Blockchain Daily Digest – November 28th, 2019

1.    Government of India to Deploy Blockchain Technology at a National Level

The Indian government has been eyeing blockchain technology since as it has a huge potential of being applied in various sectors such as banking, cybersecurity, education, and governance, securing the future of their economic development and growth.

2.    United Africa Blockchain Association Cries Foul of FNB’s Crypto Termination

The United Africa Blockchain Association (UABA) has lamented the decision by First National Bank (FNB) to terminate its banking services to crypto exchanges, as well as intermediaries trading in cryptocurrencies. 

3.    IOTA Creates Payment System Compatible With Any App or Game

A developer has revealed that IOTA, a distributed ledger protocol created by the IOTA Foundation, has been integrated into a payment system, which can be utilized in any app or game. 

4.    Elliptic to Provide AML Services to Zilliqa’s Blockchain Network

Elliptic, a London-based blockchain analytics startup, has partnered with Zilliqa, a Singapore-based blockchain network provider, to facilitate the infrastructure compliance and security of the latter’s network by offering an anti-money laundering (AML) compliance support. 

5.    How Can Blockchain Be Used to Save $31 Billion in Costs in the Food Industry?

Blockchain, along with the internet of things (IoT) trackers and sensors, could reduce costs for retailers. New data from Juniper research showed that blockchain will be essential to $31 billion in “food fraud savings” by 2024 by tracking food across the supply chain. 

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