The emergence of smart contracts and cryptography blockchain has enabled technologies to establish a link from the digital world to the real world through the XYO Network.
Tomahawk Falls: SEC Punishes Scam ICO
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continues to investigate ICO scams. SEC has now clamped down on Tomahawk Exploration LLC.
IBM Trials Blockchain App Store, Now Has 500 Blockchain Projects Worldwide
Easing blockchain adoption IBM has partnered with nine financial institutions and CLS, a foreign exchange settlement provider, to trial a new
South Korea Eyes the Blockchain for Safe Elections
Without going back in time to paper ballots, can we use blockchain to secure our elections? South Korea is aiming to answer the question with a resounding “yes”.
Shyft Enlists Trust Anchors for their KYC / AML Blockchain
KYC and AML processes need improvement and Shyft is trying to improve it with their blockchain KYC AML platform. Shyft now has their first group of trust anchors.
Sweetbridge Joins the Accord Project in a Boost to Smart Legal Contracts
Smart contracts unlocked the power of blockchain, however, smart legal contracts could make a more lasting impact. Sweetbridge has joined the Accord Project to create trade financing smart legal contracts.
Can Sol Succeed in Puerto Rico?
Sol wants to establish a cryptocurrency utopia in Puerto Rico as part of a broader recovery after post Hurricane Maria. Locals on the island are justifiably concerned that this may be yet another instance of colonialism disguised as progress.
Turkish Citizens Flock to Bitcoin as Lira Plummets
An array of factors are conspiring to punish the Turkish Lira. Salvation may be coming from a source other than the central bank or President Erdogan — Bitcoin.
Blockchain Degree Program from NYU to Help in Meeting Blockchain Skill Demand
Blockchain has become the hottest skill in the job market, however, the talent supply isn’t quite matching the demand. NYU has launched their blockchain degree program, which should help.
Blockchain Startup RNDR Surpasses Google, Amazon in GPUs
A recent study has shown that the blockchain startup has outstripped such networks as Google and Amazon in GPUs.
SEC Cites “Confusion” for ETF Trading Suspension
The U.S. SEC is citing market confusion in its decision to suspend U.S. trading of XBT’s Bitcoin Tracker One and Ether Tracker One.
China Unveils 3-Year Plan to Expand IT via Blockchain
CHina official state organs are teaming up to unveil a three year action plan that will improve IT consumption through blockchain integration.
The Bank of China Sees a Future in Blockchain
The Bank of China is embarking on an ambitious technology drive, which will include a significant increase in their blockchain investment, among other technologies
Market Research Foresees Significant Growth in Blockchain Energy Sector Footprint
The energy sector is looking for efficiency gain. Blockchain could be the answer. A reputed market research company Zion Market Research predicts a growth in blockchain energy sector footprint by 2026.
Preserving Art: How the Blockchain Prevents Theft, Misplacement, and Forgery
Blockchain and the art world are a natural fit due to the latter’s obsession with uniqueness, value, and authenticity.
Market Triggers for the Next Cryptocurrency Bull Market
A crypto bull-market seems ever on the horizon and eternally far away. Let’s analyze some factors that will make it a reality.
Maersk and IBM Team up to Deliver Blockchain to the Shipping Industry
The shipping supply chain is ripe for a transformation and the Maersk IBM blockchain shipping supply chain platform is the one to make it happen.
Venezuela’s Crypto Push: Salvation or Scam?
Venezuela is up to its eyelids in inflation. Can a pivot to cryptocurrency ease their fiscal woes? Experts are skeptical.
Microsoft’s Azure Blockchain Could Ease Enterprise Adoption by Eliminating Mining
Wider adoption of the blockchain technology requires enterprises to adopt it. Microsoft Azure blockchain new offering without mining may help them.
South Korean Bank and Telecom Join Forces on a Blockchain Platform
In line with the recent positive news coming from South Korea about blockchain and crypto, the second-largest bank of the country has partnered with a Korean telecom giant for a key blockchain project.
Coinbase UK Adds Support for British Pound
Coinbase UK takes another step towards crypto mainstreaming by adding British pound functionality to its UK site. This is surely good news for expert traders and hedge funds alike thanks to the parallel initiative to speed transaction time in the UK.
Kleros’ Arbitration Protocol Launches on the Ethereum Mainnet
Kleros’ Doge on Trial experiment is underway. It is testing their blockchain powered arbitration system which uses crypto coin payments to incentivize behavior from users, prosecutors, and jurors on the platform.
Blockchain Deep Learning Gets a Boost with Streamr and Daisy AI Partnership
AI has significant potential but it needs a large amount of data to fulfill its potential.
Crypto Fund AG Joins Swiss Finance Authority FINMA as Asset Manager
Crypto Fund AG has joined Swiss finance authority FINMA to offer digital asset services in a first for the Swiss crypto market.
Gaming and Green Startups Join Republic Crypto’s Crowdfunding Platform
Republic Crypto has brought two new startups onto its crowdfunding platform, seeking investors interested in gaming tokens and environmental activism.
