As Covid-19 virus races all across the world, most of the conference organizers are taking this crucial step to cancel, postpone, or even are going to the extent of virtualizing their meetings or summits. For example, the Paris Blockchain Week Summit was postponed till December 10^th, or the Consensus in New York has been made completely virtual. Joining the list of conferences that stand canceled, Blockchain Australia also announced to postpone its 4^th annual Asia-Pacific (APAC) blockchain conference 2020, which was scheduled to be held between 28^th and 30^th April in Melbourne, for an indefinite period until this Corona fear subsides.

The second annual blockchain industry awards named the “Blockies,” which was also supposed to be held with the APAC blockchain conference, also stands canceled. A representative from Blockchain Australia said in regard to this,

It was a difficult but necessary decision to maintain the quality of our events and protect the health and welfare of the participants. Applications that have been received to date will be preserved along with any applications finalized by the original closing date of 29 March. A further application window will also be provided.

Pool-X staking platform powered by KuCoin will be starting another time-limited Staking Campaign on March 20, 2020 at 14:00:00 p.m (UTC+8). The available projects in the third batch are EOS-30 and XTZ-30.

$EOS and $XTZ are now available on Pool-X!

Exclude the steady income for #staking, you will also get a daily share of 250,000 $POL!

Details➡️https://t.co/4jKMPcoxuA pic.twitter.com/sor45NZSmb

— POOL-X (KuCoin Staking) (@pool_x_official) March 18, 2020

While the staking period goes on, in addition to the staking benefits of each project the users can share mining rewards of 250,000 POL every day. 

The subscription period will go on from March 20th, 2020 from 14:00:00 (UTC+8) to 23:59:59 (UTC+8) on March 20th, 2020. For the product details users can visit the Pool-X website.

To participate in the campaign the KuCoin users can go on the ‘Staking’ page of the Pool-X website and choose the product of their choice to stake. 

Here’s the tutorial link for the subscription procedure:

https://pool-x.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/900000070043-How-to-stake-in-the-Pool-X-  

The users need to be a registered user on KuCoin before joining the Staking activity. On going ahead with the procedure, the users hereby confirm that they haven’t been forced by the KuCoin Group to join the campaign, or have been influenced in any manner.

While the Staking period goes on, the users cannot redeem in advance before the deadline of the staking period. The final clarification of this activity depends on the KuCoin group. 

The Founder and CEO of TRON, Justin Sun today highlighted the benefits of TRC10 and TRC20 tokens through a recent tweet.

TRC10 & TRC20 tokens

✅#TRC10 token, a technical standard supported by #TRON blockchain natively without TRON Virtual Machine(TVM).
✅#TRC‌20 token, a technical standard used for smart contracts on #TRON blockchain for implementing tokens with #TVM.https://t.co/HZ4TjF7bN5

— Justin Sun (@justinsuntron) March 18, 2020

TRON (TRX) is a blockchain-based platform for decentralized applications commonly known as DApps. Similar to other platforms like Ethereum, TRON enables its users to create or issue tokens on its blockchain. These tokens can be used as Dapp’s currency or its usage depends on the user’s choice. 

The two tokens that are issued by TRON are TRC10 and TRC20. 

The TRC10 Tokens

The TRC10 tokens became available after TRON’s mainnet launch when it moved to its own blockchain from Ethereum. Since these tokens are easy to create, mostly the TRON-based tokens are TRC10 tokens.

The TRC10 tokens are used in high profile projects like BitTorrent Token (BTT) which enable faster downloads on BitTorrent, which is the largest decentralized protocol for file sharing with 100 million users. 

The TRC20 Tokens

The TRC20 provides these TRON-based tokens with better functionality, as it is used in smart contracts. For instance, a project based on TRON can automatically issue more TRC20 tokens for users making an early purchase by programming for an early purchase bonus into the token’s smart contract.   

But since the issuing of TRC20 tokens is quite a complex procedure with the addition of functionality and possibilities of customization, the TRC10 tokens are more commonly used. 

