The Elixxir president thinks ‘true’ quantum computers will be used in secret. Elixxir President Jim Dolbear thinks the question of when quantum computing will become real is a bad one. Speaking on behalf of Elixxir founder David Chaum at BlockShow Asia 2019, Dolbear suggested that it is highly likely that whoever perfects quantum computing will […]
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Lisk CEO Max Kordek says there’s no free lunch with blockchain. Blockshow Asia 2019 hosted some big names today for a panel on blockchain scalability. All the speakers agreed: people have to choose between scalability and decentralization. The panel included Max Kordek, CEO at Lisk; Matthew Tran, founder of Etherscan; Saranya Sriram, technical lead at […]
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Switzerland’s main stock exchange SIX has listed a Tezos-based exchange-traded product that enables investors to generate passive income. Switzerland’s main stock exchange SIX has listed a Tezos-based exchange-traded product (ETP) that enables investors to generate passive income. Traded under the symbol AXTZ, the product is issued by fintech Amun AG in partnership with the Tezos […]
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The Chinese president’s blockchain remarks are draining this VP’s cell phone battery. Speaking at BlockShow Asia 2019, Hyperledger Vice President APAC Julian Gordon described the personal impact that the Chinese president’s pro-blockchain remarks have had on him: “Xi Jinpin made that announcement 10 days ago. The reason I know that is because my phone is […]
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The technology isn’t only shifting the way we use the web, but it is likewise revolutionizing the worldwide economy. Due to its inherent advantages, blockchain technology can be put into place in many industrial applications. It would also eliminate expensive intermediary fees that have become a burden on individuals and businesses, especially in the remittances […]
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Crypto media should welcome skepticism, medialogue attendees conclude. The pace of the crypto market’s expansion would have been much slower without the contribution of dedicated media outlets. Google searches for terms like “Bitcoin” and “blockchain” skyrocketed in the last few years — alongside the spike in crypto prices. This suggests that people have a thirst […]
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Chinese cryptocurrency mining giant Canaan Creative aims to raise $100 million in its United States initial public offering planned for this month. Chinese cryptocurrency mining giant Canaan Creative has announced terms for its United States initial public offering (IPO) planned for later this month. On Nov. 13, Renaissance Capital reported that Bitcoin (BTC) mining giant […]
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BaFin has issued a cease-and-desist order to Karatbit Foundation to immediately stop unauthorized e-money business in Germany based on the issuance of the KaratGoldCoin. The German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has issued a cease and desist order to Karatbit Foundation to immediately stop unauthorized business in Germany. BaFin alleges that Karatbit Foundation is issuing […]
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Data analytics firm Messari closes a $4 million funding round led by Uncork Capital, with the participation of other top investors including Coinbase Ventures. Uncork Capital has led a $4 million funding round that also saw funding from Coinbase Ventures for blockchain analytics firm Messari. Who’s who of new investors On Nov. 13, Messari announced […]
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American logistics giant UPS partnered with agritech firm HerdX to trace the journey of beef from the U.S. to Japan. American logistics giant UPS has successfully delivered a blockchain-verified beef shipment from the United States to Japan. The company partnered with agritech firm HerdX to incorporate its packaging technology into a blockchain network to trace […]
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