Blockchain and cryptocurrency, although long posing a promising digital solution to many of the issues associated with archaic monetary and digital systems, may soon be growing out of its “Lambo” and “Crypto Bro Club” phase as the technologies see greater mainstream adoption rates. The recent blockchain week in San Francisco points to the fact that… Continue reading Maturing Cryptocurrency Market Sees the Days of the “Crypto Cowboys” Dwindle
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JD.com Opens Institute for Building ‘Smart Cities’ With Blockchain and AI
A division of Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com has opened a center for developing “smart cities” with blockchain technology and AI. A division of Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com, JD Finance, has established the Smart City Research Institute at its headquarters in Nanjing, reported People’s Daily September 28. Jingdong Group (JD.com) is a Chinese e-commerce company that… Continue reading JD.com Opens Institute for Building ‘Smart Cities’ With Blockchain and AI
Report: Blockchain Technology Could Reduce Uncertainty in Foreign Trade
A report from the Austrian Research Center International Economics states that blockchain technology can make export operations more efficient. In its new policy brief, the Austrian Research Center International Economics (FIW) has examined the possible effects of digitization, including blockchain technology, on the export economy, Cointelegraph auf Deutsch reports today, September 28. The report was… Continue reading Report: Blockchain Technology Could Reduce Uncertainty in Foreign Trade
From Adoption to FOMO: Reasons Behind Ripple’s Leap
Some possible explanations Over the past week, altcoin Ripple’s (XRP) price has gone through the roof. It has seen an unprecedented 140 percent growth over the past seven days, up almost 63 percent in the past 24 hours alone, trading at around $0.61 at press time. XRP has gone as far as to beat Ethereum… Continue reading From Adoption to FOMO: Reasons Behind Ripple’s Leap
South Korean Gov’t Pledges Support for Blockchain Startups to Facilitate Industry Growth
The South Korean government has pledged support for blockchain companies to speed up the growth of the industry in the country. The Korean Ministry of Science and Information Communications Technology (MSICT) has pledged further support to facilitate the growth of the domestic blockchain industry, Business Korea reported September 21. Second Minister of Science and ICT… Continue reading South Korean Gov’t Pledges Support for Blockchain Startups to Facilitate Industry Growth
Bitcoin ATM Arrives in Shropshire, Bitchains Plans to Continue Targeting Rural UK
The first ever Bitcoin ATM has arrived in Shropshire, U.K. The machine has been installed in the Red Lion Service Station by Church Stretton-based Bitchains. Bitchains Plans Rural Expansion Before Heading to Major Cities In what is a first for the county of Shropshire, a Bitcoin ATM has been installed at a petrol station in… Continue reading Bitcoin ATM Arrives in Shropshire, Bitchains Plans to Continue Targeting Rural UK
IBM Joins Decentralized ‘Yellow Pages’ for Blockchain Projects
IBM has become a founding member in a decentralized cross-blockchain registry for blockchain projects. IBM has joined a decentralized cross-blockchain registry initiative which it states is a Yellow Pages analogue for blockchain projects, according to an announcement September 13. The initiative called Unbounded Registry will be led by blockchain startup HACERA, and is designed to… Continue reading IBM Joins Decentralized ‘Yellow Pages’ for Blockchain Projects
Crypto Industry Leaders Establish Washington-Based Lobby Group
U.S. blockchain and crypto companies have founded a lobbying group to represent the interests of companies engaged in blockchain-powered projects. A group of U.S.-based blockchain and crypto companies have announced they will form the Blockchain Association, the “first” lobbying group representing the blockchain industry in Washington D.C., the Washington Post reported September 11. The Blockchain… Continue reading Crypto Industry Leaders Establish Washington-Based Lobby Group
Energy Firm ENGIE Partners With Consulting Firm to Create Blockchain Software Offering
French energy group ENGIE has teamed up with consulting firm Maltem to establish a blockchain software offering geared toward commercial clients. French electric utility company ENGIE and consulting firm Maltem Consulting Group have jointly established a blockchain development firm designed for commercial customers, according to a press release published September 7. The new project called… Continue reading Energy Firm ENGIE Partners With Consulting Firm to Create Blockchain Software Offering