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Notes on Blockchain Governance

In which I argue that “tightly coupled” on-chain voting is overrated, the status quo of “informal governance” as practiced by Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum, Zcash and similar systems is much less bad than commonly thought, that people who think that the purpose of blockchains is to completely expunge soft mushy human intuitions and feelings in favor of completely algorithmic governance (emphasis on “completely”) are absolutely crazy, and loosely coupled voting as done by Carbonvotes and similar systems is underrated, as well as describe what framework should be used when thinking about blockchain governance in the first place. дальше »

2018-7-21 23:03


New Zealand’s SBS Bank Explores Using Blockchain For User Experience Benefits

In some very positive blockchain news, one of New Zealand’s leading banks, SBS Bank, appears to consider integrating blockchain support to provide better user experience to their local clients. This proactive approach is very promising as most financial institutions are not offering enough options for their clients who are interested in investing in cryptocurrencies. Based […] дальше »

2018-7-21 00:38


Stellar Foundation Officially First to Obtain Sharia Certification

Having received the Sharia certification, the Stellar Foundation will be working on developing Sharia-compliant applications using the Stellar technology for Islamic financial institutions. Stellar, the seventh biggest blockchain platform is now the first distributed ledger technology (DLT) to have received a formal Sharia certification. дальше »

2018-7-18 21:35


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Crypto Classes and Diplomas Added to Three Russian Colleges

Featured More academic institutions in Russia are starting educational courses and even postgraduate programs in crypto and blockchain technologies. Also read: London School of Economics Launches “Cryptocurrency Investment and Disruption” Course Higher Crypto Education Three Russian universities have announced new courses and majors related to cryptocurrencies and crypto technologies. Some of the courses will be дальше »

2018-7-15 19:16


NKB Group Talks Blockchain Proof of Concept (PoC) For Fortune 500 Company Pilots

Proof of Concept (PoC): Pilots For Business From Blockchain Blockchain technology promises to revolutionize the world when it comes to digital platforms. First, with its proposal of a world without institutions it captivated a majority of individuals that is disappointed enough in how things have been handled over time. Second, it has blown the plugs […] дальше »

2018-7-13 23:23


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Unaware Where Bitcoins Are Mined, RBZ Governor Embraces Blockchain

The governor of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has made several statements about cryptocurrencies that attest to insufficient knowledge of the matter. The central bank, which recently banned financial institutions from working with crypto companies, now wants to study and embrace the blockchain technology that “encompasses all the cryptocurrencies. дальше »

2018-7-5 18:20


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Trivecoin – Cryptocurrency for the New Age

Blockchain technology along with the inception of Bitcoin is revolutionizing the way transactions are performed on the internet. In the past, there was no way to carry out a transaction online without going through a financial institution, as no method yet existed which could render the requirement of trust obsolete. In turn, financial institutions then […] дальше »

2018-7-5 16:56


Financial Warrant System for Blockchain to Be Set Up by Eight Major European Financial Institutions

News surfaced of a major collaboration between several European banks and regulators that would use blockchain technology to issue financial warrants. The system, called Fast Track Listing, would allow entities to grant agreements on options to buy their stock, similar to option calls, through recording the contract on a blockchain ledger. дальше »

2018-7-5 16:24


Supreme Court’s Decision on RBI’s Restrictions May Push Crypto Industry Towards a P2P Model

India’s top court just dealt a major blow to the cryptocurrency industry in the country. The nation’s crypto community was stunned when the Supreme Court refused to overturn the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) ban, which barred all financial institutions it regulates from dealing with cryptocurrencies. дальше »

2018-7-5 16:09


ABM AMRO Bank Keynote Speaker Says Blockchain Will Overthrow Banking System of Today

According to an executive at the Dutch financial institution ABM AMRO Bank, the banking system that we currently know may be overthrown by blockchain technology. The company is already working with financial institutions that use Hyperledger technology with the intention to offer new financial services and products, including the tokenization of securities. An executive of […] дальше »

2018-6-30 23:49


Former GoDaddy VPs Developing a Mobile-Focused Blockchain Payments System

The blockchain industry has been attracting the best minds from some of the most renowned institutions in the world. Whether to launch their own startups or join the boards of existing ones, these high-ranking executives have left their lucrative posts with the firm conviction that blockchain technology is the future. Two former GoDaddy executives are […] дальше »

2018-6-25 19:00


Ethereum Foundation Assists Stanford University in Launching their Blockchain Research Center

Stanford University, one of the most reputable institutions of research and higher learning now has a blockchain research center, thanks to the support from Ethereum foundation. According to a statement on its website, Stanford University’s aim of establishing the center is to find out how distributed ledger technology can transform traditional businesses. дальше »

2018-6-22 23:53