Cryptocurrency News
With a market cap of just under US$7 billion, EOS is the fifth-largest cryptocurrency by valuation. Despite its massive valuation, its recent mainnet launch has been riddled with failures and shortcomings. However, it may soon see a boost in legitimacy thanks to the capabilities set to be provided through the MyWish […]
Various countries around the world are looking to make an impact in the cryptocurrency and blockchain industries. Malta has already done so, and it seems both Bermuda and Gibraltar will try to do the same in the years to come. Welcoming Cryptocurrency With Open Arms Even though most countries are […]
Transforming and disrupting the music industry with blockchain technology is a big challenge. There are a lot of opportunities waiting to be tapped, although making any sort of impact may not happen overnight. eMusic aims to make a big impact in this area. Fair pay and rewarding fans are the […]
There are quite a few companies which are building their own proprietary blockchains. As is always the case when ventures like these come to market, one has to wonder whether they can live up to expectations. KT Corp, one of South Korea’s leading mobile carriers, has unveiled a commercial network […]
Despite the industry’s multi-hundred billion dollar market cap, an astonishingly high percentage of all cryptocurrency projects do very little to differentiate themselves and add little to no value to existing projects. The exceptions, the projects that do bring something new to the table, often receive significant attention and tremendous price […]
Banks and other financial institutions have never been particularly crypto-friendly. When it comes to blockchain technology, however, the story is very different. The Bank of England is looking to introduce a new payments system which will accommodate future blockchain integration. It’s a positive development for the industry as a whole. […]
It was shocking – and offending – when I heard the news of Katlego Marite’s kidnapping and that the kidnappers had demanded ransom in Bitcoin. As Kai Stinchcombe puts it in Ten Years In, Nobody Has Come up With a Use for Blockchain, blockchain has no real use except “currency […]
South Korean government officials are taking a very interesting stance on cryptocurrencies. Although they want to bring more legitimacy to this industry, it will need to happen through regulatory efforts first and foremost. The country’s Financial Services Commission has announced a dedicated department for blockchain policymaking which will be introduced in […]
Advancing the blockchain and cryptocurrency ecosystems will require a very different mindset. Instead of doing everything on their own, it is important for projects to pursue interoperability options. Although it seems like a daunting task, there are a lot of possibilities waiting to be explored. Interoperability Is Key for Blockchain Opportunities […]
The automotive sector has shown an increasing interest in blockchain technology. As vehicles become smarter and more autonomous, new technologies need to be used to accommodate these major changes. Cahrenheit is a new blockchain infrastructure for the automotive industry powered by VeChainThor. Cahrenheit in a Nutshell The VeChainThor team has […]
Hundreds of companies are exploring use cases within the blockchain industry. It is evident there are a lot of potential use cases to explore, even though very few of them will impact the real world. Provenance is taking a different approach by streamlining the supply chain model to empower all […]
Anchoring one’s identity data to the blockchain may prove to be a very big challenge. Stratis has come up with a potential solution, known as Stratis Identity. The iOS release of this application introduces new ways to manage personal and corporate identities in one go. The Stratis Identity Product Explained […]
Prediction markets are an interesting example of how blockchain technology can be used to change the world. Although not too many popular platforms exist just yet, Augur has officially launched its main project. So far, it seems there are a lot of bets and predictions in effect already, which further […]
There is a growing connection between cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and eSports. EtherSportz aims to make big things happen, as the company is designed to facilitate eSports matchmaking and tournament hosting. The Idea Behind EtherSportz There has been a growing focus on the eSports industry over the past few years. This […]
Building reputation solutions on top of blockchain technology is not easy. It is a venture worth exploring, however, and SpringRole aims to make an impact in this regard. This blockchain-powered profile verification and attestation protocol could introduce a lot of positive changes in the future. SpringRole in a Nutshell Using […]
Many projects have tried to bridge the gap between blockchain technology and trading card games. Some firms have been a bit more successful at this than others. A new Kickstarter project named Zombie Battleground aims to be a winner. Zombie Battleground Explained The team claims Zombie Battleground will become a […]
There is a lot of hype associated with the blockchain industry. Companies and investors expect big things from this technology. So far, few actual use cases exist to warrant that excitement. Despite the ongoing struggles, the R3 blockchain consortium is contemplating filing for an initial public offering. R3 Wants to […]
Blockchain technology allows consumers to benefit from a wide range of new tools. When it comes to online identity and reputation management, the competition is heating up significantly. Scatter aims to play a role of importance in this regard over the coming years. The Idea Behind Scatter User authentication on […]