| JPMorgan Chase may merge the blockchain department with ConsenSys; 12,424 BTC in the PlusToken run-off funds were transferred
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JPMorgan in talks to merge its blockchain unit Quorum with ConsenSys
JPMorgan in talks to merge its blockchain unit Quorum with ConsenSys
The merger with ConsenSys will not affect IIN and JPMorgan’s other Quorum-based projects, one of the people said. JPMorgan has been considering spinning off Quorum for nearly two years and has evaluated options including creating an open source foundation, creating a new company or merging with another, the person said. Since both organizations work with Ethereum and have participated in joint operations in the past, a merger with ConsenSys was chosen as the best option.
digital currency
PeckShield: There was a change in the running funds of PlusToken, and 12,424 BTC were transferred
According to the data of CoinHolmes, a digital asset visualization tracking platform under PeckShield, at 15:44 this afternoon, the funds on the addresses starting with 1Li4mU and 1H2zrV of the PlusToken running funds changed, and a total of 12,424 BTC were transferred in multiple transactions to 146AAp and 1KRhwg in the new address. At 16:47, the transferred 12,424 BTCs were transferred to the new address again and are waiting for confirmation on the chain. PeckShield security personnel analyzed and found that the last transfer of the two addresses of the transaction occurred in September 2019. The purpose of this transfer is not yet clear. PeckShield is monitoring the further movement of the target funds.
Bitcoin mining difficulty raised to 15.55 T, another record high
Bitcoin mining difficulty raised to 15.55 T, another record high
Polkadot Announces Token Claiming Website DOT Claim
Polkadot Announces Token Claiming Website DOT Claim
It is worth noting that this website is only used to claim DOT before Polkadot goes online, and the claim method will change after Polkadot goes online. According to the announcement, based on experience, the launch of Polkadot is not far away.
Blockchain application
Japanese home furnishing chain store NITORI plans to apply blockchain to logistics system
Japanese home furnishing chain store NITORI plans to apply blockchain to logistics system
Germany's Munich Bank to Launch Stellar-Based Tokenized Securities
Germany's Munich Bank to Launch Stellar-Based Tokenized Securities
Zhang Xiaojun, director of Huawei's blockchain project, said in an interview that Huawei is currently communicating with government departments and hospitals, and hopes to use the blockchain to achieve transparency in public welfare fundraising to the best of Huawei's ability, establish a public welfare fundraising chain, and make information flow controllable and manageable check. Set up nodes on key entities such as government departments, hospitals, and public welfare organizations, and use digital tokens for tracking and management, making each use clear and transparent.
global policy
Federal Reserve Chairman: Studying, but has not yet decided to launch a CBDC
Federal Reserve Chairman: Studying, but has not yet decided to launch a CBDC
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell testified before the House Financial Services Committee today. During the question-and-answer session, when asked for an update on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), Powell said the Fed was looking into CBDCs, saying the concept of a CBDC was an open question.
Director of the US CFTC Department: Some innovative digital asset products may not be subject to specific disclosure requirements of the CFTC
European Commission Seeks Feedback on Crypto Regulation from Public and Other Stakeholders
The European Commission is gathering feedback from EU citizens, businesses, regulators and other stakeholders in order to establish a regulatory framework for crypto assets and markets at European level. Public consultation, which began in December last year, will run until March 19, 2020, with final recommendations expected to be finalized in the third quarter.
Character·Voice
Federal Reserve Chairman: The U.S. Dollar May Face Systemic Risks From Digital Currencies
Federal Reserve Chairman: The U.S. Dollar May Face Systemic Risks From Digital Currencies
Federal Reserve Chairman: Support Privacy Cryptocurrency Transactions
CME Chief Economist: Allocating 2% of Bitcoin Slightly Reduces Portfolio Risk
Grayscale Investment founder: Bitcoin mining industry is moving from China to North America
Grayscale Investment founder: Bitcoin mining industry is moving from China to North America
Barry Silbert, founder of Grayscale Investments, said in an online presentation to investors that what he has seen recently (probably in the past three to six months) is that a lot of activity in the bitcoin mining industry is trying to Transfer outside of China, especially the United States and Canada. But he did not say why the shift happened.
