The World Economic Forum released a report about blockchain cybersecurity. The World Economic Forum (WEF) released a report about blockchain cybersecurity on April 5. The report points out that most data breaches do not result from the level of skill of the hackers, but instead happen because appropriate security measures often are not implemented. The […]
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Nouriel Roubini has argued that if and when they are adopted, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) won’t be on the blockchain. American economist and notorious crypto critic Nouriel Roubini has argued that if and when central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are adopted, they won’t be based on blockchain. Roubini — otherwise known as “Dr. Doom” […]
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A recent report by the WEF states that at least 40 central banks around the world are currently or soon will be experimenting with central bank digital currencies. Dozens of central banks around the world are currently or soon will be experimenting with central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), according to a recent report from the […]
Continue ReadingADAF is a project that aims to establish compliance-focused, cross-border blockchain standards for the African continent. The African Digital Asset Framework (ADAF) — a project that aims to establish compliance-focused, cross-border blockchain standards for the African continent — published the first version of its guidance for initial coin offerings (ICO) on March 25. ADAF is […]
Continue ReadingThe Colorado General Assembly has requested the local water institute to study the implementation of blockchain. The United States state of Colorado is examining the possibility of implementing blockchain in water rights management. The corresponding bill was published on Colorado’s General Assembly website on Wednesday, Mar. 6. Senator Jack Tate (R), together with representatives Jeni […]
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JPMorgan Chase is launching its own cryptocurrency in a first for U.S. banking. On Feb. 14, United States banking behemoth JPMorgan Chase announced its own cryptocurrency. Significantly, it is the first time a major U.S. bank has tapped into digital assets for direct use in business operations. It is fair to say that move comes […]
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Following JPMorgan Chase’s announcement of the upcoming release of their own digital asset, Garlinghouse criticized the move on Twitter. Ripple (XRP) CEO Brad Garlinghouse says the newly-announced digital asset from United States banking giant JPMorgan Chase “misses the point” of cryptocurrency, according to a tweet published on Feb. 14. As reported, JPMorgan Chase revealed its […]
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U.S. banking giant JPMorgan Chase will begin conducting tests of its bespoke coin in the next several months, an executive said. United States banking giant JPMorgan Chase (JPM) is launching its own cryptocurrency in a U.S. banking first, CNBC reported on Feb. 14. In a move commentators may see as unlikely, the multinational lender will […]
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A major new collaborative IBM project using blockchain and IoT tech to tackle drought is underway in the U.S. state of California. A collaborative IBM project using blockchain and the Internet of Things (IoT) to tackle drought is underway in the United States state of California, according to a press release published Feb. 8. IBM […]
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PayPal co-founder Luke Nosek admits the company would have created something like cryptocurrencies if the market had permitted. PayPal’s co-founder Luke Nosek has said that his firm initially wanted to create a digital currency that would be independent from banks and governments, similar to crypto. The video of his comments was uploaded to crypto streaming […]
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