Tag: blockchain
Is the Blockchain Industry Sliding into “Trough of Disillusionment”?
Last year, the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry entered what many have dubbed "Crypto Winter". The market capitalization of this asset class fell...
IKEA Next to Embrace Ethereum Blockchain After Morningstar & Santander
Despite a relatively harrowing price performance this year, Ethereum seems to be going mainstream. Announced in a press release published on Tuesday,...
It’s Official: the German Government Now Has a Blockchain Strategy
The German government has officially set out its priorities when it comes to blockchain technology. On September 18th, the nation's Federal Ministry...
A First: Swiss Watchdog Grants Banking Licenses to Blockchain Companies
It's an early domino, but it's dropped nonetheless. On August 26th, the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) -- Switzerland's top financial...
What Are Sidechains? Extending & Providing Extra Functionality to Existing Blockchains
Sidechains are an essential innovation in the blockchain field with some interesting long-term implications and effects on the broader interoperability and scalability...
Smartphone Giants Samsung & LG Increase Their Blockchain Forays
A blockchain battle seems to be brewing in South Korea between two of the world's most recognizable electronics giants, Samsung and LG....
Indian Tech Firm Helping Thai Banks Develop Blockchain Settlements Infrastructure
An Indian tech firm is currently developing a blockchain settlements layer for banks in Thailand. The infrastructure will enable the participating banks...
Facebook Blockchain Hires Talent As Insiders FBCoin Crypto Launch By Q2
What a weird 48 hours it has been for the cryptocurrency space. After reports revealed that Binance had lost 7,074 Bitcoin (BTC)...
So Much for The World’s First Bitcoin Real Estate Project: Aston Plaza in Dubai
It might be a while before you can purchase your home with any cryptocurrency at all. British news agency The Times reported on...
“Big Four” Accounting Giant EY Releases Flurry of Blockchain Tools
At this year's EY Global Blockchain Summit, the EY blockchain team announced a series of notable releases, not least of which was...
