Smartmatic Studying Blockchain Implementation for Philippine Elections
Smartmatic, the provider for electronic voting systems in the country, is looking at blockchain to facilitate elections in the Philippines in the future.
Smartmatic, the provider for electronic voting systems in the country, is looking at blockchain to facilitate elections in the Philippines in the future.
Based in the Middle East, the company aims to support one of the largest source of remittances to Asia by developing its own blockchain-powered solution.
An international research group focused on the standardization of Internet of Things and Blockchain Technology was formed. According to Science and Technology Daily, China is chosen to lead the team.
Mr. Josh Bottomley, HSBC’s Global Head of Digital, shared that the bank is “cautiously” looking at cryptocurrencies and their use cases.
The CEO and founder of Galaxy Digital explained there are major obstacles along the way that is hindering blockchain’s mass adoption.
The Central Bank of the Philippines and some universal banks are exploring distributed ledger technologies like blockchain to speed up banking transactions.
The Banking Association of the Philippines (BAP) assured the public that the digital and blockchain shift will translate to more jobs in the sector.
BitPinas is partnering with Devslopes to give its readers free “Beginner Blockchain & Architecture” eLearning Course.
According to its executive director, Mr. Mahar Lagmay, the project is thinking of tapping a blockchain startup.
This Candy Crush-inspired game built on the NEM blockchain will have continuous updates & showcase products & events happening with NEM & the industry.