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Japanese Financial Regulator Classify Cryptocurrencies as “Crypto-Assets” to Ward off Consumer Misunderstanding

Japan’s financial regulator has established a classification for cryptocurrencies that are traded online like money, this according to a report from The Japan News on December 15, 2018.   Avoiding Confusion According to the article, the nation’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has decided to position bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies under the category of “crypto-assets. дальше »

2018-12-18 03:00


How blockchain technology can — and can’t — prevent sexual assault

For the ongoing series, Code Word, we’re exploring if — and how — technology can protect individuals against sexual assault and harassment, and how it can help and support survivors. This story explores how projects like Callisto and LegalFling are using blockchain technology to store vital information on assaults and record consent. дальше »

2018-12-14 19:20


French Government Recommends $570 Million USD Investment In Blockchain Via Report

French Government Recommends $570 Million USD Investment In Blockchain Via Report Looks like France is set to invest in the blockchain technology soon. A new report made by the government of France has affirmed that the government should invest at least half a billion Euros (around $570 million USD) on state-level blockchain projects from 2019 […] дальше »

2018-12-14 23:59


Bitcoin’s Second Layer Blockchain Tech, the Lightning Network, Not Ready for Mainstream Use Yet

The idea behind the Bitcoin Lightning Network might’ve sounded something like this: we really don’t need to keep a record of every single transaction on the blockchain. Instead, the Lightning Network adds another layer to Bitcoin’s blockchain and enables users to create payment channels between any two parties on that extra layer. These channels can […] дальше »

2018-12-13 21:30


Blockchain Comes to State Farm to Make Insurance Claims Process More Efficiently

Blockchain technology seems to be reaching into many mainstream companies, and State Farm is one of the latest to jump on the bandwagon. Based on a recent announcement from the U.S.-based insurance group, it looks like the company is looking to integrate blockchain technology into their platform, assisting with the protocols implemented during insurance claims. […] дальше »

2018-12-11 00:48


How blockchain is bringing staffing innovation

Blockchain technology is rapidly spreading into every available corner in the market, leading many business owners and managers to encounter it for the first time recently. While many have heard about the exciting cryptocurrencies that are sucking up media attention, like Bitcoin, few have heard as much about the blockchain tech that’s powering those cryptocurrencies and other dizzying digital trends forward. дальше »

2018-12-9 07:50


Coinbase CTO Affirms The Crypto Company Will Not Trademark The Word “BUIDL”

Some rumors have surfaced recently affirming that Coinbase was considering trademarking the world “BUIDL”, which has been a popular term for building something on the blockchain. The term, which derives from a conscious misspelling of the world build, just like people use HODL instead of “hold”, has been used many times. The term is, in […] дальше »

2018-12-8 01:29


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What Is Decentraland?  Introduction to LAND and MANA Token

What Is Decentraland? Decentraland is a blockchain-based virtual reality platform built on the Ethereum blockchain. Like Minecraft or Second Life, there’s no real objective in Decentraland. Instead, users traverse a virtual world, buying non-fungible plots of digital LAND on which to monetize through tokenized, decentralized games, apps, etc. дальше »

2018-12-6 22:15


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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Can Merkle Mining Be the Next Step in Decentralized Token Distribution?

One of the critical characteristics that trump P2P networks like Bitcoin and Ethereum over traditional mechanisms of finance is their degree of decentralization. Having the authority to make decisions distributed equally among all the participating entities ensures an efficient and transparent mode of transactions, unlike centralized mechanisms where the power can be abused to wrong people en masse. дальше »

2018-12-4 12:00