A chess game between grandmaster Sergey Karjakin and Algorand founder Silivio Micali was recorded on the blockchain. Algorand founder Silvio Micali played a Blockchain-recorded chess game against grandmaster Sergey Karjakin. This marked a historic moment for the fifteen hundred year old game. Gentlemen are cheating too The match, which was the inaugural game for FIDE […]
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DraftKing reveals that a ransomware attack was behind the latest cybersecurity incident of SBTech. Fantasy-sports company, DraftKing Inc, recently filed a Form S-1 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC. This form indicates that SBTech, a company DraftKing Inc acquired, was hit by a ransomware attack in March. According to the […]
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Brave is collaborating with a Japanese e-sports team and Korean pop idol group to offer a limited release version of its browser in Japan. Cryptocurrency-powered web browser Brave is partnering with the Korean pop group BTS and Rush Gaming to provide a limited edition release of its browser for residents of Japan. Japan’s Nikkei newspaper […]
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Cointelegraph examines where crypto debit cards are available and what options they offer as wider adoption starts to take hold. As a sector, plastic cryptocurrency cards have had a bumpy ride. While for some they are the perfect way to spend those hard-stacked sats, it has evidently been a struggle for crypto companies to provide […]
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Alongside the internet, cryptocurrencies have made the world a global village. Here is a list of countries that are ideal for crypto enthusiasts to live in. For crypto enthusiasts, choosing a location to live in that supports an ideal lifestyle extends beyond searching for a city with a high number of shops and retail outlets […]
Continue ReadingOverstock CEO Jonathan Johnson said that immunity passports to prove lack of coronavirus infection may push blockchain technology out of Bitcoin’s shadow. Overstock CEO Jonathan Johnson has claimed that private, consumer-controlled immunity passports may be the killer-app that propels blockchain technology into the mainstream. In an interview with PYMNTS, he said that the company’s investment […]
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Lamborghini is launching its first blockchain-based collectible digital stamps to ensure history and uniqueness of each piece. Lamborghini, a famous Italian manufacturer of luxury sports cars, continues to utilize the Blockchain in its corporate operations. Among the latest technology developments, the well-known brand is applying blockchain to digitize its collectible stamps. Lamborghini is launching its […]
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The coronavirus pandemic forces humanity to shift to digital services, and blockchain could provide the required trust and security. Milton Friedman called it the tyranny of the status quo. It is a resistance to change that imprisons us in the moment and blinds us to potential. Yet, despite it all, innovation proves inevitable and change […]
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Eddie Alvarez has been convinced to buy into Bitcoin by fellow former MMA champion Ben Askren, saying that he “can’t sit on the sidelines any longer.” American mixed martial artist and former UFC lightweight champion, Eddie Alvarez, has bought one Bitcoin (BTC). In a tweet, May 7, he claimed he “can’t sit on the sidelines […]
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Ethereum-based sports tokenization venture Chiliz is partnering with the UFC to release digital fan tokens through the Socios.com platform. UFC fighters worldwide will soon see fans holding their likenesses on digital tokens thanks to a new partnership with Ethereum-based sports tokenization platform Chiliz. According to a May 7 announcement from Chiliz (CHZ), the platform plans […]
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