TRON is one of the most ambitious projects which aims to establish a completely decentralized internet and infrastructure. The TRON Protocol is one of the largest blockchain-based operating systems that offer public blockchain support of high throughput, high scalability and provides maximum availability of all Decentralized Applications (DApps) in the TRON ecosystem.

The blockchain-based audit giant Dream Chain, based out in Korea, is planning to accelerate the graph of growth for the Korean projects. Haechi Labs offer security audits with the help of static as well as run-time analysis and it also offers reviews for the code of your contract along with the gas optimization. They have top security experts in place who have been the winners of the Ethereum Foundation Grant.

The blockchain network Dain Leaders, based on international scholars, declared that it has entered into an agreement with HAECHI LABS to introduce a crypto-based wallet known as ‘Henesis.’ The news came out on March 17.

Dreamchain is one of the blockchain stalwarts who is helping companies to implement blockchain technology with full-fledged technological projects. It boasts of over 1,500 projects via technical developments, the identity of the brand, exchanges enlisting, and fundraising.

Dreamchain also features a platform that enables the sharing of information about international students proven by blockchain technology. It offers matching employment assistance amongst stakeholders like universities, foreign students, agencies, as well as companies.

The inspirational information and the current data regarding Korean study programs are endorsed until the point that is reimbursed on the basis of the participation as well as an activity over the platform. The points accumulated can be changed into ‘DRM Token.’

Amid the surging coronavirus fear that has posed a severe threat to people all across the globe, staying home and indulging in shopping has emerged as one of the best options available. Now you will be able to secure your items of basic requirements online by simply using Crypto.com Pay Gift Cards.

When you are using Crypto.com Pay Gift Cards, you will get an opportunity to earn 2X Pay Rewards only when you buy gift cards from grocery stores, food delivery service providers, book shops, game shops, and department stores among others.

The 2X Pay Rewards can be applied to the brands given below:

In Argentina, it will be Fravega, Coles and Myer in Australia, Coolblue, Bol.com in Belgium, MALL.CZ in Czech Republic, Matas, CDON in Denmark, Carrefour, Cultura, FNAC Darty in France, Marks and Spencers in Ireland, Coppel in Mexico, Manor, MediaMarkt in Switzerland among others.

The Pay Rewards by category soon after getting the 2X booster will be like this:

If you use them at book stores, the pay rewards will be from up to 2.5 percent to 5 percent.

When you use them at department stores, the percentage will be between 2.5 percent to 5 percent. At the electronics store, the pay rewards will be between 2.5 percent to 5 percent. For entertainment, gaming, and grocer, the percentage will remain 5 percent to 10 percent. And, for food deliveries, the pay rewards will remain 10 percent to 20 percent.

The offer will have validity beginning from March 16 to April 1, 2020.

MCO Visa Cards, the popular prepaid Visa Cards network, has announced the news about its highly acclaimed entry in the United Kingdom with the firm kickstarting shipping to the potential customers in the region. The card is a one-of-its-kind solution that renders the investors with a golden chance to spend their cryptocurrency assets for simply making everyday purchases by linking their crypto accounts with Visa cards.

We’re pleased to launch the MCO Visa Card in Europe, our largest market. We began shipping in the UK, with the rest of Europe to follow suit progressively over the next few weeks. I’d like to thank the community for the patience and support. We will provide further updates regarding the roll-out sequence during our first-ever Virtual Meet-up on Thursday, 19th of March, 10am GMT,

stated Kris Marszalek, Co-founder, and CEO of Crypto.com.

