The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has selected U.S.-based blockchain technology firm ConsenSys to conduct a study on the application of a central bank digital currency for cross-border payments. ConsenSys has been awarded a contract by the HKMA to develop technology for a central bank digital currency proof-of-concept.
The Trump Administration announced a national plan to distribute 150 million Abbott rapid point-of-care coronavirus tests in the coming weeks to assist Governors' efforts to safely reopen their states and schools. Explaining its details at a White House news conference, President Donald Trump said 50 million tests will go to protect the most vulnerable communities, and 100 million tests will be g
Elon Musk, the founder and CEO of Space Exploration Technologies, or SpaceX, said the aerospace company is planning to list its space internet venture, Starlink, after many years when revenue growth is smooth and predictable. In a tweet, Musk said, "We will probably IPO Starlink, but only several years in the future when revenue growth is smooth & predictable. Public market does *not* like erratic