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How blockchain is transforming the world's approach to social change
Jon Duschinsky, Senior Advisor, Giftcoin, looks at the emerging world of 'cryptophilanthropy'.
CLS says 2018 will be the year of blockchain delivery
Ram Komarraju, Head of Innovation and Technology Delivery at CLS, talks about bridging the gap between legacy systems and blockchain.
Dfinity: Inside the blockchain nervous system of the 'World Computer'
Founder Dominic Williams says it's not just about creating decentralised systems, but also to knock 80% off the cost of developing and maintaining traditional business IT.
Here's what a blockchain-based internet would look like
The internet's original vision was to create a decentralized and neutral platform that gave everyone equal access to services, content, and publishing tools.
Blockchain and smart contracts: Pioneers of the energy frontier
Digital payments, smart contracts, and data-backed task automation technologies are driving Germany's energy transformation.
Hernando de Soto and Patrick Byrne's mission to put the developing world's property rights on a blockchain
Byrne is a blockchain evangelist extraordinaire and De Soto is one of the most influential economists of all time.
MIT's Alexander Lipton discusses Monetary Circuit Theory and central bank digital currency
Monetary Circuit Theory says money is created by commercial banking system in the form of credit while central banks act as mere system stabilisers and liquidity providers.
Walmart, JD.com, IBM and Tsinghua University launch Blockchain Food Safety Alliance in China
Blockchain Food Safety Alliance between three multinationals and major Chinese university will enhance food tracking, traceability and safety in China.
Blockchain and cryptocurrency to watch out for in 2018
AI and data sharing, green crypto mining, magical blockchains and a new 'World Computer'.
Could the 'Bitcoin Rush' trigger the next financial crash?
At one stroke, there is a new asset class which is an easily divisible store of value – taking the crown from gold, and can be moved around at the click of a mouse.
Amid the cryptocurrency frenzy, investors are 'taking out mortgages' to buy bitcoin
US regulators have warned the public against taking out reckless investments in cryptocurrency, which despite a meteoric rise in the past 12 months remains unpredictable.
Blockchain for good startup Provenance partners with banks and blue chips
Collaboration unveiled at the One Planet Summit by the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) will harness blockchain to transform supply chains.
Is the bitcoin party over? UK to crack down on cryptocurrency amid crime concerns
Cryptocurrency exchanges in the EU and UK are set to face increased regulation from next year amid concerns they could be used for money laundering and tax evasion.
UK House of Lords blockchain report highlights ISDA, DTCC and CLS
The report, 'Distributed Ledger Technologies for Public Good: leadership, collaboration and innovation' was released this week by Lord Holmes of Richmond.
Cryptocurrency apps with millions of downloads are exposing your data to hackers
Some of the most popular cryptocurrency apps on Google Play, the official Android marketplace, have severe security issues that could leave online currency open to hacking.
Blockchain innovators battle fake news with tokens and content scoring
Global media agency Mindshare partners with Singpore's high speed blockchain Zilliqa to test media applications
Infosys launches Finacle Trade Connect for blockchain-based trade finance
Infosys Finacle launched a pilot trade finance network with 11 banks to trial the Finacle Trade Connect solution.
Ethereum-based Digix closes seed investment round with Global Brain and Fenbushi Capital
Digix raised $1.25m in its seed round led by Japanese VC Global Brain, and joined by Fenbushi Capital, Asia's most active blockchain-focused venture capital fund.
How to realise the potential of blockchain in developing economies
Joel John, lead researcher for Blockchain-focused VC firm Outlier Ventures, looks at the history of blockchain's promise of financial inclusion.
Blockchain company BTL Group raises £9m to launch Interbit platform
The private placements of C$15.3 million (£9m) will see Interbit go live in early 2018.
Fake WiFi network used by hackers to steal more than €100,000 worth of bitcoin
Austrian police say cyber-thieves transferred bitcoins worth more than €100,000 (£89,000, $117,000) from a man's account while he was logged into a restaurant's public WiFi.
Ethereum-based hedge fund innovator Melonport taps Todd Ruppert of T. Rowe Price
Former CEO of T. Rowe Price Global Investment Services joins the decentralised asset management technology developer as an advisor and member of Melon Foundation.
Paris-based TOBAM launches Bitcoin mutual fund in Europe
TOBAM has about $8.8bn in AUM and counts the California Public Employees' Retirement System as a minority shareholder.
Blockstream and Digital Garage accelerate cryptocurrency and blockchain in Japan
New strategic investment enables faster blockchain deployments with Japanese businesses.
ConsenSys prescribes blockchain for London's Brexit blues
It's significant that Ethereum design studio, ConsenSys, has chosen London to host its 'European Hub'.
R3 and Microsoft expand partnership with deeper tech integration
Enables seamless integration of SQL Database and in the future other services such as Azure Active Directory, Key Vault, and Express Route.
Ethereum studio ConsenSys opens European Hub in London
The London hub in Shoreditch has space for 60 ConsenSys members and sponsored projects.
tZERO announces launch date and terms for token sale
The tZERO sale will begin on December 18, 2017 using the Simple Agreement for Future Tokens (or SAFT).
ING releases Zero-Knowledge Range Proof for more efficient blockchain applications
The bank's Zero-Knowledge Range Proof (ZKRP) solution at the inaugural Enterprise Ethereum Alliance Event in Amsterdam.
How blockchain could prevent the next major cyber-attack
Igor Barinov is co-founder and product manager of Oracles Network.