The MCO Visa Card range includes high-end metal cards infused with an array of lucrative features for the owners. The card can be used anywhere where Visa is accepted. Some of the prominent features of the cards include:

• No annual or monthly fee charges
• Nearly 5% cryptocurrency cashback on routine transactions
• Airport lounge access for selective cards
• Free of cost ATM withdrawals
• Tap-and-pay feature
• Competitive interbank rates

The users who are willing to acquire the MCO Visa Card need to register on the Crypto.com app, which gives them a fair chance to choose their desired card while completing the three-minute onboarding process. The app helps the owners to track their card usage, transactions, along with a facility to freeze and unfreeze their card using a single click. The excellence of the Crypto.com app adds on to the popularity and effectiveness of the MCO Visa Card. It makes the card a must-have belonging for the crypto enthusiasts in Europe.

Binance.US, the US subsidiary of the Binance exchange, has confirmed the news that it will be listing Tezos (XTZ) on its platform. According to reports, the trading pairs XTZ/USD and XTZ/BUSD will open on March 16, 2020, Monday at around 9:00 am EST/6:00 am PST. Binance.US users now have the liberty to commence depositing XTZ, USD, or BUSD to their Binance.US wallets as soon as the trading goes live.

In a blog post that was published on December 11, 2019, Binance.US released a statement stating that it is going to add 18 new tokens that include NEM, Tron, and Tezos, on its already existing 19 tokens’ radar.

The statement reads like,

Our priority to continue exploring more digital asset listings for our users runs in parallel to our efforts to deliver a mobile application and more access to new states we currently do not operate. Binance.US recognizes that the ease of issuing blockchain tokens and the perceived lack of regulation could make these tokens targets for abuse. Binance.US has both legal obligations and moral duties to shield our users from fraudulent blockchain projects and combat financial crimes.

The decision to expand its listings of new tokens came with the motto of the company to retain its leadership in the crypto market by providing paramount services to help the traders buy and sell cryptocurrencies. In fact, the traders would have access to a broader range of digital assets to hold, trade, or exchange.

Apart from this, the company is also considering to give its users a $15 sign up welcome bonus and free trading for 30 days and also an FDIC insurance coverage for USD deposits.

Factom Inc. is a blockchain innovations company that aims to protect the distributed records, information and documents that have been challenging to synchronize. Around May 2018, Factom was built as an open-source, fully decentralized platform, and continues to offer and support new advancements and adaptations.

Factom Inc is built on the Factom blockchain for the derivation of data and integrity solutions that are built on the Factom blockchain. Factom helps its clients to build apps ready for a business that can safeguard evidence, demonstrate agreements, increase the transparency of the process, automate transactions, and streamline the audits. Factom provides all these facilities at a low cost which is a major advantage.

Advantages of Factom Blockchain API

The mortgage industry is complex with many moving pieces. Be it loan origination, servicing to compliance and auditing. An unalterable proof is necessary to indicate what happened when and by whom. The blockchain technology can prove the state of the user’s data, files, and their system by assuring its validity, integrity, and history of the provided information.

The Factom’s blockchain API integrates directly with the user’s existing software, which allows them to share, audit and exchange sensitive data and documents. Stored privately with the help of blockchain technology. Factom being an extensive platform reduces the accountability of lost documents, older or incomplete versions which on the whole reduces the review time and prevents disputes related to costs. 

Factom’s unique model of developing individual data chain stimulates existing record-keeping models. The Factom system directly integrates the user’s application, data or documents that are shared through a simple API. These capabilities make Factom economically feasible for audits, service transfers, and UW submissions.  

Factom Can Solve IoT Security Problems

For issues related to the Internet of Things (IoT) such as raw data, undisclosed surveillance, and attempts of hacking, there is a major need to cope with these issues as of now. 

By constructing identity management capabilities into the core blockchain protocol, Factom aims to solve common IoT security problems. Factom creates an identity chain for users or groups of users or any devices or system resources. The process works in a manner where one identity chain can have attributes that are assigned to them and further can assign an attribute to another and so on. Each identity can be accessed through a set of keys that is exclusively given to the user which can further limit access to specific devices or entities.  

Factom Making Healthcare Better

Along with these, Factom is also working in the healthcare sector making it better with the advancements. Factom has developed a portable medical wallet for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation that keeps the records of the patient’s medical information private on the blockchain. Each healthcare record can be secured and transported amongst clinics and the owner can be assured of the record’s integrity.  

