Is all this Christmas nonsense getting in the way of your crypto obsession? Well, why not combine the two? As we find ourselves already knee-deep into December, it has become increasingly difficult to ignore that certain festive je ne sais quoi that always seems to permeate the air during this time of year — yes, […]
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The $1 price mark remains a psychological barrier for XRP, with the third-ranked crypto by market capitalization still 85% off its all-time high price. As the second-largest altcoin by market capitalization, XRP is hardly far from consideration during periods of significant bullish enthusiasm in the cryptocurrency market. Despite being 85% down from its January 2018 […]
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Blockchain is changing how banks handle debt. One of Israel’s largest banks, Bank Hapoalim, has joined a blockchain-based platform recently released by IT firm Tata Consultancy Services, or TCS. TCS’ platform, dubbed Digital Bank Guarantee, is based on the Quartz blockchain and targets the digital banking industry in Israel. The new tool will supposedly help banks […]
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The EURB is fully regulated and backed 100% by Euros, allowing banks and institutional investors to use the cryptocurrency without exposure to counterparty risk. Germany’s Bankhaus von der Heydt, or BVDH, has launched a Euro stablecoin on the Stellar network. The bank claims the token is the first of its kind to be issued by […]
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The WEF looks to introduce legacy systems to blockchains. Blockchain technology in general and smart contracts in particular can “unlock the hidden values of legacy digital systems,” according to the World Economic Forum, or WEF. To understand how, look no further than India’s Crop Insurance Scheme. In a 40-page white paper released on Wednesday, the […]
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As Bitcoin’s impressive run continues, it would not be surprising to see crypto FOMO reach institutional investors as well. With the crypto sector currently riding a wave of bullish sentiment, as demonstrated by Bitcoin (BTC) passing its all-time high value of $19,892 at the start of the month, causal as well as institutional investors all […]
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The initiative wants to set clear boundaries for the personal data accessed by third parties. Oasis Labs, the commercial venture closely related to the Oasis Protocol blockchain, announced a new data privacy project built in collaboration with BMW Group. Announced on Wednesday, the collaboration between the two companies aims to build a new method of […]
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European Union doubles down on commitment to investing in blockchain technology. The European Commission is inviting tenders for the European Union blockchain pre-commercial procurement, or PCP. In general, a PCP is a public sector purchase of research and development services to adapt new or emerging technology to its needs. This PCP will focus on developing […]
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Learn more about a blockchain’s transparency with a block explorer. A blockchain, in its essence, provides a digital record of transactions. At present, this most often pertains to transaction records for cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC). The database of records, called blocks, is often touted for its transparency and immutability. But what do these features really […]
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Survey results suggest “blockchains thrive when being used for multiple integrated applications.” Singapore’s burgeoning blockchain industry has identified asset tracking and traceability as the top use case for distributed ledger technology, underscoring the need for better supply chain management in a post-pandemic world. The findings were presented Monday in the “2020 Singapore Blockchain Ecosystem Report” […]
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