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Personal Liberty and Privacy: Will Blockchain Help or Hinder?

August 3, 2018 by Lisa Bowman at Adoption, Bitcoin, Blockchain, Finance, Regulation

The introduction of cryptocurrency sparked much excitement in the liberty-minded community. The freedom to conduct financial transactions without government or institutional interference is viewed as a leap towards a better autonomy for individuals. Blockchain, the technology behind bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, has taken off in countless directions for applications in...

How Blockchain Technology Can Transform the Existing Refugee Crisis

August 2, 2018 by Cindy Huynh at Blockchain, Crime, Cryptocyclopedia, Regulation, Tech

One form or another of a global refugee crisis is a humanitarian problem that has existed throughout history. More important to note is the fact that it will persist as long as war exists. With rampant global conflicts, especially in the Middle East and North Africa, it is therefore not...

Hungry for Blockchain: Companies Big and Small Tackle Transparency in the Food Industry

August 2, 2018 by Lisa Bowman at Adoption, Blockchain, Business, News

As more attention is placed on food quality, organic products, and the avoidance of genetically modified foods, consumers are demanding a way to know where their food is coming from and how it is treated and handled before it reaches their tables. Fortunately, traceability and transparency are two things blockchain...

New NFL Streaming Deal to Offer Cryptocurrency User Rewards

August 2, 2018 by Priyeshu Garg at Altcoins, Blockchain, Entertainment, Ethereum, News

A new streaming partnership between the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) and sports streaming service SportsCastr is set to revolutionize the world of fan-engagement. Using Fan Chain, a new cryptocurrency framework built on Ethereum, fans can engage with current and past NFL players in an exciting range of new...

North Carolina Bans Cryptocurrency Donations, while Democrat Andrew Yang Openly Advocates Bitcoin and Ethereum

August 2, 2018 by Aisshwarya Tiwari at Altcoins, Bitcoin, Blockchain, Ethereum, Finance, News, Regulation

Andrew Yang, a Chinese-American running for the 2020 Presidential elections as a Democrat, tweeted on July 24, 2018, that he will accept donations in the form of cryptocurrencies. It is speculated that this decision is primarily aimed to appease the tech-savvy crypto enthusiasts who’d be willing to support a candidate...

Northern Trust all Set to Enter Crypto Custody Business

August 2, 2018 by Priyeshu Garg at Altcoins, Bitcoin, Blockchain, Finance, Investment, News

Northern Trust Corporation, a 129-year-old Chicago based investment management, asset, and administration company plans to enter into the fast-evolving crypto business, according to a Bloomberg report on July 31, 2018. The aim is to provide custodial services to safeguard crypto assets in the digital space at comparatively lower fees. Big...

Hyperledger Surpasses 250 Members for Blockchain Consortium

August 1, 2018 by Nigel Dollentas at Adoption, Blockchain, Business, Finance, News

On July 32, 2018, Hyperledger announced the passing of its 250-member milestone, as they onboard nine additional members. The members include ChainDigit, Chainyard, Coil, DigiCert, LG CNS, Omnitude, Tierion, and UTRUST. Multiple Companies with Multiple Disciplines Some of the company’s focus on offering blockchain solutions like Tierion with anchoring data...

Ethereum Can Exist in India despite Crypto Ban, Says Cofounder Joseph Lubin

August 1, 2018 by Priyeshu Garg at Adoption, Altcoins, Blockchain, Commentary, Development, Ethereum, News

Ethereum cofounder Joseph Lubin has stated that the world’s second largest blockchain network offers a lot more than merely transfer of value through cryptocurrency. Speaking to LiveMint during a July 23, 2018, visit to India, Lubin said that Ethereum is the only genuinely decentralized network apart from bitcoin and that...

Litecoin Creator Joins HTC Exodus Team as Cryptocurrency Advisor

August 1, 2018 by contributor at Adoption, Altcoins, Bitcoin, Blockchain, Business, News

High Tech Computer Corporation (HTC), will soon enjoy the consulting services of Litecoin creator Charlie Lee, after the latter revealed on July 29, 2018, his involvement in HTC’s cryptocurrency-powered smartphone, called “Exodus.” The Exodus-Litecoin Connection Lee stated he would spearhead the development of Exodus, in HTC’s push to appeal to...

Vitalik Buterin Terms Crypto ETF “a Distraction”

August 1, 2018 by Rahul Nambiampurath at Adoption, Altcoins, Bitcoin, Commentary, Ethereum, Investment, News

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have witnessed higher than average trading volumes over the past two weeks. This is partly due to investor enthusiasm as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is expected to announce its long-awaited decision on a crypto ETF. Amidst this discussion though, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has...

Power Ledger Blockchain to Bring Lights Back on in Puerto Rico

Peer-to-Peer Power Electrifies Australia with Blockchain and Renewables

July 31, 2018 by Eric Czuleger at Adoption, Altcoins, Blockchain, News

Power Ledger, a peer-to-peer renewable energy marketplace, is electrifying an entire apartment building using blockchain-based renewable energy according to July 30, 2018, reports. Public-Private Partnership Power Ledger is an Australian based renewable energy startup which has been operating since 2017. It created a platform that allows its customers access to...

Ethereum-Powered Civil Aims to Advance the Journalism Industry Using Blockchain

Pioneering Blockchain in Journalism, Civil Media to Launch its Cryptocurrency CVL in August

July 30, 2018 by Aisshwarya Tiwari at Blockchain, ICO/IEO, News

Civil, a blockchain-based decentralized platform launched to propagate an independent and credible form of journalism, announced on its official blog that their crypto token “CVL,” will be launched on August 13, 2018, for sale to the public. The blog also mentioned that the token sale will conclude by either August...

Australian Bank Completes Blockchain-Based Logistics Trial to Send Almond Shipment to Germany

July 30, 2018 by contributor at Adoption, Blockchain, Business, Ethereum, News

The Commonwealth Bank (CBA) announced on July 30, 2018, the successful completion of a test shipment utilizing blockchain technology to track the end-to-end supply of an almond crate. Almonds Meet Blockchain As stated in an official post, CBA sent over 37,000 pounds of almonds to Germany from an Australian port...

Bitcoin Bulls Withstand ETF Rejection to Push Bitcoin Price towards Two-Month High: Week in Review July 30

July 30, 2018 by Alex Lielacher at Altcoins, Bitcoin, Commentary, News, News Digest

The price of bitcoin rallied by ten percent week-on-week despite the rejection of the Winklevoss Bitcoin ETF by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which caused a brief drop in price mid-week. The SEC declined the appeal of the Winklevoss ETF because “[the] exchange [must] be designed to prevent...

China National Blockchain Network Goes Live April 2020

China to Develop its Blockchain Incubation Business in Partnership with Future FinTech Group

July 29, 2018 by Aisshwarya Tiwari at Adoption, Blockchain, Business, Finance, News

Future Fintech Group, a Florida based enterprise engaged in the field of financial and technological development, announced on July 26, 2018, the formation of a wholly owned subsidiary, dubbed China Future Digital Fintech Ltd. This Beijing-based subsidiary will help foster FTFT’s accelerator “Chain World Cyberspace” and tap into blockchain’s potential...

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