DCC Weekly Update — January 16, 2019
What’s the Latest Buzz?
Stewie Zhu Predicts Blockchain Trends on Crypto Briefing
In his latest article published on Crypto Briefing, Stewie points out several major trends that will transform the blockchain industry in the US and Korea in 2019, including the application of IoT, increased efforts in education and research, and the involvement of institutional investors. With a brief analysis on each of them, he emphasizes the synergies between the two countries, which are leading the development of blockchain technology, cryptocurrency markets and regulation.
DCC Discusses Successful Use-Cases with Korean Blockchain Experts
On January 7, our team in Korea attended a seminar hosted by Open Blockchain Industry Association in Seoul.
With a focus on the guidelines issued by the Korean Ministry of Science and ICT, the speakers had an in-depth discussion with over 200 participants on the development, application and innovation of blockchain technology. The seminar also reviewed four projects that received government support in 2018, as part of Korean’s strategic initiative in the tech sector.
Tech Developments
The DCC Platform
- Stay tuned while we continue to optimize the algorithms for the IPFS-based framework for personal data storage. As we continue to improve the experience on our platform, users will enjoy a smoother process when entering their data onto their personal IPFS nodes.
BitExpress Updates
- Currently, the fifth and sixth fixed-rate crypto deposit programs are open for enrollment. These programs provide low-risk opportunities for investors to grow the value of their digital assets. At the end of each term, investors will receive their principals in full amount as well as corresponding interest payments, which are calculated based on a fixed rate specified at the beginning of the term.
- The red packet campaign is still going on! WeChat users can share the below image with friends and invite them to join BitExpress for exclusive rewards.
- The development team is working on the next update of BitExpress Vietnam, based on user feedback. The next version will provide a smoother experience with an optimized interface. Feel free to scan the QR code or click here to download the app from Google Play.
Antube Launches on DATA Mainnet
DATA, DCC’s strategic partner, has launched its mainnet together with a brand-new ecosystem DApp, Antube. Antube is a blockchain-based mobile video community that DATA has incubated with GroundX, the official blockchain platform of Kakao. We’d like to congratulate the DATA team on this milestone! Click here to learn more about Antube.
What’s News in Blockchain
Analyst: 2019 a Year of Accumulation For Bitcoin, Recovery by Year’s End
Lightning Network Dev. Warns Against Marketing Lightning as The Answer to High Bitcoin Fees
Belarus’ Newest Tokenized Securities Exchange Accepts Bitcoin and Ethereum
HSBC Completed $250 Billion in Blockchain-Processed Transactions in 2018
Recommended DCC Reading
Is fast-moving South Korea shaping up to become a blockchain utopia?
DCC: Distributed Credit Chain — Transforming Financial Transactions Today
Deciphering DCC — Cipher Tang’s Interview with Mars Blockchain
Previous Newsletters
DCC Weekly Update — January 9, 2019
DCC Weekly Update — January 4, 2019
DCC Weekly Update — December 27, 2018
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