The Most Anticipated Smartphones – New Phones Coming Out In 2019
Most smartphone giants have already settled on a yearly upgrade cycle, and industry spectators have a good estimation of the innovative smartphones that will be coming out in 2019.
Telenor Microfinance Launches Remittance Service Backed by Alipay’s Blockchain Technology
Telenor Microfinance Bank, the Pakistan-based subsidiary of telecommunications giant Telenor, introduced Pakistan’s first blockchain-based cross-border remittance service between Pakistan and Malaysia.
Falling Tides of China’s Internet Industry in 2018 — Don’t Go Gentle Into That Good Night
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…” — Charles Dickens
Blockchain Startup EVAIO to Invest $900 Million in Faraday Future
“EVAIO has made contact with Faraday Future to invest 900 million USD over three years via indirect STO. FF and EVAIO will now start up the discussion for the details of the plan,” posted Patrick De Potter, CEO of a blockchain startup named EVAIO, on Nov.13.
JD.com Co-Launch Joint Blockchain Lab with ISCAS and NJIT
Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com, Inc., Institute of Software at Chinese Academy of Sciences, and New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) in the U.S. co-launched a joint lab on blockchain research on Oct. 21 in Beijing.
HTC Expected to Launch Blockchain-powered Smartphone on October 22
On Oct. 13, HTC officially announced that it will release its first blockchain-powered smartphone HTC Exodus on Oct. 22, with details yet unrevealed.
Cryptocurrency Mining Giant Bitmain Filed for IPO at HKEX
On the evening of Sept. 26, Bitmain has officially submitted its listing documents to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with China International Capital Corporation as the exclusive underwriter.
Baidu Blockchain Lab Publishes its First White Paper on Blockchain
Baidu Blockchain Lab, along with the Baidu Search Engine and the Baidu Institute of Marketing, released its first ever blockchain white paper, titled “Baidu Blockchain White Paper V1.0”. The document focused on XuperChain, Baidu’s proprietary blockchain network, and the commercial applications of Baidu’s blockchain technology.
Hangzhou Internet Court Announces the Use of Blockchain Technology in Court Proceedings
According to Hangzhou Daily News, on Sept. 18, the Hangzhou Internet Court officially announced the operation of its judicial blockchain technology, making the court the first of its kind to use blockchain for dispute settlement.
China Academy of Information and Communication Technology Releases Blockchain White Paper
China Academy of Information and Communication Technology (CAICT) published the White Paper on Blockchain (2018) with the Trusted Blockchain Promotion Program (TBPP) On September 5.
WeChat Takes Down Multiple Blockchain News Accounts for Violating Government Provisions
A number of blockchain news and media accounts on WeChat became inaccessible on the evening of August 21. The Tencent WeChat team released a statement next day saying that the accounts have been permanently banned and their content removed due to a violation of government provisions.
China’s Blockchain Ecosystem is Taking Shape According to MIIT
The blockchain ecosystem in China is taking shape, with great increases in the number of enterprises and diversified applications according to China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT).
2018 Fin-Tech Fundraising Round-up: Chinese Companies Raised 83% of the Capital
In the first half of 2018, China’s fin-tech enterprises raised around 230 billion yuan ($35 billion), over 80 percent of the global total, and three giants took more than half of the amount fundraised in China.
Baidu Baike Adds Traceable Entry Editing Function, BAT Aims to Enlarge Blockchain Borders
Baidu Baike has recently launched its blockchain product to enhance the credibility and transparency of entry editing on its site.
Ant Financial Launched World’s First Blockchain Cross-Border Remittance Service
Alibaba has co-launched the world’s first blockchain cross-border remittance service on June 25.