Arkhia is an enterprise-grade Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) provider founded in 2022. It was established to bridge the gap between shared public network resources, which can be limited, and the complex, resource-intensive private infrastructure that large-scale applications require.
Arkhia's services are specifically tailored for the Hedera network. The platform offers a suite of tools designed to streamline the development process, including dedicated RPC services, a powerful REST API for interacting with the Hedera Mirror Node, and specialized tools like Watchtower for real-time data streaming and WorkBench for analyzing on-chain data. By offering a high-availability, low-latency environment, Arkhia enables developers to focus on building their applications without the operational overhead of managing their own infrastructure.
The connection between Arkhia and Hedera is fundamental; Arkhia's entire platform is built to support and enhance development on the Hedera public ledger. Leveraging a partnership with Google Cloud, Arkhia provides enterprise-level reliability and performance, ensuring that applications built on its infrastructure can scale to meet high demand.
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The Coupon Bureau is a non-profit, industry-managed organization established to modernize the coupon industry by creating a centralized data exchange for all stakeholders. The organization's primary mission is to combat coupon fraud, an issue estimated to cost the industry hundreds of millions of dollars annually, while also improving efficiency and the consumer experience.
At the heart of The Coupon Bureau's work is the development and implementation of the new Universal Coupon standard, also known as AI (8112). This new standard replaces the outdated barcode system with a more secure, serialized format for both digital and paper coupons. This allows for real-time validation of every coupon at the point of sale, effectively eliminating counterfeiting and ensuring that each coupon is used only once, as intended by the manufacturer. The platform, known as the Universal Positive Offer File, serves as this central repository for all coupon data, connecting manufacturers, retailers, and consumers in a seamless ecosystem.
The Coupon Bureau utilizes the Hedera Consensus Service (HCS) to create a tamper-proof, auditable log of every coupon's lifecycle. Each time a coupon is created, distributed, or redeemed, a transaction is recorded on the Hedera public ledger.
Shinhan Bank is one of South Korea's largest and oldest commercial banks, with a history dating back to 1897. It offers a comprehensive range of financial services, including personal and corporate banking, foreign exchange, wealth management, and investment banking with a focus on digital innovation. It is a member of the Hedera Governing Council.
Its parent company is the Shinhan Financial Group, a major financial holding company in Korea with a significant domestic market share and an expanding international presence across Asia, Europe, and North America.
Shinhan Bank offers a blockchain-based loan management platform through a partnership with the Small Business Market Promotion Corporation (SEMAS). It has also launched a blockchain credentialing system for verifying loan documents and an integrated blockchain-based Decentralized ID (DID) for its mobile banking app, SOL.
Additionally, Shinhan Bank previously partnered with Standard Bank to develop a cross-border remittance system using stablecoins built on the Hedera distributed blockchain network. This enables the issuance and trading of stablecoins pegged to national currencies such as the South Korean won and South African rand utilizing Hedera's Token Service (HTS) and Consensus Service (HCS).
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Binance.US is a cryptocurrency exchange launched in 2019 to serve customers in the United States, operating as a separate entity from the global Binance platform. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, it provides a regulated and compliant platform for Americans to buy, sell, and trade a wide variety of digital assets.
The exchange offers a robust suite of products and services for both beginner and experienced traders. Users have access to a selection of over 160 cryptocurrencies, which can be traded with low fees. The platform includes advanced trading features like real-time order books, charting tools, and various order types. In addition to spot trading, Binance.US also offers cryptocurrency staking for a range of proof-of-stake (PoS) assets, allowing users to earn rewards on their holdings. The service is accessible through its website and mobile apps, which are designed to provide a secure and user-friendly experience.
Binance.US is directly connected to the Hedera ecosystem as it lists Hedera's native cryptocurrency, HBAR, for trading. This allows U.S. customers to buy, sell, and hold HBAR, providing essential liquidity and accessibility for the token within the American market.
Qples is a digital promotions platform that specializes in the creation, distribution, and validation of digital coupons for Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) brands and retailers. The platform provides an end-to-end solution for delivering targeted offers to consumers through various channels, including mobile wallets and print-at-home formats.
It’s goal is to address long-standing challenges in the coupon industry, most notably fraud and the lack of real-time validation through its integration with the Hedera blockchain network. By leveraging the Hedera Consensus Service (HCS), Qples creates a verifiable and immutable record for each digital coupon it issues. When a coupon is created, its unique data is hashed and submitted to the Hedera public ledger, generating a "proof of state" with a secure, tamper-proof timestamp.
This on-chain verification allows for real-time authentication at the point of sale, effectively preventing fraudulent redemptions and unauthorized duplication through the creation of a universal, single-use digital asset. Its integration with the Hedera blockchain network enables Qples to offer brands a highly secure, transparent, and data-rich promotions solution.