]
Source: iStock/Milkos Some of the world’s leading carmakers will begin a pilot for a blockchain-powered vehicle identification platform. The project might let the drivers of electric vehicles pay parking fees, maintenance fees, rest stop service fees and highway tolls charges faster and more effectively, without making use of cash, smartcards or credit/debit cards. The pilot, […]