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United States: SEC Looks Toward Blockchain Data Analysis Tool
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) plans to observe blockchain activity closely in the future. The regulator recently announced on January 31st, 2019, that it wants to work with blockchain analytics providers so that it can closely monitor the most prominent blockchain ledgers in the market. дальше »
2019-2-5 16:57 | |
Ripple CTO Doubles Down On “XRP Ledger Is Decentralized” Argument
David Schwartz Adamant That XRP Ledger Is Decentralized As reported by Ethereum World News in August, David Schwartz, the chief technology officer at Ripple Labs, a San Francisco-headquartered fintech startup with a focus on decentralized ledgers and digital assets, took to his firm’s blog to touch on a pertinent subject matter. дальше »
2019-2-3 06:00 | |
Microsoft Azure and Waves Partner, Adding Smart Contract Features
Waves has announced the beginning of a partnership with Microsoft Azure, paving the way for developers to be able to create smart contracts on both private and public ledgers, January 29, 2019. The Partnership This Tuesday, January 29, Sasha Ivanov, the leader and CEO of the Russian-based platform Waves announced in a Tweet that WavesRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-1-31 00:00 | |
New Funding for The Graph Led by Multicoin Capital to Help with Public Blockchain Data Collection
Blockchains, especially public ledgers, have so much helpful data accumulated throughout each block, but the structure is designed in a way that works against users that want to collect and use the details. дальше »
2019-1-29 00:46 | |
LendaBit Review: Peer to Peer Cryptocurrency Collateral Lending Platform
LendaBit. com is a fintech startup developed by professionals with a unique blend of blockchain-based project experience, financial expertise, as well as global market intelligence. The LendaBit team is confident that distributed ledgers, blockchain-powered services, and smart contracts will lead to an entirely new digital world. дальше »
2019-1-18 22:34 | |
Not All Blockchains are Born Equal: Finding the Right Consensus Algorithm
Information about consensus algorithms is hard to find, even though they form the backbone of blockchain technology. These algorithms are vital to ensuring that distributed ledgers run smoothly, and without them, a blockchain would no longer be considered decentralised. дальше »
2019-1-17 19:20 | |
NASA Plans to Boost Data Security With Blockchain Technology
The National Aeronautic and Space Administration (NASA), plans to advance its technology by adding blockchain, to secure air traffic services and support. To achieve this new objective, NASA will work with Hiperledger Fabric Certificate Authority. дальше »
2019-1-14 16:21 | |
Telangana Government in India is Set to Utilize Blockchain to Help Unbanked Get Credit Scores
In order to empower the unbanked, Telangana, India, has collaborated with Cognito Technologies, a UK-based startup, to offer credit ratings to the population. Speaking about the initiative, the co-founder of Cognito technologies, Murali Muhan Duvvuru said that: “In phase-1, the entire process of loan disbursement and repayments will be recorded on Blockchain ledgers using smart […] дальше »
2019-1-14 08:30 | |
PoS Creator Sunny King: Blockchain Needs To Be Easier
Blockchain is hard enough to understand and talk about, let alone build. But in a surprise announcement, the creator of the proof of stake (PoS) consensus algorithm, Sunny King, says the sector needs to make it easier for anyone, even those from non-technical backgrounds, to create their own distributed ledgers. дальше »
2019-1-11 18:09 | |
Private Blockchains Have Few Applications, Study Finds
Despite all efforts, so far businesses haven’t been able to come up with significant applications for private, centralized blockchains as opposed to public distributed ledgers, a new study shows. According to the authors, in most cases corporate blockchain networks are used mainly for database verification and transactions auditing. дальше »
2018-12-25 20:15 | |
Vodafone, Huawei, Intel and friends form blockchain industry group
The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) is getting into the blockchain game, having just set up a new TSI announced yesterday. The new ETSI group will try to understand the challenges of using permissioned distributed ledgers in business applications. дальше »
2018-12-19 13:52 | |
These Two Analogies Will Help You Explain Bitcoin to Anyone
Explaining Bitcoin to someone who knows nothing about Bitcoin isn’t easy. In fact it’s fiendishly tricky. Describing concepts such as blockchain, decentralized networks, and permissionless ledgers to beginners is as tough as describing the color orange to a blind person or the taste of an orange to someone who’s never peeled one. дальше »
2018-12-14 17:45 | |
Close connection between Monero (XMR) and criminals from another angle
A slew of analytic firms such as Chainalysis are getting better at flagging digital hoards linked to crime or money laundering, alerting exchanges and preventing conversion into traditional cash. But they can do it only on the transparent ledgers like the one from bitcoin. дальше »
2018-12-13 04:47 | |
Seven E.U. Nations Sign Declaration to Explore Use Cases for Distributed Ledgers
As many as seven countries in the European Union are banding together to help promote blockchain technology throughout the continent, Financial Times reported December 4, 2018. The list of countries mostly comprises of southern members, including France, Italy, and Spain. дальше »
2018-12-8 16:00 | |
How EOS, TRON and Ethereum Have Impacted the Gambling Industry
While reports on the impact of blockchain seem to focus mostly on cryptocurrencies, the technology is affecting industries across the board, with gambling being the one that benefits the most from secure ledgers. дальше »
