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World Health Organization Teams With IBM, Oracle on Blockchain-Based Coronavirus Data Hub
27.3.2020
Big names like IBM, Oracle and the World Health Organization (WHO) will use blockchain technology to track data relating to the coronavirus pandemic
Blockchain Set to Stamp Out Cheating in World Chess Competition
27.3.2020
Despite the coronavirus shutting down a major chess tournament, the organizers believe blockchain can give their sport a boost
Making Bitcoin Go Viral: Could Endless Printing Trigger a Hyperbitcoinization Event?
26.3.2020
Hyperbitcoinization has been defined as “a state where bitcoin becomes the world’s dominant form of money.” But what actually needs to happen for bitcoin to ‘go viral’? As it turns out, a hyperbitcoinization event may be more likely than many suspect, especially in...
VR World Somnium Space Sells 110 ETH of Virtual Land
25.3.2020
Kicking off a 10-week offering, VR platform Somnium Space sold 25 plots of digital land last week, garning 110 ETH total
World’s Largest Banks Losing Stock Value During Weeks Marked by Pandemic
25.3.2020
The spreading coronavirus infection is taking a toll on the global economy and traditional financial institutions are already hurting. The world’s largest banks have seen their stocks losing value over the past weeks and months while facing cash withdrawal pressure and preparing to deal with...
Self-Proclaimed World’s Lightest Blockchain Rolls Out Phase Three of Its Testnet
25.3.2020
A “tiny, portable” blockchain downloadable from a smartphone has rolled out phase three of its testnet, which implements zero-proof technology to lighten the chain’s data load
Top 3 Mistakes Crypto Derivatives Traders Make
25.3.2020
Derivatives trading has taken the crypto world by storm. As a matter of fact, the open interest of Bitcoin futuresContinue Reading
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#NotDying4WallStreet – Twitter Trends Show People Are Fed Up With Wall Street, Banks and Oligarchs
24.3.2020
As the coronavirus outbreak causes havoc to the world economy, the U.S. is trying to prepare for the onslaught of new cases. U.S. politicians crafted shelter-in-place orders in various states and shut down a decent fraction of American industries. Now politicians are penning an enormous bailout...
List of Popular Slangs Used in the World of Gambling
22.3.2020
Gambling is a well-known source of entertainment for people worldwide for an unknown period of time. Where earlier it was limited to the access of the rich male section of the society, today it has become a favorite for a majority of people irrespective of caste, status, or sex. As the technology...
Encryption Standards Threatened Under Pretext of Battling Coronavirus
22.3.2020
Governments around the world have been trying for some time to bypass encryption and backdoor messaging apps. End-to-end encryption was preventing authorities from stopping terrorist attacks, we were told, and personal privacy had to be sacrificed for the greater good. Now, as the coronavirus...
World Federation of Exchanges Says Crypto Terminology Needs Clarity
20.3.2020
A trade association of major global exchanges calls for clarity regarding crypto terms in a recent response report
Brave New World: Browser Challenging Google for the Future of Privacy
20.3.2020
With an increasing number of people looking to make use of privacy-focused web tools, Brave’s daily user count recently surged past the 4 million mark
Scammers Impersonate World Health Organization to Steal BTC COVID-19 Donations
19.3.2020
Online scammers are now impersonating the World Health Organization to get Bitcoin donations for its COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund
Tether Launches Stablecoin Token on Bitcoin Cash via Simple Ledger Protocol
19.3.2020
Tether, the world’s most popular stablecoin, will be using the Simple Ledger Protocol built upon the Bitcoin Cash network for issuing its tokens. Among other things, this means that millions of Bitcoin.com Wallet users will now be able to send and receive USDT via SLP tokens right within...
US Cash Crisis: Withdrawal Limits Spark Bank Run Fear
18.3.2020
The entire world has been focused on the economy as the coronavirus outbreak has devastated global markets. While stocks, commodities, and barrels of oil plunge in value, there’s been considerable demand for cold hard cash in certain countries. According to reports, Wall Street’s elite...
Bitcoin, Not Governments Will Save the World After Crisis, Tim Draper Says
17.3.2020
Tim Draper now says Bitcoin, not governments, will save the world when it comes back
Bitcoin Games Celebrates St. Patrick’s Day With Free Spins Promotion
16.3.2020
The world needs a good cause to cheer right now in these tense times. Luckily, St. Patrick’s Day is coming up this Tuesday, March 17. To celebrate the holiday and give players an extra reason to smile, Bitcoin Games is offering a new free spins promotion. The platform is a provably fair...
John McAfee Says Coronavirus Could Be a Conspiracy by World Superpowers
16.3.2020
Computer scientist John McAfee is known for speaking his mind with holding back, which has also landed him in trouble on several occasions. However, he continues to share his opinions without any filters, and he has done exactly that about the latest pandemic Coronavirus. While the world is finding...
Sending Cash to Friends and Family Through Bitcoin ATMs Is Safer Than Crowding Bank Offices During Pandemic
16.3.2020
Transferring money over traditional channels may involve a lot of queuing in lines these days. Authorities around the world are trying to prevent large groups of people gathering in confined spaces to reduce the risk of transmitting the coronavirus infection. Remittances are a lifeline for people...
The Race Is On To Become the World's Digital Reserve Currency. Who Will Win?
15.3.2020
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Keld van Schreven is the Managing Director and Co-Founder of KR1 plc, the London listed cryptocurrency and blockchain investment company.
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Central Banks are excited by Bitcoin's dramatic innovation, its blockchain technology and the potential for Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC)....