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Inside the blockchain developer’s mind: Koinos approaches testnet
A return to proof of work mining, a blockchain built to be fork resistant, and the chance to develop in multiple programming languages. Lessons from history — and an eye to the future. дальше »
2021-2-25 18:23
Blockchain And Construction: Building The Foundation
Authors Don Tapscott and Ricardo Viana Vargas of the Harvard Business Review think blockchain technology can disrupt the construction industry.
дальше »2019-7-29 00:35
The Collapse Of Crypto-Powered Payments App Wala
South African startup Wala aimed to provide unbanked citizens of African nations with a crypto-centric payments alternative, but conflicting stories highlight the service's struggles leading up to its demise in February of this year. дальше »
2019-7-12 19:12
IOTA Foundation Shares Details Of Improved Network Security And Scalability
Researchers for the IOTA Foundation have released details of their plan to combine proof-of-work algorithms with proof-of-stake algorithms to improve the IOTA network's ability to avoid congestion and tackle spam attacks. дальше »
2019-6-26 00:43
A Look At Bitcoin, Ethereum, And Monero's Presence On Reddit
As part of a Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency-funded study, the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory looked at the conversations being had about bitcoin, Ethereum, and Monero on reddit; how quickly those discussions grew; and how effective posts and comments were for each cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-6-7 19:09
Using JPMorgan's Quorum, State Farm And USAA Put Insurance Claims On The Blockchain
With development starting back in early 2018, the blockchain network built by State Farm and USAA on JPMorgan's private version of Ethereum will allow the two companies to pay each other's insurance claims by 2020. дальше »
2019-6-1 19:17
Presidential Hopeful Eric Swalwell To Accept Crypto Campaign Donations
Partnering with blockchain firm The White Company, Representative Swalwell will accept six different cryptocurrency donations to support his presidential run, including bitcoin, Ether, bitcoin cash, stellar, bitcoin SV, and The White Company's native token. дальше »
2019-5-24 18:14
Luxury Goods Provenance With LVMH, ConsenSys, And Microsoft
Luxury goods company LVMH, which includes subsidiaries Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, and other rarefied brands, has partnered with ConsenSys and Microsoft to develop a blockchain-based platform to verify products’ authenticity. дальше »
2019-5-17 22:46
Starbucks To Use Blockchain Tech To Track Beans From 'Farm To Cup'
Starbucks is working with Microsoft's Azure Blockchain Service to track coffee shipments around the world and provide customers with more information about the coffee they're drinking.
дальше »2019-5-8 20:42
Building Cities On Blockchain
A discussion regarding the pros and cons of building a city based on blockchain and cryptocurrency technology.
дальше »2019-5-4 01:55
Bank Of Canada, Monetary Authority Of Singapore Complete Cross-Border And Cross-Currency Payment
The Bank of Canada and the Monetary Authority of Singapore announced the successful completion of a cross-border and cross-currency payment pilot using central bank digital currencies.
дальше »2019-5-3 20:10
US Citizens Can Get Their Tax Refund In Crypto
Popular payment processor Bitpay has partnered with tax service provider Refundo to allow US citizens to receive all or part of their tax refund in bitcoin.
дальше »2019-5-1 21:50
The Problem With Blockchain Land Registries
Tim Robustelli, program associate with the Future of Property Rights think tank in Washington, DC, talks about the problems associated with putting land registries on a blockchain platform and what can be done to help these pilot programs become successful. дальше »
2019-4-25 22:23
What Went On At The Odyssey Hackathon?
The Odyssey Hackathon, purportedly the "world's biggest blockchain & AI hackathon," took place in the Dutch city of Groningen last week. The hackathon included 1,500 participants from 29 different countries. дальше »
2019-4-23 20:08
Payment Processor Lets You Spend BTC On Amazon
Ken Kruger, CEO of cryptocurrency-processing startup Moon, announced the launch of a browser extension to connect to any Lightning-enabled digital wallet and convert bitcoin to fiat on the backend. дальше »
2019-4-23 17:38
Grassroots Economics Using Community Currency To Help Kenya's Underbanked
Economist Will Ruddick of Grassroots Economics developed the Sarafu Network to allow Kenyans to swap digital currency via a smartphone app. The network is intended to bring financial services to those who traditionally lack access to them. дальше »
2019-4-18 18:19
Blockchain Voting Pros And Cons
Donald Kersey, elections director for West Virginia's secretary of state office, dissects the backlash after last year's blockchain voting trial and details the state's plans to let citizens serving abroad to vote via a blockchain-powered smartphone app in 2020. дальше »
2019-4-17 19:16
IMF, World Bank Launch Internal Learning Token
The International Monetary Fund and the World Bank have developed a digital token called the Learning Coin to encourage their employees to learn about blockchain technology. Along with the new crypto token, the two companies have also developed an app where employees can go to share blockchain-related content. дальше »
2019-4-16 17:32
US Department Of Energy Greenlights Phase 2 Of Blockchain Cybersecurity Project
The National Energy Technology Laboratory, along with cybersecurity firm Taekion, will test blockchain technology's ability to safeguard power plants from hackers.
дальше »2019-4-11 17:39
International Chamber of Commerce Gets Into Blockchain
The ICC, which includes big-name members like Coca Cola and Amazon, will form the ICC Blockchain/DLT Alliance alongside Perlin Net Group. The ultimate aim: to improve cross-border finance and movement along supply chains. дальше »
2019-4-11 21:29
French Courts Adopt Blockchain
Voila! Road test was a success. Systemwide adoption begins.
