The Blockchain Arms Race Gathers Momentum

Over the years, technology giants have striven to take advantage of the newest and most advanced technologies to stay ahead of competition and to gain a competitive advantage over their peers. Google has invested fully in the emerging field of artificial intelligence (AI) with over 14 acquisitions, Amazon is leading the research and development of…

BySteve KaaruMay 26, 20180Comments

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Amazon Taking “Baby” Steps into Blockchain Technology

Amazon, America’s tech giant and largest internet retailer in the world, is set to partner with Kaleido, a start-up that will work to provide a one-click blockchain solution for AWS, in a joint venture aiming to allow companies to create their own blockchains and cryptocurrencies without investing too much time redeveloping the technology behind them,…

ByZoran SpirkovskiMay 25, 20180Comments

Concerns Growing Over Crypto Energy Usage

A recent report in the scientific journal Joule has concluded that Bitcoin mining currently consumes as much electricity as Ireland, and is on track to consume .5 percent of global power by the end of this year. This report has raised concerns, as many consider such a massive use of energy wasteful and…

ByTrevor SmithMay 24, 20180Comments

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PAVEL DUROV’s photographer engages in ICO for the MODELING INDUSTRY

We’ve got great news for you! Nikolas Verano, the photographer of Pavel Durov and official photographer of the Playboy Russia magazine has joined CRYSTALS team. We’re confident that our partnership will yield the best results. "I see strong potential in CRYSTALS project and hope to significantly contribute to its development by bringing in top models and…

ByKewlMay 24, 20180Comments

Technology

Overview of Blockchain Implementation in Healthcare

Blockchain was initially developed as a fiat currency’s digital alternative, but its features soon found practical use in other industries as well. Decentralized digital ledgers can provide a lot of value to various organizations and entities, especially if they are dealing with some of the most significant issues that plague humankind. Blockchain significantly lowers the…

ByZoran SpirkovskiMay 23, 20180Comments

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States Increase Action To Combat Crypto Money Laundering

Since the earliest days of the blockchain movement, governments have recognized the potential for cryptocurrencies to be used for illegal activities. In fact, whereas states have been very slow to accept crypto for legitimate economic purposes, they have paid significant attention to its criminal use. Recently money laundering has become a priority for law enforcement,…

ByTrevor SmithMay 22, 20180Comments

Technology

HSBC Performs First Trade Finance Transaction Using Blockchain

HSBC Holdings, in a joint effort with the Dutch bank ING, successfully executed the world’s first live financial transaction using a blockchain platform with the food and agricultural trading group, Cargill. The convenience for testing was that Cargill was the exporting and importing company. Namely, Cargill based in Switzerland exported soybeans in the name…

ByZoran SpirkovskiMay 21, 20180Comments

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Crypto Youtuber Launching Bitcoin Funded TV Series on CBS

Cryptocurrency television shows are now gaining more popularity as various broadcasting services are taking responsibilities by offering to air these shows. TradeStation and Cheddar –a live streaming financial news network- announced in a press release on March 15 to air “Crypto Craze” a weekly show focusing on cryptocurrency trading which has caught the attention of many…

ByZoran SpirkovskiMay 20, 20180Comments

Technology

FedEx: Global Supply Chains will be Changed by Blockchain

The Chief executive officer of FedEx, Fred Smith, said at the 4-day blockchain Conference "Consensus" in New York, that the blockchain is the next determinant for the success of his company. From his own perspective, there is a whole sea of new opportunities, that are only available because of blockchains. This technology offers the world’s economic…

ByZoran SpirkovskiMay 19, 20180Comments

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Consensus 2018 – A Celebration of Cryptocurrencies

Consensus 2018 has ended, and there were tons of interesting projects attending. This article will cover some of the most interesting projects, events, and situations that happened during the event. Consensus is one of the biggest and most important conferences that happens every year, and it regularly attracts a large crowd of investors, entrepreneurs, and…

ByZoran SpirkovskiMay 18, 20180Comments