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Carbon Emissions Produced by Bitcoin is Greater Than Some Nations, Alerts Study
13.6.2019
There is no doubt on how popular cryptocurrency of Bitcoin has become or the advantages it offers, but there is also a flip side. According to a recent study issued in the journal called Joule on 12th June, the amount of carbon emissions produced by Bitcoin (BTC) is comparable to the levels caused...
14 Banks, 5 Tokens: Fnality’s Expansive Vision for Interbank Blockchains
13.6.2019
Fresh off a $63 million fundraise, execs at bank blockchain consortium Fnality shed some light on the often-secretive project's plan to tokenize fiat currency
Helium To Launch Blockchain Based Wireless Connections In Cheaper Rate
13.6.2019
The blockchain technology has entered into nearly all the businesses, the latest addition to the list is telecommunication industry. The 2013 born blockchain startup has raised 15 million dollars through Series C investment from prominent investors like Union Square Ventures and MultiCoin capital....
Indian Government-Backed Program Offers Crypto and Blockchain Course
13.6.2019
An Indian government-initiated program is offering a course for undergraduates to learn about cryptocurrency, blockchains, and their use cases. This 12-week interactive course is free to enroll and learn from. Among the topics covered are Bitcoin basics and consensus. Meanwhile, India’s...
Wheaton Precious Metals to Deploy Blockchain in Metal Accounting Processes
13.6.2019
Wheaton Precious Metals will use Blockhead Technologies’ blockchain platform STAMP to boost internal processes
Napster Creator’s Blockchain Firm Helium Releases IoT Hotspots
13.6.2019
Helium launched blockchain-based hotspot devices, designed to comprise a decentralized internet network providing IoT connectivity
Ukrainian Delegation Visits Estonia to Learn About E-Government
13.6.2019
A delegation from Ukraine visited Estonia, a major global blockchain disruptor, to learn about govtech
General Motors Leads $23M Funding Round for Spring Labs Blockchain Firm
12.6.2019
General Motors and Galaxy Digital led a $23 million funding round for Spring Labs to improve its blockchain platform
Eos Developer Block.one Working With Lobbying Firm on Blockchain Issues
12.6.2019
Block.one is working with an international law firm to lobby in Washington on policy issues related to blockchain tech, according to a recent filing
Few Women Are Contributing Code to Major Crypto Projects, Report Finds
12.6.2019
Study finds that female coders participated in only 5% of the top 100 blockchain projects
Bitfinex Announces Adds Support for OKEx Exchange Token
12.6.2019
Bitfinex now supports OKEx’s native exchange token OKB and new stablecoin USDK
Less Than 5% of Crypto Code Commits on Github Made By Women: Report
12.6.2019
Less than 5% of the code committed to the top 100 cryptocurrency projects on Github were contributed by women
Bitcoin Generates More Carbon Emissions Than Some Countries, Study Warns
12.6.2019
The carbon emissions generated by bitcoin are comparable to the whole of Kansas City — and even a small country — a study finds
Brazil Central Bank Debuts IBM Blockchain Interbank ID System on Hyperledger
12.6.2019
A Hyperledger Fabric blockchain ID system has been launched by Brazil’s central bank
Tezos Foundation Snags Former PwC Blockchain Expert As CFO
12.6.2019
Roman Schnider, co-creator of PricewaterhouseCoopers Switzerland's blockchain initiative, will supercede Eelco Fiole as Chief Financial Officer at Tezos
Kenetic Starts New Fund, Sees Asia as a Home for Blockchain Generation
12.6.2019
Jehan Chu. Kenetic will soon be launching a new venture capital fund that is “pure equity, obviously blockchain only”, Jehan Chu, co-founder and managing partner at Kenetic Capital, a blockchain investment and advisory firm, told Cryptonews.com in an interview about their plans, the blockchain...
Gov’t of Brazil to Consider Bill Requiring Public Administration to Promote Blockchain
12.6.2019
The Brazilian government will consider a draft bill requiring all units of public administration to apply and promote blockchain tech
Online Casino Industry Could be Next to Benefit from Blockchain Technology
12.6.2019
Of all the online industries currently in operation, few have been as technologically progressive as online casinos. Evolving with each step of the internet, from high speeds to mobile integration, these sites have constantly stood at the forefront of digital innovation. Now with blockchain...
Russian Authorities Sign MoU With Maersk to Officially Launch TradeLens in Russia
12.6.2019
The Russian Ministry of Transport signed a MoU with Maersk to introduce blockchain-enabled shipping solution TradeLens
Report: French Gaming Giant Ubisoft Considering Potential Blockchain Applications
12.6.2019
French video gaming giant Ubisoft is allegedly exploring potential blockchain applications in gaming as a strategy to gain a more competitive edge in the industry