Blockchain Daily Digest – January 21st, 2020

1.   With 245 Investments and Financing Deals in Blockchain, Will China Carry on Its Expenditure in the Future?

According to a study from Xinhua, a Chinese government-run financial media, and Rhino Data, revealed that the total amount spent in investment deals pertaining to blockchain is responsible for 24 billion yuan ($3.6 billion).

2.   Consensys Report: CBDC are Risk-Free Compared to Facebook Libra

Throughout 2019, Central banks around the world announced that they would be exploring the development and issuance of central bank digital currencies (CBDC).

3.   How to Buy Bitcoin Cash in South Korea: Bitcoin.com and Mecon Cash Will Enable BCH Withdrawals at ATMs

A strategic partnership between Bitcoin.com and Mecon Cash made it possible for Bitcoin Cash to be added to Mecon Cash’s M.Pay platform which has over 13,000 ATMs in South Korea, thereby making the withdrawal of BCH to South Korea nationals easy especially in places that are yet to integrate peer-to-peer electronic cash transactions.

4.   UK's Tax Authority Ready to Invest Up to $130,000 in Blockchain Analytics Tool to Track Crypto Cybercriminals

The UK tax authority HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is looking for an analytics tool using blockchain to enhance the process of identifying criminals who are trading in cryptocurrencies online. 

5.   TRX Mortgage Lending Platform Now Available to Public On TRON’s Nile Testnet

The Tron Foundation announced that the TRON TRX mortgage lending platform which is being launched on the Nile test net is available for the public testing phase, according to a medium post on Monday.

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