Ripple, American Express, and Santander Bank have announced a partnership that will use Ripple’s blockchain technology to facilitate cross border payments. This move represents the largest public partnership to-date between a cryptocurrency platform and a traditional financial institution. It is also a reflection of the growing adoption of blockchain technology across the financial realm. Regarding…

As thousands of new users enter the crypto space daily, the scaling issue has become the top concern among development teams. Although Bitcoin’s value has reached record highs, the network is struggling to keep up with the increasing transaction volume. Other cryptos are also seeing substantial growth, and teams are taking proactive steps to ensure…

Over the last week, cryptocurrencies experienced a significant upswing as Bitcoin recovers from the 2x situation. Bitcoin Cash, Dash, Ethereum and Monero experienced a notable influx in trading volume as well as a leap in value shortly after the Bitcoin sell-off. Litecoin also jumped significantly against both fiat and Bitcoin but is relatively more stable;…

Cryptocurrency market has been in a dilemma since the inauguration of coins like Bitcoin and Ethereum, over which one to support, and which one is better than the other. While Bitcoin is purely a currency, constructed over block-chain, making it decentralized and reliable, more than governmental banking systems, while Ethereum isn’t just a coin or…

A wise man once said that if you do not improvise, you will soon be competing with a blockchain version of your business, which is seeming to be true with changing times. Blockchain is now entering different sectors, and the gaming sector isn’t far away. Blockchain is an idea that is sure to change the world…

Ethereum is one of the most exciting new technologies in the blockchain space. As a system for running decentralized applications, there is a lot of hype around it. While we are yet to see many commercial applications built on top of Ethereum, there is a lot of experimentation. It is still in its very early days.…

The announced cancellation of Segwit2x on November 9th has initiated a period of intense price volatility across the crypto space. Within hours of the announcement Bitcoin prices began to collapse, and a number of altcoins, notably Bitcoin Cash, saw substantial increases. Prices have continued to swing, although Bitcoin remains down substantially overall, and is experiencing…

Paris: PikcioChain, the Blockchain-based exchange for personal data, has been integrated into BNP Paribas’ prestigious fintech accelerator run in conjunction with innovation platform, Plug and Play, at Station F, the world’s largest startup campus. BNPP/PlugandPlay have welcomed PikcioChain into the programme’s Fintech cohort to further develop its innovative solution for the secure storage and exchange of…

Envion AG has created a technology for the first truly mobile data-center that uses low-priced local energy to mine a broad spectrum of cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc.). By harvesting locally available clean energy right at the source, Envion can operate at lower costs than competitors and at the same time reduces the CO2 footprint of the…

One of the main reasons why services offered by banks, investment funds, and other financial entities are expensive is the amount of work necessary to maintain them. Transparency, responsibility, as well as reporting, are activities that take away an incredible amount of time and effort. Today, we can apply blockchain technology i.e. smart contracts to take care…