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Brexit, is blockchain the solution?
If the European Union and the United Kingdom are willing to put faith in blockchain technology, the Brexit solution could be at hand. One of the main areas where blockchain has gained traction of late is in “Trade Finance”. Stephen Pope on Forbes explains...
Australia, an anti-privacy bill is threatening the blockchain
There is a battle going on in Australia for the citizens’ right to privacy. The Australian government has proposed a bill which, if passed, will give the Australian government backdoor access to encrypted messages for the purpose of surveillance. Luke...
Blockchain, AI and IoT: a pact for innovation
The convergence of blockchain, IoT and Artificial Intelligence is behind the next step not only on the tech side but also on the business side. Francesco Corea on Forbes explains that the industry has indeed evolved from merely creating products, to create...
New York, the first property tokenized with Ethereum blockchain
In Manatthan a luxury building is getting a new digital home on the worldwide Ethereum blockchain. Rachel Wolfson on Forbes explains that the property has been valued over $ 30 million. According to the source interviewed by Forbes, “the market in New York...
Bitcoin price over $ 6,500. U.S., a bill on the blockchain
In Q3 Bitcoin has gained 3.34%, rising from $ 6,313 in June to 6,643 in September. Ripple now is responsible for pulling the weight of the entire industry: its growth corresponds to the decline of Ethereum, while another digital currency is taking...
USA, Donald Trump appointee: “Cryptocurrencies are here to stay”
J. Christopher Giancarlo, Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) chair, made this bullish assurance: “I personally think that cryptocurrencies are here to stay. I think there is a future for them.” This view was advanced by Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey,...
U.S., a bill on the blockchain
In the U.S. House of Representatives two members have recently proposed a bill dubbed the "Blockchain Promotional Act 2018". Ana Berman on CoinTelegraph writes that the bill proposes that the U.S. Department of Commerce creates a working group formed both...
EU, blockchain and GDPR: a coexistence that can exist
It has been just over four months since the European Union enacted the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to protect the data of those living in the EU. As pointed out by Darryn Pollock on Forbes, apparently it conflicts with the blockchain. The...
Bank of America: “In the future the blockchain will be worth $ 7 billion”
The Bank of America makes comforting predictions on the future of the blockchain. As reported by Kate Rooney on CNBC, the financial institution gives the technology a $ 7 billion market also thanks to the adoption by giants like Amazon and Microsoft. This...
U.S.: “We have to consider the European GDPR”
Brendan Eich, CEO of the decentralized Blockchain-based browser "Brave" has urged the U.S. Senate to consider European privacy standards. In particular, as reported by Ana Alexandre on CoinTelegraph, he has urged the legislator to consider the General Data...
Fintech, three growing trends
Venture capital funding for fintech startups has ballooned over the past several years, rising from $1.9 billion in 2010 to $27.5 billion in 2017. Jeff Kauflin on Forbes outlines three growing trends in the fintech sector: - Real estate: in the past 12 to...
Blockchain, five obstacles that must be overcame
Ryan Browne on CNBC publishes in summary the content of a Deloitte report which lists five main hurdles the technology needs to overcome to see widespread adoptionwidely: 1. Increased performance: the blockchain reduces the risk of malicious activity being...