A new PWC report shows that Blockchain technology has the potential to boost global GDP by $1.76 trillion over the next ten years. The technology which is now catching on fast despite being earlier dismissed has the potential to generate…
Cardano Foundation Lays Out Plans for a Self-sustaining Community
Cardano’s Elliot Hill outlined in an article their plans for fostering community participation in the Cardano (ADA) eco system. Cardano sits twelfth on the log in the market cap table according to coinmarketcap.com and has a community of enthusiasts it…
U.S House Rep: America Needs a Secure Digital Identity
Going digital has been the norm from the start of this century, and now money seems to be going that same way. A Chicago based group focused on regulatory clarity and industry security is now keen on the importance of…
New Bill Could See Digital Signatures on a Blockchain Legally Recognised
Digital signatures on the Blockchain could be enforced by law if a new proposed bill is passed into law. The bill is sponsored by Rep. David Schweikert, a republican congressman from Arizona. Possible big win for smart contract advocates The…
Norway’s Sea Food industry looks to Blockchain for Traceability.
The Norwegian Sea Food Association has announced plans for a new cross-industry collaboration that will make use of Blockchain technology to share supply chain data in the country’s sea food industry. The move is aimed at sourcing for better sea…
Blockchain Voting System to decide Putin’s Presidential Fate
Russia’s upcoming constitutional amendment vote will be implemented by Blockchain technology according to Moscow government’s official website. Voters in Moscow can sign up for Vladimir Putin’s constitutional amendment Blockchain powered e-voting, starting this weekend. System to ensure transparency The e-voting…
Top Indian Auto Maker Mahindra to Offer Blockchain Certification Courses
Top Indian auto company Mahindra, has sealed a partnership with edtech startup idealabs to offer Blockchain certification courses. The classes will be offered part in person and part through online webinars. Students will have to sit through on-campus classes for…
European Space Agency Funds Blockchain Project to Improve Mining Data Transparency
Blockchain technology is gaining more and more use cases by the day. Other than often highlighted use cases in the world of finance, logistics and medicine, it is also gaining popularity in space. The European space agency, a major intergovernmental…
Brazil’s Central Bank Introduces Almost Instant Payment System in Response to Crypto
A new almost instant payment system is coming to Brazil in response to cryptocurrency and Blockchain technology. The new system known as PIX, is a creation of the country’s Central Bank and is being promoted as a 24/7 system that…
Blockchain and 3-D printing expedites aircraft parts manufacturing and distribution
Aircraft parts manufacturing is a large industry with slow processes due to stringent regulations. Blockchain and 3-D printing are changing that.