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Wirex and Stellar Development Foundation Reveal Research Findings on Blockchain Adoption

January 22, 2021 by Adeniyi Olowoporoku at Blockchain

Blockchain platform Wirex has revealed a new research program in partnership with Stellar Development Foundation. The research was performed by the two parties to identify real-world applications of cryptocurrencies. The research revealed rising knowledge about cryptocurrency The research was revealed today in a press release and was carried out within...

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FCA Research Finds 3.86% of the UK’s General Population Currently Owns Crypto

June 30, 2020 by Aisshwarya Tiwari at Education, Regulation

UK financial regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) today published the results of its latest research into the current state of the crypto ecosystem in the country. According to the results, about 3.86% of the general adult population of the UK (18+) – approximately 1.9 million people – currently own...

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South Korea: Blockchain R&D Fund Worth $400 Million Under Consideration by Government

May 14, 2020 by Anthonia Isichei at Regulation

Amid growing concerns of China pulling away in the emerging digital economy, South Korea’s government is set to invest $400 million in blockchain research and development (R&D) as the country looks to revamp its digital technology sector. Blockchain R&D Fund to Be Utilized Over Five Years According to ZDNet Korea,...

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How Cryptocurrency Discussions are Spreading on Reddit

June 12, 2019 by Edoardo Vecchio at Altcoins

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, a United States Department of Energy National Laboratory recently published a study by Dr. Svitlana Volkova, to understand communication patterns and how information is spread online, May 13, 2019. The research measured the speed and scale of discussions of three cryptocurrencies on Reddit: Bitcoin, Ethereum, and...

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Barclays, RBS, and Others Form Consortium to Trial Blockchain in Real Estate

April 6, 2019 by Aisshwarya Tiwari at Adoption, Blockchain, Business, Finance, News

Barclays, Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), and Clifford Chance LLP are three of the 40 companies that have formed a consortium to trial blockchain technology in the real estate industry for greater efficiency, speed, and transparency, reports Bloomberg, April 4, 2019. Disrupting the Real Estate Industry from Ground Up Blockchain,...

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Blockchain Detective Startup Chainalysis Collects $30 Million Funding

February 14, 2019 by Tom Nyarunda at Blockchain, Business, Finance, News

Chainanalysis has gathered $30 million to open a new and research lab in London to spread its presence in the United Kingdom. Chainalysis unveiled real-time Anti-money laundering software Chainalysis KYT (Know Your Transaction) last year and is now expanding towards cryptocurrencies and Stablecoins according to a February 12, 2019 blog post....

Researchers Find Flaws with Proof of Stake (POS) Cryptocurrency Projects

January 24, 2019 by Neil at Altcoins, Blockchain, News

Researchers have found vulnerabilities with a surprising number of cryptocurrencies after noticing security flaws several months ago. The findings were summarized in a blog post on Medium, on January 22, 2019. A more in-depth report will be presented soon at a conference revolving around “financial cryptography.” Report Findings The four...

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WISeKey to Launch Interconnected Blockchain Centers in Buenos Aires and Geneva

January 22, 2019 by Aisshwarya Tiwari at Blockchain, Business, Development, News

According to a press release published on January 19, 2019, WISeKey International Holding Ltd. has entered into an agreement with Blockchain Research Institute (BRI) to establish interconnected “Blockchain Centers of Excellence” around the world. Geneva Annual Blockchain Congress Per the newly inked agreement, WISeKey International will launch two new blockchain...

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Academics and Pantera Capital’s “Better Bitcoin” Is still Slower than Visa

January 18, 2019 by Nuno Menezes at Altcoins, Bitcoin, Development, Ethereum, Investment, News

A non-profit group comprised of MIT and bay area academics, as well as hedge fund Pantera Capital was formed to develop a coin that can offer faster speeds of processing transactions than Bitcoin. How to Make Unit-e More than a “Nice Idea” Teachers from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford...

McAfee Labs Report: Crypto-Jacking Malware Mining Several Coins on Host System Detected

November 16, 2018 by Nuno Menezes at Blockchain, Crime, Finance, Mining, News, Platform

A report submitted by McAfee researchers on November 12, 2018, claims that a new crypto mining malware capable of mining different cryptocurrencies depending on the host’s system is on the loose. Russian Malware Attacks Global Networks Crypto-jacking malware and its attack vectors are becoming more efficient by the day. A...

IBM to Develop a Blockchain-Based Solution for Scientific Researchers

November 13, 2018 by Nuno Menezes at Blockchain, Business, News

IBM revealed it was developing a blockchain-based system allowing a dynamic cooperation between scientific researchers beyond institutional borders and outside interference. Breaking down Barriers IBM is one of the leading computer and software technologies in the world pushing innovation by quickly developing blockchain solutions. In this most recent turn, the...

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Binance Launches Research Division to Provide ‘Institutional-Grade” Reports

November 11, 2018 by Cindy Huynh at Altcoins, Blockchain, Business, Development, Exchange, News, Platform, Regulation, Tech

Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by market capitalization, recently introduced Binance Research, a new division designed to provide institutional-grade research reports on blockchain and cryptocurrency projects. According to Binance’s announcement published on November 9, 2018, the Binance Research analysis division will help boost transparency and improve the quality of...

Demand For Blockchain Remains Strong Despite Bearish Cryptocurrency Market

September 22, 2018 by Cindy Huynh at Altcoins, Blockchain, News, Tech

In an interview with Bloomberg, Grainne McNamara, the blockchain lead at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), mentioned on September 18, 2018, that there is a lot of demand for blockchain technology and interest in the token economy despite the bearish cryptocurrency market. While blockchain is prevalent emerging technology, regulatory uncertainty is a massive...

Lobbying Group in Washington Opens Doors to Represent the Crypto Community

September 12, 2018 by Cindy Huynh at Altcoins, Bitcoin, Blockchain, Ethereum, News, Regulation

High-profile cryptocurrency companies and well-known technology entrepreneurs announced on September 11, 2018, that they will form a lobbying group in Washington called the Blockchain Association. According to the Washington Post, the Blockchain Association is designed to represent investors and entrepreneurs who are building and supporting blockchain technology. Coinbase, Circle, and...

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Investors Defy Crypto Market Correction to Remain Optimistic

September 8, 2018 by Priyeshu Garg at Altcoins, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Finance, Investment, News

According to a September 6, 2018 report in Business Wire, investors are still generally keen on investing in cryptoassets over the coming year despite the general crypto market downturn. This is one of a number of insights presented in the Mid-Year Cryptocurrency and Blockchain survey by SharesPost. Unchanged Optimism As...

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