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As suspicion and excitement about blockchain technology circles the globe, the United States finds itself in need of a strategy to find itself on the right side of this revolution in tech. National Security Concerns While on the one hand, blockchain and cryptocurrencies can be used for quick transfers of wealth and the creation of a new generation of powerful…

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The world’s first “unhackable” cryptocurrency wallet, as claimed by John McAfee, faced the wrath of security researchers soon after its announcement on July 28, 2018. Not so Unhackable Cybersecurity blogger Ryan Castellucci first called out Bitfi’s supposed security features on his blog, breaking down several aspects that struck experts as suspicious. Post Castelluci’s coverage, researchers stated their findings and opinions…

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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 the cryptocurrency enthusiast on the back of a dismal 2017…

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Decentraland (MANA), the first ever virtual platform wholly owned by its users, announced on its official blog that it has joined forces with the South Korean government-sponsored Next Reality Partners Program. The aim is to develop blockchain gaming in South Korea through the launch of DCL.X, a new accelerator for game developers. The firm posted the Tweet on July 24….

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Germany has opened its doors to the wave of new technology startups in Europe, and Berlin is quietly becoming the crypto capital of the continent. While regulations have played a role in this level of adoption, the ethos of the city falls right in line with that of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. To bring this identity to a point, the…

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After a decade of blockchain, the technology is beginning to show its revolutionary power. While the technology has shown incredible promise, multiple blockchains have developed, thus separating the most valuable assets, namely Bitcoin and Ethereum. Wanchain 2.0 has recently launched a platform that will bridge the great blockchain divide. The isolating effect of separate blockchains limits the value of both,…

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Global professional services group Ernst & Young (EY) has announced on July 19, 2018, its acquisition of Andy Crypto-Asset Accounting and Tax (CAAT), a cryptocurrency accounting and regulatory compliance technology solution from Elevated Consciousness, a San Francisco startup that specializes in developing crypto asset solutions. EY announced through its Americas Tax Innovation Foundry. Why CAAT and why now? CAAT is…

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The Enterprise Ethereum Alliance (EEA) added Aenco, the world’s first blockchain-based healthtech digital financing solutions provider, to its impressive lineup of partner companies on July 18, 2018. EEA Grows Member Count According to a press release on Markets Insider, Samoa-based Aenco officially joined the EEA, a non-profit organization which connects startups, Fortune 500 enterprises, academics, and technology vendors, with Ethereum…

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Oracle, the computer giant and software service provider, released its blockchain cloud service to the general public on July 16. This indicates one of the largest enterprise blockchain service releases to date. The technology was already being utilized in early stages by private corporations, but it is now available on a pay-for basis to the general public. Oracle at the…

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Prominent Bitcoin and security expert, Andreas Antonopoulos, recently said in a talk presented at the University College Dublin in Ireland, that the success of crypto and blockchain can not be measured by price but must be measured by adoption. Pattern of Bubble, Eruption, Build, Rally Since 2012, the cryptocurrency sector and most major digital assets, such as bitcoin and ether,…

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