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Want to See the Future of Banks? Look at Telcos
DeFi may allow banks to offer a wide range of services fast and efficiently, but in the end, these organizations will focus on their traditional, core strengths.
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New Crypto Connectivity Startup Eyes Telecom Partnerships
The founder of GIANT says the protocol will essentially tokenize cellular bandwidth.
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Russia's Telecom Giant MTS Invests $11.7M in Blockchain Trade-Finance Service: Report
MTS bought 51% of Factorin, a Russia-based trade-finance service, for $11.7 million.
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Russian Mobile Operators Eye Payments Services, Wallets for Digital Ruble
Some telcos are looking at developing a digital wallet that would link the digital currency to users' mobile phone numbers.
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Fidelity's VC Arm Leads $13M Series A for Blockchain-Based B2B Network Clear
Clear claims it can reduce friction in global trade that amounts to $140 billion every year.
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SoftBank Eyes Blockchain to Solve Issues With Online Authentication
Japanese telco SoftBank is exploring blockchain tech as a way to improve upon current centralized and fragmented ID and authentication services.
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Spanish Telecom Giant to Trial Blockchain Consumer Data Marketplace
Telefonica is set to trial a decentralized data marketplace that lets users sell their personal information.
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LG's Mobile Arm to Trial Blockchain Payments for Overseas Travelers
South Korean telco LG Uplus is to trial a blockchain-based mobile payment service aimed to let travelers save fees when shopping abroad.
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Softbank Completes Blockchain Test for Cross-Carrier Mobile Payments
Japanese telecoms giant Softbank Corp. has completed a blockchain proof-of-concept that allows P2P mobile payments across different carriers.
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