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The technology industry has not been the friendliest to women, and while measures such as affirmative action have been enforced in recent years, not much has changed. According to a study conducted in March of this year, the proportion of women working in tech for Uber, Google and Microsoft stands […]
Even though Bitcoin is nearing its tenth birthday, a lot of people remain in the dark about the world’s leading cryptocurrency. That is rather worrisome, although there are helpful infographics to offer a quick recap of important facts. There is a lot more to Bitcoin than meets the eye. The […]
Australia’s journey to becoming a blockchain hub has continued to gather pace. In its latest venture, tech giant IBM and Australian law firm Herbert Smith Freehills have joined forces to form a blockchain consortium with the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO). The initiative intends to create the first […]
All cryptocurrency markets enjoy another brief positive spell as the weekend commences. It is another positive development which further shows how things are looking up, at least for the time being. Interestingly enough, the Dash price is noting some of the biggest gains as of right now. Dash Price Continues […]
In an ongoing onslaught on the once-booming Chinese cryptocurrency industry, China’s Guangzhou Development District government has prohibited all physical venues from hosting digital currency-related promotions or events. Guangzhou Development District, which is one of China’s special economic zones, reportedly issued a circular to all local business on August 24 outlawing […]
University College Oxford has become the latest institution to establish a blockchain research facility. The university will now have an ultra-modern research center explicitly designed to research blockchain technology. The initiative will be spearheaded by the university’s cryptography expert, Professor Bill Roscoe, who has been researching automated verification and cryptography […]
2018 seems to be a year of mainstream cryptocurrency adoption, as Yahoo Finance has joined the party by integrating buy and sell options for three cryptos. Yahoo Finance users can now buy and sell Bitcoin, Ethereum and Litecoin through the site’s portal. The three digital assets are currently ranked first, […]
California’s state legislature has passed a bill which aims to form a working group on blockchain technology. According to the bill, the primary role of the working group will be to find out how blockchain can be introduced and used in government, schools, and other public institutions. It will also […]
Plenty of things can happen in a minute. And when it comes to your security online, those 60 seconds are enough to send your business into a tailspin. As companies around the world look to increase their online presence and create more touchpoints with their customers, the attack surface grows […]
Various efforts have been undertaken to disrupt traditional social networks of all kinds. LinkedIn may face a lot of competition from Truebase, a new platform aimed at attracting blockchain professionals. Given the increasing popularity of blockchain and firms exploring this technology, having a professional network service on one’s side is no […]
The US government is cracking down on any and all illegal activity pertaining to cryptocurrencies. Although that will undoubtedly cause some friction, it is also a necessary step in making the industry appear more legitimate. Operation Darkness Falls is one of the latest initiatives undertaken by the US DOJ, and […]
Investing in cryptocurrencies can be done in many ways. A lot of users don’t like spending fiat currency directly and tend to look for intermediary solutions. This is where so-called stablecoins come into the picture, as they provide an extra gateway to buy Bitcoin and altcoins. The following four upcoming stablecoins, […]
The entire blockchain industry is abuzz with distributed applications. Various networks are competing for traction when it comes to dApps, with EOS slowly making a name for itself as of right now. The following dApps are sorted by their current popularity, although these rankings are bound to shift sooner or later. […]
Even though many people assumed the Dogecoin price pump would end pretty quickly, it seems the opposite is coming true. Thanks to its increasing trading volume, the value per DOGE has gained even more ground in very quick succession. It raises more questions as to when things will turn around, […]
Bitcoin (BTC) At press time, bitcoin is trading for about $6,985. This is a significant rise from yesterday’s fall to $6,800, and bitcoin is once again expected to strike the $7,000 mark. The Satis Group – which advises businesses on initial coin offerings (ICOs) – just released a new report […]
In the world of blockchain and cryptocurrency, events and conferences play an increasingly important role. During the month of September, there will be some appealing events to attend, assuming one can afford to do so. The following events are ordered by date. #6 BlockchainConf Residents of the United States may […]
At press time, the father of cryptocurrency is back in the high $6,900 range and is trading for just shy of $7,000. After a minor dip that brought it down to about $6,800 yesterday afternoon, the asset is showing signs of recovery and moving back up the financial ladder. The […]
Finding new use cases for the blockchain industry is not necessarily the biggest challenge. Ensuring those use cases can be commercialized is something else entirely. In the medical sector, a fair few companies are looking to introduce blockchain technology. The following companies are listed alphabetically, and have enjoyed various degrees […]