Cryptocurrencies came along almost ten years ago, and it caused quite a stir in the global financial markets. Blockchains also gathered a lot of attention since Bitcoin's conception, and the trends have been suggesting that it will overpass the value of the currency in terms of actual results for companies, countries, and individuals.
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This news piece contains two stories from different sides from the world, which are interestingly connected. They both cover security and this shows how a lot of potential is seen in blockchain technology to enable increasing levels of said security.
Chinese information technology ministry prioritizes blockchains
China will have its own technology laboratory dedicated to blockchain research,…
Cryptocurrency exchange giant Binance is moving into fiat trading through a joint venture with Liechtenstein Cryptoassets Exchange (LCX), a cooperation that was first announced on August 16. The service going under the name of "Binance LCX" has already started the hiring process to build a team of 10 to 15 people that will be in charge…
This news piece will cover various companies and benefits that blockchain technology has created or is expected to create in the food and supply chain industry. From supply to the consumer, the entire process can be tracked and recorded on a blockchain. One company that we have previously reported on is ZhongAn, an insurance company that…
Yaya Fanusie, a Forbes contributor recently published an article detailing Iran's intention to evade U.S. sanctions. The main goal is to create a blockchain-based solution for the banking sector in the country, in response to reactivated sanctions following Iran's nuclear development cessation agreement.
The situation is similar to what was happening in Venezuela, a country…
Following the news from Microsoft, one of their main competitors IBM has also applied for a patent called "Node characterization in a blockchain," which hosts a method for extracting information on a blockchain about a node. The patent comes from an Indian team employed by IBM, and is due to the work of:
Bhavani K. Eshwar…
Reuters published a warning from Britain's Financial Conduct Authority for investors on August 17th, informing them of an increase of cryptocurrency related scams which are leveraging celebrities and uptown London addresses to convince potential investors into buying into their scam.
Similar warnings came out of BFCA's online channels, and now once again on the 17th of…
Alcoa, the company that invented aluminum smelting back in 1888 observes once again how one of their old operation sites is being overtaken by a bitcoin / cryptocurrency mining farm operation. Back in June, a company called CoinMint announced that it will invest $700 million in the New York economy in order to take over…
The Japanese Financial Services Agency (the FSA), was performing an on-site inspection of crypto exchanges in the country and they finally produced a document that explains the inspection, the findings, and suggestions, as reported by CoinTelegraph Japan on August 10.
The findings suggest that the organization has decided to inject increasing levels of oversight in the…
Trading is a skill set that requires a lot of preparation in order to consistently generate profits for yourself. You would have to study as much as 2500 hours worth of training, content, and practice.
Additionally, think about all of the money you would spend while implementing flawed trading strategies, sleepless nights, angry spouse, and the…
