Zoran Spirkovski

Zoran Spirkovski is a freelance journalist, brand strategist, and author published by CryptoBriefing, BeInCrypto, CryptoNewsNet, and NewsBlockchain. He writes about blockchain technology, cryptocurrency, branding, marketing, and productivity, and other stories that brew up in his mind.
He writes a daily blog about the same topics at zoransp.medium.com and he regularly contributes to freelance discussion groups.

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Zilliqa – A Next Generation, High-Throughput Blockchain

The world of cryptocurrencies is diverse, to say the least. There are blockchains cropping up for all sorts of use-cases, ranging from payment platforms and digital identity systems, to ambitious offerings such as decentralized operating systems, file storage, and voting systems. Out of all blockchain aspects, platform-based cryptocurrencies tend to be met with the most…

June 5, 20180Comments

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HodlHodl – A New Cryptocurrency Exchange Platform

HodlHodl is a decentralized peer-to-peer (P2P) cryptocurrency exchange platform that was launched on February 11th, 2018. The platform provides easy access for users and visitors to trade efficiently. The primary focus of the exchange is Bitcoin and Litecoin, but you can sell for other cryptocurrencies as well. The website facilitates exchanges of cryptocurrencies to fiat…

June 4, 20180Comments

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Dutch Land Registry Implements Blockchains and AI in National Property Market

On May 31st, T he Netherlands’ Land Registry (Kadaster) gave a huge thumbs up for blockchains, as reported by the Dutch tech news portal “Computable”. The Kadaster is going on board with the implementation of blockchain technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the national real estate market. The Netherlands has a 200-year tradition of being up-to-date…

June 3, 20180Comments

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Blockchains in Charity – An Improvement?

Over the years, decentralized systems have been used several times for charity funding. A large number of charities and fundraising foundations have started to implement blockchain technology for their donations. Usually, those are the two main networks of the cryptocurrency ecosystem, Bitcoin and Ethereum. The charities belong to various and significantly different sectors of society.…

June 2, 20180Comments

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Chinese BTC mining companies want to do IPOs

Two of the largest bitcoin mining equipment manufacturers in China are looking to test the interest of international investors in cryptocurrency by aiming to raise up to $1 billion each in what is expected to be the large bitcoin-focused floats thus far. Zhejiang Ebang Communication began discussion with advisers in preparation for a Hong Kong Float. We know…

June 1, 20180Comments

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Huawei & BTC.com Release Bitcoin Wallet App

Bitmain Technologies is the leading developer and retailer of bitcoin mining chips (ASICs). They are the creators of the most power-efficient miner, the Antminer S9, and run the currently largest bitcoin mining pool, Antpool. Huawei also doesn’t need any introductions since it is China’s third largest smartphone producer and a brand that has worldwide recognition…

May 31, 20180Comments

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Institutional Interest in Cryptocurrencies is Growing

Until the end of 2017, Bitcoin and cryptocurrency markets mostly consisted of private investors with a relatively small number of companies who understood and foresaw their potential. However, after VC Mangrove Capital published their report "Tokenisation: Implications for the venture capital industry", explaining that an investment in every ICO ever launched, even the failed…

May 30, 20180Comments

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NEO: The Future of Smart-Contracts?

As one of the frequently discussed features of cryptocurrencies, smart-contracts are perhaps the most disruptive component of blockchain technology. First proposed in 1994 by the cryptographer Nick Szabo, smart-contracts were initially described to be functional upgrades of their paper-based predecessors and containing the protocols and terms necessary for one or more parties to execute a…

May 30, 20180Comments

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Blockchain-Compliant Smartphone Announced by HTC

The Taiwan-based company, High Tech Computer Cooperative (HTC), is set to launch their first blockchain-powered phone; but without a specified timeline and hopefully for global distribution. It is unclear whether this announcement was in response to Huawei and Sirin Labs, offering their blockchain phone for $1000 in pre-order. This move makes HTC a solid contender for the…

May 29, 20180Comments

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Steve Wozniak: Only one Decade Between Us and a Blockchain World

Bitcoin, and cryptocurrencies in general, have gained a lot of popularity over the last year, with hopes of reaching new highs soaring, as well as them getting attention by various technology entrepreneurs and enthusiasts during many different events happening around the world. The ‘We Are Developers’ World conference in Vienna, Austria was one of this…

May 28, 20180Comments

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