On Jan. 30, the South China Morning Post reported that one of the largest Asian pharmaceutical companies, Zuellig, had launched a blockchain-based system to track the quality of COVID-19 vaccines. Called “eZTracker,” it allows any user to “instantly verify the provenance and authenticity” of vaccines by scanning the QR code on the package. Somewhat surprisingly, throughout the … [Read more...] about How blockchain contributes to the fight against COVID-19
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Religious services move to metaverse amid COVID-19 concerns
Many religious denominations now offer interactive digital locations to supplement traditional services, but unique to COVID-19 is the opportunity to experience spirituality in an immersive 3D environment through virtual reality (VR) technology.As per a report by NZ Herald, Garret Bernal and his family were reportedly absent from a recent Sunday service during their quarantine … [Read more...] about Religious services move to metaverse amid COVID-19 concerns
Singapore firm uses blockchain to battle counterfeit COVID-19 jabs
Singaporean healthcare services provider Zuellig Pharma is using a blockchain-based network to track COVID-19 vaccinations to prevent practitioners from administering expired vaccines. Zuellig Pharma says that its new “eZTracker” management system can help prevent improperly stored or counterfeit vaccines from being used by allowing its clients to instantly verify the … [Read more...] about Singapore firm uses blockchain to battle counterfeit COVID-19 jabs
Fight crypto like COVID-19 urges Global Times, hydro power plants popular …
This weekly roundup of news from Mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong attempts to curate the industry’s most important news, including influential projects, changes in the regulatory landscape, and enterprise blockchain integrations. Flags and celebrations were the order of the day as the Chinese Communist Party celebrated its 100th birthday on July 1. Many had pinpointed this … [Read more...] about Fight crypto like COVID-19 urges Global Times, hydro power plants popular …
Ethereum creator donates 100 Ether and Maker to Indian COVID-19 relief
Ethereum creator Vitalik Buterin has contributed 100 Ether (ETH) and 100 Maker (MKR) tokens to a COVID-19 relief fund, as the country finds itself embroiled in the virus’ second wave. Buterin contributed to a "crypto-COVID" relief fund set up on the cryptocurrency custodian platform, Gnosis Safe. Public transactions on the Ethereum blockchain show two transactions coming from … [Read more...] about Ethereum creator donates 100 Ether and Maker to Indian COVID-19 relief