Blockchain’s Use in Fighting Counterfeiting is Growing Rapidly

Blockchain technology is on track to disrupt many institutional and business sectors, and its move into the mainstream will likely take place in steps. Among the first is logistics, with the fight against counterfeit goods being a top priority. This type of application is relatively easy for distributed ledger platforms to perform, and could result…

August 2, 20190Comments

ByTrevor Smith

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Bitcoin’s Dominance Challenged As Price Recovery Stalls

The Bitcoin price recovery that began in April has flatlined, with the price remaining around USD $10,000 for most of this month. Although Bitcoin remains firmly in the top position in terms of market value, its status as the flagship cryptocurrency continues to face challenges. The current state of affairs within the blockchain space reflects…

July 31, 20190Comments

ByTrevor Smith

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Altcoin Adoption Moving Ahead, Yet Market Remains Stagnant

Bitcoin’s price recovery has been creating significant media attention, yet much more is happening in the blockchain space that reflects the technology’s march into mainstream use. A number of platforms have made impressive inroads into real-world adoption over the past several weeks, some with very large, and influential institutions. Interestingly, these moves have yet to…

July 8, 20190Comments

ByTrevor Smith

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Bitcoin v. BitcoinCash Rivalry is Heating Up, But Crypto Space May Be Moving On

In August, 2017 the Bitcoin scaling debate reached its zenith when opponents of Segregated Witness (SegWit) forked the main chain to create Bitcoin Cash. Supporters of the two cryptocurrencies have since sought to discredit each other in what has been by-far the most vocal turf war in the crypto space. Nevertheless, although there is still…

June 28, 20190Comments

ByTrevor Smith

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Permissioned Blockchains On The Rise, Skeptics Question Usefulness

Platform development is in full swing, as many teams are racing to make progress on their roadmaps. Although the basics of blockchain technology are relatively simple, there are many parameters around which it can be implemented. Permissioned platforms are not new, yet purists typically criticize them as lacking the most important characteristics of distributed ledgers.…

June 10, 20190Comments

ByTrevor Smith

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French Vineyard “P. Ferraud & Fils” Shares Details of its Blockchain implementation

In the world of blockchain there are many things happening at once. It is difficult to keep track of everything, and notable examples of successful implementations often go unseen and unheard. This was not the case with P. Ferraud & Fils, a French wine producer which uses blockchain technology for all exports to China. The…

June 7, 20190Comments

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Institutional Interests Driving Bitcoin’s Resurgence, Entire Crypto Market In Flux

Bitcoin’s price rebound is bringing renewed attention to crypto adoption, and all signs point to significant investment moving into blockchain assets over the course of the next few months. Not surprisingly, comparisons are being made to 2017, when Bitcoin, and many altcoins, rapidly increased in value, reaching all-time highs in early 2018. Nevertheless, much has…

May 29, 20190Comments

ByTrevor Smith

Brave Browser is Pushing BAT, Challenges Lie Ahead

The digital currency space is full of diversity and innovation, and Basic Attention Token (BAT) is beginning to carve a niche for itself as a very promising, albeit unique, platform. With a very talented team and a clear vision, this once obscure cryptocurrency has seen its popularity, and market value, increase significantly over the past…

May 14, 20190Comments

ByTrevor Smith

Competition Heating Up Over Blockchain Use In Automotive Industry

As various global enterprises explore the integration of blockchain technology, there is little doubt that the automotive industry will be one of the earliest to be disrupted. There are multiple use cases for distributed ledger technology across this vast sector, and now competition among advocates and development teams for adoption is heating up. On the…

May 7, 20190Comments

ByTrevor Smith

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Vechain Showing Signs of a Breakout as Partnerships and Development Advance

On April 18th the VeChain Foundation held its first World Summit in San Francisco, which drew developers, investors, and business leaders from around the world to explore use cases for its blockchain platform. VeChain Thor, or simply “VeChain,” has emerged over the past several months as one of the most promising platforms for a wide…

April 21, 20190Comments

ByTrevor Smith