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Bolivia Essentially Banned Crypto but Blockchain Advocates Are Pushing Back
Earlier this year, Bolivian blockchain engineer Mario Blacutt – previously known in crypto circles only as “Berzeck” –finally felt safe enough to reveal his name and come out as the creator of a new blockchain network. Source : https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/bolivia-essentially-banned-crypto-but-blockchain-advocates-are-pushing-back-2020-12-04 Date : December 4, 2020 at 05:20PM Tag(s) : #BLOCKCHAIN ENG…
Ride-Sharing Giant Cabify to Track and Offset Carbon Emissions Using Blockchain Platform
One of the world’s largest ride-sharing companies, Cabify, is moving to offset its carbon emissions with the help of blockchain technology. Source : https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/ride-sharing-giant-cabify-to-track-and-offset-carbon-emissions-using-blockchain-platform Date : December 3, 2020 at 04:43PM Tag(s) : #BLOCKCHAIN ENG Share this… Email Facebook Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Print
Theta Labs Launches Its Blockchain Video Delivery Platform in Beta
Theta Labs is moving forward with its vision of democratizing content delivery with the beta release of its decentralized video streaming platform. Source : https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/theta-labs-launches-its-blockchain-video-delivery-platform-in-beta-2020-12-03 Date : December 3, 2020 at 04:43PM Tag(s) : #BLOCKCHAIN ENG Share this… Email Facebook Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Print
In Echo of Bitcoin’s Genesis, Mining Pool Embeds Reuters Headline on the Blockchain
A cryptocurrency mining pool has immortalized a potentially iconic Reuters headline on the Bitcoin blockchain. Source : https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/in-echo-of-bitcoins-genesis-mining-pool-embeds-reuters-headline-on-the-blockchain-2020-12 Date : December 3, 2020 at 04:43PM Tag(s) : #BLOCKCHAIN ENG Share this… Email Facebook Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Print
SEB bank creates its own part of a global blockchain platform
SEB, a leading Swedish bank has created its own part of an international blockchain trade finance platform. The bank unveiled this news via an official press release on December 1, noting that it had set up its own production environment under Contour, a global blockchain-based platform for trade finance transactions,…
The Relation between Tokens and Blockchain Networks: The Case of Medical Tourism in the Republic of Moldova
This research explores the relation between blockchain tokens and networks, investigate the intersection between medical tourism and blockchain technology and provide evidence of its untapped socio-economic potential. Source : https://jbba.scholasticahq.com/article/18156-the-relation-between-tokens-and-blockchain-networks-the-case-of-medical-tourism-in-the-republic-of-moldova Date : November 29, 2020 at 11:14PM Tag(s) : #BLOCKCHAIN ENG Share this… Email Facebook Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Print
IOTA (MIOTA) to research blockchain for IoT with an Austrian university
The IOTA Foundation recently announced a major new partnership, which will see the non-profit organization join forces with Austrian Vienna University of Technology. The University has a new research lab, known as Christian Doppler Laboratory (CDL), named Blockchain Technologies for the Internet of Things. Source : https://invezz.com/news/2020/11/27/iota-miota-to-research-blockchain-for-iot-with-an-austrian-university/ Date : November…
Swiss Digital Asset Bank Sygnum Launches Blockchain Alternative to Stock Exchanges
Sygnum, a digital asset finance firm with a Swiss banking license, has launched what it says is a blockchain-based alternative to listing shares on a stock exchange. Source : https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/swiss-digital-asset-bank-sygnum-launches-blockchain-alternative-to-stock-exchanges-2020-11 Date : November 26, 2020 at 04:40PM Tag(s) : #BLOCKCHAIN ENG Share this… Email Facebook Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Print
New Blockchain Transportation Working Group
The Government Blockchain Association is starting a Blockchain Transportation Working Group. The purpose of this group is to explore, develop, and promote the use of blockchain to solve transportation challenges. We are currently looking for members who would like to patriciate in, or lead this group. We are planning to…
Japan’s Banking Giant MUFG Plans to Launch Blockchain Payment Network in 2021
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the largest banking institutions in Japan, is set to launch its high-speed blockchain payment network with the U.S.-based tech firm Akamai in 2021. Source : https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/japans-banking-giant-mufg-plans-to-launch-blockchain-payment-network-in-2021-2020-11-20 Date : November 20, 2020 at 04:39PM Tag(s) : #BLOCKCHAIN ENG Share this… Email Facebook Twitter Linkedin…
