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European Parliament calls for measures to boost blockchain adoption in trade

The European Parliament (EP) has called for measures to boost blockchain adoption in trade and business across the region, Coindesk reported. On December 13, the legislative body adopted a resolution, dubbed “Blockchain: a forward-looking trade policy,” setting out how the nascent technology could improve EU trade policies, including free trade and mutual recognition agreements. The […] дальше »

2018-12-15 18:25


Experts warn AI could hardwire sexism into our future

My iPhone’s voice assistant is a woman. Whenever I cycle somewhere new, a female voice tells me when to turn right, and when I’m home, yet another feminine voice updates me on today’s news. With so much female servitude in our smart devices, along with the rapid deployment of AI, it should come as no surprise that technology is making the gender bias even worse. дальше »

2018-12-5 18:33


US Government Aims to Make Privacy Coins’ Use Case Obsolete

A branch of the United States Department of Homeland Security (DoHS) is researching the possibility of using blockchain forensic analysis tools to better trace privacy coin transactions. Privacy No More: US Government Preparing Forensic Analysis Tools Among the biggest concerns surrounding cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin are fears that the emerging technology could facilitate money laundering by. дальше »

2018-12-5 01:00


South Korea Is Trialing Blockchain Voting — Here’s What That Means

South Korea will test out a new blockchain voting system this month, sources close to the developments have confirmed to Bitcoin Magazine. Developed by the country’s National Election Commission (NEC) and its Ministry of Science and ICT, the distributed ledger system is based on IBM’s Hyperledger Fabric and will be used to authenticate voters and save voting results in real time. дальше »

2018-12-4 21:41


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 Blockchain Technology Could Tackle the Opaque Supply Chain of Jewelry Industry

According to an article published by The New York Times on November 30, 2018, blockchain technology could prove to be a game changer for the jewelry industry. The innovation’s inherently transparent and immutable nature could mitigate the risk of counterfeiting within the fragmented supply chain specific to the industry. дальше »

2018-12-2 09:00


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What Is Cryptocurrency? “Jeopardy!” Features Entire Category on Crypto

Is cryptocurrency becoming more mainstream? It could be if one of America’s most prominent game shows features an entire category devoted to it. The November 29, 2018, episode of “Jeopardy!” — which has been on the air since 1964 — offered five unique questions centered around cryptocurrencies and their technology to test out its contestants’ knowledge on the subject: The results reveal that they did indeed know their fair share. дальше »

2018-12-1 22:18


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WTO Report: Blockchain Technology Could Add $3 Trillion to International Trade by 2030

A report published by the World Trade Organization (WTO), on November 27, 2018, claims that blockchain technology could potentially add $3 trillion to international trade and finance by 2030. However, it also mentioned that blockchain should not be considered a panacea, and a careful cost versus benefit estimate is required during its application. дальше »

2018-11-29 18:00


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Solar Energy-Powered Mining and PoS Could Make Cryptocurrencies Environmentally Sustainable

One of the chinks in the armor of blockchain technology is its intensive energy consumption. However, a report by Harvard Business Review, published November 27, 2018, sheds light on some of the lesser, and even nil, energy-consuming alternatives that can pave the way for DLT to be the global disruptor as it is often deemed to be. дальше »

2018-11-28 20:00


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A Bug Making Ethereum Transactions on Exchanges Vulnerable Has Been Fixed

A bug centering around a new Ethereum token, GasToken, which was enabling abuse on cryptocurrency exchanges, appears to have been resolved. The details are provided in a report originally published on November 13, 2018, that discussed how the bug was exploited by attackers, and what digital platforms could do if they wished to protect their hot wallet funds. дальше »

2018-11-22 00:34


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Autodesk CEO Believes Blockchain Can Reduce Corruption in the Construction Industry

Andrew Anagnost, Autodesk’s CEO is a big believer in blockchain technology as he believes it can help boost transparency and trust between all members in the construction industry. According to the Financial Review’s article published on November 19, 2018, Anagnost mentioned that increased confidence and accountability could eventually reduce the corruption present in the industry today. дальше »

2018-11-20 22:00


Ripple Price Analysis: XRP/USD Drops Four Percent, Stable Above 50 Cents

Latest Ripple News Blockchain is roughly 10 years old– going by Bitcoin statistics. It could be older now that Ripple Labs was formed in 2004 but Ripple began full operations in 2012. As one of the leading cross-border payment solutions leveraging on blockchain technology for efficiency, transparency and speed, we expect the tussle between them […] дальше »

2018-11-14 18:33


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Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Speaks About Blockchain Use in ASEAN at Singapore Fintech Festival

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse talked about the opportunities for digital assets and blockchain technology in the ASEAN region. Speaking with IMF’s Deputy General Counsel Ross Leckow, Garlinghouse noted on Monday that the unique regulatory frameworks of the region could help in the creation of game-changing technology that will change the future of global payments. дальше »

2018-11-13 18:29


Fake e-cigarette liquid is putting vapers at risk — scanning technology could prevent it

Over 35m people worldwide now use e-cigarettes, according to one estimate. In the US, this includes 4. 5 percent of the adult population. But the rise in vaping has led to a trade in fake e-liquids – the mix of water, glycerol, propylene glycol, flavors and (usually) nicotine used to create the vapor of e-cigarettes. дальше »

2018-11-11 20:00