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CoinMarketCap: Crypto Exchanges Must Provide Mandatory Data or Risk Exclusion

May 2, 2019 by Mohammad Musharraf at Adoption, Blockchain, Business, News

CoinMarketCap, a market capitalization tracker, announced in its sixth Anniversary blog post on May 1, 2019, that it will be removing exchanges from its calculations that fail to provide necessary data. Behind the Story Established in 2013 by a solo programmer, CoinMarketCap on May 1, 2019, celebrated its sixth anniversary...

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How Blockchain Technology Reshapes 21st Century Supply Chain Management

March 6, 2019 by Aisshwarya Tiwari at Blockchain, Business, Cryptocyclopedia, News

Increasing complexity in global supply chain management has forced businesses to reassess their transit strategies. Seemingly, blockchain technology that undergirds cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, ether, and others, has emerged as a silver bullet for the cobweb of global supply chain channels. Often accused of being blown out of proportion, blockchain’s use...

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OpenSC: The Blockchain Enabled Food Tracking Platform

January 24, 2019 by Toju Ometoruwa at Adoption, Cryptocyclopedia

Supply Blockchain In today's globalized world, the food and products we consume are sourced from multiple locations and transported via complex supply chain systems that require significant coordination and efficiency. However, even with the availability of advanced tracking methods, there are still many cases where illegal, environmentally damaging or unethical...

Bitstamp Partners with Cinnober to Boost Crypto Trading

November 7, 2018 by Cindy Huynh at Blockchain, Exchange, News, Platform, Tech

Bitstamp, a Luxembourg-based cryptocurrency exchange, and Cinnober, a global independent provider of trading and clearing technology for the financial sector, recently partnered to increase the Bitstamp platform’s order matching speed and throughput. According to Bistamp’s blog post, published on November 5, 2018, Cinnober’s TRADExpress Trading System will replace Bitstamp’s in-house...

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...

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

July 30, 2018 by Shaurya Malwa 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...

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Walmart Files Patent for Blockchain-Based Resale Marketplace

May 25, 2018 by Pratik Makadiya at Blockchain, Business, News, Tech

According to the patent filing published by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), mega-retailer Walmart Inc. has filed a patent for a blockchain-based resale marketplace that would allow consumers to sell previously purchased Walmart products on the resale platform. Walmart Leverages Blockchain Technology to Gain an Edge Over Rivals...

USDT Killer? Circle Announces USDC and Raises $110 Mn in Series E Funding

USDT Killer? Circle Announces USDC and Raises $110 Million in Series E Funding

May 17, 2018 by Priyeshu Garg at Altcoins, Business, Finance, News

Bitmain has led a $110 million investment in Circle Internet Financial, in a funding round that values the company at $3 billion. Circle has also announced plans to launch USDC, a stable coin pegged to USD. Circle Bitmain Partnership The investment is the largest ever raised by a cryptocurrency or...