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.

Technology

Mark Townsend October 18, 2018
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Thailand Will Explore Blockchain’s Potential in Trade Finance and Intellectual Property

Thailand wants to explore the potential uses for blockchain technology in the areas of trade finance and the registration of…
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Finance

Mark Townsend October 17, 2018
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Canada’s TD Bank Are Cautious About Cryptos

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TB) is dismissing a future for bitcoin as a viable currency, but it’s confident that blockchain technology will…
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Trade

Mark Townsend October 15, 2018
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Singapore Shipping Giant and IBM Partner to Digitize Trade Documents

Singapore's Pacific International Lines (PIL) and IBM will work together to digitize the Bill of Lading using blockchain technology.
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Trade

Mark Townsend October 12, 2018
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Blockchain, Brexit and the Irish border

With Brexit coming up, trade deals with the Republic of Ireland is imminent. Blockchain can be a solution to make…
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Finance

Mark Townsend October 11, 2018
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Blockchain technology could help improve low rates of financial inclusion

How can blockchain help the “unbanked” and improve financial inclusion? Check out Sierra Leone’s efforts to create a blockchain-based credit…
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Trade

Mark Townsend September 21, 2018
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Banks and commodity traders join forces to launch a blockchain-powered platform

Global banks and trading firms have joined forces to launch the world’s first blockchain-powered network for financing the exchange of…
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Finance

Mark Townsend September 19, 2018
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France approves new legal framework for ICOs

France approves new legal framework for ICOs. The new legislation will compel any entities seeking to hold an ICO to…
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Health

Mark Townsend September 13, 2018
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Blockchain and healthcare: Pros and Cons

The pros and cons of using blockchain in the healthcare sector. While the tech can bring together scattered medical information…
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Technology

Mark Townsend September 7, 2018
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Innovation in blockchain technology is China’s priority

China wants to lead the race in blockchain technology. The People’s Bank of China has begun testing its blockchain trade…
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Technology

Mark Townsend September 5, 2018
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Renewable Energy Trading Platform Powered by Blockchain in Bangkok

A neighbourhood in Bangkok has inaugurated a peer-to-peer renewable energy trading platform powered by blockchain. These trading strategies can “lead…
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