Samsung has filed apps for three blockchain-associated trademark requests in EU for smartphones. Based on the descriptions given by the organization, the three European trademark requests associated providing cryptocurrency custody services on smartphones, which implies that Samsung is planning to make its access into the ‘blockchain mobile phone’ market following the latest release of HTC’s Exodus 1 and Sirin Labs’ FINNEY, each of which also provide crypto custody. Dutch tech news blog Galaxy Club reports that the 3 requested patents are known as ‘Blockchain KeyStore‘, ‘Blockchain Core‘ and ‘ Blockchain key box‘ – names that absolutely trace at the direction the world’s largest mobile phone maker is taking. The timing of the news once more emphasizes the fact that in spite of the well-documented woes of the cryptocurrency market this year, a number of influential corporations like Samsung and HTC consider that cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology could be key growth drive