BLOCKCHAIN
Blockchains incorporate several important features such as immutability, encryption and distributed storage, which combined makes secure peer-to-peer transactions possible and in turn has created the means to end human dependence on credit and thus credit intermediaries. Due to these features, blockchain has been referred to as ‘the Trust Machine’ and is forecasted to transfer the trust from agencies and institutions which are enforced by law to machine-based networks guaranteed by technology and mathematics.
Taj Quantum Utilizes Blockchain in Authentication Systems, Awarded Patent for Groundbreaking Type II Superconductor
Taj Quantum was awarded a patent for a Type II Superconductor and utilizes blockchain for authentication systems, as announced on July 31, 2023.
Apple's App Store Policies Probed: U.S. Lawmakers Investigate Impact on Blockchain and NFTs
U.S. Representatives probe Apple's App Store policies, raising concerns over potential impact on blockchain and NFTs, and questioning the balance between security and innovation.
Japan Blockchain Association Proposes Cryptocurrency Tax Reforms to Government
The Japan Blockchain Association (JBA), led by Representative Director Yuji Kano of bitFlyer, submitted a proposal for cryptocurrency tax reforms to the government on July 28, 2023.
Chinese Ant Group to Divest Non-Core Assets, Including Blockchain, for Another HK IPO Attempt, Reports Bloomberg
Following information from insiders cited by Bloomberg, Ant Group is contemplating a restructuring plan. To clear the way for its Initial Public Offering (IPO) in Hong Kong, this strategy intends to sell parts of its company that are unrelated to its core financial activities in China.
How Blockchain Technology is Transforming Gaming
We are witnessing a remarkable transformation in many industries due to blockchain technology. Among the various sectors being revolutionised, the gaming industry stands out, having captured the interest of an estimated 3.09 billion active video gamers worldwide. The figure has surged by over 1 billion in just seven years, a testament to the growing popularity of gaming.
Former Coinbase CLO Brian Brooks Joins Hashdex's Board of Directors
Brian Brooks, former Coinbase CLO and current Valor Capital Group partner, joins Hashdex's Board of Directors, aiming to accelerate the firm's global growth in the crypto asset management space.
BNB Chain: Driving the Next Billion User Revolution in Web3, NFTs, and the Metaverse – An Exclusive Interview
Discover BNB Chain's strategy for onboarding 1 billion Web3 users, bridging the decentralized tech gap, managing transaction costs, and future platform developments in our exclusive interview.
Tachyum's Prodigy Processors: A Game-Changer for Blockchain in Banking and FinTech
Tachyum, a leading tech company, has recently published a paper titled "Credit Unions, Blockchain, CBDC, FinTech and Tachyum Prodigy", which highlights the potential of Prodigy to revolutionize transactional banking and significantly reduce the environmental and financial costs associated with blockchain's energy consumption.
South Korea Embraces Blockchain: New Digital Asset Act, K-Culture Tokenization, and More
South Korea passes the Digital Asset Basic Act, Shinhan Financial Group invests in digital asset custody, and K-culture goes blockchain.
What is Bitcoin Ordinals?
Bitcoin Ordinals, introduced in January 2023 by Casey Rodarmor, are a way to inscribe digital content on the Bitcoin blockchain.