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Mi Store Portugal Reveals Crypto Acceptance, Xiaomi Says ‘Decision Was Made Without Knowledge or Approval’
15.8.2021
On August 5, the Mi Store in Portugal announced that it was accepting cryptocurrencies including bitcoin, ethereum, tether, and dash. At the time, the Mi Store Portugal said it was working with the blockchain payments company Utrust in order to be more “inclusive.” However, the Mi Store...
An In Depth Look at Bitcoin’s First Chain Split: Satoshi Helps Reverse the Creation of 184 Billion BTC
15.8.2021
Since January 3, 2009, the Bitcoin network has been functional for 99.98662952015% of the time. However, the protocol has had a few hiccups along the way and on a few occasions, the chain split into two. Most people are well aware of the Bitcoin Cash split that took place on August 1, 2017, but...
How blockchain could have saved the Library of Alexandria
15.8.2021
In an effort to save the future of the Library of Alexandria, blockchain technology could help preserve records and archive systems
TIME Partners With Cool Cats NFT Project, Business Magazine Fortune’s NFT Sale Raises $1.3M
15.8.2021
Two of the largest American news magazines, Fortune and TIME, have jumped headfirst into the non-fungible token (NFT) ecosystem in recent times. The New York-based multinational business magazine Fortune raised $1.3 million selling its first NFT collection this week. Furthermore, after selling...
A multichain approach is the future of the blockchain industry
15.8.2021
Multichain solutions will change the blockchain space from an “interesting new technology” to an essential, high-growth industry
How will blockchain and crypto improve the lives of LGBTQ+ people? Experts answer
14.8.2021
Here’s what crypto and blockchain experts think about the impact of blockchain technology on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people
Global Charity Organization Launches Crypto-Based Vouchers for Vulnerable Groups in Kenya, Ecuador
14.8.2021
The global charity organization, CARE, has created crypto-based vouchers that will be distributed to women and select groups in Africa and Latin America. According to CARE, these vouchers will be redeemable for goods, services or cash and linked to the needs of recipients. However, in its statement...
Crypto Launderers Use Blockchain 'Antinalysis' To Evade Law Enforcement
13.8.2021
In a never-ending arms race pitting crypto compliance firms and cybercriminals, a blockchain analytics tool has been made available on the dark web, enabling bitcoin (BTC) addresses to be checked for ties to criminal activities, according to blockchain analytics company Elliptic. The tool enables...
Tokenized real estate market could hit $1.4T despite a slow start, report claims
13.8.2021
London-born advisory and accountancy network Moore Global has published a new report gathering expert opinions worldwide about the future of the tokenized real estate market
Crypto Data Firm Dune Analytics Raises $8M — Series A Round Led by Union Square Ventures
13.8.2021
The team behind the platform that allows users to track data on the Ethereum blockchain, Dune Analytics, announced the firm has raised $8 million from strategic investors like Union Square Ventures. Dune Analytics detailed the firm plans to leverage the new financing in order to hire more help...
Investors Pour Billions in Crypto & Blockchain as Bets Get Bigger
12.8.2021
Despite the number of deals dropped, in the first half of this year, total global investments in blockchain and cryptoassets more than doubled the amount injected in these industries in the whole of 2020, reaching USD 8.7bn and soaring past the previous annual record posted in 2018, at USD 7.2bn...
Dvision Network to Host “Live Debate” on Cryptocurrency Legislation Organized by Korean National Assembly
12.8.2021
PRESS RELEASE. The blockchain-based metaverse Dvision Network is set to become part of history in what promises to be an action-packed event. The NFT metaverse will be hosting the ‘’Live debate’’ on the Cryptocurrency Legislation and Improvement Measures organized by...
The Impact of Digitalization on Society & Economy
12.8.2021
Digitalization is that monumental paradigm shift that would transform the phase of any civilization. The early 1950s became the formative years for what would essentially become the practically endless digital world that we see and interact with every day. The introduction of computing power that...
55% of world's top-100 banks reportedly have crypto and blockchain exposure
12.8.2021
Over half of the 100 largest banks by assets under management are reportedly investors in major crypto and blockchain technology-based companies and projects
Future Blockchain Summit 2021
12.8.2021
The world is gearing up for the Blockchain summit of 2021, and this time, the event will be held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The future Blockchain summit shall be conducted at Dubai World Trade Centefromon from 17th to 20th October 2021. Eminent blockchain leaders of the world shall grace...
Crypto and blockchain investments have already doubled 2020: KPMG report
12.8.2021
Investors now have a better understanding not only about crypto assets but also the operational and procedural side of crypto, a new report states
Troop of Bored Ape NFTs Rises Above the Competition, BAYC Donates $200K in ETH to Orangutan Outreach
12.8.2021
While non-fungible token (NFT) assets have been raking in millions, numerous NFT projects like Cryptopunks, Meebits, and Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) have been outpacing the competition. The BAYC NFT collectibles is a collection of 10,000 Bored Ape NFTs and just recently the project sales volume...
Poly Network Defi Hacker Returns a Large Fraction of Tokens, Chainalysis Evaluates Hacker’s Onchain Movements
12.8.2021
On August 11, the blockchain intelligence firm Chainalysis published its findings on the recent Poly Network hack which saw the loss of approximately $611 million crypto tokens. The assessment from Chainalysis backed up the claims made by the security company called Slowmist that shows the hacker...
Swvl Taps Concordium’s Blockchain To Enhance Semi-Private Mass Transit Solution
12.8.2021
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Zug, Switzerland, 12th August, 2021,
Various experts agree that mass transit systems need to undergo an evolution. The debate goes back to pre-COVID-19, yet the pandemic has only highlighted more points...
Will the Real Polygon Please Stand Up — Spammers Wrongly Post Coin Drops on Video Game-Related Feed
11.8.2021
In a strange twist of fate, two companies named Polygon are the source of a storm of confusion on Twitter as a video game community gets a unique introduction to Polygon’s blockchain technology. Crypto Scammers Hit Game-Related Feed Polygon, the rebranded layer 2 blockchain solution...