IBM wins a patent on proposed blockchain consensus for in-game transactions
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted IBM a patent for a blockchain-powered consensus that seeks to handle transactions in multiplayer games with large user bases. Source : https://invezz.com/news/2020/11/17/ibm-wins-a-patent-on-proposed-blockchain-consensus-for-in-game-transactions/ Date : November 17, 2020 at 08:40PM Tag(s) : #BLOCKCHAIN ENG Share this… Email Facebook Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp…
Samsung plans to launch blockchain for safer file transfer
Electronics giant Samsung seems to be working on a blockchain-based app that will provide a secure way for its users to transfer files. Source : https://invezz.com/news/2020/11/17/samsung-plans-to-launch-blockchain-for-safer-file-transfer/ Date : November 17, 2020 at 12:17PM Tag(s) : #BLOCKCHAIN ENG Share this… Email Facebook Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Print
Airbnb’s IPO Prospectus Says Firm May Consider Crypto and Blockchain
Airbnb may have had a change of heart on cryptocurrencies, according to the prospectus for its planned initial public offering (IPO). Source : https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/airbnbs-ipo-prospectus-says-firm-may-consider-crypto-and-blockchain-2020-11-17 Date : November 17, 2020 at 04:43PM Tag(s) : #BLOCKCHAIN ENG Share this… Email Facebook Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Print
IBM Scores Patent on Proposed Blockchain Consensus for Transactions in Multiplayer Games
Tech giant IBM has been granted a patent on a blockchain-based consensus model envisioned for use in handling transactions within multiplayer games with a large user base. Source : https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/ibm-scores-patent-on-proposed-blockchain-consensus-for-transactions-in-multiplayer-games Date : November 17, 2020 at 12:51AM Tag(s) : #BLOCKCHAIN ENG Share this… Email Facebook Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Print
Microsoft Marketing Exec Joins Blockchain Gaming Platform Enjin to Lead Enterprise Push
Blockchain gaming platform Enjin is launching a bid to attract more enterprise business, and it has hired an executive with two decades of experience at Microsoft to lead the effort. Source : https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/microsoft-marketing-exec-joins-blockchain-gaming-platform-enjin-to-lead-enterprise-push Date : November 16, 2020 at 04:54PM Tag(s) : #BLOCKCHAIN ENG Share this… Email Facebook Twitter Linkedin…
Report: Blockchain Price Oracle Manipulation Produces Millions in Losses, Shows No Signs of Slowing
On November 9, a writer from the website samczsun.com published a report that shows a number of issues with price oracle manipulation stemming from a few blockchain applications. The researcher notes that price oracle manipulation has resulted in “over $30 [million] in losses so far.” Source : https://news.bitcoin.com/report-blockchain-price-oracle-manipulation-produces-millions-in-losses-shows-no-signs-of-slowing/ Date :…
Why the Gaming Industry Will Embrace Blockchain Faster Than You Think
Blockchain has made major strides as of late, making headway into more traditional financial and payment circles. But there’s another, less-mentioned sector that is currently testing the waters with blockchain. That’s the $160-billion gaming industry. Source : https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/why-the-gaming-industry-will-embrace-blockchain-faster-than-you-think-2020-11-10 Date : November 10, 2020 at 08:21PM Tag(s) : #BLOCKCHAIN ENG Share…
Blockchain Grain Trading Platform Sees Commercial Launch to Tap Russia Market
Blockchain-based agriculture trading platform Cerealia has announced its commercial launch, Bloomberg reports Tuesday. Source : https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/blockchain-grain-trading-platform-sees-commercial-launch-to-tap-russia-market-2020-11-10 Date : November 10, 2020 at 06:25PM Tag(s) : #BLOCKCHAIN ENG Share this… Email Facebook Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Print
Ripple Opens Dubai HQ as Blockchain Firm Mulls Leaving US
Blockchain payments firm Ripple has set up a regional base in Dubai. Source : https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/ripple-opens-dubai-hq-as-blockchain-firm-mulls-leaving-us-2020-11-08 Date : November 8, 2020 at 09:01PM Tag(s) : #BLOCKCHAIN ENG Share this… Email Facebook Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Print
Blockchain-Based Lender Figure Technologies Applies for US National Bank Charter
Figure Technologies has applied for a national bank charter that would simplify compliance and cut costs for the blockchain-based consumer lending startup. Source : https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/blockchain-based-lender-figure-technologies-applies-for-us-national-bank-charter-2020-11 Date : November 6, 2020 at 10:25PM Tag(s) : #BLOCKCHAIN ENG Share this… Email Facebook Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Print