2018-12-5 02:11 | |
Simplicity Blockchain Language Will Give Bitcoin’s Script Smart Contract Capabilities
A research that was conducted found that distributed ledgers pose some challenges; thus, this makes the traditional programming languages to be a little unfit, this is from Blockstream on the Simplicity. дальше »
2018-12-2 21:59 | |
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 | |
Simplicity Language to Give Bitcoin Ethereum-Like Smart Contract Capabilities
Simplicity, a combinator-based, typed, and functional language for blockchain applications can reportedly enable Bitcoin’s Script language to handle more complex yet reliable smart contracts. Bitcoin Script Language is Limited, For Now According to a new research from Blockstream on Simplicity – a blockchain applications language – distributed ledgers pose a range of unique challenges, which make traditional programming languages unfit. дальше »
2018-11-30 21:00 | |
Ripple Gains As XRP Takes Second Place: Video
In today’s Crypto Briefing video presentation, Kiana takes another look at XRP, the new second-largest cryptocurrency after Ethereum’s fall from the market caps. But will XRP take home the silver medal? Ripple has made big strides towards building a payment network around its ledgers, but XRP’s performance in the market is still giving us second […] The post Ripple Gains As XRP Takes Second Place: Video appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2018-11-26 20:33 | |
EU hates cryptocurrency and likes blockchain – for all the wrong reasons
The European Commission – the executive arm of the European Union – is a supporter of the common “blockchain, not Bitcoin” adage, it seems. At a blockchain roundtable session earlier this week, the Commission announced a new distributed ledger initiative that aims to transform the digital services space. дальше »
2018-11-23 15:04 | |
Boeing Airplane Maker and SparkCognition Create ‘SkyGrid’ Blockchain Solution for Unmanned Flights
Boeing, the most prominent aircraft manufacturer in the world, has announced a partnership with SparkCognition to develop AI and blockchain-based solutions. Earlier this week, Boeing partnered with SparkCognition to launch a new entity called SkyGrid. дальше »
2018-11-23 04:40 | |
Amazon Awarded Multiple Patents For Distributed Data Storage and Cryptography Solutions
The giant of e-commerce Amazon has recently won a total of two patents related to each other. These patents are focused on protecting the integrity of digital signatures and improving distributed data storage ledgers. дальше »
2018-11-14 05:06 | |
What Is NEM? Introduction To XEM
What Is NEM? NEM is a dual-layer blockchain similar to Ethereum but written in Java, a popular computer programming language. Launched on March 31, 2015, the NEM mainnet supports multiple ledgers on its cryptocurrency layer, and the NEM Smart Assets layer supports mosaics to represent any store of value. дальше »
2018-11-13 01:01 | |
India considers outlawing cryptocurrency use (but blockchain is still cool)
It seems India has no intention of slowing down its crusade against cryptocurrencies – but at least, it might be open to experimenting with distributed ledger tech. Following a meeting of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC), the government is contemplating devising an appropriate legal framework to ban the use of cryptocurrency in India – and encourage experimenting with distributed ledgers instead. дальше »
2018-10-31 17:07 | |
Tanzania: Government to research blockchain tech, but very slowly
Tanzania is intent on getting into bed with blockchain tech, but wise officials have urged caution before rushing into anything. The Tanzanian government is prepping to conduct thorough research into distributed ledgers (DLT), but the move already has its skeptics, local media reports. дальше »
2018-10-29 16:40 | |
Report: Central banks split over how to issue digital fiat currencies
IBM and the Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum (OMFIF) have released details of a joint investigation into the effectiveness of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) as a replacement for government-issued fiat. дальше »
2018-10-25 16:54 | |
XRP Supporter David Schwartz: Ripple, Bitcoin, Ethereum Blockchain Ledgers Win Over Centralized Systems
David Schwartz of Ripple participated in a debate by Money 20/20 in which he identified his stance on why blockchain technology is the ideal place for building new payment systems. Schwartz cited the traditional banking systems and recent YouTube outages to address how vulnerable a centralized system is. He also noted that security and governance […] дальше »
2018-10-25 23:51 | |
Accenture Announces Blockchain Integration Between Major Blockchain Platforms
Technology company Accenture has announced two new solutions that will enable interoperability between major blockchain networks, in a press release issued October 22, 2018. The company has stated that its solution will allow integration and communication between multiple blockchains, which will, in turn, drive broader adoption of the technology. дальше »
2018-10-25 23:00 | |
London Gold Association to Approve Blockchain Trackers
As the use cases of blockchain are increasing by the day, traditional finance and related markets are slowly opening up to the possibility of distributed ledger technology (DLT) solutions. The London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) is planning to employ distributed ledgers for gold tracking. дальше »
2018-10-24 13:59 | |
How the Dutch Are Setting an Example in Blockchain Adoption
Numerous technology giants are showing interest in blockchain technology. However, governments are still cautious about laying their hands on distributed ledgers. Low blockchain literacy and apprehensions about the implications of this technology could be at the heart of this approach. дальше »