Factom was built to make the blockchain technology economically feasible, and easier to use. Factom creates software that makes it possible to change the past and solve problems related to audit and business. It primarily aims to build a better honest and transparent world.

DIKO has launched its Ethereum based privacy cryptocurrency after the completion of its smart contract development on the Ethereum blockchain. Following its launch on March 11, the ERC20 token is now all set to be used by the public for financial transactions. 

DIKO token tackles issues related to invisibility and simplicity in cryptocurrency transactions.

These are the two major concerns faced in the blockchain sector as of now. DIKO aims to undertake issues through its privacy-focused cryptocurrency. 

With the increase in the cases of a data breach, identity theft, and fraud, people are not trusting banks and financial institutions much. And now its a matter of importance to keep the privacy rights and user identity protection as the topmost priority. There are cases where the financial institutions have failed to assure confidentiality for their users.

DIKO has the Solution To This Issue

The DIKO token allows people to transfer funds anonymously through email just like PayPal. Therefore, this launch proclaims the cause of a new era that holds to prioritize the privacy of the user in all financial transactions. As per DIKO’s policies, the users don’t have to worry about the confidentiality of themselves as well as their partner in transactions.

The DIKO platform is based on the Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP) network infrastructure. ZKP is a cryptography algorithm that keeps your transaction data and identity private and verifies it going ahead with the transaction.

As per DIKO’s structure, it is completely user-friendly and easy to use.  A lot of people find blockchain technology quite complex which is the major obstacle that deviates people from using cryptocurrencies. DIKO aims to eliminate these complexities and make it super easy to use the platform enabling users to send crypto through emails. 

The cryptocurrency has been persistently becoming the go-to resource for the people highly concerned about their privacy. Blockchain technology is pretty complex, the use of cryptocurrency, generally requires some sort of technical knowledge. 

This is a challenge for most of the users as they are bound to copy and paste long addresses while making transactions. Keeping in mind such intricate details, there are chances of small errors which can be quite costly. Since the blockchain transactions are irreversible funds can be sent to a wrong account and users can lose them forever.

DIKO a blockchain-based payment platform tackles all such issues with a secured infrastructure, which is easy to use, and protects and prioritizes the user identity.

Located in Seychelles, ProBit, the leading cryptocurrency trading exchange has expanded its network operations and community by announcing the listing of cryptocurrency Horizen (ZEN) on its platform. ProBit exchange shines like the top 20 ranked crypto exchange in terms of the real daily trading volume. It has a strong customer base of 2.5 million people hailing from across the world. ProBit offers access to over 300 trading pairs in four primary markets.

As part of the integration between the two renowned entities, the users trading on the ProBit exchange will be exposed to two new trading pairs against the ZEN token. The newly launched trading pairs will be ZEN/KRW and ZEN/USDT. The exchange will start accepting deposits for the Horizen currency from 14:00 KST on March 11, 2020, while the trading for the same shall kickstart at 17:00 KST on March 11, 2020.

Horizen (ZEN) takes pride in being one of the world’s best cryptocurrencies infused with high scalability capacities and leading-edge technological pedagogies. The unprecedented excellence of the Horizen network has made it stand tall with customers hailing from different parts of the world. Boasting of a core professional team of more than 50 individuals, Horizen strives to continue expanding its network to more places along with significant development in the cutting-edge research and development arena. The platform is home to a momentous and robust node network which offers an array of lucrative features such as:

• Inclusive ecosystem which empowers and rewards investors for their significant contributions to the network
• Aids developers and business entities to create their own public or private blockchains in no time and at an affordable cost
• Horizen’s Sidechain SDK offers all the crucial components which are useful in fostering simplified and quick deployment of a complete customizable blockchain system
• Anonymity of transaction executors
• Secure messaging
• Full control to users
• Transactions remain untraceable, and many more