Mark Townsend

Mark Townsend was born in Canada where he studied literature and history. He is a passionate crypto currency trader avidly following the development of blockchain technology in different fields. He is also interested in international relations and local politics. His primary aims are to travel and write.

Business

Mark Townsend November 23, 2018
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Tretyakov Gallery to Use a Blockchain-Powered App to Raise Funds

The Tretyakov Gallery is building a blockchain-powered app that will serve to raise funds to help digitise its collection.
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Trade

Mark Townsend November 22, 2018
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The Evolution of International Trade and the Adoption of Blockchain

The adoption of blockchain in the commodity, agriculture and international trade industries. What has been done and what can we…
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Finance

Mark Townsend November 20, 2018
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Japanese Insurance Giant Forms Alliance With Kenyan Digital Currency Platform

Japan’s Sompo Holdings and BitPesa, a Kenyan digital currency exchange platform, are joining forces to expedite cross-border payments and haul…
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Health

Mark Townsend November 15, 2018
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Major South Korean Hospital Will Store Medical Data on Blockchain

South Korean hospital plans to use blockchain to exchange healthcare information. The patient's personal medical records will only be shared…
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Business

Mark Townsend November 8, 2018
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Lympo Run Rewards Users With Tokens

A fitness app that pays you to exercise? Lympo Run rewards users with LYM tokens, which can be used to…
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Business

Mark Townsend November 7, 2018
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Dash Announces SMS-Based Cryptocurrency Transaction Service

Dash Text will help Venezuelans without access to smartphones or the internet have access to crypto transactions, which are becoming…
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Trade

Mark Townsend November 5, 2018
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Agriculture giants join to digitize grain trading

The agriculture industry just got a major boost – grain trading is going digital. The world’s four largest agriculture companies…
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Trade

Mark Townsend November 5, 2018
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Singapore Power Group Releases Blockchain-Powered Market For Renewable Energy Trade

Singapore’s energy utilities provider, Singapore Power Group, just launched a blockchain-powered marketplace for renewable energy certificates (RECs). According to the…
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Finance

Mark Townsend October 23, 2018
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Stablecoins are taking over the second half of 2018

Why are stablecoins seen as a viable replacement for cryptocurrency? Check out the article to learn more about USD Coin,…
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Finance

Mark Townsend October 22, 2018
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Hyperinflation triggers Venezuelan Bitcoin trading frenzy

Just a few weeks before Venezuela introduces the public sale of its Petro cryptocurrency, hyperinflation has led to intense volumes…
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