Author: Marie Jones

Moonstake has entered into a strategic partnership with Singapore-based RockX to support the Polkadot ecosystem. RockX aims to develop the Polkadot ecosystem. It not only runs its own Polkadot’s node, but in September, launched a USD 20 Million five-year investment program. Through this partnership, Moonstake and RockX will accelerate the spread of Polkadot in the blockchain industry through staking. Moonstake started in the staking business last year with the aim to create the largest staking network in Asia. Moonstake has developed both Web wallets and Mobile wallets (iOS/Android) providing staking services. After a full-scale operation launched in August 2020, Moonstake’s…

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At the beginning of 2021, DTXS auction in Beijing attracted much attention amid the epidemic, the art auction in autumn 2020 and New Year 2021 was conducted in an orderly manner according to the prevention and control requirements. The auction lasted two days, a total of 11 special events and 1,026 pieces of auction, a total turnover of 141 million yuan with a turnover rate of 73%. Preparations for the auction coincided with the outbreak of the epidemic. In this regard, the organizers organized personnel to take hundreds of auction pieces to Guangzhou, Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai to tour in…

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Rhotex ( www.rhotex.com ) has officially launched 3 miner cases configured with an in-built factory cooling system to ensure 100% efficiency as the chips generate heat. From Rhotex, this first of its kind innovation designed by seasoned crypto industry experts provides an environmentally responsible solution to today’s challenges with the traditional miners by consuming lesser power supply compared to the output performance. Rhotex currently offers a range of products in their new offer: RHO Lite, RHO Pro, and RHO Rack which comes with incredible features such as low power consumption, high-performance output, Wi-Fi / Ethernet connection, easy setup and productive compatibility with…

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Italian football giants AC Milan, in partnership with fintech blockchain company Chiliz, have announced plans to launch an $ACM Fan Token on the fan engagement and rewards platform Socios.com in the coming weeks. AC Milan are among the most successful clubs of all time, with 18 FIFA and UEFA trophies to their name in addition to 18 Serie A titles and a massive global fanbase estimated at 450 million, including a significant following throughout Asia. $ACM Fan Token owners will be able to access a wide range of benefits including the right to vote in multiple club decisions each season,…

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Greenbriar Capital Corp. (TSXV: GRB) (OTC Pink: GEBRF) (“Greenbriar”) is pleased to announce that on January 20th, 2021, a new President will be sworn into office in the United States. The Company believes the new administration and the House and the Senate, which is majority controlled by the same political party of the new President, will strongly advocate for the FOMB (Federal Oversight and Management Board) to approve the previously approved 593MW of solar projects, including Montalva. Although the exact day is not known by Greenbriar, we do know that the US Congress is specifically aware of the significant financial…

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The start of the new year proves to be auspicious for Blockpass and Matic as the two companies reveal Blockpass’ integration with Matic – the scaling solution for public blockchains. Providing fast, efficient and effective KYC services for Matic is the latest example of Blockpass’ pioneering of on-chain KYC. Signing an MoU before Christmas, the companies are hard at work to provide this new opportunity for the Matic Blockchain as soon as possible. Matic is a Hybrid Plasma/Proof of Stake side chain which uses an adapted version of the Plasma framework, providing a solution for fast and low-cost transactions. Horizontally…

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Co-organised by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government and Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the 14th Asian Financial Forum (AFF) opened today on a virtual platform. Under the theme “Reshaping the World Economic Landscape”, the two-day forum runs round the clock across different time zones, examining the current economic landscape and exploring global business opportunities with more than 160 influential policymakers, financial experts, investors, business leaders and economists. Carrie Lam, Chief Executive of the HKSAR, officiated at the forum’s opening ceremony, saying that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought both risks and opportunities. She explained that although participants…

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Rhotex Inc., a leading provider of cryptocurrency mining solutions, announces its latest product line, developed through the integration of its world-class hardware and software technologies. Rhotex offers the first factory design cooling case that keeps mining operations working perfectly, while consuming less power versus output performance. The design of Rhotex Inc. miners allows for cooling systems to be built within the case. Keeping temperatures down ensures that the machine runs smoothly, consistently, and at peak efficiency. The Rhotex Inc. product line includes: RHO Lite – $3,150 SHA256/BTC/BCH ETASH/ETH Hash rate: 1000 TH/s – Bitcoin Hash rate: 5GH/s – Ethereum RHO…

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TES announced today that Sojitz Corporation (“Sojitz”) has acquired a minority stake in TES-AMM JAPAN K.K. (“TES”) Sojitz is engaged in a wide range of businesses globally, including buying/selling/importing/exporting goods, manufacturing and selling products, providing services, and planning and coordinating projects in Japan and overseas. Sojitz also invests in various sectors including automobiles, aerospace, medical infrastructure, energy, mineral resources, chemicals, agricultural and forestry resources, consumer goods and industrial parks. Headquartered in Japan, the Sojitz Group consists of approximately 400 subsidiaries located around the world. With recent concerns surrounding resource depletion and uneven commodity resource distribution, the resource recycling business is…

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It’s a lair fit for Mr. James Bond himself. The long-awaited Bridge Suites (https://concordbridgesuites.com/), Concord’s iconic addition to the Toronto skyline, is finally unveiled. Globally recognized as an architectural feat, the Bridge Suites were built into Parade’s SkyBridge at the foot Canoe Landing Park in Toronto, Ontario and have been a source of curiosity throughout the city – and the world – since inception. As the country’s highest (and largest) suspended residence, the jaw-dropping Bridge Suites are an engineering and architectural marvel. The 450 tonne, 40 metre structure that took over 14 hours to lift into place is no longer…

