Blockchain

Food suppliers need to demonstrate transparency across the global supply chain, with French health authorities confirming that the E. coli bacteria infection and complications were the cause of the death of a child.

The owner of China-based cryptocurrency exchange Bitzlato was arrested in Miami on Wednesday, along with five associates in Europe

Blockchain at heart is a ledger, a way of storing transactions that is -- according to fans -- secure, transparent and permanent.

Another day, another hack - and another blockchain bridge burned.

The cryptocurrency industry was on edge on Monday as bitcoin struggled to stay above a key level, with investors fearing that problems at major crypto players could unleash a wider market shakeout.

Fintech users still need to link their digital accounts to licensed banks, requiring a visit to traditional brick-and-mortar branches

Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies designed to be protected from the wild volatility that makes it difficult to use digital assets for payments or as a store of value.

Bitcoin's value has more than halved since a November surge that saw the token hit a record of nearly $69,000.

Portugal has long sought foreign cash by giving tax breaks and special visas to foreign investors and so-called digital nomads

The Bank of Canada has previously said cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin are speculative investments that "do not have a plausible claim to become the money of the future."

There is a theory that if a group was to obtain more than 50 percent of a particular blockchain, it could start rewriting transactions

The funds were used to buy items such as gold or digital NFTs (non-fungible tokens), according to US officials

Bitcoin, the world's biggest cryptocurrency, hit a record-high $66,000 last month after taking another step towards mainstream status.

The very first Bitcoins were created in 2009, mined by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto on his personal computer.

The tighter tax compliance on the sector could bring in $28 billion over 10 years, according to recent estimates.

Musk said he loses money when the value of bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies declines but that he has not been selling despite the volatility.

Suddenly, anyone with a computer — no matter where they live — has access to savings. Because networks are decentralised, there are no gatekeepers to determine who is allowed to deposit, borrow or lend assets.

Bukele has promoted the move as a way to revitalize the nation's economy, and extend access to banking to more of El Salvador's people.

Before its spectacular rise in recent months, bitcoin had experienced setbacks, particularly in 2018 when the currency kept falling.

On Monday, the first message ever posted on Twitter sold for $2.9 million

The short tweet was sent March 21, 2006 by the Twitter co-founder and chief, who said he would donate the money from its sale to charity.

Social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter have likewise unveiled their plans to help make the 2020 elections free from misleading information.

While every other industry is reporting sluggish sales and trading, the blockchain market continues to report substantial growth.

Bitcoin prices reportedly reached a high of $11,000 but dropped back to approximately $10,800 shortly thereafter, which is still a remarkable growth.

This was reported by Scam Alert alongside Whale Alert via its new 'crime reporting, tracking and analysis' platform.

Super-fast fifth-generation network speeds are meant to revolutionise communications along with areas like urban transport.

Cryptocurrency is becoming a reality and the need for regulation is urgent.

Antonio Guterres has stated that UN may run out of money by the end of October and is looking to raise new sources of funding.

A bill requiring the study of Blockchain has been passed in the US House of Representatives.

The social network's plan to launch a cryptocurrency has hit rough waters recently, with many governments questioning its legitimacy.