by Ben Hiscox | Aug 5, 2019 at 15:15 | Blockchain
In simple terms, a fork occurs when a change is made to a cryptocurrency’s underlying code that causes it to split into two versions. Forks occur most often when a new feature, update or protocol change is implemented (commonly known as a “planned fork”), or because...
by Ben Hiscox | Aug 1, 2019 at 17:18 | Blockchain
Unlike a traditional contract, smart contracts help you exchange assets (money, property, shares, etc) or anything of value without the need of an intermediary, such as a notary or solicitor. Rather than existing on paper, a smart contract has its terms written into...
by Joseph Resher | Jul 31, 2019 at 16:41 | Blockchain
The short answer is yes, quantum computing does pose a potential threat to blockchain security, however, that’s not the complete answer. For one thing, quantum computers are still in the process of being developed, and none exist just yet. Also, while the...
by Sara Whister | Jul 29, 2019 at 14:35 | Blockchain
Invented in 1995 by one of the pioneers in the field of financial blockchain, Ian Grigg, Ricardian Contracts place the terms and conditions of a contract in a format that can be understood and executed by both software and humans. While machines read Ricardian...
by Sara Whister | Jul 19, 2019 at 15:22 | Blockchain
There are three different types of blockchains- private, public, and hybrid. Among these three types, hybrid blockchains are considered to be the most effective by many in the industry. Even if you don’t know much about blockchain technology, the chances are that you...
by Joseph Resher | Jul 8, 2019 at 06:32 | Blockchain
A unique experiment is revealing how the power of blockchain technology can help drive down corruption and improve the lives of refugees. The blockchain experiment in question is the brainchild of the United Nations’ World Food Programme (WFP), the largest...
by Sara Whister | Jul 5, 2019 at 07:13 | Blockchain
The factory floor may seem a million miles away from the ethereal world of Bitcoin, Litecoin, Ethereum and other cryptocurrencies, but the divide is not as great as you might think. While cryptocurrencies may get all the press, the blockchain technology that made...
by Ben Hiscox | Jun 20, 2019 at 14:15 | Blockchain
As it stands today, the music industry has a number of worrying gaps in terms of authentication and compliance. Artists aren’t always paid fairly for their song plays and an estimated $2.5 billion in royalties go uncollected each year. A number of...
by Sara Whister | Jun 5, 2019 at 21:06 | Blockchain
If there is one sector set to experience the most disruption from blockchain technology, it is likely the Fintech sector. From security token ecosystems to blockchain-enabled wealth management SaaS (software as a service), the financial technology sector is changing...
by Sara Whister | May 13, 2019 at 18:13 | Blockchain
Although best known for its use as the underlying code used by Bitcoin, blockchain technology has the potential to transform many industries. The versatile yet secure open-source code is currently revolutionizing areas far beyond just cryptocurrency. Fiat Currency...
by Sara Whister | May 6, 2019 at 06:01 | Blockchain
According to industry data, large investment banks and financial institutions have already spent over $1 billion to develop and implement blockchain technology for everything from payment systems to credit default swaps. Here are some of the ways blockchain technology...
by Sara Whister | May 2, 2019 at 18:10 | Blockchain
Whether you have been watching the growth of the cryptocurrency market from the sidelines or have already invested or traded in them, you’re likely aware of the excitement surrounding them. What you may be less aware of is the underlying blockchain technology...
by Brian Curran | Feb 15, 2019 at 20:10 | Blockchain
Anthony Pompliano — the founder of Morgan Creek Digital venture fund — recently told Bloomberg that two Virginia pension funds have become anchor investors in the new $40 million blockchain fund by Morgan Creek Digital — in what is likely a first in...
by Brian Curran | Feb 5, 2019 at 20:00 | Blockchain
Fluence — a decentralized platform for blockchain data management — has released a comprehensive report on the dapp ecosystem, drawing from a survey of 160 dapp projects. The study, which contains first-hand accounts of dapp development, highlights how...
by Brian Curran | Nov 28, 2018 at 22:21 | Blockchain
Amazon has announced a new blockchain product — Amazon Managed Blockchain — as a fully managed service built on the Hyperledger Fabric and Ethereum open-source frameworks. A limited preview is currently available for Amazon Web Services (AWS) account...
by Brian Curran | Nov 15, 2018 at 12:59 | Blockchain
Zcoin — the privacy-oriented cryptocurrency based on the Zerocoin Protocol — revealed their successful completion of a large-scale primary election for Thailand’s Democrat Party Leader yesterday. The news follows weeks of speculation amid a surge in...
by Isabel Contreras | Oct 29, 2018 at 23:40 | Blockchain
Blockchain — the popular Bitcoin wallet service — released a couple of blockchain reports focusing on developments in the cryptocurrency realm. One of the reports, named “The Future is Decentralized” from the company’s research initiative emphasizes how...
by Brian Curran | Oct 23, 2018 at 20:02 | Blockchain
The Bank of Canada has announced its successful testing of the feasibility of clearing and settling securities using blockchain technology in a 36-page report. The report follows a collaborative research effort between the Bank of Canada, Payments Canada, and TMX...
by Brian Curran | Oct 2, 2018 at 21:55 | Blockchain
The Swell Conference — a global payment industry meetup of policy, technology, and payment experts — is currently ongoing and is hosted by Ripple in San Francisco. The second conference after the inaugural Swell Conference in Toronto last year, Swell has...
by Brian Curran | Sep 27, 2018 at 20:20 | Blockchain
Veem — the blockchain-based business payments network — announced its partnership with Goldman Sachs yesterday at the close of its strategic funding round led by the investment banking giant. The $25 million round also comprised high-profile participants...
by Brian Curran | Sep 7, 2018 at 19:38 | Blockchain
Facebook has recently been making a push into the blockchain space with the formation of its blockchain unit headed by David Marcus — former Coinbase board member — in May. Recently, Facebook’s careers page posted a job opening for a Head of Business...
by Brian Curran | Aug 28, 2018 at 18:51 | Blockchain
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) — the major UK-based accounting and multinational professional networks company — recently released a revealing blockchain study on the heels of fellow “Big Four” accounting firm Deloitte’s blockchain survey. Titled “Blockchain...
by Brian Curran | Aug 22, 2018 at 16:57 | Blockchain
Deloitte, the UK-based accounting, and professional services network giant, recently released their 2018 global blockchain survey report that contains some interesting insights into the technology’s current momentum in various industries. The report focuses on survey...
by Brian Curran | Aug 8, 2018 at 19:24 | Blockchain
Understanding blockchain technology and its accompanying field of quickly evolving innovations can be a daunting task to try and tackle. A novel field of technology has only become increasingly more complex and nuanced with the rise in popularity of cryptocurrencies...
by Brian Curran | Aug 8, 2018 at 19:16 | Blockchain
The Republic of Malta, the idyllic island in the middle of the Mediterranean known for its burgeoning tourism and financial services, has recently started to emerge as a primary leader in the blockchain industry. Notably, Malta’s parliament recently passed a series of...
by Brian Curran | Aug 8, 2018 at 17:17 | Blockchain
Blockchain technology has the potential to disrupt a variety of industries. Still in its nascent stages, however, much of the promised potential of blockchain technology is still purely speculation or in its early development as a practical application. Interestingly,...
