Choon, the music streaming service and digital payments ecosystem, has launched the beta version of their platform. They provide a platform to independent artists, who will get paid with their NOTES cryptocurrency. Current state of music streaming industry (Source of…
HTC plans to launch blockchain-enabled smartphone
HTC plans to launch blockchain-enabled smartphone: Taiwanese consumer electronics and smartphone maker HTC plans to launch a smartphone that can also serve as a Bitcoin node. It will be known as HTC Exodus. While cryptocurrencies have attracted enthusiasts all around…
Ethereum Foundation announces a grant for the high-performing Parity Technologies
Ethereum Foundation has announced a US $ 5 million grant for the technology start-up Parity Technologies. Parity Technologies is a high-performing member of the larger Ethereum ecosystem, and the company is making significant progress on several high-focus strategic areas vis-a-vis…
Blockchain data storage using LoRaWAN and Tangle (Proof of Concept)
Harm van den Brink, who is an expert on the blockchain technology, cybersecurity, Internet of Things (IoT), and electric vehicles, has come up with a promising proof of concept (PoC). This involves LoRaWAN and Tangle, i.e., the technology underpinning the…
IBM seeks to patent a blockchain drone security solution
The technology giant IBM intends to patent a blockchain drone security solution. They had filed the patent application in March 2017. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has recently published it hence, the application is open for public…
US Postal Service seeks to patent blockchain-based solution for user ID verification
The United States Postal Service (USPS) intends to patent a technology solution for user identity verification, that will use public and private key encryption as well as blockchain. The patent application was filed in September 2017, and was recently released…
Walmart seeks to patent blockchain-powered automated package delivery fleet
American multinational retail giant Walmart seeks to patent a technology solution that will allow automated vehicles to deliver packages to restricted areas of customer premises. The patent application was filed in October 2017, and has been published by the US…
Blockchain now combines with 3D printing to transform manufacturing
Blockchain now combines with 3D printing to transform manufacturing: The promising blockchain technology is now forming a powerful combination with another promising technology 3D printing. The combine has potential to transform manufacturing, and impact the future course of globalization. Globalization…
Giant automakers form blockchain consortium
There’s a now a blockchain consortium for the automobile sector. The Mobility Open Blockchain Initiative (MOBI) has been formed, with participation from giant automakers BMW, Ford, General Motors (GM), and Renault. The automotive sector is clearly the next frontier for…
Intel will track addictive medicine supply chain in blockchain pilot project
Intel will pilot blockchain-based system to track supply chain of addictive medicines: American multinational tech giant Intel will pilot a blockchain-based solution to track supply chain of medicines. The project may have significant positive impact on supply chain tracking of…