дальше »2019-3-16 02:11
Ripple And Blockchain Video Game Platform Forte Establish Blockchain Gaming Fund
The fund will target larger developers with massive game economies.
дальше »2019-3-14 21:21
Bumble Bee Foods Uses Blockchain To Track Yellowfin Tuna
Customers may soon be able to get information about their tuna by scanning a QR code with a smartphone.
дальше »2019-3-12 22:38
Denver Rolls Out Mobile Blockchain Voting App
Can Voatz reinvent the American voting system?
дальше »2019-3-8 22:39
SWIFT Puts Forward Proof Of Concept For Blockchain E-Voting
SWIFT thinks blockchain technology might provide a better way to run shareholder meetings.
дальше »2019-3-7 00:41
Luxury Marketplace Reebonz To Track Product Provenance On VeChainThor
Can blockchains help distinguish the luxury items from the knockoffs?
дальше »2019-3-2 22:35
Accenture Looks To Close Supply Chain Loop With Consumer Tipping
Three words: “biometrically controlled” tips.
дальше »2019-2-26 22:08
IBM Blockchain Project Looks To Track Groundwater Aquifer Usage
The project will track groundwater usage and allow farmers to sell their groundwater shares.
дальше »2019-2-9 22:32
How Blockchain Technology Can Resist Authoritarian Regimes And Rebuild Countries
Approximately 57 percent of the earth’s population lives under authoritarian regimes. Blockchain technology can help.
дальше »2019-2-9 20:56
Merck’s AI And Blockchain Patent Gives Objects Unique ‘Fingerprints’
Merck's new patent brings a whole new meaning to the term “object permanence.”
дальше »2019-2-1 21:34
Prominent Firearm Auction Site Shoots For Stablecoin
The new stablecoin would take aim at removing the hassle of a using a credit or debit card when purchasing a firearm.
дальше »2019-1-31 23:43
Filament Uses Vacuum To Test Blockchain Payment System For Self-Driving Cars
Have Roomba, will travel.
дальше »2019-1-26 02:36
Levi Strauss Stitches Together Blockchain Coalition To Track Workplace Conditions
The clothing maker will team with ConsenSys, New America, and Harvard to track conditions in Levi Strauss factories in Mexico.
дальше »2019-1-26 20:46
Large Spanish Port Authority Evolves Its Innovation Strategy With TradeLens
Hoping to improve security and information exchange, the Port Authority of Algeciras will collaborate with IBM and Maersk, the global shipping giant, to implement the TradeLens shipping platform. дальше »
2019-1-23 22:59
Tracking Your Shrimp On The Barbie: WWF-Australia’s Food Supply Chain
The list of blockchain-related food tracking systems keeps getting longer.
дальше »2019-1-18 02:26
IBM Announces 2 Blockchain Pilots For The Mining Industry
The programs are intended to increase the efficacy and transparency of mining supply chains and help the industry police itself.
дальше »2019-1-17 00:27
Brave Set To Start Rewarding Users For Viewing Advertisements
Now three years into its development, the Brave browser is ready to provide privacy-respecting advertising.
дальше »2019-1-17 01:30
Libereum Secures Elche CF Soccer Club To Restore Its Premier Status
The soccer team has experienced financial instability for some time, but a cryptocurrency company thinks it can help.
дальше »2018-12-29 21:20
US Defense Logistics Agency Explores Blockchain For Troop Support
The DLA runs the supply chain for the military, federal agencies, and some foreign allies. It's starting to toy with using blockchain to upgrade its coordination efforts.
дальше »2018-12-28 22:42
Wyoming County To Put Land Records On Blockchain
With help from an Overstock.com subsidiary, Wyoming is again "blazing blockchain trails."
дальше »2018-12-22 23:51
Blockchain And Cryptocurrency Topics Dominating SSRN Scholarly Research Repository
Academics love blockchain, too.
дальше »2018-12-20 23:40
New Alliance Seeks To Steer Blockchain Development In Hollywood
Hooray for Hollywood.
дальше »2018-12-20 23:12
EU Blockchain Observatory: Digital Identity Is ‘Fundamental Building Block’ For Blockchain’s Potential
A recent study from the European Union blockchain initiative investigates the importance of digital identity and provides recommendations for Europe.
дальше »2018-12-15 00:40
Many Fisheries Aren’t Sustainable, But Ethereum Might Help
A new blockchain project called Fishare aims to improve fisheries management.
дальше »2018-12-15 23:29
IBM Hopes To Strengthen 'Do Not Call' Registries With Blockchain
Wouldn't it be nice if your requests to be left off of telemarketers' lists were immutable, rather than just ignored?
дальше »2018-12-12 22:01
Where’s The Beef? Australian Insurer Joins BeefLedger’s Blockchain-Based Supply Chain Trial
National Transport Insurance is participating in a blockchain pilot to track Australian beef’s journey abroad.
дальше »2018-12-12 22:45
South Korea Wants To Develop A Blockchain-Powered Virtual Power Plant
The virtual power plant will be a network of interconnected power sources controlled by a central IT system.
дальше »2018-12-11 21:13
KMA-Certified Blockchain Project OBSERVER Commodifies Weather Data
It’s a sunny day for OBSERVER.
дальше »2018-12-6 22:05
GM Seeks To Patent Blockchain Solutions For Self-Driving Cars
The patent would allow for connectivity between autonomous vehicles, the world around them, and the various charges they may incur while out on the road.
дальше »2018-12-4 01:11
Toys On The Chain: Kaiju Monsters, Collectibles, And Subscription Boxes
CryptoKaiju says it's “putting the fun in non-fungible.”
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