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Blockchain in the pharmaceutical industry, all the benefits
Rick Krohn (PharmExec) lists all the advantages concerning the application of the blockchain in the pharmaceutical industry: reducing or eliminating fraud, establishing a foundation of trust, data integrity and secure data sharing, improving asset management and...
Companies, a blockchain-based auditor
Harvard University and Levi Strauss Company are testing a blockchain-powered platform to replace external auditors about health and safety in the factories. Blockchain healthcare platforms are also on the rise. Nicholas Say on Blockonomi explains that the goal is to...
Vienna, a token to reward citizens and local firms
The Austrian capital is developing a blockchain-based token, called 'Vienna token', jointly with the Vienna University of Economics and Business. Ana Berman on Cointelegraph writes that the token could support local small businesses and nonprofits.
Samsung, a crypto wallet in the next smartphone
According to rumors from the tech field, Samsung could insert a wallet of cryptocurrencies - called Samsung Blockchain Keystore - in the smartphone ready to enter the market (Galaxy S10). Billy Bambrough on Forbes points out that in this way millions of people could...
Stablecoins for mainstream cryptocurrency adoption
Stablecoins could favor the further spread of cryptocurrencies, especially if national governments decide to issue its fiat in digital form. Matthew Leising on Bloomberg points out that Federal Reserve has been urged to consider the option, while the central bank in...
Refugee crisis, blockchain is the solution
Blockchain is the answer to the migratory phenomenon. The blockchain may be a better way than a centralized data store to increase this check and balance, Roger Huang writes on Forbes.In this way, third countries would have more information, e.g. about sanitary...
IBM’s plan to revolutionize the healthcare industry
Jeff John Roberts on Fortune describes IBM's ambitious health project: the application of blockchain to reduce administrative errors and streamline record keeping, making the entire industry more efficient. In particular, the company has created specific applications...
Blockchain, the spread in Switzerland: the numbers
Matthew Allen on Swissinfo gives some significant data about the spread of the blockchain in the Swiss Confederation. The number of blockchain companies in Switzerland grew 20% to reach 750 in the last three months of 2018. The 750 companies includes support services...
The difference between bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies
Kyle Torpey on Forbes has analyzed the entire cryptocurrency sector. The author of the article has interviewed Blockstream mathematician Andrew Poelstra. “The critical difference between what bitcoin is doing and what a lot of other projects are doing is that the...
UK, more powers to the FCA
In UK the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is working to regulate the cryptocurrency industry. Huw Jones and Tom Wilson (Reuters) explain that companies will need to have a license by the FCA to continue their activities. Christopher Woolard, FCA executive director...
Cryptocurrencies as assets, waiting for central banks
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, experts are talking about cryptocurrency. “These cryptocurrencies as we know them at the moment are more like assets, not really like currency,” Thomas Jordan, Swiss National Bank President, said. Steven Arons and...
Blockchain and art market, a billionaire business
Rachel Wolfson on Forbes reports on the recent Art Basel Miami Beach event, where has been glorified the link between blockchain and art market. Many artists are creating crypto-themed artwork, fueling a billionaire market.
