2020 has been a stellar year for blockchain technology, laying important foundations for the year ahead. January will mark 12 years since the Bitcoin genesis block. In that time, blockchain technology has made many significant strides forward. The launch of Ethereum in 2015 introduced smart contracts and token minting. Subsequent years saw developments in areas, […]
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Blockchain can bring transparency and traceability to mining and metal supply chains, although data challenges may hamper successful use cases. Blockchain for supply chain management is one of the most practical business applications for large, multi-party sectors seeking trust and transparency across daily operations. As such, the mining and metals sector has now started to […]
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The enterprise blockchain space in 2020 looks a lot different from previous years, demonstrating the continuation and a drive to mature and advance. Enterprise blockchain started gaining traction in 2017 shortly after Bitcoin had reached its all-time high of nearly $20,000. Since then, enterprise blockchain has mainly been defined by private blockchain networks used by […]
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CBDCs are one of the major topics in crypto this year, and the experts that Cointelegraph spoke to have a lot to say about it. It is hard to imagine that just two years ago, the general discourse around central bank digital currencies, or CBDCs, was mainly focused on the potential and possibility of issuing […]
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The working group sends a strong signal that cryptocurrencies are becoming a permanent fixture in the global financial system. The World Economic Forum’s cryptocurrency working group published its inaugural review on Thursday — its first step in communicating the application of digital assets in finance and beyond. In a 38-page report, the Forum’s Global Future […]
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A new proof of concept shows how blockchain increases value across the supply chain. The World Economic Forum is progressing with its blockchain-based project tracking of greenhouse gas emissions. According to a Dec. 15 announcement, the WEF’s Mining and Metals Blockchain Initiative, or MMBI, has released a proof of concept to trace carbon emissions for […]
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Cointelegraph asked 10 leaders in blockchain about book recommendations this year. With the continuous lockdowns and travel advisories brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 seems to be a perfect year for discovering and reading new books. As such, Cointelegraph collected a list of non-crypto-related book recommendations from 10 of the biggest thought leaders in […]
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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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The new credit card will offer Bitcoin rewards rather than airline miles or cash. Visa and BlockFi are teaming up to launch a new credit card that rewards users with Bitcoin (BTC), setting the stage for wider mainstream adoption of digital currency. BlockFi, a New York-based startup specializing in crypto-backed loans and savings accounts, announced […]
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Olsztyn, Poland is using SmartKey built on Ethereum to streamline emergency services. Olsztyn, Poland is reportedly the first city in the world to leverage Ethereum’s blockchain to aid the provision of emergency services, offering yet another tangible use case for distributed ledger technology. Olsztyn has completed a successful trial run of SmartKey, a bridging technology […]
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