Blockchain is one of the biggest buzzwords in technology today. But confusion exists about what it is exactly: The blockchain is often mentioned in the same breath as bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, but it encompasses far more than that.
Read MoreWhen we think of Dubai, we think of Arab billionaire lifestyles, 6-star hotels, and awe-inspiring skyscrapers. But did you know that plans are in place to turn Dubai into the first blockchain-powered city by 2020? The Director-General of Smart Dubai, Dr.
Read MoreIBM Corp., Toyota Corp., and a growing number of startups are using blockchains to try to crack down on online advertising fraud. The complexity of online advertising and the struggle to track ad spending has allowed fraudsters to avoid being caught, attorneys told Bloomberg Law.
Read MoreImagine a company that can verify the background of a new employee and onboard them with the click of a single virtual button, or a banking customer who can verify their identity for a loan without exposing personally identifiable information – again with a click of a button.
Read MoreA Thailand government agency has developed a blockchain-based solution that’s set to digitalize elections voting in the country.
Read MoreWyoming ‘financial technology sandbox’ bill seeks to boost blockchain and fintech innovation A bill has been introduced in Wyoming’s state legislature to establish financial technology sandbox in order to boost innovation in this space.
Read MoreThe highly regulated electric power industry is in need of enablers to move away from traditional business models with complex operating structures. Blockchain technology is one such to create a paradigm shift in the industry towards a more decentralized and transactional environment, according to GlobalData.
Read MoreThe Swiss government wants to adjust its existing financial laws to the needs of the blockchain sector with a view to support its development.
Read MoreThe United Arab Emirates regulatory body has approved ICO tokens as securities and a completed framework will be available in the small middle eastern country in the middle of next year, according to a report in local news outlet TheNational.ae.
Read MoreEarnings from New Zealand’s third-biggest export sector, information technology, could be boosted significantly by distributed ledger technology. According to a report released by New Zealand’s innovation agency, Callaghan Innovation, there is ample room for growth in the sector if the country embraces blockchain technology.
Read MoreBinances CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ), has recently revealed plans to launch Binancechain. The announcement was formalized through the companys Twitter account: The company is claiming that this would help in getting a wider adoption of the DLT apart from the obvious result of extending the Binance ecosystem even further.
Read MoreWho doesnt have a small pile of unused airline loyalty points in a frequent flyer account? If you fly occasionally for leisure, chances are you havent earned enough points to do anything meaningful with them, like buying an actual flight ticket. Plus, there are the laborious redemption processes, some with convoluted restrictions.
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