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Pacific Green Technologies, Inc. (the “Company” or “PGTK,” (OTCQB:PGTK)) announces the signing of a Battery Energy Storage System Strategic Manufacturing Framework Agreement Memorandum of Understanding (the “Framework Agreement”) with Shanghai Electric Gotion New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (“SEG”). Under the terms of the Framework Agreement, the parties will work together towards the development of various lithium-ion Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects around the world. PGTK, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Pacific Green Energy Storage Technologies, Inc., will manage each project’s overall execution, including system design, integration, and commercial optimization, while SEG will produce the battery technology as the equipment manufacturer.…

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Today, Moonstake announced the support of staking Quras’s cryptocurrency XQC in Moonstake’s Web and Mobile Wallets. In April of last year, Moonstake announced a strategic partnership with QURAS, and two companies have been working together on the Moonstake’s development of all necessary functions as a node. QURAS is a next generation blockchain that enables anonymous, privacy-protected transactions. After three years of conception and development, their mainnet was officially launched on 19th December 2020. It features the benefits of blockchain while ensuring a certain level of confidentiality by providing privacy technology. There are two coins in QURAS: XQC and XQG, a…

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TOKYO, Jan 14, 2021 – Showa Denko K.K. (SDK; TOKYO:4004) will increase its capacity to produce aluminum substrate for HD media through consolidated subsidiary Showa Denko HD Yamagata K.K. (SHDY), raising the group’s production capacity by 30% and thereby strengthening its hard disk (HD) business. SDK’s policy decision to increase supply capacity and diversify and strengthen its supply chain has been qualified by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) as eligible for subsidy under the government’s “Program for Promoting Investment to Strengthen Supply Chains in Japan “. With the launch of 5th generation mobile communication (5G) service, the…

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Rhotex ( www.rhotex.com ) has officially launched 3 miner cases configured with an in-built factory cooling system to ensure 100% efficiency as the chips generate heat. From Rhotex, this first of its kind innovation designed by seasoned crypto industry experts provides an environmentally responsible solution to today’s challenges with the traditional miners by consuming lesser power supply compared to the output performance. Rhotex currently offers a range of products in their new offer: RHO Lite, RHO Pro, and RHO Rack which comes with incredible features such as low power consumption, high-performance output, Wi-Fi / Ethernet connection, easy setup and productive compatibility with…

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In November 2020, Rimba Raya Biodiversity Reserve conducted training sessions aimed at strengthening the capacity of Farmer Groups (KT). The goal of these sessions was to help farmers improve their skills in cultivation and agriculture through our Peatland Farmer Field School (Peatland-FFS). The sessions were attended by 2 Farmer Groups: Harapan Jaya from Jahitan Village, and Hijau Bakung Permai from Baung Village. This activity is a continuation of the Peatland-FFS training program held in September 2020, conducted by Rimba Raya in collaboration with the National Peatland Restoration Agency (BRG). The farmer group from Rimba Raya working area participated at that…

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Metals containing niobium silicide are promising materials that can withstand high temperatures and improve efficiency of gas turbines in power plants and aircraft. But it has been difficult to accurately determine their mechanical properties due to their complex crystal structures. Now, scientists at Kyoto University in Japan have measured what happens at the micro-level when pressure is applied on tiny samples of these materials. The approach, published in the journal Science and Technology of Advanced Materials, could help scientists obtain the accurate measurements needed to understand the atomic-level behaviour of complex crystals to develop more heat-tolerant components in gas turbines.…

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– A new global marketing effectiveness benchmark like no other – The awards will be judged using the WARC/LIONS Creative Effectiveness Ladder providing a universal standard – Feedback given to winners and shortlisted entrants WARC, the global authority on marketing effectiveness, has today launched The WARC Effectiveness Awards in association with LIONS (www.canneslions.com/enter/awards), a new worldwide competition showcasing the best marketing campaigns that deliver business results. Shining the spotlight on greatness, these awards are unique for being the first to integrate the WARC/LIONS Creative Effectiveness Ladder, a universal framework of the six approaches for using strategy and creativity to drive…

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TOKYO & TASHKENT, Jan 12, 2021 – JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japan’s only international payment brand, and JSCB “Uzbek Industrial and Construction bank” are pleased to announce the start of JCB merchant acquiring operations across the Republic of Uzbekistan. The introduction of a visa-free regime in 2018 with Japan, as well as the cooperation of Uzpromstroybank with JCB International Co., Ltd. (Japan) will expand the tourism potential of Uzbekistan, increase cashless money circulation and improve the quality of customer service. In 2019, JSCB “Uzpromstroybank” launched a project to modernize card processing, the…

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BYD is proud to announce that it has exclusively won cumulative orders to supply 1,002-unit pure-electric buses to the capital of Colombia, Bogota. This tender was open to all bus technologies, yet BYD won the trust and cooperation of its partners in the fiercely competitive bidding process thanks to its cutting-edge technologies, products and services. This is the largest order for pure-electric buses outside of China to date, which sets a new record in sales volume for the overseas pure-electric bus industry. Bogota City Public Transport Authority (TRANSMILENIO S.A.) launched a public commercial tender covering diesel, CNG and electric technologies…

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Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta Latest Gateways in Ongoing Regional Rollout to Meet Growing Demand for TrueCONNECT(TM) Hybrid (SD-WAN) Solution and other Managed Enterprise Cloud Solutions CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited (“CITIC Telecom CPC”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited (SEHK: 1883), has recently completed its Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta network gateway deployments for its TrueCONNECT(TM) Hybrid (SD-WAN, Software Defined Wide Area Network) enterprise connectivity solution. These latest SD-WAN gateways, powered by VMware, follow CITIC Telecom CPC’s ongoing initiatives to anticipate and address demand for innovative, high performance, and agile Information and Communications Technology (ICT) solutions in the…

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