IBM has taken another bold step into the blockchain space with the announcement of Blockchain World Wire, a financial settlement service based on the Stellar platform. This move is one of many that Big Blue has made that affirms its desire to become a leader in blockchain-based services. It also demonstrates how the technology is…
Despite the decline in crypto values, the blockchain space is maturing at a very rapid pace. Development and adoption are at all-time highs, and global interest continues to spread. Over the next few months blockchain technology is expected to move beyond the theoretical and into real-world usage. This step promises to substantially increase the significance…
One undeniable fact of the crypto revolution is that the vast growth in platforms is certain to continue unabated. There are currently more than fifteen hundred cryptos, with many more under development. When the ICO boom began last year, new coins easily drew attention and investment. Such is no longer the case, as the market…
In parts one and two of our series on decentralized application blockchain platforms (dApps) we examined the dominant players in the space as well as those that, due to advanced features, could rise to become leaders. In this third segment, we will examine dApp platforms that offer unique, groundbreaking, and cutting-edge features. These systems are…
In a budget speech before the Indian parliament, finance minister Arun Jaitley expressed a hostile stance toward the use of cryptocurrency as legal tender. Jaitley stated that the government does not consider crypto legal tender, and would take action to end its use as a method of payment. Jaitley’s comments come as Bitcoin and other…
As crypto adoption continues to reach record levels, and prices soar, Ethereum is once again demonstrating that it is a legitimate rival to Bitcoin, and is on a path to becoming a blockchain platform for the mainstream. Recently Ethereum co-founders have discussed its growth, and its future within the crypto space. Their predictions represent what…