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Anujit has over two decades of IT industry experience, spanning software development, project management and consulting areas, and has added significant value to the businesses of clients he has supported. Outside of working hours, Anujit is passionate about history and sports.

Layer1, an American start-up raises $50 million from billionaire Peter Thiel for Bitcoin mining in Texas

Layer1, an American start-up plans to build a giant hub for Bitcoin mining in Texas. The company has raised $50 million from billionaire Peter Thiel.

The US Fed prints new dollars worth more than the Bitcoin market cap, prompting questions

The US Fed prints new dollars worth more than the entire Bitcoin market cap, prompting a Bitcoin expert to suggest that investors should buy Bitcoin.

The team behind Zcash creates an improved version of zero-knowledge proof

Zero-knowledge proofs are important for security and privacy, however, they are cumbersome. Electric Coin Company, the team behind Zcash has come up with Halo, an improved Zero-knowledge proof solution.

IBM puts its Red Hat acquisition to work to strengthen its new blockchain supply chain product

IBM has recently acquired Red Hat, the technology giant. The company is using this recent acquisition to strengthen Sterling Supply Chain Suite, its new blockchain supply chain product.

Can Audius, the blockchain music company deal with copyright laws?

The music industry poses several challenges for artists, who don’t get fair compensation. A blockchain music company can offer better deals to artists, however, questions arise about copyright.

Walmart will use a blockchain food supply chain solution for shrimp farming in India

The food supply chain operations are complex, however, blockchain can help. Walmart plans to use a blockchain food supply solution for shrimp farming in India.

Overstock.com is venturing into the tokenized securities space

With the advent of blockchain, tokenized securities are now a reality. Overstock.com, an American online retailer has now made its moves in this space.

NEO has joined the .NET Foundation, which is good news for blockchain DOTNET development

Blockchain technology is highly promising, however, developers need support in the form of open-source tools and frameworks. NEO has recently joined .NET Foundation, which should make blockchain DOTNET development easier.

A new Verizon blockchain patent to create virtual SIMs could help to secure SIM cards

Ensuring the security of SIM cards is crucial in today’s age of mobile Internet, however, it’s challenging. A new Verizon blockchain patent to create virtual SIMs could help.

A cryptocurrency exchange software bug in Kraken allowed users to buy Bitcoin cheaper than the market price

Crypto exchanges continue to face challenges. Recently, a cryptocurrency exchange software bug in the prominent crypto exchange Kraken allowed users buy cheaper Bitcoin