Last week Malta made what can be considered an unprecedented legislative move. Three new laws related to Blockchain and cryptocurrencies
Self-Sovereign Identity – How the Blockchain Will Get Rid of Passwords and Other Inconveniences
Blockchain technology has use cases in all sorts of industries. At the heart of most services that involve people, is
The Custodians Are Coming – Coinbase Courts Hedge Fund Money
While the prospect of Wall Street entering the cryptosphere may conjure some unpleasant associations among the utopians who view any
Announcement of Block.one to Participate in EOS Validator Voting Causes New Centralization Concerns
Despite finally launching its official main network, EOS keeps generating negative news. In this most recent controversy, Block.one, the company
Building Bridges – Banks and Crypto Are Learning to Coexist
It’s more than a little ironic that the US banking system which nearly destroyed the world economy thanks to a
Bitcoin Found to be Useless for Criminal Activity
When asking the general public about Bitcoin, the digital currency’s alleged use for criminal activities often comes up. In fact,
Tether Double-Spending Scare Renews Transparency Concerns
This week, the US Dollar-pegged stablecoin is back in the limelight with a Chinese cybersecurity company reporting an alleged double-spending
Smart Labor Contracts – A Vision for the Future
What I am about to describe is currently not possible in most jurisdictions due to legal and regulatory reasons. However,
Blockchain Technology for Enterprise Solutions
Blockchain technology was invented out of libertarian ideas. Bitcoin’s early supporters (and many current supporters) want cryptocurrencies and other blockchain
Three Smart Contract Applications Happening Right Now
General purpose blockchains, such as Ethereum, enable the implementation of smart contracts. Smart contracts are legal agreements that are implemented
Blockchain Busters – How Crypto Is Poised to Transform Hollywood
One of the factors hamstringing cryptocurrency adoption is the relative lack of things one can do with it. Similar to
Crypto Gaming is the Breakout Star of Blockchain Use Cases
After our previous articles on the impact the blockchain may have on the music industry and the insurance industry, it’s
Competing with Giants – The problem of Blockchain Scalability
Blockchain technology provides completely decentralized systems with very strict fault-tolerance and consistency guarantees. In Computer Science terms we would say
Tokenizing Data – Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence Convergence
The importance of data has become clear in recent years. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has finally started to deliver very useful
Blockchain Use Cases: Insurance Industry
In this series of articles, we look at different applications of blockchain technology. We have previously highlighted potential benefits of
The Danger of Centralized Exchanges
As the cryptocurrency market is going through a bit of a rough time, news has emerged that another cryptocurrency exchange
Lost Cryptocurrency Fortune Highlights Unsolved Problems
The recent death of Matthew Mellon highlights one of a number of problems with cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology in general.
What are Tokens?
By now, everyone with an interest in Blockchain and cryptocurrencies will have heard the word token. However, many people will
Smart Contracts Gone Rogue
Recently a suggestion to liberate frozen funds, written up in Ethereum Improvement Proposal EIP-999, has caused some controversy. The proposal
Blockchain Governance and the Limits of Decentralization
A recent meeting of key players related to Ethereum (arguably the most used blockchain and current industry standard for smart
Cryptocurrencies under Regulator’s Spotlight Again
During the last week, cryptocurrency and ICO regulations have become a popular subject again. The debate centers on whether cryptocurrencies
Blockchain Beyond Cryptocurrencies
Blockchain technology was born out of the quest for developing digital currencies without the need for a centralized authority. Bitcoin
Where are my Bitcoins?
By now, most people have heard of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies and know that they are digital currencies. Many people also
