Australian software programmer Rusty Russell warns users of security issues found in various Bitcoin’s Lightning Network projects, urges to update the software. Australian software programmer and Bitcoin’s (BTC) Lightning Network coder Rusty Russell warned users that “security issues have been found in various Lightning projects which could cause loss of funds.” Urgent update recommended On […]
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The digital advertising ecosystem suffers from outdated infrastructure — the rise of smart contracts and tokenization could resolve industry pain points. Earlier this month, Amazon announced plans to hire blockchain experts for its advertising division. But how can the use of blockchain technology possibly resolve the pain points in the advertising industry? For the crypto […]
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Solving the blockchain scalability challenge requires coming up with new consensus mechanisms that support different nonfinancial use cases. Blockchains and the related field of decentralized technologies represent a massive opportunity for humanity — not to mention the fact they appeared with almost perfect timing. Our largest institutions have become so powerful that they can take […]
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Cielo, the largest credit card processing company in Brazil, recently announced support for cryptocurrency payments on its point-of-sale devices. Cielo, the largest payment processing provider in Brazil, has unveiled support for Bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrency purchases on its point-of-sale (PoS) devices. Crypto payments via QR codes Cointelegraph Brazil reported the news on Aug. 30. According […]
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Largest Swiss supermarket chain incorporates blockchain-based food traceability system using TE-Food’s platform. Switzerland’s largest supermarket chain and retailer, Migros is turning to blockchain to keep tabs on its supply chain for food. Migros announced the implementation of TE-Food’s blockchain-based food traceability system, Aug. 29. Whilst many retailers are incorporating such systems to provide transparent information […]
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According to China Telecom, the current level of blockchain smartphones’ adoption is low, while device performance is poor. Major phone operator China Telecom has released a white paper on blockchain-powered smartphones in the 5G Era. China Telecom introduced the white paper at the China International Intelligent Industry Expo on Aug. 27, according to a report […]
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The European Central Bank releases a new paper devoted to stablecoins, providing taxonomy based on key stability mechanisms and recommending clear regulation. Stablecoins with a clear governance framework may be hampered by the uncertainty of the lack of regulation, according to the European Central Bank (ECB). Four major types of stablecoins outlined On Aug. 29, […]
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Crypto exchange Binance has launched its new developer-focused platform Binance X to foster new blockchain and crypto projects. Major global crypto exchange Binance has introduced its new developer-focused project, called Binance X. Bringing devs to relevant Binance programs The exchange launched Binance X on Aug. 29, aiming to provide blockchain developers with all necessary resources […]
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Tech market advisory firm ABI Research said that global revenues for blockchain technology are expected to hit $10 billion by 2023. Global revenues for blockchain technology are expected to hit $10 billion by 2023. Tech market advisory firm ABI Research published its findings regarding global revenues from blockchain technology on Aug. 28. Per ABI, investments […]
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Blockchain big data management startup Constellation signed a working contract with the United States Air Force. The United States Air Force (USAF) partnered with blockchain big data management startup Constellation. According to a Constellation press release published on Aug. 27, the startup signed a working contract with the USAF. The U.S. Air Force better explains […]
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