OKEx, the world's largest cryptocurrency spot and derivatives exchange, announces that OKB Blockchain Foundation, the issuer of OKB, has launched its eighth and largest buy-back and burn of OKB tokens. From the period between March 1 and May 31, a total of 3,509,874.52 OKB was bought back and burned (equivalent to USD $19,000,000, as per OKB price on June 2, 2020). This represents a $1 million increase from the previous period.
Riot Blockchain, Inc. (NASDAQ: RIOT) ("Riot" or the "Company"), one of the few Nasdaq-listed cryptocurrency mining companies in the United States, has purchased an additional 1,000 next-generation Bitmain S19 Pro (110 TH) Antminers for USD $2.3 million from BitmainTech PTE. LTD. ("Bitmain"). This purchase was funded using available working capital and Riot has no long-term debt.
Sensorium Corporation, the global virtual reality media platform, is announcing its membership in the Global Blockchain Business Council (GBBC), the leading global industry association for the blockchain technology ecosystem. The move is designed to underpin and bolster Sensorium's use of blockchain and contribute to GBBC's work in the virtual reality and entertainment industries.
The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) accounts for nearly 40 percent of all federal research and development (R&D) appropriations and through the Defense Technical Information Center, managing and providing oversight for an estimated 4.5 million documents for 4,000 users. Seeking to improve the integration, security, auditability, and controlled access of this critical data, the DOD has awarded a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I contract of $200,000 to SIMBA Chain to architect a single, proof-of-concept blockchain-based system to achieve these objectives.
With pandemic-related job losses soaring, there's a bright spot for tech-enabled jobseekers. In an April 24 article entitled "Inside Blockchain's Coronavirus Hiring Spree," Forbes reported the share of cryptocurrency and blockchain job postings on Indeed.com had increased by nearly nine percent, while remote cryptocurrency and blockchain-related job postings increased by more than 42 percent.
China's interest in blockchain technology is about to take its next step as the Blockchain-Based Service Network (BSN) comes into commercial effect on April 25. The aim of this network is to allow companies and software developers to be able to plug into the BSN and build blockchain-based applications quickly and affordably.
KoreConX is pleased to announce the book release "Digital Securities 101 - Global 2020 Edition." "Digital Securities 101" is a how-to book for anyone who wants to understand the transformation that is happening in the capital markets with the introduction of blockchain. The book provides an overview of why Digital Securities are game-changing and what one needs to understand and prepare. It provides a clear insight into all the components of the private capital markets and how this entire ecosystem operates from start to finish, regardless if they are using RegD or RegA+ exemptions alike.
GrainChain, a software platform that creates blockchain and internet-of-things (IoT) innovations for the agricultural industry, announces it has been honored as one of 18 finalists of Fast Company's 2020 World Changing Ideas Awards in the Food category. The awards recognize the businesses, policies, projects and concepts that are actively engaged and deeply committed to flattening the curve when it comes to the climate crisis, social injustice or economic inequality.
Based on its recent analysis of the Asia-Pacific blockchain and cryptocurrency security market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Uppsala Security Pte Ltd. with the 2020 Asia-Pacific Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Security Technology Innovation Award. Frost & Sullivan highlighted the Threat intelligence Platform called Sentinel Protocol and the continuous advancements in software products enabling organizations to confidently analyze and visualize cryptocurrency transactions and protect crypto assets as well as other digital assets from malicious attacks, scams, and fraud across diverse industries by enhancing business transparency and stability.
We are pleased to announce today something that will revolutionize gaming on the blockchain – one of the most in-demand use cases among everyday consumers. BlockBastards, a blockchain development company founded in early 2018, will soon launch Qudo, a proof-of-gameplay reward mechanism that will allow any game built on the Unity gaming engine to add token-based features.