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Pfizer focuses on blockchain applied to healthcare
Ken Nessel, senior director of business technology for pharmaceutical giant Pfizer, said that the technology is “basically good enough to have more production blockchains than we have today.” Thomas Simms (Cointelegraph) points out that this month, Pfizer and three...
Samsung is serious about blockchain and cryptocurrency
Samsung has announced a stronger commitment in terms of blockchain and cryptocurrency. Tanya Abrosimova (FX Street) explains that the new phones will support the cryptocurrency storage functions. Users will store digital coins on their devices. Samsung is also...
Soon you could buy on eBay in cryptocurrencies
While the news is not confirmed, it appears that eBay is about to open up to accept digital currencies as a form of payment. Admir Aljic (Coingeek) points out that in March, it was announced that IPayYou would be offering the availability for people to purchase their...
The trade war between Cina and the US favors bitcoin
Bitcoin is increasingly safe-haven asset while mainstream markets tumble. Kate Rooney (CNBC) explains that the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell on May 13. The sharp decline for stocks came after news that China would raise tariffs on roughly $60 billion of U.S. goods...
The UK is the world’s top fintech hub
The UK is the world’s top fintech hub with high-growth firms attracting more than £4.5bn in investment over three years. London companies grew by more than 56 per cent between December 2018 and February 2019, more than anywhere else in the world. Jessica Clark (City...
More privacy for internet users thanks to Microsoft
Microsoft unveiled a project that, using the blockchain, would give users control of their own credentials. Gregory Barber (Wired) explains that digital identity is one of the most tantalizing potential uses for the technology. It would be a boon for privacy, because...
A triumphant weekend for bitcoin
Over the weekend, bitcoin has led to a sharp rise, adding some $25 billion to the overall cryptocurrency market capitalization. The bitcoin price is now trading at a little over $7,000 per bitcoin. Billy Bambrough (Forbes) explains that over the weekend some important...
The United States lauch two task forces on fintech and AI
In the United States, the House Financial Services Committee promoted two task forces dedicated to the application of technology to financial services. Rachel Friedman (JD Supra) explains that a task force is about fintech (local and international regulation,...
Cloud communication at the time of blockchain and 5G
Even through the blockchain, which breaks the monopoly of large companies, 5G wireless technology will encourage cloud communication. John Wanguba (Crypto Vibes) explains that both private users and companies that deploy their apps on a peer-to-peer communication...
Stop bureaucracy in Malta, the Registry of companies becomes distributed
According to Malta Chamber, the Parliamentary Secretary, Silvio Schembri confirmed that the blockchain will reduce unnecessary bureaucratic process and increase the efficiency of the Registry. Wilfred Michael (Coinfomania) explains that it has become an independent...
Blockchain is transforming Samsung
Samsung SDS president and CEO Hong Yuan Zhen said that the company considers the blockchain a key technology for its "Digital Transformation Network". Marie Huillet (Cointelegraph) explains that the statement was pronounced at the opening of Samsung's Real 2019 in...
USA, a guide for crypto firms
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), the watchdog arm of the U.S. Treasury tasked with stopping financial crimes, issued a new guidance document regarding cryptocurrencies. William M. Peaster (Blockonomi) explains that the interpretive guidance laid out...