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Russian space agency uses blockchain to protect intellectual property
27.4.2021
Roscosmos is the first organization to test Waves Enterprise’s IP Guard solution
The Ternoa Blockchain (CAPS) Unveils SecretNFT, Its NFT Platform
21.4.2021
The Ternoa Blockchain has just unveiled the alpha version of its SecretNFT Marketplace, a platform entirely dedicated to non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The platform, which uses Ternoa’s own CAPS token, comes with many features to promote its adoption among artists and lovers of NFTs. Ternoa...
Kenyan Fintech Startup to Use Stablecoins to Transfer Universal Basic Income Payments to African Refugees
17.4.2021
Kotani Pay, a Kenya based digital currency on and off-ramp service provider, has entered into an agreement wherein it will enable the transfer of universal basic income (UBI) payments to African refugees. Working in conjunction with the Refugee Integration Organisation (RIO) and Impact Market,...
Report Claims the FBI Uses Bitcoin Mixers During BTC Forfeiture Processing
11.4.2021
Over the last eight years, U.S. law enforcement has seized a great number of bitcoins and at one time, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) held one of the largest bitcoin wallets after the Silk Road takedown. A recently published report shows the FBI has started using cryptocurrency mixing...
Growth hacker uses crypto to help the unhoused
29.3.2021
Giacomo Arcaro distributed more than $20,000 worth of Ether to some of New York City's homeless population last weekend
NFTs are not just for art: As technology matures, more uses will emerge?
28.3.2021
Some believe the hype around million-dollar NFT art and digital collectibles is warranted, with new use cases sure to emerge
Phishing attack uses PancakeSwap and Cream domains to steal money
15.3.2021
Two BSC-based projects have been attacked by replacing their websites with a malicious interface
Quintana Roo Uses Avalanche for Legislative Transparency
2.3.2021
In an exciting implementation of Avalanche’s technology, the Mexican State of Quintana Roo has become the first Congress to use the digital certification technology for the process of its legislative documentation. The new system is based on file management and correspondence and ensures that...
Gazprom Neft uses blockchain tech to streamline aircraft refueling
1.3.2021
Gazprom Neft’s aviation refueling subsidiary has piloted a blockchain-based refueling payment project to automate and accelerate transactions
Chicken and greens: $97B retail firm uses IBM blockchain to track food supply
26.2.2021
Multinational retail giant Carrefour will use IBM's blockchain tech to track two major food categories as part of a growing reorganization of global supply lines
What Is Cryptocurrency?
10.2.2021
Cryptocurrency also termed as Digital or Virtual currency is considered as a form of asset and the currency is designed to work as an exchange medium. Crytpocurrency uses strong cryptography to secure the financial transactions. All these cryptocurrencies work on the … Continued
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Central Bank of Nigeria Denies It Has Placed New Restrictions on Cryptocurrencies — Uses Debunked Claims to Justify New Directive
10.2.2021
Following the outcry over the Central Bank of Nigeria’s latest directive that targets cryptocurrencies, the institution has reaffirmed its stance with another statement. In the latest five-page document, the CBN insists that this directive is intended to protect the country’s financial...
Microsoft uses blockchain technology to purchase soil carbon credits in Australia
1.2.2021
The tech giant purchased 43,338 tonnes worth of soil carbon credits that are representative of carbon sequestration at ranches in New South Wales
New project uses rollups to build Linux-based decentralized computer
29.1.2021
The Cartesi team thinks rollups can be used for more than just Solidity smart contracts
Cybersecurity firm uses encrypted hard drive with Bitcoin to test applicants
18.1.2021
Successful applicants can use the funds to buy a ticket to the company's headquarters
Converting and Optimizing Images From the Command Line
21.12.2020
Images take up to 50% of the total size of an average web page. And if images are not optimized, users end up downloading extra bytes. And if they’re downloading extra bytes, the site not only takes that much more time to load, but users are using more data, both of which can be resolved, at least...
Representation Matters
15.12.2020
This year I had the pleasure of re-launching The Accessibility Project. I spend a lot of time researching and writing about accessibility and inclusive design, so this felt like the cumulation of a lot of that effort. The site now uses all sorts of cool web features like CSS Grid, @supports,...
Thailand’s Largest Bank Snubs Ripple – Selects Stellar-based Blockchain for Cross Border Remittances
12.12.2020
In an apparent snub to Ripple, Thailand’s oldest bank, Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) is set to open a new cross border remittances corridor in partnership with Lightnet, a fintech company that uses the Stellar blockchain. SCB says the partnership opens the door for more efficient cross border...
Venezuela Pays for Imports From Iran and Turkey With Bitcoin to Evade Sanctions
9.12.2020
Venezuela is reportedly paying companies in allied countries, including Iran and Turkey, with bitcoin to mitigate the effects of U.S. sanctions on its economy. The Venezuelan government is also planning to increase bitcoin usage now that it has a dedicated cryptocurrency mining center. Venezuela...
Ciphertrace Files 2 Patents for Systems to Identify Criminal Monero Transactions
24.11.2020
Cryptocurrency intelligence firm Ciphertrace has filed two patent applications for tools and systems to trace monero transactions. The company aims to enable the detection of criminal uses of privacy coins like monero. Monero Tracing Patents Blockchain analytics and cryptocurrency intelligence firm...