2018-10-16 18:39 | |
Fincen Claims Iran Is Using Crypto to Evade Sanctions
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has warned U. S financial institutions that the Iranian government might be dodging economic sanctions by using cryptocurrencies. The document highlights challenges arising from peer-to-peer virtual currency exchanges and encourages banks to monitor blockchain ledgers for transactions tied to the country. дальше »
2018-10-15 15:35 | |
XRP’s Return Seems To Be Slowing Down
Yesterday, October 11th 2018, you may have heard of a little bit of a crash that occurred in the markets, seeing Bitcoin significantly dropping below the $6,500 mark. The third biggest digital currency saw a big change too as it moved from $0. дальше »
2018-10-12 13:00 | |
IBM launches tool to help grocery stores track food on the blockchain
IBM has just rolled out some new blockchain software. The global technology giant launched IBM Food Trust, a new software suite built for tracking food supply routes with distributed ledgers. IBM Food Trust is its newest contribution to the blockchain ecosystem. дальше »
2018-10-8 15:52 | |
HM Land Registry Will Use Blockchain to Provide Quicker Services
Distributed ledgers can be helpful in determining ownership rights, especially in the case of large assets like land. The UK’s HM Land Registry will now work on this unique blockchain use case in partnership with software company Methods. дальше »
2018-10-7 18:34 | |
Blockchain in Manufacturing Market Can Grow to $550 Million by 2025
New use cases of blockchain technology are being explored in various industries, which is helping in the steady adoption of distributed ledgers around the world. Apart from health care and finance, there is another core economic sector that could be benefited with the advent of blockchain technology. дальше »
2018-10-4 18:39 | |
7 Innovations Pushing the Boundaries of Blockchain Technology
While most people are still trying to get a grasp of concepts such as consensus algorithms and distributed ledgers,… The post 7 Innovations Pushing the Boundaries of Blockchain Technology appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2018-10-2 19:10 | |
UN Women to Tap Into the Power of Blockchain for Economic Empowerment
Agencies of the United Nations are adopting the power of distributed ledgers. The latest among them is UN Women and World Food Programme (WFP). The two will work together to use a blockchain-based solution to assist Syrian refugee women who work in the UN Women’s cash for work programmes. дальше »
2018-10-2 17:49 | |
Blockchain in Agriculture and Food Supply Chain Could Become a $429.7 Million Market by 2023
As new use cases for blockchain are discovered, the world realizes the true potential of distributed ledgers. The technology not only helps in reducing costs but also makes business processes faster and more efficient. дальше »
2018-10-1 06:04 | |
Leading Blockchain and Gaming Companies Form Blockchain Game Alliance
Leading companies in the gaming and blockchain space have come together to form the Blockchain Game Alliance, a coalition that will advocate for blockchain development within the gaming industry. дальше »
2018-9-28 01:05 | |
Music on the blockchain: eMusic makes a compelling case for token-based listening
Digital music pioneer eMusic recently announced it was pivoting to a blockchain-based royalties management system, ICO and all. The timing of this move looks a bit like a do-or-die situation, but that doesn’t mean it’s a bad idea. дальше »
2018-9-28 23:21 | |
Binance’s Blockchain Charity Foundation Partners With United Nations Development Programme to Use Blockchain for Social Good
As new use cases of the blockchain technology are emerging each day, it is becoming increasingly clear that distributed ledgers could help in creating a better future for all. The United National Development Programme (UNDP) also seems convinced that DLT infrastructures could bring good to the world. дальше »
2018-9-25 10:34 | |
Stellar-Based Lightyear Acquires Chain, Forms New Entity
Lightyear Corporation, a universal payments network built around Stellar’s open financial protocol, has announced the acquisition of Chain, in a merger that sees both brands combine to form a new entity called Interstellar. дальше »
2018-9-11 16:55 | |
Lightyear, the company behind Stellar’s IBM blockchain partnership acquires Chain
Chain, creator of cryptographic ledgers for financial products today announced it has been acquired by Lightyear Corporation, a Stellar-focused commercial entity formed last year with the support of the Stellar Development Foundation. дальше »
2018-9-11 21:52 | |
Twitter May Apply Blockchain Technology to the Problems They’re Facing
Social media giant Twitter is exploring the uses of blockchain technology. CEO of Twitter Inc. Jack Dorsey testified before a Congressional committee on Wednesday, Sept. 5. The US House Committee on Energy and Commerce asked him questions related to transparency and accountability. дальше »
2018-9-8 15:59 | |
What is Hiway Cryptocurrency?
A lot of different blockchain projects are well worth keeping a close eye on. Hiway is another company looking to bridge the gap between distributed ledgers and workforce marketplaces. This venture is designed to rival existing workforce platforms and offer a lot more transparency to this industry as a whole. The Hiway Concept Explained There […] дальше »
2018-9-4 18:00 | |
The Beginning of the End for Fiat Currency: Government-Issued Crypto Gaining Traction Worldwide
The term “government-issued” cryptocurrency is paradoxical. The core tenets of cryptocurrencies — decentralized ledgers and trustless cryptographic payment clearance — are antithetical to government control over value transfer. дальше »
2018-9-3 16:00 | |