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Australia and Singapore conclude digital verification blockchain pilot
19.8.2021
A nine-month blockchain initiative assessing the cost and time efficiency of the two countries' digital verification systems has been deemed a success
Strategic Partnership Takes Place Between Mercurial and Serum
19.8.2021
Mercurial and Serum have joined hands for collaboration to enhance Solana’s utility and asset liquidity. The said partnership will start with Solana’s foremost on-chain cross-protocol aggregator. Mercurial has partnered with Serum, enabling traders to smoothly switch from the main...
Metaverse Technology: A New Iteration of Internet
19.8.2021
The sudden hype of the Metaverse reflects on our desire to live a separate life on the internet, where we can go about our daily lives and routines in the way we want without judgment, while also showcasing other network users our NFT collections, our property, our clothes, avatars, and many other...
Costa Rican Central Bank: Crypto’s Not Illegal & We Don’t Need a CBDC
19.8.2021
The Costa Rican central bank chief has warned the public about the risks involved with investing in crypto – but also made a point of noting that tokens such as bitcoin (BTC) are “not illegal” in the country.
According to Deporticos, Rodrigo Cubero, the President of the Banco Central de Costa Rica...
Ready Player Earn: Where NFT gaming and the virtual economy coincide
18.8.2021
The surging popularity of NFTs is pushing play-to-earn NFT games to experience even greater adoption
Staking will eat blockchain for breakfast — Here’s why
18.8.2021
The market for staking has accelerated rapidly recently, and a shift to PoS will ensure that the blockchain ecosystem is more resilient
[článek] Microsoft zvažuje, že v boji s počítačovým pirátstvím vsadí na ethereový blockchain
18.8.2021
[4 minuty čtení] Microsoft má poměrně dlouhou historii koketování s kryptoměnami, ze které musí mít nezaujatý pozorovatel velmi smíšené pocity. Vstřícný krok vpřed, následně dva kroky vzad a poté pořadí zase prohodit. Nejnověji zkouší firma štěstí antipirátským systémem, postaveným na Ethereu....
Russian Power Provider to Debut Blockchain-powered Sales Platform in 2022
18.8.2021
A largely state-run Russian energy firm is set to launch an energy buying platform that makes use of blockchain technology – but is seeking help from the private sector to carry out its plans.
Per Cnet, the project is the brainchild of the largest energy sales provider in Kaliningrad and...
24 Hours of Le Mans Endurance Race Launches NFT Collection Crafted by the Automobilist
17.8.2021
On August 17, 24 Hours of Le Mans, the endurance sports car race held annually in Le Mans, France, and the European art collective the Automobilist revealed the launch of the first-ever 24H Le Mans’ non-fungible token (NFT) collection. 24 Hours of Le Mans and the Automobilist to Launch...
Alibaba’s NFT Marketplace Allows Content Creators to Copyright Work via Blockchain IP Service: Report
17.8.2021
The Chinese multinational technology giant, Alibaba Group, has launched a non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace. According to regional reports, the Alibaba NFT platform not only provides customers with the ability to purchase and sell NFTs, but the marketplace also allows people to license and sell...
How Blockchain Can Help Bring AI Into Mainstream - Cryptonews.com Podcast
17.8.2021
Artificial intelligence (AI) is the next frontier in Big Business. As organizations everywhere look to cut costs, increase their earnings and optimize workflows, AI has imposed itself as the obvious solution.
But building AI-powered software - and putting it out there - is a lot more challenging...
Crypto miner Argo Blockchain goes ‘climate positive’ on greenhouse gas emissions
17.8.2021
Environmental sustainability continues to be top of mind for cryptocurrency miners after Elon Musk drew negative attention to the industry earlier this year
Tiger Global backs $24M funding round for blockchain security firm CertiK
17.8.2021
The security company has now raised $61 million in two months and over $70 million since inception. Coatue Management, Shunwei Capital and Coinbase Ventures are among CertiK's early backers
Decentralized TV Advances as Cudos Ties Up With Sator and Crypto-Themed Series “Hold on for Dear Life”
17.8.2021
As blockchain technology expands its horizons, attention is turning towards Hollywood with the introduction of a brand new decentralized series titled “HODL,” which will feature fan engagement tokens and highlight mining services-for-all. Audience to Gain Exposure to Token Incentives...
Bank of Ghana Urged to Resist Developing a CBDC Based on ‘Old Traditional Siloed Financial Thinking’
17.8.2021
A Ghanaian blockchain and crypto association, Afroblocks, has warned the Bank of Ghana (BOG) to resist the urge to develop a central bank digital currency (CBDC) that is based on the “old traditional siloed financial thinking.” Afroblocks Not Consulted Afroblocks (formerly Blockchain...
Pinknode Joins Crust Network To Boost Decentralized Cloud Storage
17.8.2021
Crust Network creates a decentralized cloud storage market for the ecosystem that promotes the privacy of individual data using a unique mix of GPoS and MPoW. The Supported by the Crust Network, the Interplanetary File System (IPFS) with multiple storage layer protocols, allows storage interfaces...
Alibaba launches NFT marketplace for copyright trading
17.8.2021
Alibaba has launched a new marketplace allowing trademark holders to sell NFT representing licenses to their copyright
White Paper Published by Microsoft Describes an Ethereum-Based Tool to Combat Pirated Content
16.8.2021
Researchers from Microsoft, Alibaba Group, and Carnegie Mellon University have published a paper that claims the Ethereum network can help prevent piracy. The paper, called “Argus: A Fully Transparent Incentive System for Anti-Piracy Campaigns,” describes how Argus is superior...
Traders seek hefty gains from altcoins while Bitcoin price consolidates
16.8.2021
SOL, PRE and AR rallied more than 30% while Bitcoin price continues to consolidate around $46,000
Microsoft Blockchain Study, Walmart Crypto Job, Samsung & CBDC and More News
16.8.2021
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Computing giant Microsoft has done a study of a blockchain-based incentive system to bolster anti-piracy campaigns in a paper, dubbed...