Official information
"Guiyang Blockchain Development and Application" white paper released
In the Guizhou delegation of the National People's Congress and the National People's Congress and the Mayor of Guiyang, Chen Yan said that Guiyang has made breakthroughs in blockchain, artificial intelligence, databases, etc., and released the "Guiyang Blockchain Development and Application" white paper, which involves the government, people's livelihood, etc. It is the second blockchain white paper formulated by the government after the white paper released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology in 2016.
Members of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference suggest that multi-departmental data go online on the blockchain
Wang Qian, member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and president of Shaanxi Big Data Group, suggested that relevant ministries and commissions encourage local application of new technologies such as big data and blockchain, so as to realize data "available and invisible", "available not desirable", and "burned after use", and solve the problems of departmental and The data needs of all parties are pain points, and the data of more than ten departments such as poverty alleviation, public security, civil affairs, social security, hospitals, and finance are uploaded to the chain.
Blockchain should be included in major national science and technology projects
Xu Xiaolan, member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, vice chairman and secretary general of the Chinese Institute of Electronics, believes that blockchain technology and applications are in the exploratory stage, and a standard system needs to be established to curb ICO's illegal fundraising. Blockchain technology should be included in major international science and technology projects, and a national blockchain industry investment fund should be established.
"Wings" of modern technology: big data, artificial intelligence, blockchain
Sun Pishu, deputy to the National People's Congress and chairman of Inspur Group, said that the modern technology "wings" of cloud computing, big data, artificial intelligence, and blockchain should be added to the rural revitalization strategy. rural economic vitality.
Corporate Information
Wanda Group confirms cooperation with New Zealand blockchain company
Wanda Network Technology Group today confirmed that it has entered into a partnership with New Zealand blockchain company (Centrality NZ), and the two parties will work together to create an ecosystem that connects consumers, retailers and other parties. Serving Wanda Group's corporate merchants and the public.
Tencent and China Internet of Things signed a strategic cooperation agreement
On March 20, at the 3rd Global Logistics Technology Conference, Tencent signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing, and jointly released the first important cooperation project between the two parties-block supply chain alliance chain and cloud single platform. The signing of this strategic agreement marks the official landing of Tencent Blockchain in the logistics scene.
JD.com has built a "blockchain anti-counterfeiting traceability platform" and has landed on several projects
JD.com has established a "blockchain anti-counterfeiting traceability platform" using blockchain, Internet of Things, and big data technologies. It is realizing the full-process traceability of genuine products across brands, channels, retailers, and consumers, greatly enhancing user trust experience.
Coca-Cola and U.S. State Department launch blockchain project
The Coca-Cola Company and the U.S. State Department and KnowTheChain have announced the launch of a new blockchain digital ledger project that will create a registry for supply chain workers to combat the global problem of forced labor. The U.S. State Department said the project is of great significance and is a typical application of blockchain technology to try to solve social problems.
International dynamics
ECB eyes blockchain technology for cryptocurrencies
Cole, the executive committee of the European Central Bank, said that the central bank should study the relevant risks before issuing its own cryptocurrency, and the focus should be on the blockchain technology under the cryptocurrency. Investor protection and anti-money laundering are among the top priorities of the G20 summit, and next week's G20 summit will not take concrete action on the private issuance of cryptocurrencies.
Russian Officials Propose the Concept of "World Blockchain Jurisdiction"
Sergey Gorbunov, a member of the Russian Institute of Digital Economy and Law, proposed the concept of World Blockchain Jurisdiction at a crypto conference in Minsk, the capital of Belarus, where the core theme of the conference was the issue of state control over digital assets . The innovative essence of the WBJ concept is to establish a global transnational blockchain network, and on the basis of international conventions, relevant countries will jointly deal with problems.
Central Bank of Singapore Confirms Use of Blockchain for International Payments
The central bank of Singapore reiterated its commitment to using blockchain technology for international payments in an official speech on March 15. Ravi Menon, managing director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), said: “One of the potentially most powerful uses of cryptocurrencies is to facilitate cross-border payments with traditional currencies.”
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